England Boxing Next Gen Launches with Midlands Pilot
October 9, 2026 | by Nabillah Akhtar
Think you’ve got what it takes? Now’s your chance to experience the England Boxing environment!
England Boxing is launching Next Gen, a new programme giving talented young boxers the opportunity to train in an England Boxing environment, develop their skills and discover what it takes to progress in the sport.
The programme will launch with a Midlands Pilot, with sessions taking place at Pat Benson Boxing Academy across November and December.
Next Gen is designed for young boxers who have not previously been involved in the England Boxing Performance Pathway or had the opportunity to attend England Boxing camps.
It will give participants the chance to train alongside other talented boxers from across the region, work with England Boxing National coaches and experience the demands of a performance-focused training environment.
What can you expect?
Next Gen sessions will focus on learning, development and experience, with boxers taking part in a range of activities designed to develop their understanding of performance boxing.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Train alongside talented young boxers from across the Midlands
- Work with England Boxing National coaches
- Experience an England Boxing-style training environment
- Develop their boxing, technical and performance skills
- Learn more about international boxing and what it takes to progress
- Take part in sports science and performance education sessions
- Gain an insight into the standards and expectations of performance boxing
Who can apply?
The Midlands Pilot is open to eligible boxers in the following age groups in the U15, U17 & U19 age categories. Places will be limited to 30 boxers per session and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To take part, boxers must have:
- A valid BCR1
- Current England Boxing membership
- The appropriate age eligibility for the session they are applying for
When and where?
All three sessions will take place at Pat Benson Boxing Academy:
- U15 – Sunday 29 November 2026
- U17 – Sunday 6 December 2026
- U19 – Sunday 13 December 2026
Further information about timings and the schedule for each session will be provided to successful applicants.
How much does it cost?
The cost to attend a Next Gen session is £50 per boxer.
Payment will be made as part of the application process. Places will only be confirmed once the required application, consent information and payment have been completed.
How does it work?
The process is simple:
- Complete the online application form.
- Receive confirmation of your place.
- Complete the required consent information.
- Make the £50 payment.
- Attend your Next Gen session at Pat Benson Boxing Academy.
With just 30 places available at each session, boxers are encouraged to apply as soon as applications open.
This is your opportunity to step into the England Boxing environment, learn from National coaches and find out what performance boxing is all about.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Click here for the application form or scan the QR code below:
Please Note: ‘Next Gen’ is not a squad selection day, open talent assessment or direct route onto an England Boxing squad. The programme is designed to give young boxers valuable experience and development opportunities.
