New TEAM boxing format is sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control… with Ricky Hatton named as captain for Manchester based-side and TV personality Tom Skinner set to manage the London side
- The Box Off is a new professional team boxing format that’s been announced
- The new format has been sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control
- Men and women will compete in the tournament-style formant in September
An innovative new team boxing format called the Box Off has been announced. The tournament-style event has been sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control and promises to give rising male and female fighters a platform to flourish.
The Box Off 2023 will see the four city-based teams compete head-to-head in an knock-out competition. The tournament-style event will pitch some of the country’s best up and coming talent against each other.
The Box Off have also confirmed British boxing legend Ricky Hatton as their team captain for Manchester. While showbiz icon Tom Skinner, and rap star Jaykae will take charge of London and Birmingham.
The innovative new boxing promotion will be announcing their fourth and final team captain in due course – with the new recruit set to take charge of the Leeds-based team.
Each captain will be responsible for mentoring their team and guiding them to success in The Box Off’s knockout competition. Additionally, each city will be ranked following the tournament – meaning the team captain with the most points will hold the bragging rights.
An innovative new team boxing format called the Box Off has been announced. The tournament-style event has been sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control
The Box Off have also confirmed British boxing legend Ricky Hatton as their team captain for Manchester. While Tom Skinner and Jaykae will take charge of London and Birmingham
In terms of the boxers themselves, there will be multiple weight divisions with both men and women competing. The athletes will be handed a signing on fee, as well as bonuses for progressing through the competition and securing a knock outs.
Speaking about the new format for boxing, Hatton said: ‘I want to support boxing and opportunities for up and coming fighters to build their profile and get further opportunities.
‘Obviously I am fiercely proud to be from Manchester, so when I heard that the city was going against Birmingham, London and Leeds on the boxing front it already got my competitive edge going. I love Manchester and will not let the city’s name not be associated with a loss.
‘Ideas like this give people another chance at their big break and I love that thought. I was a carpet fitter to pay for my petrol and travel to training and events, and that kind of background makes you hungry as a fighter.
‘I was offered the role of Manchester Team captain and was delighted to take it – I get a lot of pleasure from doing anything I can to pass on my knowledge and experience to others.
‘Obviously this is a new competition, but the format sounds great and I am looking forward to seeing how it can give a platform to boxers and further enhance the sport as a whole.’
While Razi Hassan, Managing Director at The Box Off, added: ‘We are extremely excited to announce our four Team Captains. With an iconic British boxing name such as Ricky, this is a big coup for us.
‘The additions of Tom Skinner and Jaykae are fantastic, as they exemplify our aim to bring our product to audiences wider than die-hard boxing fans. We are looking forward to announcing our fourth and final team captain in due course.’
The Box Off’s first event will take place in Telford at the Telford International Centre on Saturday 16th September. Tickets can be purchased here: https://theboxoff.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/the_box_off_semifinals/press
The final will then take place around five to six weeks after, with the location of the showpiece event set to be announced in due course.
