OUR RESULTS
From first bouts to international competition. Every belt earned, every hand raised.
PROFESSIONAL BOXING
Ibz Mercan
Cruiserweight - Trained at H&G under Anton
AMATEUR COMPETITION
What the results tell you
Honour and Glory has been producing competitive boxers since opening in 2020. The club competes in ABA events at regional level and has sent boxers to international competitions in Spain, Mexico, and Sweden. Most members start with no competitive ambition and change their minds after 6-12 months of training.
Competition is never compulsory. The majority of members train recreationally and never enter a bout. But the pathway is there for those who want it - and the coaching team includes Anton Pattenden, who holds a BBBofC trainer's licence and corners professional fighters.
Ibz Mercan (6-0, cruiserweight) trained at H&G under Anton. His record is the clearest demonstration of what consistent professional-standard coaching produces at the elite level.
Competition questions
How long does it take to be ready to compete?
For most adults starting from scratch, 6-12 months of consistent training is a realistic preparation period for a first amateur bout. Some people are ready earlier, some take longer. The coach will tell you when you are ready - it is not a decision you have to make alone.
What is an amateur bout like?
ABA bouts are three rounds of two minutes. Both fighters wear headguards and use 10oz or 12oz gloves. Scoring is by clicker on clean punches landed. The atmosphere is low-key by professional boxing standards - club shows are small events with familiar faces in the crowd. First bouts are matched to experience level.
Does competing mean I have to spar hard in training?
Sparring is part of competition preparation, but it is controlled and coach-supervised. Recreational members never spar unless they choose to. Competitive preparation involves light technical sparring, not the hard rounds that fight clips make boxing look like. The coach sets the intensity based on what is appropriate for your stage.
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