Boxing Events
White Collar Boxing, The Holiday Inn, Norwich on May 23rd 2010
Thanks to this new sport named White Collar Boxing, local businessmen and everyday workers are getting the chance to leave all their office worries, and settle their disputes with their fists! They are getting the chance to glove up and take it to the boxing ring!
The next white collar boxing show will be on May 23rd at the Holiday Inn, beside Norwich airport and will include successful Norwich businessman, Kirk Moore.
White collar boxing is a new sport that originated in New York then spread to London and is now firmly established in East Anglia by the two established White Collar Boxing Clubs, Bolddog and Ultimate Boxing. The two clubs have been promoting very successful sell out shows at prestigious venues throughout the region over the past year. In the early days of white collar boxing, boxers came from white collar professions, however nowadays boxers are from all warps of life. White collar boxing gives the older person that would not normally qualify for amateur boxing due to age restrictions, the opportunity to box.
Kirk Moore, 44 years old, who lives in Norwich is a successful businessman, and runs his own local company as a building contractor to both commercial and residential properties. Over the past few months, Kirk has already had 2 fights and is currently training at the kickstop gym, with the Bolddog White Collar Club and also at Esporta with the former European Champion, Jon Thaxton.
Kirk said “I have always been a keen boxing fan, back in the days of Nigel Benn and Tyson. White collar boxing has made it possible to go from a spectator to actually take part. It has given me the opportunity to achieve a goal in life that I never thought would be possible!” When asked about his training, he continued, “I was pleasantly surprised when I first entered the boxing gym, I got nothing but encouragement in both the training and sparring, from very experienced boxers that in reality could really hurt me. I did actually think I was fit when I first entered the boxing gym, but I had such a shock, when you get in the ring, the reality is that boxing fitness really is up another level!”
The white collar boxing shows have all the razz mataz of a professional boxing show, full on staged entrance, ring girls, lighting production, and of course a licensed bar. But at the white collar shows there is the added appeal of watching local everyday people slugging it out!
There are however extra safety precautions put into place, such as much heavier and padded 16 oz gloves instead of the 10 oz gloves. Head guards, groin guards and gum shields are used as a matter of course, and of course each boxer has to undergo a strict medical by the doctor. Full medical cover is also ringside throughout the whole event.
White collar boxing is not just for those that want to compete, you can also come along to the clubs in both Norwich and Lowestoft just to keep fit with no physical contact. Everyone is welcome, from everyday workers to Bankers and business professionals, the clubs are run in a safe professional controlled environment.
For more information on the boxing show on May 23rd at the Holiday Inn, or to take up white collar training, please phone 07766 567007 or 07889 731717
White Collar & Masters Boxing, Saturday March 6th2010
Bolddog & Ultimate Boxing Proudly Presented:
Clash of the Titles, Saturday March 6th, at Waveney Leisure Centre, Lowestoft.
Clash of the Titles was a joint promotion between Bolddog and Lowestoft's Ultimate Boxing Club, at the Waveney sports centre, Lowestoft.
This was a great evening of White Collar and Masters Boxing bouts which included 3 title fights. The headline bout of the evening which attracted big support from both parties was Lowestoft's Ben McComb vs Norwich's Adam Gallagher. The so far undefeated McComb was defending his IWCBA British White Collar title for second time after beating Colchester semi-pro fighter Dan Brennan at the same venue last August. Gallagher was stepping up a level after winning the light middleweight Eastern Counties Masters title and knew this was going to be his hardest fight to date. The pair went absolutely hell for leather for 4 exciting rounds which ebbed and flowed for the duration. The packed house who were in full vocal force were treated to an excellent display of skills and courage.
After the 4 rounds were completed it went to the scorecards and a split decision was announced. McComb's hand was raised and he retained his belt once again.
Other results from the evening are as follows: Colin Cornelius (Norwich) bt Marcin Billicy (Lowestoft) points, Ben Poole (Lowestoft) bt Tom Newman (Norwich) points, Mike Dyer (Lowestoft) bt Mally Wooden (Norwich) 2nd rnd KO, Paul Knell (Lowestoft) drew with Dave Stewart (Norwich), Duane Green (Norwich) bt Charlie Powell (Norwich) points, John Cole (Norwich) bt Alex Charlic (Colchester) 1st rnd KO for the ECM heavyweight title, Kirk Moore (Norwich) bt Matt Calvert (Lowestoft) points, Jethro Murdin (Lowestoft) bt Lee Green (Norwich) points, Jamie Riley (Norwich) bt Richard Barnes (Ipswich) points for the ECM cruiserweight title, Andre Camilleri (Norwich) bt Richard Evans (Lowestoft) points (bout awarded fight of the night).
White Collar & Masters Boxing, Sunday Dec 6th 2009
Bolddog & Ultimate Boxing Proudly Promoted:
Full Contact Kickboxing Sunday June 28th 2009
Championship Full Contact Kickboxing Show in Norwich -
The Talk Night Club, Oak Street, Norwich
Bolddog, The Black Belt Academy and SESMA Proudly promoted Championship Full Contact Kickboxing in Norwich:
White Collar & Masters Boxing on Saturday April 4th 2009
Bolddog and Ultimate Boxing Proudly Promoted Norfolk's first ever White Collar Boxing Show:
White Collar Boxing, Friday August 1st 2008, London
The Ellie May White Collar Boxing Challenge
NORWICH V’s LONDON
On Friday August 1st 2008, Professional Boxing trainer, Reg Davies put together a boxing event to raise money for the Ellie May Trust. Reg is worked closely with "J" and Andy from the Bolddog White Collar Boxing Club to put on the event.
Jay and Andy put a team together to form the “Norwich Select” to fight the “London Select” team on Aug 1st 2008 in aid of the Ellie May Trust.
Ellie-May Challis is a two-year-old girl from Romford who tragically lost her arms and legs as a result of meningitis last year. Although she won the battle to survive, both arms and legs were amputated from below the elbow and above the knee.
Her prosthetic limbs will need to be replaced every four years to keep pace with her growth at a cost of £30,000 each time as cheaper options available on the NHS are heavy and have no moveable joints.
To enable Ellie to have as normal a life as possible, the Ellie May Trust has been set up.
There are no administration costs; every penny goes to Ellie’s trust.
Boxers that competed on the event were as follows:
Jay
Chris Duncombe
Gareth Edwards
Andy Godbold
Mark Gooch
Mike Saliu
Dan Goodwin
FOR TICKETS FOR ANY OF OUR SHOWS PLEASE PHONE ANDY ON: 07766 567007
