The Selby Trust is today excited to launch the Selby Amateur Boxing Club at the Centre with with Former African and Angolan Boxing Champion, Paulo Muhongo who has been 5 year Head Coach at Haringey ABC, and All-Stars Champion Hannah Beharry.
A special Launch Event tonight at 5pm will welcome the Club to the Selby Centre with a chance to find out more about joining classes throughout the year on every Tuesday and Thursday evening. The launch will be a great opportunity to meet the coaches and enjoy refreshsments as we unveil the brand new boxing ring and welcome special guests, including:
Hannah Beharry, Britsh All Stars champion;
Eric Ocheing, English Boxing Champion;
Larry Ekundayo, Sky's Betfair PrizeFighter Winner;
Ian Napa, 2 time British Boxing Champion;
Chris 'The Flash'Â Evangelou and Andreus 'ACE' Evangelou.
As part of our commitment to community sport, the Selby Amateur Boxing Club will continue to improve the health and inclusion of a diverse population engaged with healthy living in our commuities. With the support of Sportivate, BigLottery funding and Sport England, the Club will also form part of Pro-Active North London; supporting sport and physical activites across Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest.
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Working with professional boxers and coach Paulo Muhango, the Club will also provide a key place for young people to learn and develop talents through an activity that promotes social integration, overall fitness, co-ordination and body management, healthy living and fun for both partcipants and local parents who can take pride in their children's increased confidence and development. As a highly skilled sport, boxing is also well known for teaching a number of beneficial life skills such as understanding mood and strategic thinking. It's great fun too!
To sign up or find out more you can call 07828 497136 or email jpaulomuhongo@yahoo.co.uk. See the attached flyer for more information.
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