England Boxing
- Contact Name
- ABAE head office
- Contact Email
- enquiries@englandboxing.org
- Contact Telephone
- 0114 223 5654
What is 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
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.
Campaigns
Make your Move
More Information: https://www.llrmakeyourmove.org
