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Q&A session with Frankie Gavin.
Boxing Training Camp
Capt Paul Tyrer
Between 31 Oct and 1 Nov 19, 4 MERCIAN hosted a boxing training camp for the
1 MERCIAN boxing team in preparation
for the Inter Coy and 1 Brigade boxing tournaments. A total of 27 boxers attended the camp at Donnington Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) in Telford. The camp began early on Thursday morning at Donnington ABC where an initial meet and greet took place with the civilian coaching staff who had all given up their time and use of their facilities. Following the introductions, the next stop was the Wrekin, where the boxers had to complete an individual best effort run to summit and back, which certainly got the lungs and legs going in preparation for the day’s activities.
1 MERCIAN Boxer sparring Donnington ABC’s Ryan Tyrer
was assisted by Liam Davies, a professional boxer sponsored by the Mercian Regiment,
and Ryan Tyrer, an amateur boxer from Donnington ABC.
Liam has boxed 100 amateur contests winning a national title and a European bronze medal before turning
professional. Ryan has boxed in over 50 amateur contests winning regional titles.
The Team receiving the initial brief from Coach Simon “Bavs” Baverstock
Both Ryan and Liam stepped into the ring and boxed in excess of 40 consecutive rounds against the Mercian boxers providing them with invaluable ringcraft experience and some top tips in the art of hitting without getting hit. Following a busy day, the boxers headed back to Parsons Barracks, Donnington, for some well- deserved rest.
Day 2 began with another circuit session followed by some advanced pad work and light sparring before the team boarded the
Once back at
Donnington ABC the
team were put to
work by Coach Simon
“Bavs” Baverstock who
started them off with
a high intensity circuit
session before progressing to pad work and finally some full contact sparring. Bavs
...and some top tips in the art of hitting without getting hit
The Team with Capt Paul Tyrer, 4 MERCIAN and “Dave the dog” at the top of the Wrekin.
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