Our club caters to different skill levels, from beginners with no prior experience to seasoned amateur fighters. We firmly believe everyone deserves a place in our community regardless of background or ability.
who is on the committee?
Captain: Seona Macleod
Secretary: Leonie Royan
Treasurer: Ana Moyano Stevens
Female vice captain: Benedetta Dentone
Male vice captain: Nikan Hoorijani
Female social secretary: Ella Ramyaka-Rogers
Male social secretary: Ethan Smith
Welfare: Oliver Kuo
Fundraising: Ben Greer
Publicity: Yusuf Elaydi
Assistant Member: Pascal Tchakoouté
Training
At GUBC, we offer a variety of training sessions to cater to different aspects of boxing. Our training program includes the following:
- BoxFit is a fitness-focused session that combines circuits, bodyweight exercises, weighted training, skipping, pad work, and ladder drills. These sessions are designed to improve overall fitness and stamina.
- Technique sessions are dedicated to enhancing and refining your boxing skills. We focus on footwork, combinations, defence, and improving overall technique.
- Sparring sessions: Experience the thrill of the ring and put your skills to the test in our sparring sessions. These sessions provide invaluable practice and help you improve your performance inside the ropes.
Timetable
| Day |
session |
location |
| Monday |
20:00 to 21:00 - all level training // 21:00 to 22:00 - intro to sparring |
stevenson building: activity hall |
| Tuesday |
19:00 to 19:45 - Box fit session one // 19:45 to 20:30 - Box fit session two |
stevenson building: studio 3 |
| Thursday |
19:15 to 20:15 - technique focused session |
stevenson building: studio 3 |
| Friday |
08:00 to 09:00 - committee-led session // 09:00 to 09:30 - sparring |
stevenson building: studio 3 |
| Sunday |
11:00 to 12:00 - all level training |
Kynoch boxing gym |
Join us for these diverse training sessions and develop your boxing skills while improving your fitness and confidence in the ring.
See the Club Sport Training Timetable for training times.
Partnerships
GUBC proudly partners with Kynoch Gym, the largest boxing gym in Scotland and home to numerous professional title and belt winners. We hold weekly training sessions at Kynoch Gym, where our members can learn from experienced coaches. Many of our coaches have successfully taken fighters to professional ranks, demonstrating the expertise and high-quality training available at our club.
Socials
Our socials are every Wednesday or two, and details can be found on our instagram the week beforehand. In the first semester we are planning pub crawls, joint sport socials, our much-loved family nights, and more!
Boxing Scotland and Glasgow University Boxing Club
Boxing Scotland is the national governing body for amateur boxing in Scotland. It is affiliated with the International Boxing Association [AIBA] and oversees the sport’s development, regulation, and promotion at all levels, from grassroots to elite competition. Its key responsibilities include:
Coaching and training: providing qualifications and training programmes for coaches to ensure high standards
Competitions and championships: organising local, regional, and national events, including the Scottish National Championships and the University Championships in Scotland. Club members can participate in Boxing Scotland-sanctioned events, ranging from local tournaments to national championships, increasing exposure and experiences.
Affiliation: now we are affiliated, we have access to official competitions, resources, and insurance. The affiliation now provides the club and our members with credibility, showing that club adheres to the highest standards of safety, ethics, and coaching.
Membership: to compete or participate in any of our fights or Boxing Scotland championships, you MUST be a member of Boxing Scotland through this link; this also means paying the £5 membership fee with Boxing Scotland. This allows you not only to compete but have medical checks and extra safety precautions for fights
Where to find the Link: the Link for Boxing Scotland Membership is in our Linktree on our Instagram!
Insurance
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance cover for any activity you take part in. Upon joining, please check the level of insurance cover we, as a club, provide to you.
GUSA recommends that all students playing high risk sport, go abroad to compete/train, or are playing in governing body leagues, may want to consider/need to take out personal liability insurance, or join the sports governing body to be covered. Some insurance providers also offer specialist sports cover.
Join Glasgow University Boxing Club today and become a part of our vibrant community, where passion, discipline, and friendship intertwine to create an unforgettable boxing experience. Try something new, build on past experiences or make friends. All are welcome.