Local resident, Taylor Brown, recently became a World Champion in two different weight divisions at the WFC World Championships in Baja, Hungary, following the award of a £1,000 grant from Broxtowe Borough Council. Competing as part of a group of 24 young boxers from Revolution Gym, based in … [Read more...]
Local boxing YouTube channel is going around the globe
Just over a year ago, two friends began a boxing YouTube channel which includes a weekly fan show. They wanted to engage with boxing fans from around the globe and share views with some of the biggest names in the sport. Carl Widdowson and Andy Graley who both live in Clifton, present the Live Last … [Read more...]
John Pye named sponsor of Nottingham boxer ahead of world title fight
Award-winning auction house John Pye Auctions has announced it will be sponsoring Nottingham’s world champion boxer, Leigh Wood, as he defends his title on home soil in March. John Pye will be supporting local lad Wood on his upcoming press tour as he guards his WBA ‘Regular’ world featherweight … [Read more...]
Boxing challenge packs a punch for Parkinson’s UK
A woman from Beeston will take on a 12-hour boxing challenge to raise vital funds for charity Parkinson’s UK. Janet Barnes, 49, will be throwing punches alongside her two friends Caroline and Genie, which they hope will also raise awareness of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing … [Read more...]