Boxing

PUNCHING FOR

Success

Boxing is one of the fastest growing sports at our University, where you can learn more skills to advance your technique in a competitive environment. The competitive boxing team, as well as boxing fitness classes are available at our University. New for the 2020-21 season is our purpose-built boxing gym, with training ring.

One of the boxing team

Our Ethos

Make your mark

The club welcomes all levels of fitness and boxing ability, with all sessions being optional to fit around your university timetable. We train up to six times a week and boast some of the best university fighters in the country, even having England select representatives and members from team GB. The team topped the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) rankings in 2016-17 and have regularly won medals at BUCS events since. There is also a recreational side, with people joining our team so they can take part in the fitness sessions, or to take advantage of the thriving social aspect of AU Boxing.

Carnegie Sports Arena on Headingley Campus
A boxing match

Everything you need to know

What equipment will I need?

We will supply all the equipment needed for the sessions. Please just wear training clothes and bring a drink.

Training session take place on:

  • Monday: 8pm-9pm – Boxing Gym (HC)
  • Tuesday: 8pm-10pm – Boxing Gym (HC)
  • Wednesday: 12pm-1pm – Boxing Gym (HC)
  • Thursday: 8pm-9pm – Boxing Gym (HC)

Please contact the club on our social media pages before attending a session.

Did you know?

  • The club have a successful history at the BUCS Boxing Championships, taking a number of gold medals.
  • A number of alumni now box professionally, including former Club Captain Jake Goodwin.
Bronze club mark

The boxing team has been awarded the Bronze Club Mark for 2023/24

We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.

Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.

You can contact the club via:

Athletic Union Kit

Our 'Clean Sport' commitment

All sporting participants have the right to compete in drug-free sport (Clean Sport). Leeds Beckett University adopts the UK Anti-Doping and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) position that cheating, including doping, is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport, undermining the otherwise positive impact it can have on society.
Male and female student in sports wear conduct practical examination on their student patient

Sports treatment centre

Leeds Beckett University has a free Injury Clinic at our Headingley Campus - giving students the experience they need for massage and injury treatment under supervision from qualified staff (only available during term times.)

  • Located at The Trackside Pavilion (Upstairs), Headingley Campus
  • Free treatment clinic when you have a sports membership
  • Injury treatment
  • Sports massage

team beckett

Be part of the winning team

Whether you're an elite athlete or just looking to get active or have some fun, we have something for everyone.

Our Athletic Union has 38 sports clubs, and over 80 teams - regardless of your sports interest, the Athletic Union is here to help you have the best student sport experience during your time at Leeds Beckett. We also have affordable gym memberships available, packed with fitness and other great activities you can get involved with.

An empty athletics track displaying the numbers on each lane
Male using gym facilities for a work out

Get in touch with the Carnegie sport team