The Kent Boxer — News & archive noteshttps://kentboxer.uk/news/Curated UK boxing reports and notes from The Kent Boxer archive.en-GBSat, 14 Nov 2026 22:25:57 GMTParky Blinders Receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Servicehttps://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/parky-blinders-receives-the-kings-award-for-voluntary-service/https://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/parky-blinders-receives-the-kings-award-for-voluntary-service/External reportEngland Boxing2026-11-14England Boxing reports that Newquay Boxing Academy’s Parky Blinders programme received The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The initiative offers adapted, non-contact boxing sessions and a social meeting place for people living with Parkinson’s. Source publication: England Boxing · 14 November 2026.The Professor: reach, range and the Donna drawhttps://kentboxer.uk/boxers/leonard-c-bibby/https://kentboxer.uk/boxers/leonard-c-bibby/The Kent Boxer archiveThe Kent Boxer2026-11-14Leonard Bibby’s profile brings together the long lead hand, 6ft 6in reach and patient outside work behind The Professor’s ring name. The ledger records 24 wins and one draw, against Deamon Donna. Archive publication: The Kent Boxer · 14 November 2026.North Quay: Bibby’s fifth-round victory over Rookhttps://kentboxer.uk/bouts/kbr-001/https://kentboxer.uk/bouts/kbr-001/The Kent Boxer archiveThe Kent Boxer2026-11-14The North Quay entry follows Bibby and Edwin Rook to a fifth-round stoppage. The associated Chronicle clipping and its transcript sit alongside the bout record and venue account. Archive publication: The Kent Boxer · 14 November 2026.Lily boxes clever to secure podium finish at Youth Olympicshttps://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/lily-boxes-clever-to-secure-podium-finish-at-youth-olympics/https://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/lily-boxes-clever-to-secure-podium-finish-at-youth-olympics/External reportEngland Boxing2026-11-13Tooting boxer Lily Bassett took under-48kg bronze at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, according to England Boxing. Bassett and fellow medallist Michael Maughan were also chosen as Team GB flag bearers for the closing ceremony. Source publication: England Boxing · 13 November 2026.Two England Boxing-Affiliated Coaches Nominated for UK Coaching Awardshttps://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/two-england-boxing-affiliated-coaches-nominated-for-uk-coaching-awards/https://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/two-england-boxing-affiliated-coaches-nominated-for-uk-coaching-awards/External reportEngland Boxing2026-11-11Ryan Ashworth of Westway ABC and Liam Byrne of Winton ABC have been shortlisted for UK Coaching Awards. England Boxing’s announcement places the ceremony in Leeds on 3 December; it reports nominations, with the winners still to be announced. Source publication: England Boxing · 11 November 2026.BKB Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with the Addition of Former DAZN and IMG Executive Michael Ridout as Managing Director, UKhttps://bkbbareknuckle.com/news/bkb-strengthens-executive-leadership-team-with-the-addition-of-former-dazn-and-img-executive-michael-ridout-as-managing-director-uk/https://bkbbareknuckle.com/news/bkb-strengthens-executive-leadership-team-with-the-addition-of-former-dazn-and-img-executive-michael-ridout-as-managing-director-uk/External reportBKB Bare Knuckle Boxing2026-11-09BKB announced Michael Ridout as its Managing Director, UK, following roles at DAZN and IMG. The company says his remit includes its British operation alongside wider commercial and operational responsibilities. Source publication: BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing · 9 November 2026.BKFC 96 Resultshttps://www.bkfc.com/news/bkfc-96-resultshttps://www.bkfc.com/news/bkfc-96-resultsExternal reportBare Knuckle Fighting Championship2026-11-07BKFC’s results report records Sean Weir’s first-round stoppage of Leigh Cohoon for the vacant UK light-heavyweight title at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. The promoter also reports Danny Christie’s second-round stoppage of Stevie Ray. Source publication: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship · 7 November 2026.