Welcome to Horsley Hill Amateur Boxing Club

The club is situated in the Horsley Hill Community Centre, South Shields, Tyne and Wear and has been training amateur boxers since 1972.

"Ryan the Lion Palmer & Lee McGurk"

The gym may be used by boys, girls, men and women to represent the club in amateur boxing or just to keep fit. The club has a long history of producing talented boxers of which some have gone on to compete in national competitions and eventually turn professional. All coaching is carried out by fully qualified boxing coaches, trained in boxing skills and first aid. Our coaches also have to undergo a full CRB check.

Boxing provides many benefits and challenges. For example, it has the potential to turn lives around by providing focus and an outlet for pent up aggression. Boxing's greatest benefit might be in the training and preparation needed to reach the fighting level. Indeed, the actual fighting aspect need not be emphasized to realize boxing's many benefits