BANGOR Abbey Boxing Academy is moving to new premises after extending links with South Eastern Regional College (SERC).
To celebrate its new location at SERC’s Bangor Campus on Castle Park road the club recently held a launch event which was attended by guests including Sports Minister Paul Givan and the Minister for Education Peter Weir.
After switching premises, club officials are hoping to continue their success having honed the boxing talent of Melbourne Common Wealth Games competitors Shaun McKim four times ulster senior champion, Gary McClure Ulster Senior Champion, Ulster Champion Paul Moffett and Sarah Close European junior bronze medallist.
Ken Webb, SERC Principal and Chief Executive explained: “It’s an exciting time for everyone involved with the new premises. The club is already doing excellent work with young people across both sides of the community and engaging with those from disadvantaged backgrounds. They are already well grounded in the community of Bangor and we wanted to get involved to widen and encourage participation and share our services for the communities we serve.”