Women’s Coach Development Programme Spotlight: Helena Richards

Helena Richards of Bolsover Boxing Club in the East Midlands hopes the Women’s Coach Development Programme (WCDP) will inspire her to implement her thoughts and ideas moving forward.

England Boxing Welcomes World Boxing’s Provisional Recognition by IOC

England Boxing is delighted with today’s announcement (26 February 2025) that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted World Boxing provisional recognition as the International Federation (IF) governing the sport at a global level within the Olympic Movement.

2025 Youth Open Talent Day: Apply for assessment

England Boxing is hosting an Open Talent Day (OTD) for Youth boxers (born in 2007 and 2008) on Saturday March 15th, at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield.

Important Update: William Wallace Box Cup

We would like to inform all members that England Boxing will no longer be supporting The William Wallace Box Cup, which is set to take place in July.

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.

Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club Thrives After Major Funding Boost

Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club celebrated its official reopening on Saturday, January 25, following essential upgrades to the facility.

The ‘1 million PressUps4Parkinson’s’ challenge inspires the community

Richard Longthorp’s desire to collectively reach 1 million press-ups in aid of Parkinson’s fell slightly short, however the ex-farmer believes the bigger picture presents a roaring success.

A Tribute to James Sharp

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of James "Sharpy" Sharp, a beloved coach, mentor, and friend, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 11th, 2024, at just 40 years old.

Precision in the Ring: Introducing Swiss Timing Screens

The 2025 National Amateur Championships will see Swiss Timing Corner Screens being implemented from the Pre Quarter-Final stage onwards for all boxers.

England Boxing and the ‘How’s Thi’ Ticker?’ project

After scrubbing up on his Yorkshire colloquialisms, England Boxing apprentice JP supported the South Yorkshire-based project ‘How’s Thi’ Ticker?’ to deliver a ten-week programme to improve fitness and raise awareness around cardiovascular diseases.