Since 1974, Huyton Amateur Boxing Club has been a cornerstone of the community. Founded by the late Brin Furlong, the club was originally known by another name before becoming the club it is today.
"We used to be called the BICC because there was a Huyton club already down in Page Moss and there used to be the BICC based in Prescot. Andrew Robinson has been involved in coaching at the club for over 20 years. He told the ECHO: "What Brin had to do was incredible really and I think because the kids weren't as spoilt, they had to work harder because of the limited space. He got the best out of them and the limited space meant you got good quality.
Today, between 30 and 50 boys and girls attend the club every week and a mural of Brin and other key figures in Huyton ABC's history decorate the walls around them as they train. Andrew said: "We don't turn anyone away - no matter what background or ability or disability, we try to give them something."
Andrew said: "We’re all volunteers and Brin gave us a great foundation to work from. It's tough, we're not just the boxing club, but when you look at 50 years - it's incredible really." "Huyton ABC is an institution in itself. You look at things that come and go in areas, especially pubs, football teams, churches - but through Paul's dad's hard work and Paul continuing it and our support, we’re looking at the next 20, 30 years.
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