OUR PROGRAMMES
BOX CHAMPIONS
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
WHAT IS BOX CHAMPIONS?
Box Champions is a psychology-informed programme that uses boxing to help young people understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Through coaching and structured training, they develop self-control, confidence, discipline, resilience and respect. The lessons of boxing—listening, staying focused, managing frustration and responding with purpose—are practised in the sessions and carried into everyday life.
Sessions are delivered by coaches at Apex Boxing Academy, creating a supportive environment where participants are encouraged to progress at their own pace. Box Champions helps young people build practical tools to make positive choices and take greater control of their future.
BOX CHAMPIONS IMPACT
THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES
1,122 young people took part in 2025.
94%
stopped getting into trouble
94%
felt more motivated
93%
are more confident
90%
felt more resilient
88%
felt calmer
85%
improved school attendance
Statistics from the Empire Fighting Chance Impact Report 2025.