Polytechnic Boxing Club
The Polytechnic Boxing Club was formed in 1888 in London for amateur boxing. Starting in 1898 they awarded the Studd trophy, named after Sir John Edward Kynaston Studd.[1] The club was located at 309 Regent Street in London and was a member of the Amateur Boxing Association of England. The building is now part of the University of Westminster.[1]
Members
- Frank Parks (1875–1945) joined in 1892. He was the 1899, 1901–1902, and 1905–1906 ABA Heavyweight Champion.Cite error: A
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References
- ^ a b "The sporting heritage of the University of Westminster". Westminster University. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
The Polytechnic Boxing Club was formed in 1888, in the same year as the Harriers. ... From 1898 the Studd Trophy was presented for the best performance by a Polytechnic athlete during the previous year. The winners are listed in the marble on the staircase wall at the back of the Regent Street foyer. The names are unfamiliar to us now, but most were world, Olympic or national champions in their particular sport.