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The Role of Amateur Gyms in the Community: A Lifeline or a Liability?

In the heart of countless towns and cities across the UK, amateur boxing gyms provide more than just a place to train—they act as pillars of support, discipline, and community. With more than 1,500 amateur boxing clubs scattered throughout the UK, these gyms offer spaces where young people can learn discipline, respect, and resilience. Yet, despite the enormous value they bring, these gyms often struggle to stay afloat, and Chris Webb MP recently raised the issue in the House of Commons, calling for greater government support. 

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BAM SHINES AS BOOTS COASTS PAST CHUKHADZHIAN

On a weekend filled with boxing highs and lows, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez stole the show, becoming the first to stop Pedro Guevara with an explosive performance that saw him retain his WBC World Super-Flyweight Title.

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024: FEMALE BOXERS TO FOLLOW

The Olympics FINALLY kick off in France this week and having previously selected one male fighter from each category to follow at Paris 2024, now we turn our attention to the females.

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024: ONES TO WATCH

The most highly anticipated two weeks of 2024 for amateur boxing is nearly upon us as the world’s best descend on Paris in their bid to claim Olympic gold.

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024: ONES TO WATCH

The most highly anticipated two weeks of 2024 for amateur boxing is nearly upon us as the world’s best descend on Paris in their bid to claim Olympic gold.

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FRIENDS BECOME FOES

Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez will sideline their friendship this weekend as they prepare to do battle in the city in which their boxing brotherhood blossomed.

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Revenge

It was revenge in Manchester as Chris Eubank Jr put an unforeseen beating on rival Liam Smith.

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Repeat Or Revenge - What Will It Be?

In most cases, 10 minutes of ring action will almost never warrant a rematch. Yet, even after January’s demolition job by Liam Smith on Chris Eubank Jr, here we stand.

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A Mixed Bag For Britain’s Future Stars

On a weekend with two prospect shows, it was a chance for some of the country’s future stars to enhance their growing reputations, and it turned out to be a very telling couple of days.

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A Glimpse Into The Future

With Inoue vs Fulton, Spence vs Crawford, Joshua vs Helenius and Usyk vs Dubois all taking place over a 31-day period, boxing eyes have firmly been set on the current generation of stars whereas this weekend, we’ll get a glimpse into the future with two highly anticipated prospect shows in two nights.

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