ShadowBox Martial Arts

After a fantastic first event, the dust has finally settled on THE COLOSSEUM.

To see our team work as hard as they have over the past few months, putting everything together and watching it lead to such a successful night, was incredible.

Coach Jake and the big boss Rachel, planned and organised the event/bouts like it was our 100th show, not our first. The amount of work that went on behind the scenes was unbelievable, and seeing it all come together on the night made every bit of it worthwhile.

I personally want to thank every team involved. Every single one of you came to fight, showcased your skills and were an absolute pleasure to work with. We genuinely appreciated all the kind words on the night, we also really appreciate the messages since the event.

A massive thank you to Tony Cunningham and his boys from 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 for coming along to help and support us. To have such a high calibre team willing to turn up, get involved and help us make the night a success meant so much. Thank you for the words of encouragement and the continued support lads.

Adam and Sharron Hybrid Kickboxing Amble , consummate professionals and once again, an absolute pleasure to work with. I’m lucky enough to have known Adam since we were kids, and to have him still supporting and helping my club and our events all these years later means more than I can put into words. A massive thank you to you both.

But this is only the beginning.

THE COLOSSEUM isn’t a one off event.

Our plan is to build this into a credible, long term fight banner. One that fighters, coaches and teams genuinely want to be part of.

We’ll always aim to bring you exciting bouts across MMA, K1, Muay Thai and boxing, while making sure the fighters and teams are looked after and treated properly from beginning to end.

The first one showed us exactly what THE COLOSSEUM can become.

WHERE WARRIORS ARE MADE.

Watch this space ⛩️

All fun on the mats - solid work from all ⛩️💯

🍕🍻 FOOD & DRINK AT THE COLOSSEUM! 🍻🍕

Come hungry! 👊

🍕 Box Pizza serving fresh pizza from 3PM
🍺 Indoor bar open serving drinks throughout the event

Grab a pizza, get a drink, find your seat and enjoy a full afternoon and evening of fights! 🥊🔥

THE COLOSSEUM 🏛️
Food. Drinks. Fights.

🥊 JUNIOR EXHIBITION BOXING BOUT

We think we’ve finally found the one for Danielis Zemeckas!

After his previous matchups have fallen through, Danielis is now on to his 5th opponent for Saturday. But, regardless of who ends up across the ring, one thing is certain — Danielis WILL be fighting this Saturday!

Representing Shadowbox Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Danielis makes his debut. Strong and hard-working, he’ll be looking to showcase the progress he’s made in training and finally get the chance to step through the ropes.

Standing opposite him is Anthony Lawson of Murther’s Boxing, who will also be making his debut. Anthony has only been training for a few months, but has already developed some good fundamentals through his boxing schooling and will be looking to put them into practice on Saturday.

After all the changes, we’re looking forward to finally seeing Danielis in action — with Anthony stepping up to take the challenge.

Fifth opponent. Same fight. Saturday is happening. 🥊

🥊 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON… 4 DAYS TO GO! 🥊

The wait is almost over. The Colosseum is ready. The fighters are ready. Are you? 🔥

This Saturday, 15 August, step inside the arena for an action-packed night of boxing, K1 & Muay Thai as our fighters go head-to-head under the lights. ⚔️

🔥 11 action-packed bouts
🥊 Boxing • K1 • Muay Thai
🏟️ The Colosseum
🚪 Doors open 3PM

Expect big fights, big energy and a night you won't want to miss.

WHO'S READY FOR FIGHT NIGHT? 👊🔥

🥊 53KG JUNIOR BOXING SKILLS BOUT

Our junior boxing action continues with a 53kg Boxing Skills Bout, as two young boxers step through the ropes for their competitive debuts.

Representing Shadowbox Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Amir Ebrahimi makes his first appearance in the ring. Known for his varied shot selection and clever head movement, Amir will be looking to showcase the skills he’s developed in the gym.

Standing opposite him is Reece Parkin of WeBox Fitness, who also makes his debut. Coming from a gym known for producing fundamentally sound boxers, Reece will be aiming to put his training into practice in his first competitive outing.

With both juniors making their debuts, this is another great opportunity for two developing boxers to gain valuable ring experience and showcase their abilities.

Who gets their hand raised? 🥊

🥊 62KG JUNIOR BOXING SKILLS BOUT

Our junior boxing action continues with a 62kg Boxing Skills Bout, featuring two young boxers from well-respected clubs.

Representing WeBoxFitness, Charlie Barker steps into the ring looking to showcase the strong fundamentals developed at his gym as he continues his journey in the sport.

Standing opposite him is Keir Dixon of Lightning Boxing Gym, who makes the trip down from Scotland for this contest. Coming from a gym known for producing well-schooled boxers, Keir will be looking to make the journey worthwhile with a strong performance.

With two talented young boxers representing their clubs, this promises to be another excellent addition to our junior boxing card.

Who gets their hand raised? 🥊

🥊 JUNIOR K1 SKILLS BOUT

Next up, we have two young martial artists gaining valuable experience in a Junior K1 Skills Bout.

Representing Shadowbox Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Grace Gallagher steps into the ring as a skilled and dedicated young martial artist. A hard worker in the gym, Grace will be looking to put her training into practice and continue her development.

Standing opposite her is Anna Smith of Kuei-Ling, representing a gym with a strong reputation for developing talented martial artists. She’ll be looking to showcase her own skills in what should be a great learning experience for both competitors.

With both girls continuing to develop and gain valuable ring experience, this is another great opportunity for two young martial artists to test their skills and enjoy the occasion. 🥊