A NEW amateur boxing club is set to open in Mold.

Mold ABC will be located at the site of the old ATS garage on Wrexham Road which has seen the venue transform into a fully functioning boxing gym equipped with a ring, male and female showers, and changing rooms. 

Businessman, Michael Phillips, 38, who's company MJP Evolutions bought the old garage revealed his desire to turn the site into a thriving hub within the Mold community.

Liverpool-born Michael, who has lived in Mold for the last two years revealed how his own experiences growing up in a boxing gym played a role in inspiring him.

"Mold is beautiful. But the more I was there, it seemed like there wasn't much practical for the kids," he said.

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"I never had a father. I was raised by my mother but had five or six father figures all from my boxing gym. They did that for me, for nothing. It's my job now to give back. That's how I see it."

He added: "It's about the kids. The main ambition is to give kids the opportunity to be champions. 

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"It's all about building confidence from kids and giving them the opportunity. Now, there's different types of opportunities. There's the opportunity to be a champion in boxing, but that's only short-term. We want these kids to go on and be a champion in life."

The boxing club will have multiple classes based on age and ability with everybody welcome. 

Michael also outlined plans for the club to hold autism friendly sessions, whilst also stating an ambition to become a true hub within the community as a place for residents to attend if experiencing mental health issues.

"The main idea is for it to be a hub. It's right in the centre of the town. Eventually, it will grow into a hub where we have loads of different classes and help for people in the community."

Mold ABC is set to officially open on Monday, July 17 on what will be an open day for people to attend with guests expected to be in attendance.

Classes will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

  • 7 - 12 year olds 5pm - 5.30pm
  • 12 - 17 year olds 5.30pm - 6.30pm
  • Over 18's 6.30pm - 7.30pm

For further information, visit the Mold ABC Facebook page.