About Sobers Boxing Clinic
Sobers Boxing Clinic operates through the Croydon Boxing Academy, based in South Croydon. The academy has built a reputation for training boxers from complete beginners through to national and international championship level - that kind of full pathway from first timer to competitive boxer is valuable.
The class offering at the Croydon Boxing Academy is wide: amateur boxing, white collar boxing, kids boxing, women's boxing, boxercise, and general fitness classes. Amateur boxing sessions run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings with qualified coaches, and include preparation for sparring and competitive bouts.
The white collar boxing element gives the academy a different revenue model - events-based boxing where adult participants train and then compete in a white collar bout. This is separate from the amateur boxing competitive pathway (which runs through England Boxing) but provides an accessible route into competition for adult beginners who want a goal to work towards.
About Honour & Glory
Honour & Glory is an England Boxing affiliated amateur boxing club at the Samuel Montagu Youth Centre in Kidbrooke, SE3. We run classes for all ages from 5 upwards, with BBBofC licensed coaches led by head coach Anton (30+ years of experience).
Sessions are pay-as-you-go from £5, no joining fees, no contracts.
Comparison
There's genuine overlap in what both clubs offer. Both have amateur boxing, kids classes, and women's boxing. Croydon Boxing Academy also does white collar events and boxercise - routes that Honour & Glory doesn't offer, since we focus purely on real boxing technique in every session.
If you're specifically interested in white collar boxing or boxercise fitness classes, the Croydon Academy is worth a look. If you want England Boxing affiliated amateur training with a clear competitive pathway, both clubs offer that.
Honour & Glory's structured programme: infants (from age 5), juniors (10-16), women's boxing, recreational adults, competitive amateurs, and personal training from £30/hour.
Pricing
Croydon Boxing Academy's pricing isn't publicly listed in detail. Contact them directly via their website.
Honour & Glory is pay as you go from £5 per session for juniors and amateurs, £10 for recreational adults. No annual registration, no membership requirement. Free trial session available.
Location
Croydon Boxing Academy is about 35 minutes from SE3 by car, heading south from Kidbrooke through Bromley or Lewisham. By public transport, Croydon is reachable by tram from Wimbledon or by train, but it's a considerable distance for Greenwich borough residents.
Honour & Glory in Kidbrooke is far more accessible for Greenwich, Eltham, Blackheath, and Lee residents.
The Verdict
Sobers/Croydon Boxing Academy is a well-established academy in Croydon with a solid reputation and a wide range of class types. For Croydon residents, particularly adults interested in white collar boxing or a progression through to competitive bouts, they're a credible option.
For Greenwich borough residents, Honour & Glory offers England Boxing affiliation, affordable pay-as-you-go pricing from £5, classes from age 5, dedicated women's sessions, and a location that saves a 35-minute drive. Book a free trial and come train locally.