Boxing

Boxing is a very popular sport both at professional and amateur level. The sport involves two fighters competing over a scheduled distance with the winner being decided on points at the end of the fight or due to a stoppage during the fight. However, boxing is also fantastic for fitness and discipline and lots of people enjoy the sport without competing in organised competition.

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An Overview of Boxing

In Glasgow, there are many fantastic Boxing Clubs delivering sport within their communities. These clubs are mainly voluntary yet cater for young children to introduce them to the skills required within the sport, to talented athletes who wish to compete at international competitions and older adults who use the sport to get fit. To check out some of the great clubs we have in the city click here

Benefits

Boxing can be fun!
Increases self-confidence and self-esteem
High Intensity Exercise, great for cardiovascular fitness
Highly skilled sport that improves balance and coordination
Great for relieving stress!

Costs

Costs vary to join clubs. Some clubs will have membership fees however most will charge on a session by session basis. You are best to contact your local club to find out what their costs are. When joining a boxing club the equipment is generally provided however you can purchase your own if required.

A good pair of beginnner's boxing gloves can be yours for around £20; you'll also need hand wraps (£5) to go underneath. If you get on to head sparring you'll need a head guard (£30) and a gumshield (£5). You can spar in your trainers to begin with but if you want the proper boxing boots you'll have to fork out around £30.

Involvement

The best way to start boxing is to find a beginners session at a local club which are listed here

Adaptations and Equipment

All you need to get started is some gloves and a punchbag/padded glove which can generally be provided by a club.

Facts

Great Britain's Nicola Adams became the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal, beating Chinese great Ren Cancan in the flyweight final in London 2012.

Local Campaigns

Drumchapel Sports

Drumchapel Sports is a Community Sports Hub made up of local voluntary led sports clubs, working towards the vision of a healthy, confident and inspiring community in Drumchapel.

East End

Activities, clubs, and organisations based in Glasgow's East End.

Easterhouse Community Sport Hub

Our hub aims to serve local people in and around the Easterhouse area of Glasgow. We want to improve the health and wellbeing of local people by getting more people active.

Maryhill and Summerston Community Sports Hub

Maryhill & Summerston Community Sports Hub provides the local people opportunities to participate in a variety of sport and physical activities to help local people be more active and healthier.

Milton Community Sports Hub

Our hub aims to serve local people in and around the Milton Area of north Glasgow. We want to improve the health and well being of local people by getting more people more active more often.

Summer of Fun

Celebrating 10 Years On from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014. Summer of Fun aims to provide free and affordable events and participation programmes across the city for Glaswegians to enjoy.

Toryglen Community Sports Hub

Toryglen Community Sports Hub is the focal point for sports and physical activities in and around the Toryglen area of Glasgow.

Bluevale Community Club

We are a community organisation based around Dennistoun and Haghill delivering boxing classes for age 5 and up, fitness classes and various other activities for our community.

Glasgow Phoenix Boxing Club

We provide Boxing and Fitness activities for all ages. We cater for boys and girls from 10 years +, we have a strong history of developing successful boxers and helping people become fitter, stronger and healthier.

Dennistoun & Area Community Sports Hub

We are a partnership of local sports & activity providers supporting the community in all things sport and physical activity. We are made of committee members and partners with the focus of our community at the centre of the discussions.

Iron Skull Krav Maga

Krav Maga is for everyone, regardless of age or ability.

Kynoch Boxing Gym

Kynoch Boxing was founded in 2018 by Sam Kynoch. Sam traded in a career as a Corporate Lawyer with Scotland’s largest Commercial Law firm in 2013 to work full-time in the boxing industry.

Kelvin ABC Boxing Club

Our club provides Boxing & Fitness activities for the local community. We offer qualified coaching & competitive opportunities & have a junior section for boys and girls from ages 6+.

Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4.30 pm - 8 pm
Sunday

Rob Roy Boxing Club

We provide a range of activities including boxing coaching, junior and senior boxing sessions, fitness classes, women's classes, bootcamp and personal training.

Southside Boxing Academy

Southside Boxing Academy offers a full range of classes for boys, girls, men and women. One on one coaching available at request.

North Glasgow ABC Boxing

We are a Boxing Scotland affiliated Club who provide boxing activities to the local community in Milton.

Glasgow Boxing Academy

Amateur Boxing Club

Shettleston Boxing Club

Inclusive Boxing Club for the Community of Shettleston

GoodFellows Boxing Club

We are a new boxing gym in Tollcross. We run boxing classes for all ages and levels of experience.

Maryhill and Summerston Community Sports Hub

Maryhill and Summerston Community Sports Hub provides the local community with opportunities to participate in a variety of sport and physical activities to help local people live more active and healthier lives.

Shettleston Community Sport Hub

Shettleston Community Hub is a collection of sports and physical activity groups based in and serving the community of Shettleston.

Partick Boxing Club

We are affiliated and registered with Boxing Scotland and provide boxing activities to people from the local community. Our club provides boxing activities for children and young people from ages 10 years through to adults.

Govan Sports Hub

Active Govan supports sports clubs and physical activity providers within the local Govan area to work together to provide opportunities for people to stay or become active within their community.

Park Villa Community Sports Hub

Based in Govan, the Park Villa Community Sports Hub has a wide range of activities being delivered to the community. Check out what we have on and get Involved with exciting activities at Park Villa.

Hatton Boxing for Fitness

Hatton Boxing for Fitness is a fun way to keep fit while learning boxing moves. Our sessions take place at Castlemilk Youth Complex, Mondays nights are our adults class & Tuesdays is for young people 11 years + and is free to all youth complex members.

Streetwise Boxing for Fitness

Castlemilk Youth Complex in partnership with Streetwise help to deliver a number of Boxing for Fitness activities for a variety of groups within the local community. For more information please contact the Youth Complex / Streetwise Team.

Easterhouse Phoenix Boxing

Easterhouse Phoenix Boxing Club delivers activity twice per week.

Tuesdays 6 -7pm (Junior £1.50)
Tuesdays 7-9pm (Youth & Adult (£2)

Thursdays 6-7pm (Junior £1.50)
Thursdays 7-9pm (Youth & Adult (£2)

Easterhouse Community Sport Hub

Easterhouse CSH delivers activities across the Easterhouse community: Boxing, Badminton, Cycling, Taekwondo, Hurling, Yoga, Table Tennis, Community activities and Physical Activity

Icons Boxing Club

Argo Boxing Club

Argo boxing club is a community boxing club in Drumchapel running sessions for juniors (8yrs - 13 yrs), Seniors ( 14yrs+), ladies and men's keep fit

Drumchapel ABC

We provide boxing activities for the local community of Drumchapel and beyond!

Drumchapel Sports

Drumchapel Sports is a Community Sports Hub made up of local voluntary led sports clubs, working towards the vision of a healthy, confident and inspiring community in Drumchapel.

Krav Maga Self Defence Training for Adults

Krav Maga Self-Defence Training is a practical, efficient martial art focusing on real-world situations and instinctive movements. Designed for individuals of all skill levels, it's particularly accessible for beginners, thanks to the expertise of certified instructors who emphasize safety, technique, and situational awareness. Group sessions not only enhance physical preparedness but also build a strong sense of community, boosting confidence and support among participants. This training empowers people to protect themselves, improving physical fitness and mental resilience in a supportive group environment.