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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
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Boxers compete against opponents at amateur and professional level in different weight divisions.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; flexibly
There will be
0.5% more Boxer jobs in 2027.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You may need to wear a sports kit.
You could work at a gym, at a sports arena or at a venue.
Your working environment may be you may spend nights away from home and physically and emotionally demanding.
You can become a boxer through:
You may be eligible for the Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (Boxing). To do this, you’ll need to:
The course gives you the opportunity to develop your boxing skills as well as getting a coaching or sporting qualification.
You may need:
You can start as an amateur boxer by joining a local boxing club or gym.
Clubs usually offer ‘taster sessions’ so you can try the sport before deciding if you want to continue.
As well as fitness, strength and endurance, you’ll need to develop the technical boxing skills needed in the ring, along with the right attitude towards training and preparation.
You'll compete in your chosen weight division and represent your club in competitions.
If you show exceptional talent and potential, you may be selected to join the England Talent Pathway. This will offer you tailored training and support to help you compete in national, European and world amateur championships, and international events like the Olympics.
With experience, you could turn professional by joining a sports management company. They will organise competitive bouts for you and deal with the event's promotion and marketing.
You'll need to:
At amateur level, you may get some expenses for costs. As a professional, you would usually get a fee or 'purse' for each fight and a bonus if you win.
You can find out more about how to become a boxer from England Boxing.
As a professional boxer, you might get the chance to fight for national and international titles or 'belts', with one of the main world boxing organisations.
You could also move into coaching with boxing clubs and gyms. Your experience would also be useful for jobs like community sports development.
You might re-train to become a sports physiotherapist, journalist, commentator or sports scientist.
You'll need: