Tag Archive for: Women In Boxing

Women in Coaching: Harriet Brennan

Next up in our series with UKCoaching highlighting some of boxing’s best grassroots female voices, is Oxfordshire-based Harriet Brennan, who has overcome personal struggles to become a leading coach in the local community.

Women in Coaching: Suzanne Vjestica-Brown

An Oxford boxing coach’s inspiring journey is the focus of the third instalment in England Boxing’s Women in Coaching series with UK Coaching, highlighting the stories of six female boxing coaches and addressing the decline of women coaches across the UK.

England Boxing teams up with boobydoo as Official Sports Bra Partner

England Boxing is delighted to announce its latest partnership with the UK’s leading sports bra expert, boobydoo, reaffirming our commitment to women’s health in boxing.

‘Finest Females Box Day’ to Champion Women in Boxing Across the UK

The Southern Counties are set to make history with the first-ever all-female boxing day show, 'Finest Females Box Day', the groundbreaking event is set to spotlight the power, talent, and rising momentum of female boxing across the country.

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.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Nichola Readman

Nichola Readman is a coach at Natural Progression and used boxing to transform her mental health. Now a coach, she hopes the programme will give her the tools to further improve her boxers.

Boxing Masterclass Brings WCDP Coaches Together

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield became a hub of learning and development as the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) coaches gathered for an exclusive Boxing Masterclass.

Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Alys Ball

Alys Ball, of Northumberland Fire and Rescue, got into boxing as an 8-year-old to spend more time with her dad. Now a Level One coach and EB apprentice, Alys hopes to build her confidence and independence.
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10 female boxers to represent England at Women’s Nations Cup 2025

Five Junior and five Senior female boxers will represent England at the Nations Cup in Sombor, Serbia between 12th and 19th January.

Applications Open for Women’s Official Development Programme 2025

Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open! The 12-month project will help support several female officials in their development and progression over the coming year.