Boxers

Boxers

by | Dec 9, 2025

Boxers

Photographed in a boxing gym in Manchester during the 1990s, this series observes boys learning discipline, belonging, and presence — moments of stillness held within a space designed for impact.

Young boy standing beneath a hanging boxing bag inside a community boxing gym.

A young boxer stands beneath a heavy bag at a community boxing club in Manchester.

Young boy wearing boxing gloves stands inside a community boxing gym, looking toward the camera.

A young boxer stands inside the club, gloves on, before training begins.

Young boy in boxing kit stands inside a gym, waiting between training moments.

A young boxer waits inside the gym between training sessions.

Young boy training in a boxing gym, practising movements near a bag and ropes.

Training

Young boy sits resting in a boxing gym with gloves lowered after training

Resting between rounds.

Young boy in a boxing gym framed by other boys and activity around him.

Part of the group, within the rhythm of the gym.

Young boy training in a boxing gym, practising movements near a bag and ropes.

Training through repetition.

Young boy in a boxing gym looks away from the camera, lost in thought.

A moment turned inward.

Young boy training in a boxing gym, practising movements near a bag and ropes.

Training through repetition.

Young boy stands calmly in a boxing gym, facing the camera with a steady expression.

Standing, present.

Boy wearing boxing gloves framed by ring ropes, with another boy partially visible behind him inside a boxing gym.

seen

Quiet moment inside a boxing gym with space and distance, suggesting stillness after training.

After.