QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS has announced a £1 million pledge to the BoxWise Foundation.
The charity works with young people at risk to try to help them get out of trouble at school or work. In addition BoxWise, founded in 2020, delivers 10-week informal boxing programs to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people across the UK. A hot meal is included in the sessions and graduates of the program are given the opportunity to participate in a program of ways to support their next steps in education or work.
“Boxing is the best for me, it has been my whole life now,” said one of the participants who wished to remain anonymous.
“I am very confident. I stopped smoking because of boxing, I stopped drinking because of boxing, I stopped partying.”
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren will be the first Chairman of the BoxWise Foundation Development Board. BoxWise also confirmed that Queensberry's donation will be matched by BoxWise founder Nick Maughan, and incoming development board member Chris Kilvington, who will add a further £1 million each.
“Boxing has given me everything – friends, business and happiness – but above all it's something to wake up to in the morning, a real sense of purpose and belonging,” said Warren, who attended a BoxWise session at Islington Boxing Club on Tuesday. July 23).
“I am delighted that Queensberry supports BoxWise and is proud to be the first Chair of the BoxWise Foundation Development Board.”
BoxWise Director and Founder Rick Ogden MBE said, “We are delighted to welcome Queensberry and are very grateful for their support.
“At BoxWise we help those at risk of becoming victims and perpetrators of knife crime to find a way forward in life through their involvement in sport.”
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