Ashford Boxing Club

May 2026 Round-up

On 3 May, we had inter-club sparring, hosted by TKO Folkestone, to prepare two of our boxers, who then competed at the Swale Boxing ABC Open Show on 8 May. Ashford’s Luther Read-Bunclark and Charlie English showcased their skills. Luther fought in his second skills bout against Apex ABC’s Frank Smith, while Charlie competed in his third skills bout against Sandwich ABC’s Harvey Cunningham. Both boxers delivered impressive performances in their skills bouts and were warmly applauded by the crowd. They truly represented their clubs well!

On 17 May, Ashford coaches Jamie Carter, Andy Wilford, and Jake Fletcher, along with Tilly Spokes and Shannon Collins, travelled to Newcastle for the National School Championships. During this two-day event with three rings, Tilly and Shannon competed in the finals, showcasing some of England’s top talent. Tilly narrowly lost in a points decision to Darci Taylor from Golden Rings ABC in the 46-48kg category after a hard-fought bout. Shannon also fought valiantly against two-time National Champion Ashleigh Mae Newton from RG, ABC, in the 52-54kg category, but was edged out by the reigning champion. Both girls performed with pride, demonstrating their competitive spirit. The club is proud to have them as female representatives for both the club and England amateur boxing.

On 19 May, we hosted inter-club sparring with the amateur boxing club, The Pit, to support our boxers’ development.

We look forward to winding down and enjoying a nice summer break whilst ticking over until September.

All sessions will run as usual throughout the summer unless otherwise stated, and will always be communicated via our social media sites.

Wednesdays, females & male beginners sessions. All levels welcome 🥊

Closed Tuesday 26th May 2026

The Club will be closed for this Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026🥊

ENGLAND BOXING
NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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April Round-up 2026
April got off to a good start with Shannon Collins boxing on the West Kingsdown Show on the 4th of April against Lacey Clarke of Fearless ABC. Shannon started off very strongly and by the end of the 1st round had forced two standing counts. As soon as the second round commenced, Shannon picked up where she left off, forcing the referee to stop the contest.

On the 14th, inter-club sparring took place with Sandwich Boxing Club, with good rounds for all.

On the 17th, Charlie English made his debut in a skills bout against New City ABC’s Logan Clarke, with both boxers putting on a good display and showing promising futures.

Tuesday the 21st saw Shannonn in inter-club sparring with Morgan Taylor of Rainham Boxing Club. Thursday the 23rd saw sparring for Jacob Troth and Max with boxers from The Pit Boxing Club.

On Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, girls’ power sessions designed to foster growth and development for all levels and abilities.

Friday, the 24th, young Luther Read-Bunclark made his club debut against Ryan Faulker of Kent Kings ABC on the Royal T show, which proved to be another good display of boxing and future potential.
 
On Saturday the 25th, Lorenzo Myres and Tilly Spokes competed on the VK show in Bognor Regis, with Lorenzo in his second bout to date and putting in a solid performance, forcing a 2nd-round stoppage against Harley Bradford of Heart of Portsmouth ABC. Tilly put up a gallant performance against Tulula Smith, also of Heart of Portsmouth ABC, but missed out on a win by way of points decision. Whilst in Kent, Charlie English made his second appearance in amateur boxing on the Maidstone home show against Filip Mikulins of Westree ABC, with both boxers showing their ability, strength and tenacity in this skills bout. 

Lacey, who attends our 5-9’s session, was named Boxer of the Month. Keep up the good work, Lacey!