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Boxing is a combat sport where two participants compete against each other.

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An Overview of Boxing

The aim is to strike your opponent with punches to above the waist line over the course of an allocated number of three-minute rounds. A judge(s) or referee will determine who has been the better boxer, i.e. who scored the most punches/points, and award him or her the winner. Another way of winning is to knock your opponent down for a count of at least 10 seconds.

Benefits

  • Increases self-confidence and self-esteem
  • High Intensity Exercise, great for cardiovascular fitness

Costs

A good pair of beginnner's boxing gloves can be yours for around £20; you'll also need hand wraps (£5) to go underneath. If you get on to head sparring you'll need a head guard (£30) and a gumshield (£5). You can spar in your trainers to begin with but if you want the proper boxing boots you'll have to fork out around £30.

Club costs vary greatly.

Involvement

The best way to start boxing is to find a beginners session at a local club, or try www.englandboxinginsight.com/clubs/finder

Adaptations and Equipment

All you need to get started is some gloves and a punchbag/padded glove

Facts

  • Great Britain's Nicola Adams became the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal, beating Chinese great Ren Cancan in the flyweight final in London 2012.

Find Boxing Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

National Governing Bodies

England Boxing

Contact Name
ABAE head office
Contact Email
enquiries@englandboxing.org
Contact Telephone
0114 223 5654
Olympia Boxing CIC

Olympia Boxing CIC

We deliver Olympic Style Boxing Fitness programmes in schools and community groups across Kent and the south east.

Boxing

West Kingsdown Boxing Club

The club aims to encourage people of all ages, gender, ethnic backgrounds by offering classes for all. It provides a place to keep fit, learn a new skill with the possibility of competing and contributes to the overall well being of residents by promotin

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing is a free magazine in the Sevenoaks District in Kent which hosts an annual Showcase Event for local sports clubs.

Tough Love Boxing Ltd

Tough Love Boxing Ltd

We are a new Boxing club focusing on both physical health and mental health.

Hockley Boxing Club

Hockley Boxing Club

We are an amateur boxing club, training boxers from the age of 10 to 40 to compete in the sport of boxing.

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES SPORT

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES SPORT

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for Higher Education (HE) sport in the UK, a membership organisation, and a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, and our vision is simple, to enhance the student e

UK Sport

UK Sport

UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential.

England Boxing Veterans Projetct

England Boxing Veterans Projetct

The England Boxing Veterans Project is designed to support former service personnel by combining weekly non-contact boxing sessions with dedicated social time, helping participants rebuild fitness, routine, confidence, and camaraderie – qualities often missed after leaving the forces.