Boxing News and Sky Sports recently joined us at a British Boxing Board of Control, applicant Referees, final assessment process, prior to becoming a Trainee Referee.

Boxing News

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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Northern Ireland Area Secretary, John Campbell.

Our sincerest sympathy and condolences to his family at this time.

This year’s BBBofC Awards took place on Sunday 12th March in London. Listed below are winners from the afternoon:

Boxer of the Year – Natasha Jonas

Contest of the Year – Leigh Wood v Michael Conlan (12th March 2022 – Nottingham Arena)

Overseas Boxer of the Year – Claressa Shields

Services to Boxing – Les Potts

Special Recognition – Bob Edgeworth

Boxing News Trainer of the Year – Grant Smith

CBC Dennie Mancini Trophy – Chris Billam-Smith

General Secretary Robert W. Smith said ‘Congratulations to all Award winners and nominees this year. It was a very successful year in regards to contests taking place in the UK. Thank you to everyone who attended this year's event.’

Boxer of the Year Natasha Jonas on becoming the first female Boxer of the Year, ‘It’s a great moment. Obviously to be recognised for the year that we had last year is amazing’.

If you were at this year’s Awards, and missed out on the opportunity to buy photographs, head over to www.charlesalbert.co.uk

Boxer of the Year Chantelle Cameron, Joe Cordina, Sunny Edwards, Natasha Jonas, Joe Joyce, Leigh Wood

Contest of the Year Jordan Gill v Karim Guerfi, Leigh Wood v Michael Conlan, Chris Billam-Smith v Isaac Chamberlain, Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker, Claressa Shields v Savannah Marshall

Boxing News Trainer of the Year Ben Davison, Joe Gallagher, Shane McGuigan, Jamie Moore, Tony Sims, Grant Smith

Overseas Boxer of the Year Alycia Baumgardner, Luis Alberto Lopez, Kiko Martinez, Claressa Shields

This year’s Awards will take place on Sunday 12th March 2023. Tickets are still available at £130 per head/£1250 for a table of 10 and can be booked on matt@bbbofc.com. Other packages are available as follows: - Platinum - £2700, to include a table of 10 in a prime location, sponsorship of an Award and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Gold - £2000, to include a table of 10 in a premium location and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Silver - £1600, for a table in a preferred location.

Head Office will be closed from Friday 23rd December until Tuesday 3rd January.

We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.