A NEW boxing academy aims to create a new generation of prizefighters.
Management firm MTK Global and the Academy of Sports and Education have teamed up to create a National Boxing and Education Academy in Brighton.
From September, the academy will train 16 to 19-year-olds at Brighton and Hove Boxing Team in Kings Esplanade, Hove.
The programme combines boxing training and education, giving talented teens the chance to earn a professional boxing contract and gain sporting qualifications.
Former pro Scott “The Brighton Rock” Welch and ex-Albion player Jamie Strong are the minds behind the academy.
“We’re aiming to produce professional boxers whilst also helping students develop a career through sport,” said Mr Strong.
"“The programme helps to get kids off the streets and into combat sport where they can gain a valuable education.
“The academy also offers MTK Global work experience and a number of sporting career pathways.”
Find out more at academyse.co.uk.
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