The Mancunian Boxing Club - Long Champs is Manchester's newest and friendliest amateur boxing club.  The Mancunian is run by Kenny Dobson who also set up the club in April of this year. We cater for all age groups, men, women, boys and girls. We have White Collar boxing Training, O50's and Female boxing. We also have Junior Boxing for youngsters from 10 to 16 years.



Everyone is welcome to come along and join in. We have got some promising fighters joining the amateur ranks next season. They are 11 year old Kiaran Howarth, 14 year old Chloe Ferguson and seniors Loren Holland,  Alan Noon, Paul Seary and John Banks, . We also have Aldene, Claire, Rachell and Lisa from the ladies team hoping to make an impact over the next twelve months. There is no open sparring for beginners at the club but we do practice a lot of technique. So be prepared to put on the gloves. We have a small weights section for members who prefer to build up some strength. The club is working toward gaining Club Mark

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Get in shape with this fine state of the art boxing club & find out how Ken's endearing personality and attention to detail will help you win in the fight for fitness, keep you motivated and coming back for more.

The Mancunian is affiliated to the Amateur Boxing Association of England, UK Athletics, England Athletics and The Running Clubs Associatiion.

All our coaches are AIBA and UKA qualified, have Enhanced CRB disclosures and First Aid.

If you want to learn how to box for the first time, get that six pack you've always been after or if you just want to improve your cardio and general fitness levels, bt your kit on and get ready for the Fight for Fitness... and remember...

There can be No Retreat ... No Surrender!...Train Hard… Fight Easy…

We will be organising boxing shows and events next year to raise funds for the club. If you would like to get involved by sponsoring the club please contact Ken.

The Mancunian Amateur Boxing Club - Long Champs is run by volunteers who give their time free. All funds go back into the club to help pay rent, electric and replace equipment. We also have our own online boxing shop to help raise unds for the club.

You will find some great equipment on here and if you buy from me directly you will get the best price in the UK. 

 Mancunian Boxing Club – Long Champs.

Founded 1st May 2009 by Ken Dobson.

Trainer | Kenny Dobson







Kenny Dobson as been involved with boxing all his life. He took up boxing at the age of 10 when his grandfather took him to the Collyhurst Lads Club to keep him out of trouble.

During his time at Collyhurst, Ken had over 90 amateur contest winning most before turning professional. After retiring from competitive boxing in 1985, Ken established Clayton Amateur Boxing in Bank St Laundry.

The club boasted three North West Champions. In 1990 he set up AFC Clayton with Bob Kelly. AFC Clayton are still going strong today. In 2003, Ken formed East Manchester Harriers at Sportcity and is currently working to establish the East Manchester Community Boxing & Athletics Club in Ardwick.
East Manchester Harriers were the first club to stage a major road race event at Sportcity, Manchester.

Events Ken has promoted include the "B of the Bang" 10k and The City 5k and numerous amateur boxing shows. Ken came full circle this year when he formed a new boxing club in a railway arch. The Mancunian Amateur Boxing Club - Long Champs opened its doors on the 1st May 2009. Ken has just patented a new style of boxing equipment Long Champs "Safe Smart Stuff". The equipment is aimed at beginners. Check out the new Long Champs Website. A new community business set up by Ken Dobson.

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