A Boxing Bonanza in East Yorkshire is Assured in 2024

A Boxing Bonanza in East Yorkshire is Assured in 2024
January 31, 2024

From Olympic hero Luke Campbell to commonwealth champion Tommy Coyle, East Yorkshire has had its fair share of boxing heroes over the years. And 2024 is shaping up nicely for a couple of bright prospects from the area too.

In February, Lewis Sylvester will battle it out for the WBC International lightweight title against Sam Noakes. And it won’t be long before Sonny Taylor, with a perfect 10-0 record, returns to the ring either.

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Huge Refurb At St Paul’s Boxing Academy With Help Of Council Grant

A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see Hull City Council funding £865,000 towards a new roof and lift. St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit to its main gym and facilities.
March 13, 2020

A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see Hull City Council funding £865,000 towards a new roof and lift.

St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit to its main gym and facilities.

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Christmas Lights Switch On Event Axed But Town Will Get More Lights

Christmas Lights Switch On Event Axed But Town Will Get More Lights
November 6, 2018

Beverley Christmas Lights Appeal will not be staging an event this year in the town centre. News of their decision means the only event will take place at the Flemingate retail park.

A spokesperson for the group said that there were better ways to spend money. They felt it made more sense to increase the volume of lights rather than pay for an event.

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Dove House Menswear Charity Shop Celebrate Five Successful Years

Dove House Menswear Charity Shop Celebrate Five Successful Years
October 11, 2018

Dove House Menswear, a charity shop in Beverley, is celebrating five successful years in business. While small in size, the shop is bringing in vital funds for Dove House.

Five years ago store manager Simon Coates put forward the idea of switching from furniture to menswear. His suggestion has paid dividends for the charity, attracting both residents and out of towners to the store.

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Last Chance To Join The Cultural Pilgrimage From Beverley To Hull

Last Chance To Join The Cultural Pilgrimage From Beverley To Hull
November 21, 2017

There are only two weeks left to visit the colossal artwork by Gary Saunt – ‘A Cultural Pilgrimage from Beverley to Hull’ – on display free of charge at the Treasure House in Beverley until Saturday, 2 December.

The huge digital painting – measuring over 20 metres in length – has been produced to celebrate the transformational impact of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 on Hull and the East Riding.

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Rey Vargas Issues Strong Message Ahead Of His Bout In Hull

Rey Vargas Issues Strong Message Ahead Of His Bout In Hull
January 31, 2017

Rey Vargas has sent a strong message to Gavin McDonnell – I’ll KO you to win the WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on Saturday February 25, live on Sky Sports on a night that will see Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle return to the ring.

Vargas and McDonnell clash for the vacant strap in Yorkshire with McDonnell looking to create a unique piece of history by joining twin brother Jamie as a World ruler.

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Gavin McDonnell Faces Vargas For WBC Crown In Hull

Gavin McDonnell
January 4, 2017

Gavin McDonnell can create British boxing history when he takes on Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on February 25, live on Sky Sports.

Victory for McDonnell in his first World title fight would see him join twin brother and WBA Bantamweight champion Jamie as World champions – making them the first British twins to achieve such a remarkable feat.

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