Young Islington boxers have the chance to become top-class coaches, thanks to a local grant.
The Canonbury Safer Neighbourhood Team boxing project, ran by Islington Police, will use their share of a £20,000 grant given to community projects in Canonbury to fund the coaching of the club members.
PC Chris Gould, a former amateur boxer who helps train the youngsters, said: “If we can encourage the kids to go down the coaching route, then I think a lot of them will be successful.
“A lot of kids just don’t really believe that they’ve got these options, but you start on a course like this and eventually you can move on to something more advanced.”
Cope with stress
Brandon Gayle, 15, started boxing in June last year to cope with stress after a friend died.
He said: “I used to go to anger management classes but this helps me to control it better. Doing the leadership course will get me a qualification which will help me to get a job.”
Brandon’s brother, Aaron, 17, is also a member of the club and is looking to compete against other boxers in the area.
He said: “The boxing keeps us from doing other stuff outside on the streets and it keeps me fit.”
The police officers train children and young people aged 8-17 at the Angel Boxing Club and the Rose Bowl Youth Club in Canonbury.
A new group will also begin training at the Walter Sickert Centre in Canonbury within the next month.
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