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A BRIEF HISTORY OF
WOLVERHAMPTON AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
WABC was founded on 10th May 1936, by a group of prominent businessmen & citizens, their aim was to provide an activity that would, encourage physical health, create community cohesion and give young men & boys the opportunity of learning discipline. WABC is the oldest established club of it's kind in the UK and started life in a small gym in Union Street, the club moved to it's current premises in 1985. Situated on the corner of Colliery & Willenhall Roads in the East Park area of the City in the Old Eastfields School it has become a permanent base not only for the club, but also H.Q. for the West Midlands Division.
As with many voluntary organisations WABC has had it's ups and downs over the past 70 years, overall the founding fathers would have been proud of the achievements and the progress made, During this period the club has produced 2 Olympians, 4 ABA finalists and 16 ABA semi & quarter finalists, the club has also enabled hundreds of young men and boys achieve personal goals. Members of the club have proudly carried the City of Wolverhampton's crest all over the United Kingdom & the World (WABC & Wolverhampton Wanderers are the only organisations granted this privilege) it was granted by the Council in 1937.
The support of some people on Wolverhampton City Council cannot be under estimated, by recognising the important role played by WABC in providing physical recreation and support to the local community.
With many clubs closing for lack of funding, or no longer able to use council owned facilities, WABC is becoming a magnet for all aspiring Amir Khan's from around the Black County. This is obviously creating pressure on the Club's resources, particularly the qualified coaching staff - who are all volunteers.
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