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5th November 2026

‘I was living in a tent in Coventry – one Google search changed my life’

Need to know: Binley man’s remarkable journey from addiction and homelessness to hope A Binley man has shared his inspiring story of overcoming addiction and homelessness after finding help through charity Emmaus. Billy was sleeping rough in a tent during a bitterly cold winter after a relationship breakdown led to drug addiction and losing contact […]

5th November 2026

Woman who never considered boxing wins debut bout – all for best friend

A South Yorkshire woman has stepped into the boxing ring for the first time to honour her best friend. Luci Cresswell, 22, from Swinton, Rotherham, took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing event at Doncaster Racecourse in memory of her best friend Jamie Channings, who tragically died by suicide in 2024, aged just 31. […]

24th September 2026

Charity boxing event offers teenage friends Elliott and Alex great opportunity

Teenage friends Elliott Ripley and Alex McGroarty are urging others to train for the next local charity white collar boxing events following their own bouts on the summer Ultra WCB show.The two 18-year-olds completed eight weeks basic training at Bad Company gym in Leeds and went on to win their bouts in front of a […]

24th September 2026

Peterborough man ‘punches above his weight’ through boxing.

Peterborough-born and bred Leon Haynes-Chambers turned 20 recently and featured in the main event on the city’s first Outcasts boxing show held at Vines at the Peacock on London Road. “Despite not getting the win, I am proud my first influencer boxing fight saw me hold my own against Braveheart, a much more experienced fighter […]

24th September 2026

‘I spent my life healing others – then I stepped into the ring to heal myself’

For Agnieszka, entering the high-intensity world of combat sports wasn’t a casual whim – it was a bold, deliberate act of survival and transformation. Behind her decision to step between the ropes lay a harrowing ordeal that turned her family’s world upside down. Her 15-year-old son had recently survived a terrifying suicide attempt during a […]

24th September 2026

Aberdeen grandfather raises over £1,200 for The Archie Foundation with boxing win

An Aberdeen grandfather has stepped into the boxing ring to raise more than £1,200 for the local charity that helped save his grandson’s life. Alan Morrison took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing event at the Beach Ballroom to support The Archie Foundation. The 70-year-old retired musician, who was signed to CBS Records in […]

24th September 2026

Blackpool apprentice has high hopes for boxing career

A local boxer has spent his final year as a teenager establishing himself on the semi-professional scene after winning six of his nine fights. Max Nicholson trains under coach Josh O’Gara at JFT gym in Cleveleys. The former Hodgson’s Academy student turns 20 in December and is completing a plumbing and heating engineer apprenticeship. He […]

24th September 2026

Caerphilly man raises thousands for charity through boxing

Mr Hayward said: “I’ve had my struggles with mental health over the years, so using exercise as a way to support my mental health while also supporting charities that help people in similar situations is the perfect combination. “When I was speaking to my GP, they suggested exercise and boxing as a constructive outlet, and […]

9th September 2026

Aberdeen grandad steps in boxing ring aged 70 for charity that saved grandson

Retired musician Alan said: “I told myself that when I turned 70, I wanted to do something for the charity that saved my grandson’s life. When he was born weighing just a pound, the Archie Foundation team was absolutely amazing. They were so professional and took his care completely in their stride. After marking his […]

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LATEST NEWS

‘I was living in a tent in Coventry – one Google search changed my life’

Woman who never considered boxing wins debut bout – all for best friend

Charity boxing event offers teenage friends Elliott and Alex great opportunity

Peterborough man ‘punches above his weight’ through boxing.

‘I spent my life healing others – then I stepped into the ring to heal myself’

Aberdeen grandfather raises over £1,200 for The Archie Foundation with boxing win

Blackpool apprentice has high hopes for boxing career

Caerphilly man raises thousands for charity through boxing

Aberdeen grandad steps in boxing ring aged 70 for charity that saved grandson