About Us
At Glasgow University Boxing Club (GUBC), we embrace the diverse nature of the sport, welcoming individuals from all cultures, religions, genders, and skill experience.
Our club caters to different skill levels, from beginners with no prior experience to seasoned amateur fighters. We firmly believe everyone deserves a place in our community regardless of background or ability.
Who is on the committee?
Captain: Ciaran Duffy
Secretary: Alexia Alifragki
Treasurer: Paddy Barnes
Female Vice Captain: Jad Belahcen
Male Vice Captain: Thato Roberts
Female Social Secretary: Ambra Pannozzo
Male Social Secretary: Adam Davidson
Welfare: Ruben Binney
Fundraising: Leo Togher
Publicity: Louise Cairney
Merch and Kit: Molly O'Rourke
Assistant Member: Lewis McIntyre
Training
At GUBC, we offer a variety of training sessions to cater to different aspects of boxing. Our training program includes the following:
- BoxFit is a fitness-focused session that combines circuits, bodyweight exercises, weighted training, skipping, pad work, and ladder drills. These sessions are designed to improve overall fitness and stamina.
- Technique sessions are dedicated to enhancing and refining your boxing skills. We focus on footwork, combinations, defence, and improving overall technique.
- Sparring sessions: Experience the thrill of the ring and put your skills to the test in our sparring sessions. These sessions provide invaluable practice and help you improve your performance inside the ropes.
Timetable (Semester 1, 2026)
Day | session | location |
Monday | 19:30 to 22:00 - all level training // 21:30 to 22:00 - sparring | stevenson building: activity hall |
Tuesday | 19:15 to 20:00 - Box fit session one // 20:00 to 20:45 - Box fit session two | stevenson building: studio 3 |
Thursday | 19:15 to 20:15 - technique focused session | stevenson building: studio 3 |
Friday | 13:30 to 15:00 - committee-led session // 14:30 to 15:00 - sparring | stevenson building: studio 2 |
Sunday | 11:00 to 12:00 - all level training | Kynoch boxing gym |
Join us for these diverse training sessions and develop your boxing skills while improving your fitness and confidence in the ring.
See the Club Sport Training Timetable for training times.
Partnerships
GUBC proudly partners with Kynoch Gym, the largest boxing gym in Scotland and home to numerous professional title and belt winners. We hold weekly training sessions at Kynoch Gym, where our members can learn from experienced coaches. Many of our coaches have successfully taken fighters to professional ranks, demonstrating the expertise and high-quality training available at our club.
Socials
Our socials are every Wednesday or two, and details can be found on our instagram the week beforehand. In the first semester we are planning pub crawls, joint sport socials, fight watch-alongs, and more!
Insurance
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance cover for any activity you take part in. Upon joining, please check the level of insurance cover we, as a club, provide to you.
GUSA recommends that all students playing high risk sport, go abroad to compete/train, or are playing in governing body leagues, may want to consider/need to take out personal liability insurance, or join the sports governing body to be covered. Some insurance providers also offer specialist sports cover.
Join Glasgow University Boxing Club today and become a part of our vibrant community, where passion, discipline, and friendship intertwine to create an unforgettable boxing experience. Try something new, build on past experiences or make friends. All are welcome.
