Boxing
The U23 European Boxing Championships, held this year in Budapest, have already showcased the promise and depth of Britain’s young talent in the Noble Art—even before all semi-final bouts have been completed. Kayla Allen and Kelsey Oakley, both already guaranteed at least a bronze after reaching the last four, went one step further yesterday by securing their place in the final. Read more Read More
Just weeks after their standout showing at the Gee Bee tournament in Helsinki, British boxers once again made their mark on the international stage, this time at the prestigious World Boxing Cup – Feliks Stamm, held in Warsaw, Poland. Against top-class opposition, five members of the British Boxing Team climbed the podium, further underlining the positive momentum in British amateur boxing, with a new generation continuing to emerge strongly in this latest Olympic cycle. Read more Read More
The Gee Bee Tournament in Helsinki, Finland, is one of the key fixtures on the amateur boxing calendar — a proving ground where Britain’s brightest prospects go toe-to-toe with Europe’s best, testing themselves on the international stage. This year once again, the GB Boxing squad left a lasting impression with a dominant collective display, even being named the tournament’s Best Team. Read more Read More
Over the past few years, women’s boxing has seen a remarkable surge in popularity, with a wave of emerging talents shaking up the rankings and redefining the sport’s standards. Among them is Sacha Hickey, an exceptionally gifted British boxer who is rapidly making a name for herself. At just 21 years of age, she’s already established herself as one of the top contenders in her weight class and looks set to leave a lasting mark on the sweet science. Read more Read More
The Strandja Memorial Tournament, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from February 24 to March 2, 2025, provided British boxers with a return to international competition. With 16 athletes selected to represent England and Wales, this prestigious tournament offered an opportunity to test themselves against high-calibre opponents. The event proved to be a valuable experience for the British contingent, delivering promising performances and notable results. Read more Read More