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1 -The Bristol Boxing Gym are soon to move premises from St Paul’s to Easton, providing facilities
that cater from both professional & amateur boxers across the South West Region. It is home for
West Country promotions, that have supported numerous world champions including Arian Stone,
Glenn Catley & current IBF featherweight contender Lee Selby.
2 - Bantamweight Lee Haskins is currently working through his training camp ahead of an
international clash with Willy Velazquez in early December. At age 31, he has recently moved up
weight divisions after enjoying success at English, British & British flyweight level, and is on
course for a world title shot in 2015.
3 - Lee has seen help through a number of sparring partners during this campaign. As the big fight
night draws closer, Robbie Turley, also on the card for the Velazquez bout has been brought in to
partner Haskins in the ring.
4 - Overseeing this training programme has been coach Chris Skemer. Who has previously been
involved with the Empire Amateur Boxing Club for youngsters, also based at Bristol Boxing Gym
with the aim of keeping kids safe & off the streets.
5 - Chris likes to get involved one on one with his athletes, focusing closely on Lee Haskins' left
handed Southpaw stance.
6 - Chris has also coached his son Duane through the amateur ranks and is gaining experience
sparring with Lee ahead of his professional debut on Haskins' card. Known as the 'Gasman' He has
been shown great support from his beloved Bristol Rovers FC, and will enter the ring bearing their
Blue & White colours.
7 - Children can join Empire Boxing from age 10, and have the opportunity to learn core values of
Boxing from professional coaches as they train within the same building & share the same
equipment with top level fighters.
8 - Lee, Duane & others conclude the sparring session by making use of the circuit training options
provided by Bristol Boxing Gym, where a varied personal training services are available for those
wanting to keep fit.
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