England Boxing celebrates grassroots heroes at 2025 Annual Awards

The 2025 England Boxing Annual Awards were held on Friday, 25th July, at the Mercure St Paul’s Hotel in Sheffield, bringing the boxing community together to honour remarkable achievements at the grassroots level.

This year’s ceremony featured 15 awards, including four new additions: Inclusivity Award, Best Bout of the Year, Best Male Boxer of the Year, and Female Boxer of the Year. Another first for the evening was a silent auction, offering signed gloves from boxing legends Daniel Dubois, Ricky Hatton, and Tyson Fury.

The undeniable highlight of the night was 91-year-old Dennis Jarvis from Ashford & District, who received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Full of energy, Jarvis bounded up to the stage, delighting guests with anecdotes from his five decades in the sport.

Returning to host the ceremony for a second year was professional MC, presenter, and commentator Aky Karim – known for his work with DAZN, TalkSport, and more – bringing his trademark energy to the occasion.

Among the evening’s special guests was three-weight World Champion Terri Harper, who presented the Female Boxer of the Year award to reigning European Champion Lily Bassett (TM Boxing), offering words of encouragement and inspiration.

Also in attendance was Callum Simpson, current British, Commonwealth, and European champion. A proud grassroots advocate and former amateur himself, Simpson returned for the second consecutive year to present the Best Bout of the Year award. It went to Harley Burrows (March ABC) and Marc Haughan (Carlsile Villa) for their thrilling NACs 2025 semi-final clash.

Former British Champion Wayne Elcock, representing Mad Dog’s Boxing Store, sponsored the Best Male Boxer of the Year award. He took to the stage to say a few words before handing the honour to Mohammad Safari of The Ring ABC.

Full list of 2025 Winners:

Male Coach of the Year: Kieran Davis (Didcot Boxing)

Female Coach of the Year: Kerry Norfolk (Thrive Boxing)

Young Coach of the Year: Sophie Sansam (Tommy Coyle’s)

Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Marsh Sports: Tina Mason (Bromley ABC)

Male Official of the Year: Simon Mullan (Ipswich Boxing)

Female Official of the Year: Louise Gibbs (England Boxing Officials)

Young Official of the Year: Ali Aldufairi (Longsight Boxing)

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Unibox: Dennis Jarvis (Ashford & District)

Community Club Impact Award sponsored by CB Protection: Sanctus Academy

Individual Member Impact Award: Lindsey Jarratt (Telford ABC)

Inclusivity Award: Harrison Frew (TKO Folkestone)

Bout of the Year: Marc Haughan (Carlisle Villa) vs Harley Burrows (March ABC) – NACs Semi-Finals 2025

Male Boxer of the Year sponsored by Mad Dog’s Boxing Store: Mohammad Safari (The Ring)

Female Boxer of the Year: Lily Bassett (TM Boxing)

Life Vice President Award: Micky Norford

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