The ‘MylifE Champions’ Boxing Program

The mission of the ‘MylifE Champions’ boxing initiative is to get marginalized and addicted youth off the street and into boxing to transform them physically, mentally and emotionally so that they build self esteem and have the hope, courage and conviction to break out of their cycle of self-destruction and regain their place in society. For those who are prepared to commit to our tough training regime and sign up to our values (such as good sportsmanship and respect), we provide a structured training environment and a dedicated professional coach.  The training progresses until eventually - when they’ve proven their commitment and skill, they’ve demonstrated our values and stayed out of trouble - we invite them to box at a white collar “Fight Night” in front of a crowd of 500 cheering supporters. 

 The prospect of the fight, of proving themselves and having the best and proudest night of their lives, gives them a tremendous sense of purpose.  Their self-esteem increases, they feel more confident, focused and in-control. When they face their opponent in the middle of the ring they are demonstrating that they are winning their fight, against addiction, crime, hopelessness.  They are transformed, physically, mentally and emotionally; they’ve become ‘Champions’.

Our boxing program takes place at the Armoury Boxing Club which currently can capacitate 15 youth. There are currently 5 committed you th in this project and 4 had their debut fight at the launch night of the Armoury Boxing Club Gym. Further expansion includes setting up more facilities and providing training in more communities.

Our latest achievement was to have two of our boys selected for provisional trials after only training for the past 4 months. We are hoping they go through to compete for our country and show what they have achiev