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Teaching children to be champions: London’s most historical boxing club offering free introductory sports sessions for group of kids

The Ring Boxing club in Southwark, south east London, has developed Punch Up, the UK’s only children’s boxing charity – to give urban kids a taste of the sport in a safe and inspiring environment, completely free of charge. The idea is to demonstrate how boxing can be a fantastic opportunity for personal development, discipline, and commitment – and to set them up with good habits in their early years. What better metaphor for applying yourself to anything in life?

In a world which sometimes shuns hard work in favour of instant gratification, this is a rare opportunity to highlight how sport can provide a framework to teach local boys and girls the importance of personal responsibility.