Leon Williams, a former professional boxer, is opening Team Solid Amateur Boxing Club Ltd on July 5 at 79-81 South End. After working in various fitness establishments in Croydon for over a decade, he seeks to inspire young people and help them deal with trauma. Williams has considerable experience mentoring and supporting youth fitness through Young London. He intends for the gym to provide unique fitness and boxing classes while creating a positive influence in the community.
I thought I need to continue what I enjoy doing fitness and dealing with young people and helping them tackle trauma with school. I've always enjoyed the whole process of being a male role model to young boys and girls, and creating a good impact.
I want to give people a different experience, because all gyms are pretty much the same. I want to give them that wow factor.
Boxing played a big part of my life. It kept me off the streets while all my friends were gallivanting. I was always in a gym, running, staying fit.
After going back-and-forth with solicitors in 2024, Leon got the keys to 79-81 South End in September. Leon described the journey as a long road with a lot of stress but intends to open up the gym this Saturday (July 5).
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