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Jabbin Dabber in Nantwich has crime on ropes with Commissioner funding

Jabbin Dabber in Nantwich has crime on ropes with Commissioner funding

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner dropped in on Jabbin Dabber boxing club in Nantwich to find out how the Community Action Fund grant had been spent.

Owners Simon and Claire Jones were awarded the funds to create a safe space for local young people to keep active.

March 9, 2023
Nantwich heavyweight to make professional debut in Manchester

Nantwich heavyweight to make professional debut in Manchester

A Nantwich heavyweight is following in his brother’s footsteps and will make his professional boxing debut next month.

Ricky Gorman, brother of Nathan, will fight in Manchester on July 23 against Jake Darnell, from Blackpool.

June 13, 2022
Thousands raised as former kickboxing champions stage Nantwich boxing night

Thousands raised as former kickboxing champions stage Nantwich boxing night

South Cheshire people turned out in Nantwich to cheer on two former kickboxing champions as they stepped back in the ring raise money for charities close to their hearts.

There was standing room only at Civic Hall during a night of entertainment including interviews with ring legends Frank Bruno and Tony Bellew.

April 1, 2019
Nantwich girl with rare brain condition to meet celebrity boxers

Nantwich girl with rare brain condition to meet celebrity boxers

Organisers of a celebrity boxing night plan to make a dream come true for a little Nantwich girl who cannot walk or talk.

Meghan Kewley, aged seven, will be a VIP guest at the charity event at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 29.

March 15, 2019
Businesses back celebrity boxing night fundraiser in Nantwich

Businesses back celebrity boxing night fundraiser in Nantwich

High profile businesses have thrown their weight behind a celebrity boxing night in Nantwich to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and The Christie Hospital.

They are joining forces with organisers of “Road to the Ring” to welcome famous faces from the boxing world including Frank Bruno, Carl Froch, Tim Witherspoon and Joe Egan to Nantwich next spring.

October 28, 2018
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman steps up in class for Stoke bout

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman steps up in class for Stoke bout

Nantwich heavyweight hitter Nathan Gorman will make a step up in class when he returns to the ring next month.

The 20-year-old, the great nephew of legendary bareknuckle boxer Bartley Gorman, headlines Hatton Boxing’s event at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke on February 18.

January 12, 2017
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman “sad” at Tyson Fury demise

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman “sad” at Tyson Fury demise

By Frank Murphy
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman described how he was “sad” after former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury lost his titles and licence.

Fury was stripped of his world titles by the governing bodies and his boxing licence by the British Boxing Board of Control after revelations over his cocaine abuse and mental health.

October 15, 2016
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ‘chuffed’ with title win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ‘chuffed’ with title win

By Jack Bradley
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman said he was “chuffed to bits” with his Central Area heavyweight title victory over experienced David Howe.

Gorman was fighting in the Hatton Boxing ‘The Beginning’ card at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent.

October 3, 2016
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman “blessed” at title fight chance

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman “blessed” at title fight chance

Nantwich heavyweight boxer Nathan Gorman believes he is a blessed man after two setbacks led to him being given his first title opportunity.

The Ricky Hatton-trained fighter faces Sheffield giant David Howe for the vacant Central Area title on Hatton Boxing’s “The Beginning” event at Fenton Manor in Stoke on October 1.

September 27, 2016
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman tops Hatton bill

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman tops Hatton bill

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman will top the bill at Ricky Hatton’s forthcoming show, labelled ‘The Beginning’.

The 20-year-old fighter will return to the ring for the event at Fenton Manor in Stoke-on-Trent on October 1.

September 7, 2016
Nantwich Film Club and more lined up for Civic Hall

Nantwich Film Club and more lined up for Civic Hall

Nantwich Film Club returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Monday February 9, with Monsieur Lazhar.

The Canadian French language drama, directed by Philippe Falardeau, tells the story of a recent emigrant of Algeria who takes over a Canadian classroom after a teacher’s tragic death.

February 6, 2015
Boxing world champion Robin Reid attends Nantwich event

Boxing world champion Robin Reid attends Nantwich event

Boxing world champion Robin Reid joined hundreds of boxing fans at a White Collar Boxing Night in Nantwich.

The event, which took place at The Studio nightclub and music venue, was organised by Funkinfitness.

December 26, 2014
Boxing fans enjoy first South Cheshire ABC event in Nantwich

Boxing fans enjoy first South Cheshire ABC event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Boxing fans flocked to Nantwich Civic Hall to watch South Cheshire ABC host their first boxing night. The event saw local boxers taking on fighters from across the North West at different weight classes over several bouts of amateur boxing.

February 9, 2014