Boxing in Liverpool

Boxing is a combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, endurance, and will, by throwing punches at each other, usually with gloved hands.

Amateur boxing is both an Olympic and Commonwealth sport and is a common fixture in most international games—it also has its own World Championships. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of one- to three-minute intervals called rounds. The result is decided when an opponent is deemed incapable to continue by a referee, is disqualified for breaking a rule, resigns by throwing in a towel, or is pronounced the winner or loser based on the judges’ scorecards at the end of the contest.

Liverpool has a strong boxing culture; the city was the most represented at the 2012 Olympics in boxing and is home of the current IBF World Bantamweight Champion, Paul Butler, with trainers at one of Liverpool gym being significantly involved in his bout preparations.

The city of Liverpool has some large and experienced Amateur Boxing clubs that train at a professional boxing gyms and produce award winning boxers. With a strong male and female membership they maintain the quality and standard for anyone and everyone. Some of the clubs are highly diverse, concentrating on the technical side of the sport with the addition of a more cardio based workout for those looking to simply get fit and tone up.