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In September, Liverpool will be hosting the first-ever World Boxing Championships for Elite men and women, alongside a community engagement program to enrich the event. The city will welcome top boxers from around the globe from 4th to 14th September, with Culture Liverpool collaborating with creative partners to leave a lasting impact. The initiative includes three unique artistic residencies in schools and neighborhoods and a public exhibition honoring the unsung heroes of the sport.
The Unsung Heroes exhibition, presented in partnership with Open Eye Gallery and England Boxing, will be showcased at St George’s Hall – Stable Gallery to recognize 20 grassroots individuals selected by local boxing clubs. Through the lens of photographers Emma Case and Katie Richardson, along with filmmaker Susannah Fletcher, portraits and stories of these “Unsung Heroes” will be captured to showcase their dedication in shaping the boxing community. The free exhibition will be open from 29th August to 20th September, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 4.30 pm.
Artists will engage closely with local communities through residency programs. At Rotunda ABC, artist and boxing coach Ciara Lyons will spend six weeks exploring stories of belonging, heritage, and wellness, culminating in a film, performance, and exhibition. Wired Aerial Theatre will collaborate with secondary schools at The Florrie, a venue with strong boxing ties in Liverpool, to deliver workshops and performances focusing on mental health and resilience through their aerial theater piece Me Vs Me. The project has been made possible through partnerships with various organizations, including Liverpool City Council, World Boxing Championships, England Boxing, and more, with the support of adi.tv.
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, expressed pride in hosting the inaugural World Boxing Championships as a means to boost the local economy and inspire young people. The council aims to ensure the event’s legacy goes beyond the 10-day spectacle by actively engaging communities and boxing clubs to support grassroots development in the city. The engagement program aims to promote cross-curricular learning and encourage youth to adopt habits that enhance their physical and mental well-being in the long run. For more information, visit the Culture Liverpool website
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