The home of fighters and fitness
Newark’s Bailey Sugden will be back in the ring at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre on Saturday 11 March when he defends his ISKA K-1 Pro World Title on the next FIGHTMAXSFL show, almost a year to the date when he first secured the title at the same venue. “After a disappointing 12 months of opponents... Continue Reading →
With 14 young boxers aged between 10 and 20 about to represent Newark Amateur Boxing Club on its latest Home Show, the sell-out crowd of sponsors, friends, families and fans gathered at Farndon Memorial Hall was in no doubt that Friday 9 December was going to be another action-packed evening. And the event certainly lived... Continue Reading →
On Saturday 10 December, Newark Amateur Boxing Club’s Mantana Price made the trip to Bridlington Sports Hall to take part in the National NABCG Final. Having already defeated an opponent with a record of over 25 wins in the Semi-Finals, for this one 16-year-old Mantana was up against Rainham ABC’s Medhi Sahak, a tricky southpaw... Continue Reading →
Making her professional debut on Sunday 11 December, Suggy’s Gym’s Jade Grierson achieved something only Savannah Marshall had done before when, with a clinical and composed performance, she stopped the normally very tough, game and awkward Ester Konecna from the Czech Republic just three rounds into their bout. “Jade looked really relaxed heading into the... Continue Reading →
The full FIGHT CARD for this evening's sell-out Newark Amateur Boxing Club Home Show at Farndon Memorial Hall this evening... If you want to start boxing at Newark ABC / Suggy's Gym for fitness or competition, just follow this link to find out how to sign up!
Last weekend saw two Newark amateur boxers heading up to Liverpool to take part in the England Boxing National Semi Finals. Sunday 27 November was an afternoon which ended in one win and one loss for the Newark ABC youngsters but Suggy’s Gym head coach Dean Sugden was full of praise for both Mantana Price... Continue Reading →
Suggy’s Gym’s first female professional boxer Jade Grierson is getting set to walk out into the ring early next month on the card of the aptly named Christmas Cracker show in South Yorkshire. Since her exhibition bout against Terri Harper in October, 31-year-old Jade has been working hard developing her strength and conditioning in preparation... Continue Reading →
It was a busy weekend for some of Newark’s young boxers and their coaches who were in Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester representing Newark Amateur Boxing Club on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The action began on Friday afternoon when Sam Hardy and Alfie Briggs-Price, accompanied by Suggy’s Gym head coach Dean Sugden, were invited to the... Continue Reading →
Disappointment rapidly turned to delight for Newark boxer Jade Grierson last week when, after learning of the cancellation of her upcoming professional debut on Stefy Bull’s New Beginnings show in Doncaster, she was immediately offered the chance to walk out into the ring for a Special Exhibition Contest on the same card. “Despite all our... Continue Reading →
Despite the last-minute cancellation of her first professional fight, which was due to take place at Nottingham’s Harvey Hadden Stadium on Saturday 8 October, Suggy’s Gym’s Jade Grierson has only a couple of weeks to wait till she makes that pro boxing debut. The 31-year-old, who began training at Suggy’s Gym when she was just... Continue Reading →
If you were among the dozens of visitors walking through the doors of Suggy’s Gym on Saturday 1 October, you were no doubt looking forward to a few hours of fun... And, judging by all the feedback over the last couple of days, it’s fair to say that’s exactly what was waiting for you! “We... Continue Reading →
Just over halfway through its four weeks of free boxing sessions for youngsters, the team at Suggy’s Gym is getting ready to host a special Fun Day on Saturday 1 October. An opportunity to find out more about the classes and courses on offer at 49 Castlegate, the home of Newark Amateur Boxing Club since... Continue Reading →
Almost 20 years to the day since Newark Amateur Boxing Club was established on Castlegate, its first HOME SHOW of the season returned to Farndon Memorial Hall on Friday 9 September. A huge success for the club, all the matches on the card were really competitive and, cheered on by the support of their sponsors,... Continue Reading →
As part of the celebrations marking 20 years since it first opened at Suggy’s Gym on Castlegate, Newark Amateur Boxing Club will be offering four weeks of free boxing sessions to youngsters between 5 and 12 years old. The sessions run from 5pm to 5.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Tuesday 13 September, and... Continue Reading →
Just over a month ago, Newark pro kickboxer Bailey Sugden shared the news that his dream of fighting in Japan was about to come true. The Suggy’s Gym 24-year old was set to compete in the K-1 World GP Super Featherweight Championship Tournament, taking place at the Yokohama Arena on Sunday 11 September. But following... Continue Reading →
If you weren't able to see it live earlier this month, here's a chance to catch up on the English Light Heavyweight Title fight between Chad '2 Slick' Sugden and Joel McIntyre over at the Newark Showground on Friday 15 July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9FURFwBxoE&t=7s And if you haven't already seen Dean Sugden's post-show report, just click here... Continue Reading →
SUGGY'S GYM 