A boxing club with a rich history dating back to 1962 is set to reopen in its new home in Petts Wood.

Orpington & District ABC boxing club is set to open on April 8 at the new venue in Chatsworth Parade.

Following a brief hiatus for a change of location, the well-respected club affiliated with England Boxing will continue.

Oliver Watson, the club Secretary and a former boxer, believes the club will not only continue its legacy of producing champions but also serve as an essential hub for the local community.

Orpington & District Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) was started in 1962 by Mr Alf Reilly at St Joseph's Boys School in Orpington.

Over the years, the club has moved locations, including the Sea Cadet Hall in St Mary Cray and Ruxley, before finding its home at The Rosecroft Social Club in St Mary Cray.

The club has signed a 15-year lease for its new venue in Petts Wood and hopes bolster the local amateur boxing scene and continue nurturing talent.

The club is reaching out to local businesses for sponsorship while also inviting former boxers from the area to contribute their coaching expertise.

Coached by Peter Hughes and Ted Norris from the clubs launch in 1962 until 1977, the club quickly gained a reputation as one of the best in Kent and London.

The club produced acclaimed national champions such as Mick Spencer, Johnny Hillman, Robert Mullholland, Jimmy Cable, Albert Hillman, Alan Cable, Ray Mason, among others.

They were Kent and London champions, schooled in Kent and under the South East Divisional.

Orpington & District ABC knows what it means to be a champion and undoubtedly holds the record for the most England Boxing national titles for any club in the Bromley Borough.

For those interested in supporting or joining the club, contact 07955 755224.