UKAD mascot brought to life in campaign to support athletes’ competition prep

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has launched a new campaign to promote clean sport education ahead of the Tokyo games, through Squeaky, its anti-doping mascot.

How the DiSE programme shaped me: Raven Chapman

In the first of our series featuring former DiSE boxers, Greater Brighton Metropolitan College alumni Raven Chapman explains how her experiences on the programme proved to be the launchpad to earning a place on the GB Boxing squad.

Priory Park’s excellence sparks prime minister’s praise for boxing clubs

Prime Minster Boris Johnson has praised boxing clubs in parliament for the positive impact they have on young people’s education and physical wellbeing.

Call to prioritise disabled people in sport as research reveals huge pandemic impact

Activity Alliance is urging decision makers in sport and leisure to prioritise disabled people as they strive to recover from the pandemic.

Member clubs to get free access to dedicated mental health and wellbeing platform

Today (Thursday 4th February 2021), is Time To Talk day – a day to have small conversations about mental health, which have the power to make a big difference.

More of your #lockdownlegends

After the success of the first edition of #lockdownlegends, we wanted to continue to recognise the heroes in our member clubs and the great work they have been doing during the Covid-19 pandemic – and here are those latest shout outs and thank yous.

Wellbeing Wednesdays week 13 – You wear it well

You are what you wear. Find out how what you put on when you get up in a morning can influence the rest of your day.

Youth World Championships update

England Boxing will not be sending a team to the AIBA Youth World Championships in Poland in April, it can regrettably confirm.

Tribute to Tony Burns MBE

England Boxing has been sad to learn of the passing of Tony Burns MBE, who helped develop a host of Olympic and world champion boxers.

“Whenever I compete I’m representing Birmingham” – Gala Yafai CWG blog

Brummie Commonwealth boxing champion, Galal Yafai, explains his pride for the city, hopes for the future of boxing and wanting front row tickets at Birmingham 2022.

Week four Strava Challenge winners revealed – and new 3k challenge set

This week’s congratulations as England Boxing Strava Running Challenge 1k mini challenge category winners go to Bradley Smith (Schools), Kian Quinn (Junior), Jack Addy (Youth), Joshua Dougliss (Senior) and Matt Harrison (Coaches and Non-boxers).

NACs and Schools Championships postponed until later in the year

In light of the ongoing national Coronavirus lockdown, it has been regrettably confirmed that The England Boxing National Amateur Championships and England Boxing National Schools Championships 2021 will be postponed.

Tribute to Richard Walker

England Boxing has been sad to learn of the passing of long-serving Chesterfield ABC coach Richard Walker.

Early-career coaches and Boxer-to-coach members to benefit from online programme

England Boxing is extending the opportunity for all members who are early career coaches or boxers making the step into coaching to take part in an online development programme.

Can you help with a boxing world record bid?

A Cheshire-based England Boxing club coach hopes to set a new world record later this year in a bid to raise money for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (C-R-Y).