Monkstown Boxing Club held a very successful boxing show against their English counterparts Moss Side Manchester BC last Saturday 10th December in their home at The Mounttown Community Facility, Fitzgerald Park.

The Moss Side Manchester Boxing Club (very similar to Monkstown BC) was originally set up by a group of Firemen from the Gang Crime ravaged area, they opened up a disused part of the Fire Station as a boxing club and now the club boasts lots of young members & volunteer coaches. This trip to Dublin was an exercise for the boxers to showcase their talent and build relationships with an Irish Club.

Head Coach at the club is Firefighter and part time Actor Nigel Travis, who has starred in the hit TV series Peaky Blinders and brief showing in Coronation Street. Along with his Father Kelvin Travis - who has coached English & GB teams at major competitions including World Championships and Olympic Games. Kelvin was very impressed with the standard of the Monkstown boys.

Monkstown intend on a return show in Manchester in May.



Photo's:
1. Moss Side Manchester BC outside local hotel Rochestown Lodge
2. Moss Side Manchester BC Head Coach - Nigel Travis
3. Monkstown BC is ready for the days action.

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