Boxing
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
At home in Sheffield’s English Institute of Sport, Team GB shone on the final day of the Boxing World Cup Final—the last major event of the year—securing six medals, including three golds thanks to Dione Burman, Odel Kamara, and Dimeji Shittu. Meanwhile, Vivien Parsons, Kayla Allen, and Ellis Trowbridge each claimed silver after hard-fought finals. This event marks the end of a packed 2024 for GB Boxing, which now shifts its focus toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, as the new cycle has only just begun. Read more Read More
The British boxing team delivered impressive performances at the 2024 Dacal World Cup, held in Móstoles, Spain, from September 23 to 29. Out of the 15 boxers selected to represent Team GB, 11 secured medals, including six golds, further cementing the rise of the GB Boxing programme. Read more Read More