London gyms....

Seph24 · Post by **Seph24** » 02 May 2006, 10:20

Just moved to London,due to my other half landing a decent job.Don't know one single soul in this city yet!Looking to start boxing,hopefully competing.I'am 24,6'4 weigh around 93-95 kilo,done a bit of weight training in the past,but that was a few years back.As i say,I am seriously interested in starting boxing,but to be honest I have not got a clue where to start looking!

I live in the Poplar area.Hopefully there is a boxer from a local club,or a trainer that could recommend me a club in or around this area.I would be willing to travel a bit further,but directions are a must,as I have zilcho knowledge of the area!!!!

Thankyou very much for any help!!

KO Artist · Post by **KO Artist** » 02 May 2006, 10:29

Seph24 wrote:Just moved to London,due to my other half landing a decent job.Don't know one single soul in this city yet!Looking to start boxing,hopefully competing.I'am 24,6'4 weigh around 93-95 kilo,done a bit of weight training in the past,but that was a few years back.As i say,I am seriously interested in starting boxing,but to be honest I have not got a clue where to start looking!

I live in the Poplar area.Hopefully there is a boxer from a local club,or a trainer that could recommend me a club in or around this area.I would be willing to travel a bit further,but directions are a must,as I have zilcho knowledge of the area!!!!

Thankyou very much for any help!!

Peacock Gym, Canning Town is your best bet.

0207 511 3799

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 02 May 2006, 12:11

yeah, perfect for the peacock if you live in Poplar... just jump on the DLR and you are there in a few stops....

caxton street north E16

boxingtalking · Post by **boxingtalking** » 02 May 2006, 13:37

A good gym in London is Maloney Fight Factory which is based in Deptford it has great character and the trainers take personal training classes if you wish or you can just train yourself.

There is always a good atmosphere and there is always an old or young pro working out.

I have used it a few times to work out and the pub downstairs is full of characters and you may think you have gone back in time.

This gym is the nearest you will get to the old 'Beckett'.

If I was you I would give it a try.

Phone Maloney Promotions for the address.

If you want just an amateur club try the fitzroy lodge at lambeth these have good classes of fitness and boxing for the non professional.

This gym is used by a lot of London Cabbies.

Rocky Balboa · Post by **Rocky Balboa** » 02 May 2006, 15:20

boxingtalking wrote:A good gym in London is Maloney Fight Factory which is based in Deptford it has great character and the trainers take personal training classes if you wish or you can just train yourself.

There is always a good atmosphere and there is always an old or young pro working out.

I have used it a few times to work out and the pub downstairs is full of characters and you may think you have gone back in time.

This gym is the nearest you will get to the old 'Beckett'.

If I was you I would give it a try.

Phone Maloney Promotions for the address.

If you want just an amateur club try the fitzroy lodge at lambeth these have good classes of fitness and boxing for the non professional.

This gym is used by a lot of London Cabbies.

Fitzroy Lodge is great gym, I train there regularly. Mick Carney doesn't take on bullshit and no slacking during training. He's a great guy, is Mick, makes you laugh a lot.

Someone I know and meet see every now & then, claims to train @ Maloney fight factory, Deptford. His name is Tony Coyle. Have you ever seen him @ the gym, mate?

Seph24 · Post by **Seph24** » 02 May 2006, 16:58

boxingtalking wrote:A good gym in London is Maloney Fight Factory which is based in Deptford it has great character and the trainers take personal training classes if you wish or you can just train yourself.

There is always a good atmosphere and there is always an old or young pro working out.

I have used it a few times to work out and the pub downstairs is full of characters and you may think you have gone back in time.

This gym is the nearest you will get to the old 'Beckett'.

If I was you I would give it a try.

Phone Maloney Promotions for the address.

If you want just an amateur club try the fitzroy lodge at lambeth these have good classes of fitness and boxing for the non professional.

This gym is used by a lot of London Cabbies.

The maloney fight factory does sound good,but does it cater for amateurs?does it enter amateurs in tournaments etc?

I have heard of the peacock.Famous old gym according to a family member of mine

good amateur pedigree apparently.Sounds like the sort of place I am looking for.

Thanks for all the info guys

ABA Boxing · Post by **ABA Boxing** » 02 May 2006, 18:03

Use the ABA Club finder if your looking for Amateur Clubs anywhere in the country!

http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/abapage.asp

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 02 May 2006, 19:05

You're lucky, Seph24. The gyms in London sound great, not accounting for the inevitable sparring pool. The Maloney bro's place sounds awesome.

big bad bill · Post by **big bad bill** » 03 May 2006, 07:13

St Georges club is in Poplar just off crisp street...just been done up
All boxers welcolme

Poplar Boys and Girls Club
Along Crisp Street

Cheers
Jamie

Seph24 · Post by **Seph24** » 06 May 2006, 10:50

Has anybody got a contact number for maloneys fight factory?

And whether or not they welcome complete newcomers!!!!

ABA Boxing · Post by **ABA Boxing** » 06 May 2006, 11:21

Forget the Fight Factory, atleast try Amateur Boxing first! use the club finder i mentioned and have ago at the sport!

harrygreb · Post by **harrygreb** » 06 May 2006, 18:06

live in poplar?
its the st georges or the peacock, canning town me old mate - both a walk away!

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