19/10/2026
THIS MEANS SO MUCH
speaking from personal experience because I was once one of those young people we’re trying to help.
Growing up, I found myself in the wrong crowd, struggling with addiction and heading down a path that wasn’t doing me any good.
Fitness was one of the first things that helped me turn my life around. It gave me something positive to focus on, something to work towards and a sense of direction.
But boxing took that even further.
Boxing helped carry me through some of the toughest times in my life. It taught me discipline, self-control, resilience and, most importantly, helped me understand who I was, what I wanted from life and how I was going to become the person I wanted to be.
knowing firsthand how much of a difference it can make.
That’s why opening Dempseys Boxing Academy was never about making money. It was about creating something that could give others the same opportunities that helped me.
I know we can’t help everyone, and boxing won’t solve every problem. But sometimes all a young person needs is the right environment, some guidance, someone willing to give them a chance and somewhere they feel they belong.
I was once that young person. Now I’m in a position to help others find their way. But I need the community’s help to reach the people who need us most.
There are young people out there who might never think to walk through the doors of a boxing club, yet they could be the very people who would benefit from it the most.
If you’re a local school, charity, care home, refuge centre or community organisation supporting people who could benefit from what we’re trying to achieve, please get in touch.
Let’s work together to give people opportunities, guidance and a chance to find their own path.
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