34% of UK schools now teach boxing - approx 2000 schools

[Rockin']

Americas youth could certainly learn something about themselves if high schools had boxing classes. Todays youth are too pampered and in general are just weak in the body aswell as the mind.

There are so many things that you can learn from boxing, and thats not even considering the fact that you can learn to defend yourself.

My hats off to the UK, they will raise stronger men and women by doing this, mentally and physicaly.

Americas youth in general have become a bunch of spoiled and pampered pu$$ies.........Rockin'

[croz]

or any other country i think...great idea though

Some Eastern European and Latin American countries do it. Japan too if I can remember. In some countries boxing is free and the fighters' expenses are supported by the goverment. In Cuba boxing is practically mandatory.

[LA_2_Vegas]

that will help uk boxing tremendously. The gap on the world amatuer level is already closed/closing between the top programs so this can only help in developing the best the world will offer.

I remember seeing old boxing pictures and medals in the trophy hall at my high school, so i knew it was offered back in the day.

I do know that Crenshaw HS right here in my area just started a boxing class/program within the couple years. not sure if it's still going tho. plenty of pro NBA and NFL/college football players have come from that school so maybe it will turn out a boxer one day.

[AndNewChampion]

Firstly ****ing wish they did that for when I was at school.

Secondly wow only 20 schools taught in 4 years a go to nearly 2K. Quick.

Thirdly if it is similar to how they taught everything, then only 2 months is spent on each sport.