The Newham Boys boxing veteran made his way to the palace, reports Neandra Etienne
Newham Boys Boxing Club veteran Joey Chapman’s work for Newham’s community was recognised by royalty on 8th May when he joined the King and other Royal Family members at the annual Buckingham Palace garden party. Joey’s commitment to the sport over the last 43 years began when he started work at the club with his father, the founder. He took over when his father died. He had a very successful amateur career, winning national titles and representing England abroad. Now, aged 70, he continues to run the club, spending six days a week there. As usual, it’s not for money, but because he loves seeing the youth of Newham achieve their potential.
Instagram @newham_boys_abc
No news is bad news
Independent news outlets like ours – reporting for the community without rich backers – are under threat of closure, turning British towns into news deserts.
The audiences they serve know less, understand less, and can do less.
If our coverage has helped you understand our community a little bit better, please consider supporting us with a monthly, yearly or one-off donation.
Choose the news. Don’t lose the news.
Monthly direct debit
Annual direct debit
£5 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else, £10 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else and a print copy posted to them each month. £50 annual supporters get a digital copy of each month's paper before anyone else.
Enjoying Newham Voices? You can help support our not-for-profit newspaper and website from £5 per month.