Knock Out Knife Crime

Knock Out Knife Crime (KOKC) uses boxing to promote positive lifestyle changes leading to brighter futures for young men and women across the UK

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

KOKC uses boxing as a way to inspire and empower vulnerable young people to make positive changes in their lives.

Find out more about what we do: https://t.co/goJRvet7UM

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

A great initiative, widely covered over the weekend, bringing vital attention to the epidemic of knife crime in London. Let 2022 be the year that we start to turn the tide

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 ⚪

Last year saw a record number of teenagers murdered in London.

It's time to make a real change, through real action.

Our white shirt is not for sale, not for profit. No More Red.

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

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[Arsenal @Arsenal]

To build on the community outreach work @AFCCommunity has been doing for decades, we’ve been working with @adidasfootball to invest in safe spaces and to give more opportunities to support our young people. To inspire young people.

Read more, here 👉 https://t.co/4IBGD498Xu

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

@fightforpeace Good luck! 🥊💥

[England Boxing @England_Boxing]

HOW BOXING TRANSFORMS LIVES 🥊

@SelbyAbc's Keith Wilson explains how boxing has helped him realise his potential… ‘All the qualities I believed I had when I first walked into my gym have been nurtured and uplifted’ 👊

Funded by @Sport_England & @TNLUK in support of @JTMEngland

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

@GeorgianaLily_ @MattCBoxingNews and @alexsteedman on Boxing News podcast are consistently excellent

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

This is what it's all about. A great champion giving back to the next generation. A real class act 👏

[Carl Frampton MBE @RealCFrampton]

Good session this evening at Midland. Great to see so many kids down at the club 👍👊🥊

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

Lawrence's amazing turnaround was made possible by the power of amateur boxing. His inspiring story proves that community gyms can change the lives of vulnerable young people and put them on a more positive path in life. Respect @Lawrence_tko #daretochangeyourlife @258mgt

[Donald McRae @donaldgmcrae]

Thanks @Lawrence_tko Okolie for sharing his story. August 2012. He is 19 stone. Working in McDonald's. £5 an hour. He sees @anthonyjoshua win Olympic gold, quits his job & decides to become a boxer. Makes the 2016 Olympics. He is now a world champion https://t.co/pxtQwgeYUN

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

And if you haven't already seen it, check out the outstanding recent @skytv documentary about Frank's rivalry with @MikeTyson. He is one of the sport's greatest ambassadors 👏

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

Great interview with @frankbrunoboxer who is doing brilliant work with his foundation @FrankBrunoFound. Boxing saves lives! #mentalhealth #boxing

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

"Boxing has saved a lot of people."

Frank Bruno talks to @krishgm about his struggles with mental health and his hopes for the future in the latest Ways to Change the World podcast.

Subscribe and listen here: https://t.co/IoZHNjGfJq

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

Spot on from top pro trainer @davidcoldwell talking to @johndennen in @BoxingNewsED - so many amateur coaches are also mentors, teachers, social workers 👏

[markschmid @markschmid]

Opportunity to support youngsters in these difficult times through the focus and discipline of boxing @Mickey_Helliet 🥊

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

"When people talk about getting hard-to-reach people off the street and into a place where they can start to change, then boxing is the hook... You come inside, do some boxing, and suddenly you're actually being influenced by positive role models" @CarneyCommunity 💯

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

Amazing work being done by @CarneyCommunity in Battersea. Community boxing saves lives! https://t.co/6mSRzChUio

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

2 in every 3 youth services are experiencing a rise in demand.

2 in every 3 youth services are at risk of closure in a year.

These findings by @UKYouth are frightening. The £500m that was promised pre-pandemic needs to be delivered urgently. https://t.co/pwl7ZVIBdh

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

Great news that amateur boxing gyms are set to reopen from as early as 12th April. If you or your business would like to support a boxing gym to reopen, helping young people get back on track, then please get in touch 🙌

[markschmid @markschmid]

Our annual ⁦@MayfairSporting⁩ Burns Night Dinner was due to support ⁦@kokcboxing⁩ 🥊we will be back bigger and better next time ⁦@Mickey_Helliet⁩

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

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[markschmid @markschmid]

⁦@kokcboxing⁩ ⁦@Mickey_Helliet⁩ some good news to end this very difficult year for the boxing clubs that are so important to young people https://t.co/UKm8w2gpmt

[Knock Out Knife Crime @kokcboxing]

Few sports do so much good, for so little money, as amateur boxing does. Most clubs ran on a pittance before the pandemic and the situation is far tougher now. The government should rethink it's decision and give grassroots boxing the support it needs

[Eddie Hearn @EddieHearn]

Today, I have written to @HuddlestonNigel @OliverDowden in the hope they consider including grass roots boxing in the Government rescue package for sport. I strongly believe that our sport is unique in the role it plays within the community.

[BBC Radio 5 Live @bbc5live]

“I don’t see any help or support coming in at all” 🥊

Former two-weight world champion @RealCFrampton tells @rachelburden that boxing clubs 'need help' and how he hopes ‘talented young boxers’ don’t quit the sport.

#SaveOurSport

🎧 @BBCSounds - https://t.co/SxE9hqvwfO

[Boxing News @BoxingNewsED]

Details on Sport England grants that amateur boxing clubs can apply for: https://t.co/kB1DozIX4s