July saw six Futures camps across NSW, QLD, ACT, WA, SA and VIC with each camp themed specifically to each squad. Out of the six camps three camps were held across two days.

Coming up in August:

We will see three state Futures camps which are scheduled for this month.

The National Futures Program “Battle of the Belts” returns with three more challenges:

• 75kg Elite Male - Mark Borg NSW v Sab Wells TAS
• 71kg Youth Male - Harry Collier WA v Brendan Pepper SA
• 63.5kg Elite Male - Bradon Dunning SA v Shaun Jackson NT

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and results on Facebook and Instagram or head to the Boxing Australia website for more Battle of the Belts information:

Battle of the Belts | Boxing Australia

The 11-strong Commonwealth Games team have arrived and settled into the Athlete Village in Birmingham in readiness for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The team comprises eight debutants at Commonwealth Games level which is big change from the team in 2018 and is exciting for the future of the sport in Australia. These Commonwealth Games also mark the final competition with Kevin Smith as Head Coach after eight successful years at the helm.

In preparation for the Games, the team engaged in a High Performance camp in Queensland in June followed by a two-week multi-nations camp in Belfast. The team was well supported at both camps by Commonwealth Games team coaches Kevin Smith, Shara Romer and Sam Brizzi as well as new Technical Lead Santiago Nieva and Queensland Academy of Sport physiotherapist Josh McCabe.

The multi-nations camp in Belfast had athletes attend from Ireland, England, India, New Zealand, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and Canada. It enabled the team to gain important sparring opportunities and stimulus to best prepare them for the Competition in Birmingham. We look forward to seeing the team out there on the world stage and cheering them on!

TEAM AUSTRALIA

Keep up to date via the Boxing Australia website and socials to get around the team schedules, results and adventures throughout the Commonwealth Games. 

We have some exciting news!

Boxing Australia is looking for sponsors to help fund our beloved sport. In return for sponsorship, we’re offering multiple advertising opportunities throughout the year.  

For further information, please contact Dinah Glykidis on dinah.glykidis@boxing.org.au.

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It was back on the road for our upcoming champions, with eight states contesting for gold. 137 athletes, 47 coaches, 8 team managers and 14 referees and judges headed down to the Whitehouse Club in Burwood East, Melbourne for the Australian National Championships 7-10 July 2022.

Many athletes backed up performances over the three days, making thrilling bouts. The crowd was electric! There was no shortage of excitement and inspiring moments to take from the event - bring on the 2023 Australian U19, 17, 15, 13 Australian Boxing Championships.

Fellow Youth boxers continued to make a name for themselves throughout the championships, trying to catch the eye of selection committee members, Jamie Pittman, Phillip Goodes and Geoff Peterson, for the 2022 IBA Youth World Championships in Spain during November.

A very special thank you to Boxing Victoria and to all the staff and volunteers who helped to organise and run this event. Without your efforts, support and commitment, these events would not be possible.

Congratulations to all the athletes and Member Associations who won medals and trophies.

Don't forget to check out SportsPics for photos from the U19 Australian Championships. 

Beginning of July saw a successful 2022 Australian U19, 17, 15, 13 Championships in Melbourne, with more than 100 athletes competing over three days. To start the competition we had Willie Pepper perform a smoking ceremony and welcome to country.

For those who couldn’t attend in person, the live stream through My Live Sport provided the action in their own living room, including live commentary on the Saturday from Women’s World Championship Bronze Medallist, Jessica Bagley and Boxing Victoria President, Kevin Manion.

Finals day was a hit among these young athletes, including live music and the use of personalised ‘walk-out song’ for each boxer.

I would like to congratulate the following award winners from the Championships:

I’m looking forward to seeing how these young athletes come up the ranks.

Name:

Brad Hore

Nickname:

Horey

State:

Queensland

Favourite ice cream flavour?

Chocolate

What language would you like to learn?

Aboriginal language, Dunghutti Tribe 

Sleep in or win the morning?

Win the morning

What lead you to boxing?

My father got me into boxing for confidence when I was 10 years old as I was too small for rugby league.

What do you love about boxing?

The physical and mental challenges.

Why should people get into boxing?

It gave me confidence, respect and discipline. It took me travelling around the world and I have met a lot of amazing people on my journey, and I thank boxing for that.

What is your vision for boxing?

To support our boxers as widely as we can to achieve that gold medal rush at an Olympics Games.

What is your focus for the next twelve months in boxing?

Being a former athlete, I want to bring the athletes' voice to the table.

What do you do outside of boxing?

I spend time with family, work as an Indigenous outreach worker, I am an Indigenous artist, and I am on the Indigenous Olympic Advisory Committee for the Australian Olympic Committee.

Boxing Queensland will be hosting Australian 3 Star R&J upgrading at the BQI Elite State Titles, Acacia Ridge Hotel on the 23-24-25 of September 2022. BQI has opened this self-funded opportunity to interstate Australian 2-Star R&J.

Those wishing to undertake this opportunity, including QLD R&J, please complete the nomination form, have it endorsed by your state R&J Coord and return to the BAL R&J Committee at bai.rj.com@gmail.com. Any questions about the location and venue please contact Steve Wade at steve-wade@hotmail.com

Registration for a Level 2 Coaching Course in Victoria and Adelaide are available!

For more information or to register  

Level 2 Coaches Course - Melbourne, VIC

Level 2 Coaches Course - Adelaide, SA

BACT has one forthcoming event:

• Muscle Up Charity Fight Night at Hellenic Clubof Canberra – Sat 3 Sept 2022

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BNSW has seven forthcoming events:

• PCYC Tournament at PCYC Blacktown - Sun 07 Aug 2022 from 09:00 - 20:00

• Women's Sparring, Training & Workshop Day at Southside Sutherland PCYC - Sat 13 Aug 2022 from 08.00 - 16:00

• The Dee Why Dust Up (Amateur Boxing) at Dee Why RSL - Sat 13 Aug 2022 from 17:30 - 22:00

• Corporate Clash at The Cube - Sat 13 Aug 2022 from 18:00 - 23:00

• Toe The Line Boxing Fight Night at PVRSC, Cambridge Park - Sun 14 Aug 2022 from 9:00 - 17:00

• Level 1 Coaches Course at Barefoot Boxing, Wagga - Sat 27 Aug and Sun 28 Aug 2022 from 9:00 - 15:00

• PCYC Tournament at PCYC St George - Sun 28 Aug 2022 from 9:00 - 20:00

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BSA has three forthcoming events:

• SA vs WA - Sat 13 Aug 2022 at 5pm

• Boxing Australia Level 2 Coaches Course - Sat 3 Dec and Sun 4 Dec 2022

• XIX Australian Masters Games Adelaide - Sat 7 Oct to Sat 14 Oct 2023

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BTAS has one forthcoming event:

• State training Hobart at Hobart PCYC – Sat 13 Aug 2022 from 1pm to 3pm 

Learn more HERE

BQLD has four forthcoming events:

• Boxing Queensland Emerging Athletes Development Camp at Combat Sports, Colosseum - Sat 06 Aug and Sun 07 Aug 2022 from 8:30 - 15:00

• Boxing Queensland All Women's Development Camp at El Barrio Boxing Club - Sat 6 Aug and Sun 7 Aug 14 2022 from 8:30 - 16:00

• Open NQ Development Camp at Machans, Cairns - Sat 6 Aug 2022 from 8:30 - 16:00

• 2022 Golden Gloves at Acacia Ridge Hotel - Thurs 18 Aug 2022 to Sun 21 Aug 2022 from 11:00 - 15:00

Register here

BVIC has one forthcoming event:

• Matched Bout at Whitehorse Club, Burwood East - Sun 21 Aug 2022 from 9:00 - 17:00

More Information

For more information, contact the BWA Matchmaker on 0411 144 791. 

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