About Left Hook ABC
Left Hook is a well-established boxing gym in Shadwell, East London, with over 25 years of history. TimeOut named it in their top 50 gyms in London - one of very few boxing clubs to make that list. They describe themselves as "London's friendliest boxing gym," which is quite a claim in a city with this many boxing clubs.
Left Hook is England Boxing affiliated and has produced national, international, and world champions. The coaching pedigree is serious: this is a gym that knows how to develop fighters at the highest level while also genuinely welcoming complete beginners. That combination is rarer than it sounds. Many high-performance boxing clubs are intimidating for newcomers; Left Hook's reputation suggests they've managed to be both serious and welcoming.
They offer recreational boxing, amateur competition training, and appear to have a programme that spans multiple age groups. Their 25+ year track record in Shadwell speaks for itself.
About Honour & Glory
Honour & Glory is an England Boxing affiliated amateur boxing club at the Samuel Montagu Youth Centre in Kidbrooke, SE3. Our head coach Anton has 30+ years experience, with all coaches holding BBBofC licences.
Sessions run pay-as-you-go from £5, no contracts.
Classes
Both clubs are England Boxing affiliated and welcome beginners alongside competitive boxers. Left Hook has the edge in longevity (25+ years) and documented champion production. If producing boxers at national or international level is your specific goal, Left Hook's track record is impressive.
Honour & Glory's structured programme covers infant boxing from age 5, juniors (10-16), competitive amateurs, recreational adults, dedicated women's sessions, open sessions, and personal training from £30/hour.
Pricing
Left Hook's session pricing isn't prominently published online. Contact them or visit their website for current rates.
Honour & Glory is pay as you go from £5 per session for juniors and amateurs, £10 for recreational adults. No registration fees, no contracts.
Location
Left Hook in Shadwell is in East London, about 40 minutes from SE3 via the Blackwall Tunnel - traffic dependent, and that tunnel can add significant time at rush hour. By public transport, you're looking at over an hour from Kidbrooke.
Honour & Glory in Kidbrooke avoids any river crossings for SE London residents - most of the borough is within 15 minutes.
The Verdict
Left Hook ABC's reputation is well-earned. A 25-year track record, TimeOut recognition, and champion production across multiple levels puts it in genuinely elite company as a boxing club. If you're in East London, it absolutely deserves a visit.
For SE London residents, the combination of the river crossing and journey time makes regular training difficult. Honour & Glory provides the same England Boxing affiliation, proper licensed coaching, and a broader programme (including from age 5 and dedicated women's sessions) - without the tunnel traffic. Book a free trial and come see us in Kidbrooke.