Getting out and watching boxing

Me at a boxing event in Stoke-On-Trent

I now feel as though you should have a better understanding of boxing in Britain whether it’s competing, watching or even working in the sport. This post is hopefully going to get more of you getting out to venues and watching boxing.

As you can see in the picture that is myself at Fenton Manor in Stoke-On-Trent where I went to watch Matthew Hatton take on Lovemore Ndou last year. It was a thrilling night of action, with many fights taking part and a great atmosphere to go with it and I would recommend it to anyone.

Getting out to watch boxing can be easy depending on what level of fights you will be watching and how popular the fighters are. The fight I went to was a world title bout but I only paid £25 as it depends on where you want to sit. Basically the closer you are the more you will pay but even being towards the back is reasonable.

Obviously watching the fighters is a great part of the experience but also the atmosphere is something, which I never imagined. Local fans may come down to watch fighters they know and the singing is just as good and loud as being at a football match.

A photograph I took of the Hatton vs Ndou fight

There will also be bars where you can get drinks and food, which are also quite cheap. When you go to football matches, refreshments can be costly but at most boxing events it has been cheap enough.

Even amateur events can be good to go and watch as you will only pay £5-£10 for entry and this is where you may see a fighter you would like to follow or a young talent with a big future.

I think as many of you should try to go and watch live boxing because it’s an amazing experience. When I went to watch my first fight, I didn’t know what to expect but after some great nights I am now always on the lookout for tickets. Many of you will like to spend your money on football matches, which I do myself but give boxing a go and I believe you will love it.