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out with the work each week. There’s been 30,000 voluntary hours put into this building, which has all been done by us at the boxing club from members and parents for the local community.”

The club, which is run on an entirely voluntary basis, is affiliated to the Amateur Boxing Association of England and has produced several regional and national winning boxers over the years.

Mark said it was hoped the new premises – which are four times the size of the club’s former gym at Gasworks Street in Huddersfield – would help attract more aspiring boxers and continue to produce athletes of an elite level.

He said the new venue was also aimed at the wider community with facilities that could be used by organisations including schools and colleges.

The club, which currently has 300 members, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year.

Mark said: “We have helped thousands of people get into a healthy life style by using boxing and the way boxers train to help people get fit and learn about diet and nutrition.”

Brierstone managing director Dax Bradley said: “We are delighted to have been able to help out the club and put something back into the community.

“Mark Reynolds and everybody at Rawthorpe Amateur Boxing Club do a tremendous job promoting the sport and providing an opportunity for youngsters so it is only fitting they have the right gym to train in.

“We are pleased to be the club’s main sponsor over the coming years and I look forward to seeing the progress that Mark and all at the club can now make.”