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Colchester A.B.C History
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Founded 1959.

Colchester Amateur Boxing Club formed in 1959 by one founder member, Bill Ricketts Esq. Early HQ was located at Cavalry Barracks when the club had close links with the Army. When Security became a factor CABC moved onto a disused bakery (Co-Op) in Kendall Road where the Club had a strong membership, both at senior and junior levels. After many successful years, the tired building fell foul to the elements and a leaking roof forced the boxing club to relocate again. The club came close to extinction but survived with accommodation at Highwoods Sports Centre before obtaining facilities at the Wilson Marriage Centre.Many successful years were enjoyed here but the small size of the gym prevented any major growth and lead the club to relocate again in 2006 to SD School of Martial Arts.(See Links)The club now enjoys the superb facilities at this fully equipped combat sports centre. Already an increase in competative boxers is evident and the club hope to continue to go from strength to strength.

Colchester ABC’s earliest known boxing coach is Mr Bob Lodge.
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Bob Lodge
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Mr Bob Lodge. Colchester's earliest known coach.
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Success Stories
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Success over the years came by way of Andy Davidson at senior ABA level, Dennis Adams, a National Association of Boys Club Champion (NABC) and brother Richard Adams, National runner up. Several Essex Schools and Regional Schools champions attained by the above plus Robert, Alan, Danny Adams, Carl Barton, Dexter Cullen, David Borthwick, all under the guidance of coach Terry Borthwick, a long serving member of the club until he retired.

Boxers who went on to box professionally include Gordon Charlesworth, three of the Adams brothers and Mark Reynolds.
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Committee members and Officials
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President: R. Flynn Esq
Chairman: P. Maguire
Secretary: M. Pye
Vice Chairman: D. Edwards
Treasurer: T. Larkin
Committee: J. Maguire, C. Barton, W. Barton, D.Norman, C.Porter 
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Boxing Achievements
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Schoolboys Championships

  • 1 National Champion
  • 2 losing Finalists
  • 1 National Semi Finalist
  • 7 Eastern Counties winners
  • 9 Essex winners

NABC

  • 1 Champion
  • 3 Losing Finalists
  • 1 losing quarter Finalist

Junior ABA’s

  • 2 Champions
  • 2 losing Finalists
  • 2 losing semi Finalists

Senior Novice ABA’s

  • 1 National Champion
  • 1 Eastern Counties Champion
  • 2 Essex Champions

Senior ABA’s

  • 4 Eastern Counties Champions
  • 4 Essex Champions
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