Ares Empowerment, the male counterpart to Athena Female Empowerment was established to provide structured, high-quality development opportunities for male boxers across the UK. The camp marked another significant step in that mission, giving boxers of all experience levels the chance to learn, spar, and progress in a safe and supportive environment.
The event showcased a remarkable range of talent, with participants aged 10 to 34 and weights spanning from 33kg to 128kg. Experience levels varied from complete beginners with no competitive bouts to boxers with up to 39 bouts, creating a uniquely diverse and educational environment.
Ares Empowerment focuses on more than just sparring, it’s about connection and progression. The camps are designed to give boxers from all backgrounds the opportunity to challenge themselves, build confidence, and strengthen ties across clubs and regions.
Ares Empowerment programme runs in parallel with Athena Empowerment, which continues to champion the growth of female boxing nationally and internationally. Together, the two initiatives are setting a new benchmark for inclusive, community-driven boxing development across the UK.
These sessions are about development, not rivalry. Ares is building a network of boxers who push each other forward and represent what real empowerment through sport looks like
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The atmosphere inside Lions Den Boxing Club as the Ares Empowerment Sparring Camp gets underway. Photo: Submitted
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FKB boxer Joel McCann and Shane Fury from Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Club share the ring during the Ares Empowerment Sparring Camp, a showcase of skill, respect, and development between boxers from across the regions. Photo: Submitted
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Second City ABC boxers Cason Clarke, Jacob Payne, Dougie McCallum, Callum Hurley, Malachy Maughan, and Henry Stone pictured with Shane Fury, brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, during the Ares Empowerment Sparring Camp Photo: Submitted