26-05-2025
Boxing club to send seven fighters to international competition
A boxing club has received a generous donation ahead of an international competition.
Clayton Boxing Club has been given £1,000 by HML Recycling, which will help fund the club's trip to the Portimão Box Cup in Portugal.
The international event, which will take place from June 5 to June 8, will see boxers of all classes compete.
The club will be sending seven boxers to the event, ranging from novices to intermediate and open-class fighters.
John Brindle, head coach at Clayton Boxing Club, said: "We are so grateful to HML Recycling for their generous donation, which is helping to cover some of the costs associated with this incredible opportunity.
"Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, including HML and Intelect, the cost of the t-shirts has been covered, and the trip is now heavily subsidised for our athletes.
"We couldn't be more excited to send our boxers to Portugal to compete at such a high level."
The donation is part of a larger fundraising effort initiated by the parents of one of the club's boxers.
They raised £100 from six pledges and two pledges of £1,000 each.
Stuart Rogan, managing director at HML Recycling, said: "At HML Recycling, we are always looking for ways to give back to our local communities.
"Supporting Clayton Boxing Club is a fantastic opportunity for us to help these young athletes pursue their dreams on an international stage.
"We wish all the boxers the best of luck at the Portimão Box Cup and are proud to play a small part in their journey."
