Boxers

Boxers

We know it can be hard going to a new gym, you’re not sure what the training standard is, you don’t know anyone – it can be daunting.  This page is dedicated to our boxers past and present so you know what to expect from the minute you walk through our doors.

Matthew “Warpath” Wigglesworth

Meet Matthew…

Matthew has been boxing for 16 years, he began boxing to improve his fitness and to meet people with the same mindset.  He likes the camaraderie of the gym and that it’s a place of belonging and acceptance.  When asked what he likes about boxing he said “it teaches discipline and keeps me out of mischief.”

Stats

Height: 5′ 10″

Weight: Middleweight.

Wins: 7 Losses: 0

Interview

What is your favourite thing about training?

Sparring.

What is your least favourite thing about training?

Trying to juggle work and training.

What do you like about the coaches and ABA?

The coaches are friendly and the gym is accepting.

What titles have you won?

  • Senior Novice A.B.A’s of England
  • Hvidoevre Box Cup (in Denmark)
  • British Challenge Belt

What is your proudest boxing achievement?

Winning the A.B.A’s and boxing in Denmark at heavyweight and winning!

Where can we find you online?

I have a website WarpathBoxing.com, and you can follow me on these social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Luke Keeble

Meet Luke…

Luke is 15 years old and he is a student working towards his GCSEs .  He is 6 feet tall and weighs 73 kg.  He has been boxing with Almond Boxing Academy for almost a year.  As a lifelong boxing fan he wanted to know what it takes to get in the ring and he’s never looked back.

Interview

What is your favourite thing about training?

Sparring.

What is your least favourite thing about training?

Bag bar

What do you like about the coaches and ABA?

How hard they work you.

What titles have you won?

None – yet.

What do you like best about boxing?

The results you get out of it.

What is your proudest boxing achievement?

Having my first bout.

 

Mathew Featherstone

Meet Mathew…

Mathew has been boxing for 9 months, he started attending the gym to learn how to box and to keep out of trouble.  Mathew is 15 years old and a student.

Stats

Height: 5′ 7″

Weight: 58kg

Interview

What is your favourite thing about training?

Circuit training.

What is your least favourite thing about training?

Nothing

What do you like about the coaches and ABA?

They tell you straight and always help you when you’re wrong.

What titles have you won?

None.

What is your proudest boxing achievement?

My first head spar.