{"id":347,"date":"2026-01-15T10:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jlcreative-dev.net\/2bx\/?page_id=347"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:56:53","slug":"about-orpington-district-abc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jlcreative-dev.net\/2bx\/about-orpington-district-abc\/","title":{"rendered":"About Orpington & District ABC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ORPINGTON & DISTRICT ABC<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

THE ORPINGTON & DISTRICT ABC STORY<\/span><\/span><\/h1>
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Founded in 1962 by Alfred James Reilly, Orpington & District ABC has a proud history rooted in Orpington, later moving through several local venues before settling in Pettswood. Over the decades, the club has been based at locations including St Joseph\u2019s RC School, the Rosecroft Working Men\u2019s Club, the Queen\u2019s Head in Green Street Green and Tillingbourne Green, producing multiple England Boxing national champions along the way.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s golden era came between 1962 and 1977 under coaches Peter Hughes and Ted Norris, when it became one of the leading boxing clubs in Kent and London. With Eric Lubbock, Liberal MP for Orpington and an Oxford Blue boxer, as president and later under coach Mick Spencer, who went on to represent Great Britain and earn an Olympic call-up, Orpington & District ABC developed a remarkable list of national champions, cementing its place in local and national boxing history.<\/p>\n

Under the leadership of Mick Spencer, who was the club coach in the 70s, Orpington ABC saw tremendous success. Spencer\u2019s exceptional career led him to represent Great Britain and even receive a call to the Olympics. The club produced multiple national champions, including Mick Spencer, Johnny Hillman, Robert Mullholland, Jimmy Cable, Albert Hillman, Johnny Hillman, Alan Cable, and Ray Mason, among many others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Today, Orpington & District ABC holds the record for the most national titles won by any club in the Borough. For many, including myself, the Rosecroft Social Club holds a special place in our hearts as we watched these boxing greats spar.<\/p>\n

The club is now based in Pettswood at Charworth Parade, affiliated with England Boxing, the only National governing body for amateur boxing in the UK. The club is one of a kind in PettsWood, as it has become a part of the official governing body established in 1890.<\/p>\n

The club offers amateur boxing classes for all ages and abilities at subsidised, affordable prices as well as\u00a0<\/span>1-2-1\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>recreational boxing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Orpington & District ABC Boxing Gym Facilities<\/span><\/span><\/h2>
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At 2BX Boxing Gym Orpington & District in Petts Wood , our facilities are built to support every level of boxer, from complete beginners to experienced competitors. You\u2019ll find a fully equipped boxing floor with a competition-standard ring, a wide range of heavy bags, pads and training equipment, and dedicated space for strength and conditioning work. Our gyms are clean, well maintained and designed for high-energy sessions, with changing areas and a welcoming environment that makes it easy to focus on training. Everything is set up to help you train hard, improve safely and enjoy every session.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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BOXING RING<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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BOXING BAGS<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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FREE WEIGHTS<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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SPAR BARS<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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SHOWER ROOMS<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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CHANGING FACILITIES<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

VIEW ORPINGTON & DISTRICT ABC IN PICTURES<\/span><\/span><\/h3>
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