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17/09/2026

16/09/2026

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David Starie: Suffolk’s British and Commonwealth Boxing Champion

David Starie was one of Britain’s leading super-middleweight boxers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, on 11 June 1974, Starie enjoyed a successful amateur and professional career and became a two-time British champion and long-reigning Commonwealth champion.

Known by the nickname “Jedi,” Starie turned professional in September 1994 after a successful amateur career that included winning senior ABA titles. He quickly established himself as a promising contender and captured the vacant British super-middleweight title by defeating experienced Belfast fighter Sam Storey in April 1997. Although he lost the championship to Dean Francis three months later, Starie rebuilt his career impressively.

One of Starie’s most important victories came in March 1998, when he defeated future IBF light-heavyweight world champion Clinton Woods on points to win the Commonwealth super-middleweight championship. Later that year, he knocked out Ali Forbes in the 11th round to regain the British title. Starie went on to make several successful Commonwealth title defences and won the prestigious Lonsdale Belt outright. (BoxRec)

His domestic success earned him opportunities at world level. In January 2000, Starie challenged the unbeaten Joe Calzaghe for the WBO super-middleweight championship at Manchester’s MEN Arena. Starie went the full 12 rounds but lost by unanimous decision. (BoxRec)

Starie received another world-title opportunity in June 2003, travelling to Germany to challenge unbeaten IBF champion Sven Ottke. Again, Starie completed the 12 rounds but was defeated on points. It proved to be the final contest of his professional career. (BoxRec)

He retired with an impressive professional record of 31 victories from 35 fights, including 24 wins by knockout, with only four defeats. Away from boxing, Starie also worked as a firefighter, remarkably combining firefighting duties with his professional boxing career for a period. (BoxRec)

Although he never captured a world championship, David Starie was an accomplished fighter from a strong era of British super-middleweight boxing. His two British title reigns, lengthy Commonwealth championship run and contests against world-class opposition give him a notable place in British boxing history.

04/09/2026

⭐EXCITING NEWS ⭐

We’re proud to announce that will now be stocking and selling our Eastgate Boxing Club clothing, featuring our new sponsors .j.owenlimeandlisted & 🤝

A massive thank you to everyone involved for their continued support of the club. Exciting times ahead! 🥊

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30/08/2026

Job done ✅

Massive congratulations to Kai David who gets his hand raised in his first bout of the new season, also a first win of the season for Eastgate Boxing Club. A great performance under the eye of Jordan Williams 🤝

Well done to Kai & Jordan. A great winning start to the season for the club, onwards and upwards 🔥

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30/08/2026

Today we have our first bout of the season with ._ boxing down in Boreham Wood on the home show. Good luck to Kai & coach as we look to start the season strong with a win.

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21/08/2026

Another busy weekend down HQ, the team looking sharp & ready for a busy season ahead. Last night we banked more rounds with our friends from Norwich Broadside Warriors Boxing Club🤝

Thank you guys for making the journey down, look forward to the next time 🥊

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21/08/2026

Thank to Eastgate abc for having us over for sparring, thanks for making us so welcome 🥊

14/08/2026

More good rounds shared Wednesday night with Thetford Town Boxing Club 🤝

Thank you to Matt & the team for coming down. Good preparation once again for everyone before the new season starts 🥊

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13/08/2026

The gym is closed tonight

Coaches meeting

See you all on Monday