About West Ham ABC
West Ham Boxing Club is one of London's most historic amateur clubs, established in 1922 in the East End. Also known as West Ham Boys Club, it has produced countless national and international champions, including three-time ABA champion Jimmy Batten. The club has been recognised by the World Boxing Council as a key part of London boxing heritage.
West Ham runs competitive boxing divisions alongside fitness-focused training. To compete, you need to be a registered member. The club's reputation for developing champions continues with its current team.
About Honour & Glory
Honour & Glory is based at the Samuel Montagu Youth Centre in Kidbrooke, SE3. We're an England Boxing affiliated amateur boxing club with qualified coaches holding BBBofC licences. Our head coach Anton brings over 30 years of boxing experience.
We run classes for all ages from 5 upwards - infants (5-9), juniors (10-16), senior amateurs, recreational adults, and dedicated women's sessions. Sessions run on a pay-as-you-go basis from £5, with no joining fees or contracts.
Classes
West Ham focuses heavily on competitive boxing - it's what they're built for. They offer membership-based training for those looking to compete at amateur level. The club's track record of producing champions speaks for itself.
Honour & Glory offers both competitive and recreational tracks, starting from age 5. We cater to complete beginners, fitness boxers, and aspiring competitors alike. Dedicated women's sessions and personal training from £30/hour round out the programme.
Pricing
West Ham operates a membership model. Exact pricing requires contacting the club directly, but membership registration is needed to participate in competitive training.
Honour & Glory is pay as you go - from £5 for juniors and amateurs, £10 for adult recreational. No membership needed to start. We also offer a free trial session.
Facilities
West Ham's gym is steeped in over a century of boxing history. The atmosphere of training where so many champions developed is genuinely special.
Our Samuel Montagu Youth Centre is modern and well-equipped with a full-size ring and all necessary training equipment. Less history on the walls, but a clean, welcoming environment for all ages.
Location and Access
West Ham is in E15, roughly 35 minutes from Kidbrooke by car. By public transport, you're looking at trains via Stratford or the DLR - over an hour from SE London. For families south of the river, regular training at West Ham isn't practical.
Honour & Glory is in Kidbrooke, easily reached from Blackheath, Eltham, Lee, and Greenwich.
The Verdict
West Ham is a legendary club. Over 100 years of champion-making heritage is hard to argue with. If you're in East London and want competitive boxing at the highest amateur level, it's outstanding.
For South East Londoners, though, the distance is the deciding factor. Honour & Glory offers a broader programme (ages 5+, recreational and competitive, women's classes), flexible pay-as-you-go pricing from £5, and a location that's actually local.
Book a free trial and start your own journey.