Boxing
Hands only. Footwork, defence and combinations.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 19:30
Gymbox Victoria
Zero to hero
LondonGymbox Victoria & Farringdon
Fighting to inspire change.
In yourself and others.
Get 8 weeks of FREE Boxing or Muay Thai training in central London with professional coaches. Raise money for a cause you care about. Then step into the ring for a night you’ll never forget.8 weeks of free Boxing or Muay Thai coaching in central London. Raise money for charity, then fight.
Intro meeting inWed 13 Jan 2027Wed 13 Jan, 19:00 / Gymbox Victoria
Camp8 weeks, 2 sessions a week
CostFree
ExperienceNone needed
- I'm too unfit
- I've neverthrown a punch
- I'm too oldto start
- I'll embarrassmyself
They signed up anyway.
We built this for people who'd never thrown a punch.
A bit nervous, no experience, quietly wondering if you could? That's exactly who this is for. Thousands have stood where you are. They could, and so can you. Give us eight weeks and we'll show you what you're made of. Already trained a bit but never stepped through the ropes? This is your next step.
Not sure this is for you?Pick your sport
Two sports, the same eight weeks. Train with us at Gymbox in central London, or with your own coach wherever you live.
Muay Thai
Also called Thai Boxing. Punches, kicks and knees, with no elbows and no knees to the head.
Mondays 18:00 and Wednesdays 19:00
Gymbox Farringdon
Outside London?
Train near home
Can't make these times, or live outside London? Train with your own coach, then join us in London for team sparring in weeks 5 and 6, and for fight night.
Sign up with your own coach →Session times can change between camps.
In their words
"The training was intense, and sometimes I questioned what I'd signed up for. But week by week I felt stronger, not just physically but mentally. By fight night it wasn't about winning or losing. It was about proving to myself that I could commit to something and see it through."Chrisia
"I quit my job in the financial industry to be a personal trainer, so I do a lot of weightlifting and running but the best part about camp so far has been the people, you all feel like you're in the same boat. It's a great community."James
"The best experience of my life (along with my wedding)"Matt
The record
Every number below came from ordinary people who signed up not knowing how to throw a jab.
1.4,500+people through the ring
2.1,000+fans in the room on our biggest nights
3.85%of our fighters have less than 3 months experience
4.96%spar their opponent before fight night
5.30%of our fighters are women
How it works
How you get from your sofa to the ring. Nothing to pay until you've heard everything.- Round 1
Sign up
Your name, number, and boxing or Muay Thai. It takes two minutes.
- Round 2
Meet the team
Come to the intro meeting, meet the coaches and ask anything. Camp places open by email afterwards.
- Round 3
8-week camp
Two sessions a week, plus optional Strength & Conditioning. Sparring in weeks 5 and 6. The fight card drops in week 7.
- Main event
Fight night
The lights drop, your music hits and 1,000+ people are on their feet. Eight weeks ago you'd never thrown a punch.
March: fight night
January: campFight for something bigger
Every fighter raises money for a cause. Since 2018, our fighters have raised more than
£690,000
- 1
Pick your cause
Raise for our charity partner, CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), or any charity close to your heart.
- 2
Set up your page
We'll show you how at the intro meeting. Donations go straight to the charity, never through us.
- 3
Raise at least £50
That's the minimum, not the target. The top fundraiser wins a 12-month Gymbox membership.
Our charity partner, Campaign Against Living Miserably, runs a helpline and webchat with highly trained, paid staff. It's for anyone who needs it, for all of life's problems, by phone, webchat and WhatsApp. £8 can fund a potentially life-saving chat on CALM's helpline.
Questions
Something else? Get in touch by email or WhatsApp.
What is white collar boxing?
White collar boxing is boxing for people with day jobs and little or no fight experience. You train for eight weeks, get matched with someone of a similar age, weight and experience, and fight on a professional show in full protective kit. We run white collar boxing and Muay Thai in London.
Is Muay Thai the same as Thai Boxing?
Yes. Muay Thai is often called Thai Boxing in the UK. On our shows it's punches, kicks and knees, with no elbows, no knees to the head, and one grab and knee in the clinch.
Is it really free?
Yes, the coaching is free. You pay a £100 Fight Camp Deposit when you register for camp after the intro meeting, and you get it back after fight night once you've fought and sold your tickets.
Why is there a Fight Camp Deposit?
Fight camp is free because ticket sales on fight night pay for it. Places are limited, so the deposit makes sure every place goes to someone who'll train, fight and sell their tickets. You get your £100 back within 5 working days of fight night, once you've fought and hit both ticket targets.
Where does the ticket money go?
100% of ticket revenue goes towards fight camp and the running of the show. That's how the coaching stays free.
Do I need any experience?
No. 85% of our fighters have less than three months' experience when they sign up. If you've trained a bit and want to take the next step into the ring, you're just as welcome. Everyone is matched on age, weight and experience.
How do my friends buy tickets?
Send them to our tickets page. At checkout they choose the fighter they're supporting, and that ticket counts towards your 15.
When and where is training?
Muay Thai at Gymbox Farringdon on Mondays at 18:00 and Wednesdays at 19:00. Boxing at Gymbox Victoria on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 19:30. There's also an optional Strength & Conditioning session on Saturdays at 13:30 at Gymbox Victoria (studio side).
I don't live in London. Can I still fight?
Yes. Train with your own coach near home, then come to London for team sparring and fight night. Pick "With my own coach" when you sign up. Your coach needs their own insurance, only one outside coach can be in your corner, and you must attend all team sparring sessions.
What kit do I need?
Gloves and wraps, a head guard, a gum shield and a groin guard, plus shin guards if you’re doing Muay Thai. Bring your own from week 1 for training and sparring. On fight night you'll use your own kit if our team checks it's safe. If it isn't, we provide gloves.
Is white collar boxing safe?
Safety is built into every step. You're matched on age, weight and experience with no more than 5kg between you, and you have a medical before your fight and another after it. Every bout is fought in 16oz gloves (14oz under 55kg) with head, shin and groin guards, with professional referees and medics ringside.
How much does white collar boxing cost in London?
Our coaching is free. You pay a £100 Fight Camp Deposit when you register for camp after the intro meeting, sell 15 tickets to your friends, family and colleagues (10 of them by week 3), and raise at least £50 for charity. The deposit comes back after fight night once you've fought and hit both ticket targets.
How fit do I need to be?
You don't need to be fit to start. Week 1 opens with an assessment and an introduction to fight-specific fitness, and the conditioning builds every week up to fight night.
Can women take part?
Yes. Around 30% of our fighters are women, in both boxing and Muay Thai, and everyone is matched on age, weight and experience.
How long is a fight?
Three rounds of two minutes. You'll have practised exactly that in simulated bouts during camp.
Do I choose my opponent?
No. Every match is made by our coaches, based on age, weight and experience, and 96% of fighters spar their opponent before fight night.
What's the difference between black tie and Backyard Bouts?
Two kinds of fight night. Black tie is tables, table service and Art Deco glamour at The Lighthouse in Camberwell. Backyard Bouts is raw and underground, with the crowd pressed right up to the ring.
Where can I do charity boxing in London?
With us. You train free at Gymbox Victoria or Gymbox Farringdon, fight on one of our London shows, and raise money for our charity partner CALM or a charity that means something to you.
When is the next intro meeting?
Wednesday 13 January 2027 at 19:00, at Gymbox Victoria, for The Emerald Ball camp. The Backyard Bouts camp's intro meeting is Wednesday 14 April 2027, also at Gymbox Victoria. Sign up and we'll send you everything you need.
What if I can't make every session?
You can train with your own coach, but you must attend team sparring in weeks 5 and 6 so we can match you safely.
How old do I need to be?
18 or over by fight night.
Can under-18s come to watch?
Yes, with an adult. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The afterparty is strictly 18+, so anyone under 18 must leave by 11pm.
What's the dress code for spectators?
It depends on the show. Our black tie nights at The Lighthouse are black tie or similar. Backyard Bouts are raw and underground, and each one has its own theme, announced with the show.
Find out what
you’re made of.
Two fight nights in 2027: The Emerald Ball on Saturday 20 March, and Backyard Bouts #3: Summer of ’99 on Friday 18 June. The next intro meeting is Wednesday 13 January at Gymbox Victoria.
Join the
camp.
LondonBoxing at Gymbox Victoria / Muay Thai at Gymbox Farringdon
It takes about a minute. Then we invite you to an intro meeting, where you hear everything before you commit to anything.
Referred by
- Freecoaching, start to finish
- Noneexperience needed
- 4,500+people through the ring
Next intro meetingWed 13 Jan 2027, 19:00Gymbox Victoria, London. For The Emerald Ball camp.
Signed up
You're on
the list, fighter.
We'll message you first about a later show.
Your next step
Save your place at the intro meeting. Spaces are limited.
Not sure yet? We'll email you a link so you can book later.
Booking confirmed
You're booked, fighter. See you there.
When you arrive, ask at reception for The White Collar Fight Club intro meeting and the Gymbox team will point you the right way.
- Check your email. Your confirmation is on its way.
- Watch WhatsApp. We'll invite you to the intro meeting.
- Start telling people. They'll want tickets.