We have had nearly 3 years in our current facility and have been blown away by its continued success. We have grown a loyal group of clients who have gone on to become friends. Our classes are at capacity every week and the time has now come to continue what we have been doing these past few years but on a larger scale.

The move is tinged with a bit of sadness as this is where we originally set our stall and met all our new friends. It is also the place where me and dad saw out my professional boxing career – highs, lows, titles and tears – unfortunately to its premature conclusion. Many great memories were made there… but now for the future!

The good news is we are not moving far… UINT 1, Mitcham Road is still off Cornford Road but about 300 yards away from our existing site with the same catchment area but a better facility in order for us to deliver an ever higher quality service to each and every one of our members.

This is our family business, with my sister Sian taking an even larger role within it. As a family we cannot wait to show you what is in store in our next phase of development.

More classes, more equipment and more of the same service you are so used to with us! I have visited many gyms all over the country and the aim with this is to make it the most visually impressive Boxing Gym yet. I honestly think it’s a possibility

The move is well underway! Work is still to be done but all being well we will be up, running and ready to come out for round 2 at the beginning of Easter – classes will on in our CURRENT PREMISES as usual this week

Exciting times indeed. We cannot wait to share it with you all!

Ryan

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Women’s Fitness Class – Mondays 7pm till 8pm – £5
The women’s fitness class uses boxing and functional training methods for fat burning, improving general fitness and toning and sculpting and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Men’s Fitness Class – Tuesdays 6pm till 7pm – £5
The men’s fitness class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and uses the same training and fitness techniques as used by professional boxers, which vary between sessions.

Men’s Boxing Class – Thursdays 6pm till 7pm – £5
The men’s boxing class is more boxing orientated than the Tuesday night session, which also incorporates fitness work, but also includes bag and technique work to develop skills.

*NEW* Metafit – Thursdays 7:15pm till 7:45pm – £3.50
Metafit is a HIIT workout for men and women that combines traditional bodyweight exercises with the latest interval and Tabata techniques to set the metabolism on fire!

Men’s Open Sparring Session – Saturday 10am – £5
The men’s open sparring session offers learning rounds for all abilities in a fun, safe and friendly environment, where knowledge can be learnt and skills honed.

Kid’s Developmental Boxing – Sunday 9am till 10am – £5
The kids development boxing class offers contemporary boxing and fitness training for children aged 6 to 14, teaching the basics to develop their boxing abilities.

There is no need to book for any of classes, just turn up!

More classes are to be added for 2018 soon! Stay tuned for more updates!

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Starting on Thursday 19th October, we are bringing the incredible bodyweight HIIT workout and training system, Metafit to our facility.

Created by a former Royal Marine Commando and a national gymnast, Metafit combines traditional bodyweight exercises with the latest interval and Tabata techniques to set the metabolism on fire! It is a 30 minute metabolic workout that lasts for 24 hours! It is non choreographed, true HIIT training.

Our very own Sian Davies, is now a fully qualified Metafit instructor and will be taking the classes every Thursday from 7:15pm for 30 minutes.

To find out more about Metafit click here.

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It is very sad to have to write this, but I voluntarily took another brain scan before this fight as at the start of the year when I had my routine scan, a ‘change’ was found. It was determined this wouldn’t be an issue for my boxing career at the time – unless there were subsequent ones. Here we are a short time later and it seems to have got worse, with a second ‘change’ discovered in just over 6 months.

My license has been revoked by the BBBoC until I see a neurosurgeon specialist. Obviously, I will be doing this as soon as possible to find out all the facts, but realistically, it is looking very likely that this is the end for me in active, professional competition.

I am absolutely gutted and totally heartbroken. Boxing has been my life and I have sacrificed so much to get where I am today. I really feel I was on the cusp of hitting my targets with an English Title shot within our reach this year, but perhaps it was not meant to be. Doors were starting to open for me in every sense and I felt I was really starting to get somewhere, making real progress. I have fought to even get to where I am today and I have certainly not done it the easy way. Perhaps with the medical issues at the start of my career and now these, it is a sign, if you believe in that kind of thing.

Despite saying this, seeing my daughter and living my life completely normal is more important than any title strap. With the birth of my daughter due in the next month, family and health is what matters and I simply don’t think I can take any further risks. I have to take her into consideration in regards to all decisions now, as well as the rest of my family.

Although I ultimately failed to achieve what I set out to do, I am proud of my professional career and overall record, if that is it, winning 12 out of 13 fights and the past 9 on the bounce.

I would like to thank all of my sponsors, throughout the past 3 years who have stood behind me and backed me. Local firms, run by good people, like Ma Kellys, Express Linen Services, The Nutrition Group, Appletree Finance and more and also Jaimie Fuller at SKINS who took a shot on me. I am very grateful to all of you and just sorry I couldn’t fully repay your faith by getting to where we wanted to be. A special mention to Melissa and the guys at Suzi Wong who have been an absolute pleasure to deal with, whatever the request, and have given me some great kit to treasure forever.

Also, thanks to my supporters and anyone who has bought a ticket to watch me fight, travelling all over the country, regularly selling the most on a show, allowing me to live my dream of being a fighter. It really means the world to me and again, I am sorry to have let anyone down.

For anyone who has bought a ticket for the September 1st show, full refunds will be given. Contact me for details or visit the Gym.

Thanks to my team – Neil Marsh for getting me the opportunities so quickly, Steve Easter, John Davies, Sean Thickett, Alan Levene, Chris Daniels, Mark Barker and Nick Wall for helping me prepare for fights over the years.

Finally, my dad, who has been my partner in all of this. I have enjoyed every moment of the journey with my best mate. We may not have hit the heights as planned, but we had our moments in the pro game and proved many people wrong. Thank you for always being by my side and we can look forward to more of that in the future as partners in Davies Boxing Gym.

My immediate aims now are to push the gym like never before and put my full attention into the expansion of Davies Boxing Gym. Whether this is the end for RP Davies in boxing, I cannot say for sure, but I need to take some time away whilst this is still very raw, enjoy the birth of my daughter and get all the medical facts before I make any announcements of my plans. I will always be involved with Boxing, to some extent, as it is in my blood.

Thanks to everyone for your support.

Ryan

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Job Description

We are looking to add a self-employed fitness instructor or personal trainer to our boxing and fitness facility in Blackpool. We want someone to join our family run business to establish and build a loyal client base, bringing something to our friendly, positive environment.

Davies Boxing Gym celebrates its 3^rd birthday this year and is owned and run by father and son duo Ryan Davies (professional boxer) and Mark Davies (professional boxing trainer) and aims to offer a top quality boxing and fitness experience. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, whether experienced or just getting started in the industry who wants to work as a part of a small, close knit team.

A combat sports or martial arts background would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Main Duties and Tasks:
– Run your own self-employed business by pro-actively generating new clients
– Ensure client retention by providing high levels of service and added value through fitness advice and guidance in the facility
– Plan and deliver training sessions to the highest standards
– Conduct gym classes to the highest standards
– Interact with customers with enthusiasm, passion and knowledge
– Social Media content and updates through company pages

Person Requirements:
– Driven, ambitious and a strong desire to be successful
– Excellent communication and inter personal skills
– Friendly, outgoing personality
– Motivated to help people achieve their fitness goals
– Positive and pro-active outlook
– Excellent time management and punctuality

Essential Requirements:
– Level 3 Personal Trainer certification (would consider someone currently studying for their qualification)
– Public Liability Insurance – we can assist with this if need be!
– Right to work in the UK
– A willingness to work for a minimum of 10 hours per week

This a great job opportunity to develop or commence your career in the fitness industry in a positive, friendly environment. If you feel you match the requirements detailed above, we would love to hear from you.

Alternatively you can download the job description by clicking here.

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why this opportunity is right for you to info@rpdboxing.com

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He will appear at the Magna venue in Rotherham against an opponent yet to be revealed on a show promoted by Dennis Hobson.

Davies has won eight bouts to date, with one defeat.

Davies says this will be another important fight, with Hobson having plans for title fights later in the year.

Davies said: “I feel I am still under the radar a little bit, probably due to my unlicensed background, lack of amateur pedigree and also my one defeat (to Wiiliam Warburton) in 2015, so I will have to earn the opportunities that come my way.”

“This can only be done by beating whoever is put in front of me. I have keep my feet on the ground and make sure I don’t get complacent.”

“There are no easy fights, and I know my opponent will be tough and coming to win.”

“I have had a great year so far and this camp is going well.”

“Sparring and training is constantly being stepped up and I am feeling stronger, fitter and faster with every fight, every spar and every session.”

“The calibre of sparring has been second to none and has included Jack Arnfield, Scott Fitzgerald and Reece Cartwright.”

“Sparring with guys of this quality is only going to help me improve and develop.”

“The benefits of investing in my own gym are really starting to pay off now.”

“It really is a great place to train and we have forged some good relationships with other gyms and trainers.”

Topping the bill is Sam Sheedy against Andrew Camerson in an eliminator for the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight title.

Tickets are priced at £75 for ringside (with meal) and £40 for general admission.

They are available via 07780962863 and info@rpdboxing.com or direct from Davies Boxing Gym in Brinwell Road, Blackpool.

Source: Steve Simpson, Blackpool Gazette (July 2016)

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Recently opened on Clifton Trade Park, Brinwell Road, Blackpool, Davies Boxing Gym is now a part of the RDX Partner Club Program, which aims to provide industry focused experience and support to help stimulate the growth of businesses in the boxing and fitness industry. This partnership also allows clients to purchase exclusive RDX products directly from the gym, at discounted prices, while the gym will be supplied with a range of products and equipment to enhance the facility.
RDX, whose brand ambassador is unbeaten heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, carefully identifies potential partners and Davies Boxing Gym are one of only a select few in the UK to be given this status.

Davies Boxing Gym owner and professional boxer, Ryan Davies said, “We are excited about becoming an official RDX Partner Club and are looking forward to working closely with them, to benefit the gym and also myself, as a professional boxer, in terms of cutting edge technology and equipment and an association with a globally recognised brand.

“This partnership will offer our clients both unique and exciting opportunities courtesy of RDX with the chance to be the first to test new products, kit and equipment.”

John Miller, Business Development Manager for RDX Sports added, “We are thrilled to be working with Blackpool’s newest boxing gym and also a successful, developing professional boxer like Ryan. Partnership is essential to RDX’s goal of making a meaningful impact by uniting forces, and incorporating professional skills. This relationship seeks to leverage the strengths of both RDX and Davies Boxing Gym to co-develop and co-promote highly optimised next generation sports & fitness gear for professional athletes and novices.”

About Davies Boxing Gym

Davies Boxing Gym is a professional boxing gym and fitness centre based in Blackpool, Lancashire. It is owned and run by father and son duo Ryan Davies (professional boxer) and Mark Davies (professional boxing trainer) and aims to offer a top quality boxing and fitness experience, through state of the art facilities and the highest standard of training and instruction.

About RDX Sports

RDX Sports are a manufacturer and retailer of high quality, professional standard boxing and martial arts equipment and sportswear. RDX have a passion for the Boxing, MMA and the fitness industries and are committed to excellence, with every single product passing rigorous quality control checks, this applies to everything from larger items such as punch bag frames right down to boxing gloves. They supply to personal trainers, amateur and professional boxers and fighters as well as fitness and gym fans and  have quickly become known as being ‘the fighter’s choice’ for our superior quality products.

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Davies Boxing Gym has opened on Clifton Trade Park, Brinwell Road, Blackpool and has been a lifelong ambition of the father and son team, who have ploughed a significant amount into the start up of this new venture.

As a former champion on the unlicensed boxing scene and currently in the infancy of his professional boxing career, Ryan Davies trains and works out of the facility, while his father Mark, a former professional footballer and amateur boxer, and now his boxing trainer, does the same. Davies Boxing Gym brings their extensive boxing, fitness and personal training experiences to their own private gym facility.

The gym provides boxing tuition, personal training, private group sessions and various open group classes and aims to provide a positive atmosphere and environment for people to train in, whether that be as an aspiring pugilist, to lose weight or generally keep fit.

The business opened with a soft launch in November, completely transforming the industrial site near the M55 in a matter of weeks and consists of a full size ring, various bags and balls and modern and traditional weights and functional training equipment. The walls are plastered with images of boxing legends past and present, like Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr, with motivational and inspirational quotes from leading athletes littered amongst them.

Ryan Davies said, “Opening my own boxing gym has been a dream of mine and when this opportunity presented itself it was simply too good to ignore. I am proud of what we have created and the gym is exactly how I always imagined my own place to look. This venture is something that will benefit me in the short term, by providing me with a first class facility to train out of as I look to progress as a professional boxer, but also in the longer term, as this sport can be a very short career and this allows me to plan for life after boxing.“

Mark Davies added, “We wanted to create a first rate facility for those who wish to learn or develop boxing skills, or just generally train or keep fit, utilising the same facility and techniques as that of a professional boxer in a warm and friendly environment.“

“The initial opening period has been absolutely fantastic, it was always a risk opening our own gym, but we feel we offer something different and the response and feedback we have had has been great! We harbour ambitious growth plans to develop the business further in 2016 and our full class timetable will be released in the coming months. Currently, we are just running a single ‘boxfit’ class from 6 till 7pm Monday to Thursday, where we welcome anyone to come down and try it for themselves!“

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