Lee Ward gets well deserved England call up

Lee Ward will represent England in the Great Britain Championships, which are taking place at the university of Wales institute Cardiff     CF23 6XD.
The Championship is from the 26th - 29th July.  The program for the event is Semi Finals on Friday 27th July and the Finals on Sat 28th July. 
Lee who won this years Junior ABA title for the second consecutive year, will be competing in the 51kg division, he can't wait to fight for England again.

England training camp 13th - 15th July

Lee ward attended the England training camp which was held at the Peter Lee Boxing Academy County Durham.  This was an excellent chance for all the England boxers to meet each other, also to get an insight into all of their capabilities.
Last year there was no training camp so all the England boxers basically had to fight with coaches in the corner who they hadn't even met before.
This year's camp was an extremely valuable experience for all involved, so thanks to the ABA and National Coach Mick Gannon for giving more amateur boxers the chance to realise their dreams.
Ahmet Comert Multi Nation Tournament - Turkey

Amanda Groarke enjoyed her first international trip abroad with the female England squad.  This tournament was the first time the female squad has won a gold medal.
Amanda Coulson fought at 63kg and won gold; Nicola Adams fought at bantam weight and won bronze.  Amanda was very impressed with the enthusiasm and commitment of all of the girls who represented England.
Amanda also gained a lot of international coaching experience under the guidance of Head Coach Alwyn Belcher.
3 PEAKS CHALLENGE

This fund raiser was in aid of Leyland Nursing Home.  The walk over 3 mountains was 25 miles long.   12 members of Hook & Jab boxing gym completed the walk in 12 hours, raising sponsorship of £3000.  Well done to everyone concerned!!

Check out the photos from the challenge!
3 PEAKS 24hr CHALLENGE

I would just like to say a really big thankyou to Derek, Amanda, Paul and everyone at Hook & Jab for their support of the recent 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of "Ethan's Journey".The challenge was completed in 23hrs 47mins.  In temperatures of -10 degrees on the summit of Ben Nevis and thick mist on Snowdon, this made the challenge a little close to the wire but we made it!.
We will keep you updated on the actual amount raised on the challenge.
Again a big thankyou to all concerned!!    Loz Williams.

www.ethansjourney.co.uk
Wednesday 23rd July - British champion boxer visits Warrington Gym

Newly crowned British Lightweight Boxing Champion, John Murray, paid a visit to the Hook and Jab Boxing and Fitness Gym at Bridgefoot to show off his Lonsdale belt and offer advice to some of Warrington's aspiring champions of the future.

"I'm so impressed by the standard of the young boxers here," said Murray, who secured his Lonsdale belt when he stopped Wigan's Lee Meager at Robin Park Sports Centre on 11th July.

His trainer, Joe Gallagher, also had praise for the club's owners, Amanda and Derek Groarke, saying, "When you see the standard of the coaching here it's no surprise that they have produced three national champions and three national finalists in the last four years."

As well as training the fighters who compete in the British Police Amateur Boxing League, the Hook and Jab also welcomes men and women of all ages and abilities who want to build fitness, confidence and learn self-defence.

For further information please call Derek or Amanda on 01925 637335

See the Photographs from the day!