How a queer boxing club built an inclusive, affirming space for LGBTQ+ folks to fall in love with sport | Pink News

Pink News spotlighted Knockout in a recent article.

Since 2016, a group of LGBTQ+ people have been coming together each week in London to do what they love best – boxing.

Members of Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing Club meet three times a week, for classes that embrace people of all genders, sexualities and abilities.

Outside of the gym, Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing Club gives queer people a chance to make friends with others in their community.

“We believe it’s very important to have queer spaces that are not just about parties, drugs and alcohol – except for bars and clubs there are very few spaces,” says Pierre Gouverneur, co-chairperson of Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing.

“We try to offer an opportunity to people who have never boxed before to discover the sport because, let’s be honest, a lot of boxing spaces are a little bit homophobic and transphobic.”

The goal is simple – it’s all about creating a space for London’s LGBTQ+ community to come together and enjoy sport in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

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