News - July 08

Bristol and Wales

Black eyes in the boxing world are not uncommon but the name “Black Eye Promotions” is certainly eye- catching if not unique. “Black Eye Promotions”, or “B.E.P”, is the brain child of two of the smaller but very well-known personalities in professional boxing. Jane Couch, MBE,, winner of five World titles and already a respected promoter of successful shows in Bristol, England, has teamed up with Nick Hodges, who has had equal success with his promotions in Wales. Nick, despite his comparatively young age, is a throw-back to the days when managers/trainers encouraged their boxers to travel and compete regularly and, if necessary, at short notice, a belief shared by Jane Couch’s manager/trainer, Tex Woodward, who also manages Danny Butler, British Master’s light-middleweight champion, and several other boxers. Tex says, “I am really pleased for Nick and Jane, they are both workers at the sport and deserve success. I have worked with Nick in the ‘corner’ and in the gym and respect his ability.

July 11th at 8pm - 9pm, the first of a series of “Superstars” events is being shown on Channel 5 T.V.

Past and present World class athletes and sports personalities compete against each other in a variety of skills and exercises. The “Superstars” are divided into four teams, captained by Sir Steve Redgrave, Dame Kelly Holmes, Matt Catt and Roger Black.

Adding to the list of famous names and sporting legends, Jane Couch M.B.E. represented the boxing world. The Spaniorum Farm Gym five times winner, added exuberance, effort and entertainment.

The results? Tune in to Channel 5, or “Watch this space!”

After almost 30 years of rejection by the A.B.A. of England, Spaniorum Farm Gym may well be able to share its, more than adequate, facilities with a newly proposed amateur boxing club named “ Spanny Ammy’s A.B.C.”

While for many years A.B.A. officials have turned a blind eye to the fact that many top amateurs have taken advantage of training with professional boxers, this now appears to be more openly accepted, something that can only be beneficial to both the amateur and professional bodies.

With an amateur club committee and a coach already organised, and agreeable discussions having taken place with the Western Area A.B.A of E officials, it leaves just one or two minor strings to be tied before a long awaited amateur club can be up and running on the farm.

On approval by the A.B.A of E., training times that don’t clash with the professionals will be announced.

Already, experienced and novice boxers, male and female, have shown keen interest in becoming “Spanny Ammy’s”

For more information Tel: 01454 632448

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