Leighton Forbes Crowned 2026 England Boxing National Development Champion
Leighton Forbes Crowned 2026 England Boxing National Development Champion Wellingborough Amateur Boxing Club is celebrating a historic achievement after 15-year-old Leighton Forbes was crowned the 2026 England Boxing Junior U75kg National Development Champion. Competing at Kettering Sports & Leisure Village over the weekend of 17–18 October, Leighton delivered two outstanding performances to secure the national […]
Josh Chani Secures Victory on Competitive Boxing Debut
Wellingborough Amateur Boxing Club’s Josh Chani made a winning start to his amateur boxing career, securing victory in a closely contested debut against an opponent from neighbouring club Shirekings ABC. Competing at a show hosted by Corby ABC, Josh stepped into the ring for his first competitive contest, putting his hard work and preparation at […]
Alfie Gains Valuable Experience in First Competitive Bout
Alfie Gains Valuable Experience in First Competitive Bout 🥊 Wellingborough ABC’s Alfie Mains stepped through the ropes for his first competitive bout in King’s Lynn, facing a strong opponent from Bletchley. Alfie gave a good account of himself and showed plenty of determination in what was his first taste of competitive amateur boxing. His opponent […]
Winning Debut for Wellingborough ABC in King’s Lynn
A brilliant start to the day in King’s Lynn as one of our young boxers picked up a unanimous decision victory in his very first competitive bout. From the opening bell he gave a strong account of himself, boxing well under instruction and growing into the contest as the rounds went on. He finished particularly […]
Jae Gains Valuable Experience in Second Bout 🥊
Wellingborough ABC’s Jae Sunda was back in action for his second competitive bout, facing a strong opponent from Eastside Boxing Gym. Jae gave a really good account of himself in a closely contested bout, with the result eventually going the other way by split decision. Despite not getting the decision, there were plenty of positives […]
Kaiomi Makes Her Skills Bout Debut 🥊
Wellingborough ABC’s Kaiomi Smith stepped through the ropes for her first skills bout this week, taking on a boxer from Trojan Martial Arts & Boxing. Despite having less than a week’s notice, Kaiomi put in a really positive performance and boxed well under instruction throughout. Skills bouts are all about development rather than winning or […]
A Fresh New Look for the Heart of Our Gym
A Fresh New Look for the Heart of Our Gym Wellingborough Amateur Boxing Club has a fresh new look at the heart of the gym, with the installation of our brand-new ring canvas. A huge thank you goes to Protec Boxing for producing and installing the new canvas. The ring is looking better than ever […]
Larae Steps Up on Short Notice and Secures Another Win
Larae Steps Up on Short Notice and Secures Another Win Another brilliant performance from Larae, who travelled to Luton Town Boxing Club’s home show and came away with another victory. Taking the bout on just two days’ notice, Larae showed exactly what commitment, courage and hard work look like. Stepping in at short notice is […]
Manchester Box Cup Weekend Recap: Three Champions for Wellingborough ABC
Manchester Box Cup Weekend Recap: Three Champions for Wellingborough ABC What a weekend for Wellingborough Amateur Boxing Club at the Manchester Box Cup. Across two days, WABC had six bouts, three champions, five wins and plenty of proud moments for the club. Larae crowned U40kg Champion Larae boxed twice across the weekend and came away […]
Strong Performances at the Ed Bilbey Box Cup Finals
Strong Performances at the Ed Bilbey Box Cup Finals Wellingborough ABC had plenty to be proud of at the Ed Bilbey Box Cup Finals, with William Huntley, Bobby-Thomas Foster and Leighton Forbes all representing the club brilliantly. William Huntley secures silver A massive well done to William Huntley, who secured silver at the Ed Bilbey […]