STRENGTH: The initiative is harnessing the power of boxing
MAVERICK STARS, a charity founded to change the lives of young people, has partnered with England Boxing to support numerous clubs and has started the ‘Sting Like a Bee’ initiative. This programme, started to address anti-social behaviour and help tackle knife crime, is opening up a series of boxing and leadership programmes at different clubs in Greater Manchester. Each of the region’s 10 boroughs now has at least one designated ‘Maverick’ gym. These clubs have received funding and will work with the police, councils, schools and other organisations to support young people at risk. The aim is to engage with hundreds of people, aged from eight to 25 years old, with a view to helping them get fit, stay safe and up-skill.
The launch event took place at the end of June at Moss Side Fire boxing club, featuring Maverick Stars ambassadors Jamie Moore and fellow trainer Nigel Travis, international amateur Conner Tudsbury and pro fighter Chantelle Cameron among others. Former world champion Carl Frampton also lent his support.