England Boxing and GB Boxing pay tribute to former England Head Coach Kevin Hickey MBE

Together with GB Boxing, England Boxing would like to express their sincere condolences to the family of Kevin Hickey MBE who passed away recently.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Victoria Armstrong

Victoria Armstrong of Wirral CP in Merseyside and Cheshire believes the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) has improved her and her fellow coaches in every department.

Case Study: A 13-Year-Old Boxer’s Journey to Confidence and Belonging

Tracey and Bill Davies established Mile Oak Boxing Club with a vision of empowering young people, providing them with a supportive environment to develop confidence, resilience, and a true sense of community.

Mercia Boxing Club Secures £521,000 Funding Boost to Revive Community Hub

Mercia Boxing Club has received a significant boost after securing £521,000 in funding to restore the long-disused Layfields Community Centre, so that it can once again serve local residents—in particular young people.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Helena Richards

Helena Richards of Bolsover Boxing Club in the East Midlands hopes the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) will inspire her to implement her thoughts and ideas moving forward.

England Boxing Welcomes World Boxing’s Provisional Recognition by IOC

England Boxing is delighted with today’s announcement (26 February 2025) that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted World Boxing provisional recognition as the International Federation (IF) governing the sport at a global level within the Olympic Movement.

2025 Youth Open Talent Day: Apply for assessment

England Boxing is hosting an Open Talent Day (OTD) for Youth boxers (born in 2007 and 2008) on Saturday March 15th, at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield.

Important Update: William Wallace Box Cup

We would like to inform all members that England Boxing will no longer be supporting The William Wallace Box Cup, which is set to take place in July.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Lisa Houston

Lisa Houston stepped foot in a women’s only boxing session and hasn’t left since. The Brighton & Hove coach has found the programme is pushing her to the limits and continuing her development.

Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club Thrives After Major Funding Boost

Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club celebrated its official reopening on Saturday, January 25, following essential upgrades to the facility.