Amateur Boxing In Sheffield

Interesting video - spot the boxer who trains in Gleadless!

2008-07-21T16:08:00.002+01:00

The video below was produced by Haris Effendi of Leeds who will feature in the next newsletter. He is available to film your shows, and can be contacted at effendi_15@hotmail.co.uk
I think it gives a pretty realistic portrayal of the sport.

Women's and Girls' Boxing Newsletter - click on yellow button to download

2008-07-16T11:26:00.001+01:00

Women's Boxing Newsletter - Upload a Document to Scribd

Download the Yorkshire ABA newsletter here.

2008-05-27T11:13:00.001+01:00

Click on the yellow circle below and follow the instructions to download the Yorkshire ABA newsletter:

Newsletter1PDF - Upload a doc

GB Squad Spar at SYSA, Gleadless

2008-02-20T16:32:00.003Z

The GB squad have recently been sparring at the South Yorkshire Sports Academy in Gleadless. This is in preparation for the first European qualifier for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The qualifier takes place at the end Feb/early March in Pescara, Italy, and the Sheffield sparring was just what the lads needed according to GB Coach, Terry Edwards. Great Britain already has four qualifiers for the Olympics, a tremendous improvement on the 2004 games, and hopefully the Pescara and Athens (late-March) tournaments will provide more for what is already a tremendous year for British amateur boxing.

2007 English Universities Championships

2007-12-15T09:20:00.000Z

Contenders from England's boxing universities took part in the English Universities Boxing Championships at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 December 2007. Special mention goes to Perry Cook and Mizengo Sikombe of Sheffield Hallam University and Woodseats ABC, who both put in very creditable performances and will be back next year.

Representatives from this championship will now compete in the British Universities Boxing Championship, also in Sheffield, in March 2008, as part of the BUSA British Universities Championships, which will include more than twenty sports.

The results were as follows:

Friday 7th December

3 x 2 mins Novice

64 T. Hughes outpd R. Sreckumar (Prelim)

64 F. Kelly outpd L. Usher (Prelim)

64 M. Qasim outpd P. Cook (Prelim)

64 E. Fowler outpd A. Ramakrishnalal (Prelim)

69 D. Jenkins outpd J. Croft (Prelim)

69 S. Garman Rsc(2) L. Jeffrey (Prelim)

86 A. Korolev outpd B. Simpson (Quarter)

91+ F. Nortey Rsc (1) J. Thomas (Quarter)

81 S. Leith outpd S. Easter (Quarter)

81 M. Hubber outpd E. Adjogatse (Quarter)

81 P. Grennel outpd F. Wardlow (Quarter)

75 L. Brown outpd J. Evans (Quarter)

75 G. Bowkett outpd K. Rhazaoui (Quarter)

75 L. Cutler outpd T. Dee (Quarter)

64 J. Cuddy outpd J. Woodward (Quarter)

64 B. Ogweno bt S. Soni RSC2 (Quarter)

64 F. Kelly outpd T. Hughes (Quarter)

64 E. Fowler outpd M. Qasim (Quarter)

69 R. Hammond bt M. Khan RSC (3)(Quarter)

69 C. Baugh outpd D. Hyman (Quarter)

69 J. Nugent outpd W. Mallaby (Quarter)

69 S. Garman bt D. Jenkins RSC (2) (Quarter)

Saturday 8th December

4 x 2 mins Open

64 T. Langford outpd L. Horgan (Semi)

64 J. Cosgrove outpd F. Brown (Semi)

75 D. Torku bt D. Hickey RSC2 (Semi)

3 x 2 mins Female Novice

54 B. Lee outpd D. Tappitake (Final)

3 x 2 mins Novice

54 A. Massally bt J. Dorne RSC3 (Final)

57 J. Connor bt S. Mistry RSC2 (Final)

60 A. Keshvala outpd T. Gout (Final)

4 x 2 mins Open

64 T. Langford outpd J. Cosgrove (Final)

75 P. Benson outpd D. Torku (Final)

69 L. Ellett outpd A. Burton (Final)

Sunday 9th December

4 x 2 mins Open

60 N. Rafique outpd C. Gaynor (Final)

3 x 2 mins Novice

64 J. Cuddy bt B. Ogweno RSC (2)(Semi)

64 F. Kelly outpd E. Fowler (Semi)

69 C. Baugh outpd R. Hammond (Semi)

69 J. Nugent outpd S. Garmon (Semi)

75 G. Bowkett outpd L. Brown (Semi)

75 L. Cutler outpd R. Gray (Semi)

81 E. Ahonsi outpd S. Leith (Semi)

81 P. Grennel outpd M. Hubber (Semi)

86 P. Baldwin bt H. Amin RSC (Semi)

86 A. Korolev outpd T. Davies (Semi)

91+ M. Sikombe bt S. Maxwell KO1 (Semi)

91+ F. Nortey bt C. Reichart RSC (Semi)

64 J. Cuddy bt F. Kelly RSC (Final)

69 J. Nugent outpd C. Baugh (Final)

75 G. Bowkett outpd L. Cutler (Final)

81 E. Ahonsi outpd P. Grennel (Final)

86 P. Baldwin outpd A. Korolev (Final)

91+ F. Nortey outpd M. Sikombe (Final)

English Universities Champions 2007

Female Novice

54 B. Lee

Male Novice

48 S. Popatt

54 A. Massally

57 J. Connor

60 A. Keshvala

64 J. Cuddy

69 J. Nugent

75 G. Bowkett

81 E. Ahonsi

91+ F. Nortey

Male Open

60 N. Rafique

64 T. Langford

69 L. Ellett

75 P. Benson

Core Fitness and Health

2007-12-15T08:59:00.000Z

Congratulations to Mark Brine (393 Club - CYP) and Jamie Kennedy (Millenium ABC) on all the great work they've done promoting the sport in South Yorkshire Schools under the "Core Fitness and Health" banner. By engaging hundreds of pupils in this fantastic activity they've shown, not that we ever doubted it (!), that amateur boxing has a place in the school curriculum. Tim Cook, Head of PE at Firth Park School has been full of praise for the positive impact boxing has had on the 42 pupils at his school.

Keep up the good work into 2008!

Paul Porter
Sheffield Boxing Development Officer

CONGRATULATIONS!!

2007-12-15T08:58:00.001Z

Congratulations to all involved in the Step into Sport boxing pilot, especially Natalie Coleman, Brendan Warburton and Tony Burke, on helping Woodseats ABC to win the prestigious Amateur Boxing Association of England School Project of the Year trophy. It's been a great experience so far, and with Abbeydale Grange and Fir Vale ready to be more involved in the New Year, as well as the primary schools, there's lots more value to be had from this project over the coming months.

The award was presented at the inaugural ABAE Awards Evening at the Mercure Hotel, Sheffield, which was attended by the former Minister for Sport, Richard Caborn, and boxing greats such as Amir Khan, Barry McGuigan, Nicky Piper and Herol 'Bomber' Graham.

Thank you all for your hard work, and special thanks to Anne Homyer and Michael Nyarko of Sport England, without whom none of this would be happening.

Best wishes for the festive season.

Paul Porter
Sheffield Boxing Development Officer

Upcoming show

2007-10-23T09:36:00.000+01:00

Amateur and professional boxing links

2007-10-16T20:00:00.000+01:00

I've seperated out the amateur and pro links on the right hand side of the page, but left Boxing News in with the amateurs as it's the 'trade paper'.

I'll try to add more links, and am developing a new overall website at www.sheffieldboxing.co.uk which will try to encompass all the blogs and websites relevant to boxing in this city, as well as the ABA of England, European ABA and International ABA (it might take a while to complete, but I think this will be the only city with such a comprehensive website. If anyone has any boxing websites they'd like to add (not including 'Foxy Boxing" 'Dwarf Boxing' or any other 'specialist' sites!!!) let me know about them on 0114 223 5642.

Best wishes,

Paul

World Championships in Chicago

2007-10-12T20:55:00.000+01:00

New season just starting and the biggest international event of the year is already upon us. Check out how the Great Britain boxers do, and whether any of them qualify for the Olympics in Beijing next year, at www.worldboxingchicago.org

Welcome to Burngreave ABC

2007-09-18T21:40:00.001+01:00

Burngreave ABC is the newest ABAE-affiliated amateur boxing club in Sheffield (subject to approval by the Regional Secretary). The gym on Earshaw Street, Burngreave, is operated by Phil Wood, formerly of Sheffield Boxing Centre ABC, and further details can be found by clicking the link on the right of this page, or by copying and pasting www.burngreaveabc.blogspot.com into your browser.

Junior ABA Finals

2007-04-30T09:19:00.000+01:00

The following Sheffield boxers are in the Junior ABA finals on Saturday (5th May) at Crystal Palace:

Tyrone Nurse (Parsons Cross ABC) v Ronnie Heffron (Boarshaw) @ 60kg Class 5 (Born 1991)

Steve Barnes (Manor ABC) v Tierney Shinkwin (Bushey) @ 60kg Class 4 (Born 1991)

Lewis Taylor (Steel City ABC) v Mark Nugent (West Ham) @ 70kg Class 5 (Born 1990)

This is a fantastic achievement in a competition which is every bit as difficult as the seniors to win.

The ABAE National Junior Finals take place on May 5th at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, with a mammoth 36 finals taking place.

Doors open at 12.45pm and boxing commences at 1pm.

Tickets are available on the door at £15 (adults), £5 (children & OAPs). Ringside tickets are £20 and must be booked through the ABA London office (07971 058 218)

Parking is available for £3.

Videos

2007-04-30T09:17:00.000+01:00

Thanks for all the positive feedback regarding the videos on this site. I've got lots more to upload and will do so as soon as I have time.

Paul

Karl Sampson (Handsworth) v Edward Stokes (Ire) 1st rd

2007-04-21T16:43:00.000+01:00

Karl Sampson (Handsworth) v Edward Stokes (Ire) 2nd rd rsc

2007-04-21T15:42:00.000+01:00

Chad Gayner v Callum Cotton (Parsons Cross) - 1st round - Support bout to Sheffield Select v Dublin Select 19.04.07

2007-04-20T17:15:00.000+01:00

Chad Gayner v Callum Cotton (Parsons Cross) - 2nd round - Support bout to Sheffield Select v Dublin Select 19.04.07

2007-04-20T16:34:00.000+01:00

Chad Gayner v Callum Cotton (Parsons Cross) - 3rd round - Support bout to Sheffield Select v Dublin Select 19.04.07

2007-04-20T15:56:00.000+01:00

Forgot to film the decision on this one, but it was a unanimous points win for Callum Cotton. A very good performance indeed, especially up against such quality opposition.

Wilson (Steel City) v Collins (Dublin) 1st rd - Sheffield Select v Dublin Select 19.04.07

2007-04-20T15:14:00.000+01:00

Wilson (Steel City) v Collins (Dublin) 2nd rd - Sheffield Select v Dublin Select 19.04.07

2007-04-20T14:40:00.000+01:00

Wilson (Steel City) v Collins (Dublin) 3rd rd & decision - Sheffield Select v Dublin Select 19.04.07

2007-04-20T14:12:00.000+01:00

The Stupid Book!

2007-04-01T21:50:00.000+01:00

Check out the stupid book at www.sheffieldboxingcentre.co.uk. Very funny indeed!

Dinner Show Poster

2007-03-13T14:04:00.000Z

Forthcoming Shows

2007-03-12T15:37:00.001Z

Weds 28th March: Handsworth ABC @ Woodseats Working Men's Club...........Weds 11th April: Sheffield Boxing Centre ABC @ Beighton Social Club..........Thurs 19th April: Handsworth ABC @ Manor Social Club..........Fri 11th May: Steel City ABC @ Park Hotel, Sheffield (Sheffield Select v Jersey)

This is a reminder of just how good an amateur boxer can be. Teofilo Stevenson of Cuba - 3 times Olympic gold medallist.

2007-03-11T21:48:00.000Z

Yorkshire ABA Blog

2007-01-23T12:34:00.000Z

Check out the Yorkshire ABA blog at: www.yorkshireaba.blogspot.com or click on the link on the right of this page.

Forthcoming shows

2007-01-09T15:00:00.000Z

Community Club Development Programme (CCDP)

2007-01-06T20:43:00.000Z

The ABA of England has approved the CCDP applications of all nine amateur boxing clubs in the Sheffield City Council area who were eligible to apply as of September 2006. This funding totals £36,000 and represents a great opportunity to upgrade boxing rings and equipment at the clubs. Details are on the ABA website at www.abae.org.uk

Funding success

2007-01-06T20:36:00.000Z

The six clubs who applied to the Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund were all successful, netting a total of £27,000 in extra funding. Good effort, especially to those boxers for whom this was their first attempt at applying for funding. Photos showing how the funds were spent will follow soon.

Congratulations and welcome!

2007-01-06T20:29:00.000Z

Congratulations and welcome to Sheffield's two newest ABA affiliated amateur boxing clubs, Don Valley ABC and South Yorkshire Sports Academy ABC (see links on right). That brings the total number of clubs in the Sheffield City Council area to eleven. The more clubs, the more competition, the better the standard. Amateur boxing in Sheffield is definitely on the up, thanks to the hard work of the coaches, officials and members of all eleven clubs. Well done, and keep up the good work.

Forthcoming shows

2007-01-04T16:11:00.000Z

see above

Joe Rodgers becomes NACYP Class B UK 57kg Champ

2006-12-09T15:07:00.000Z

A fine series of performances resulted in Joe Rodgers being crowned NACYP Champion in Blackpool on Friday night. Good for Joe, the coaches and boxers at Parson Cross ABC and amateur boxing in Sheffield generally. Superb!

More info and photos to follow on the Parson Cross ABC blog soon.

Mizengo Wins British Universities Super-Heavy Crown

2006-12-03T19:42:00.000Z

Aberdeen University 3/12/06: Sheffield Hallam University first-year undergraduate Mizengi Sikombe, of Woodseats ABC, wins the British Universities Super-Heavyweight Championship. More info to follow.

Amateur Boxing Shows

2006-08-23T19:58:00.000+01:00

Weds 14th February: Unity ABC @ Park & Arbourthorne Working Men's Club..........Weds 28th February: Sheffield Boxing Centre ABC show @ Beighton Working Men's Club..........Thurs 8th March: Sheffield Lane Top ABC show @ Wadsley Bridge Working Men's Club