20/08/2026
🥊 INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES — A BIG DAY FOR HBC
Today was another huge day at the International Golden Gloves, with two of our athletes stepping through the ropes and both showing what boxing is really about.
🥊 Hayley
After 12 months out of the ring, Hayley finally made her return to competition.
At the start of 2026, Hayley relocated from Townsville with her daughter to come and train at HBC, and after months of hard work and preparation, she finally got her opportunity to get back in the ring.
Coming back into the amateurs, she drew a Japanese international who is also an Olympian — about as tough a return as you could ask for.
There was understandably some ring rust, but Hayley showed plenty of glimpses of the boxer she can be and the level she can reach. She stayed composed, competed hard and gave a very good account of herself going down on points in a highly competitive bout.
A massive effort from Hayley. The journey back has only just begun. 👊
🥊 Caleb
Then we had Caleb, who after just six months of training, stepped into the ring for his very first bout.
The commitment and dedication Caleb has shown to turn up to training day in, day out has been outstanding — and today he showed incredible bravery by getting in there and putting it all on the line.
He finished the job in the second round with a body shot, getting the stoppage in his first-ever fight.
But for Caleb, today was about more than winning a boxing match.
Boxing teaches you lessons that extend far beyond the ring. Today Caleb learned that no matter how hard life gets, you can keep fighting. You can keep pushing forward. And if you keep fighting, keep working and refuse to quit, you give yourself every opportunity to succeed.
Two very different journeys. Two great performances. One thing in common — they both showed courage.
Proud of you both. 🥊❤️
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