Boxing scholarship gives students fighting chance
Sheffield boxing champ Dalton Smith visits Maltby Academy to launch its new programme.
Maltby Academy Trust in Rotherham has introduced a boxing scholarship programme, celebrating the launch with the participation of world champion boxer Dalton Smith, the current WBC super-lightweight title holder. The initiative, supported by South Yorkshire-based charity DC Boxing and Empire Fighting Chance, offers elite coaching alongside high-quality education to 16 to 19-year-olds.
Smith praised the programme for its potential to keep young people engaged in education while developing essential skills such as social media management, photography, and CV creation. The scholarship aims to provide young people with a positive outlet for mental health challenges and to prepare them for careers in coaching or other fields.
DC Boxing CEO Ian Huddleston emphasized the programme's ability to enhance employability and university prospects. Maltby Academy Trust's Liam Ransome highlighted the positive impact of the scholarship, noting that it builds confidence and discipline in students.
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