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06-18-2007, 08:19 AM
Amir khan has ploughed £700,000 of his own money into Gloves Gym.
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BOXER Amir Khan kick-started Bolton's battle against the bulge by unveilling a new gym in the town centre.
The Olympic silver medallist has invested £700,000 of his own cash into the venture in a bid to tackle an increase in child obesity and a decline in physical activity.
His not-for-profit Gloves Gym, in Prince Street, should be open within two months.
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The 20-year-old, who lives in Heaton, said: "Boxing training is the best exercise for fitness and keeping weight down.
"It's going to be a great incentive for children to come down and motivate each other with the weights, boxing training, circuit training and strength conditioning."
For just 50p, youngsters aged between seven and 21 can spend two hours at the gym, using equipment under the watchful eye of six coaches, or simply learning from Amir's technique as he trains.
Amir said: "Having a big gym like this at such a young age means a lot to me. It's massive. It's the only gym of its kind and it's all for the kids."
The former Smithills High School pupil has pledged to spend at least 20 weeks a year training at Gloves Gym in a bid to inspire the youngsters.
"It's my way of giving something back to the community," he said.
The gym will boast two boxing rings, punchbag and skipping areas, a viewing gallery to watch Amir in action, a sauna, merchandise store and more.
Asif Vali, Amir's business manager and chairman of Gloves Gym, said: "This is a great project for any children wanting to get involved in boxing.
"Having the opportunity to watch and train with Amir will get them thinking about sport as something you need to do."
More than 20 people have been working around the clock to complete the gym for its August 10 deadline.
Builder Pat Gallagher, whose firm is constructing the gym, said: "We are confident that we will make our deadline which is eight weeks away.
"In terms of the construction we haven't had any major problems except a leaking roof."
Alex Purdie, principal of Kia Motors' Bolton showroom, which donated £15,000 to the gym, said: "We are quite anxious to be associated with what Amir is doing for the children in the community."
Businesses interested in sponsoring Gloves Gym should call Lucy Scott on 01625 527188.
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News:
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BOXER Amir Khan kick-started Bolton's battle against the bulge by unveilling a new gym in the town centre.
The Olympic silver medallist has invested £700,000 of his own cash into the venture in a bid to tackle an increase in child obesity and a decline in physical activity.
His not-for-profit Gloves Gym, in Prince Street, should be open within two months.
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[Only registered and activated users can see links] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])
The 20-year-old, who lives in Heaton, said: "Boxing training is the best exercise for fitness and keeping weight down.
"It's going to be a great incentive for children to come down and motivate each other with the weights, boxing training, circuit training and strength conditioning."
For just 50p, youngsters aged between seven and 21 can spend two hours at the gym, using equipment under the watchful eye of six coaches, or simply learning from Amir's technique as he trains.
Amir said: "Having a big gym like this at such a young age means a lot to me. It's massive. It's the only gym of its kind and it's all for the kids."
The former Smithills High School pupil has pledged to spend at least 20 weeks a year training at Gloves Gym in a bid to inspire the youngsters.
"It's my way of giving something back to the community," he said.
The gym will boast two boxing rings, punchbag and skipping areas, a viewing gallery to watch Amir in action, a sauna, merchandise store and more.
Asif Vali, Amir's business manager and chairman of Gloves Gym, said: "This is a great project for any children wanting to get involved in boxing.
"Having the opportunity to watch and train with Amir will get them thinking about sport as something you need to do."
More than 20 people have been working around the clock to complete the gym for its August 10 deadline.
Builder Pat Gallagher, whose firm is constructing the gym, said: "We are confident that we will make our deadline which is eight weeks away.
"In terms of the construction we haven't had any major problems except a leaking roof."
Alex Purdie, principal of Kia Motors' Bolton showroom, which donated £15,000 to the gym, said: "We are quite anxious to be associated with what Amir is doing for the children in the community."
Businesses interested in sponsoring Gloves Gym should call Lucy Scott on 01625 527188.
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
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