Description
A truly unique event of applied learning and practice
The 2025 Boxing Science Conference brought together elite coaches, sports scientists, strength & conditioning experts, and professional fighters from around the world to share cutting-edge research and practical strategies shaping the future of boxing.
Following the success of the 2025 Boxing Science Conference, we were proud to host one of the most forward-thinking events in combat sports at the Boxing Science Performance Centre, now available for you to access online.
Coaching Theory and Practical Workshops
Our conference wasn’t hosted in a hotel conference room, but at the world-class Boxing Science Performance Centre. This enabled the workshops to be dynamic, combining theory with practical content to give delegates a unique learning experience—now available to access online.
You learned the science and application of a range of subjects, including advanced strength training methods, upper-limb injury prevention, and how to implement high-intensity conditioning sessions, along with much more.
Roundtable Discussions
Our motivation for the course was to provide a unique learning experience. We wanted it to be practically applied, interactive, and bespoke to each participant’s learning needs.
This is why we hosted roundtable discussions and Q&A sessions on both days with the speakers, which are now available to access online.
There were few occasions where such a collection of leading experts came together in one place, making this a fantastic opportunity to advance knowledge and improve practice.
World-Class Speakers
Gav Pratt
Gavin Pratt is a distinguished strength and conditioning coach with over 25 years of experience in enhancing athletic performance across various sports. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute (UFC PI) in Las Vegas, where he leads global training initiatives for mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes across multiple facilities.
GAV PRESENTS
Danny Wilson
Danny is a UKSA accredited strength and conditioning coach with a wealth of experience in high-performance sport, coaching 100’s of boxers of all ages and abilities, from junior amateur to world champion professionals. He is the co-founder of Boxing Science and has spearheaded the development of Boxing Science into a world recognised organisation, with over 350k social followers and thousands of training programs sold worldwide.
DANNY PRESENTS
Advances in Strength Training for Boxing
Explore cutting-edge approaches to developing boxing performance through strength training. This workshop focuses on profiling shoulder health, enhancing strength and power qualities, and improving punch power with practical, applied methods.
Dr Alan Ruddock
Alan has a PhD in sport science from Sheffield Hallam University, is a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (FBASES), a Chartered Scientist (CSci) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Dr Ruddock has worked with Olympians, Paralympians and World Champions in a range of sports for over ten years and provided sport science support to boxers in more than 15 world-title fights. In 2021 Alan was honoured with the prestigious BASES Applied Practitioner award that recognises outstanding and innovative delivery in applied sport and exercise science.
ALAN PRESENTS
Advanced Conditioning Methods for Boxing
Discover how to design and implement high-level conditioning strategies specific to boxing. This workshop explores energy system development, session design, and practical methods to improve fight-specific fitness and performance.
Ian Gatt
Ian has been a sports professional for over 25 years, with considerable time spent managing the sports science & medical services for the Great Britain Boxing programme. He has supporting elite athletes on their path to success through various major events, including multiple Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
IAN PRESENTS
Upper Limb Injuries in Boxing
Understand the common upper limb injuries in boxing and how to effectively prevent and manage them. This workshop covers key risk factors, screening methods, and practical strategies to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best.
Dr. Mitch Finlay
Dr. Mitchell Finlay is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at University Academy 92 (UA92), specialising in biomechanics and strength & conditioning. His academic and applied work focuses on enhancing performance in boxing and combat sports, with a particular emphasis on post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) and individualised training strategies.
MITCH PRESENTS
Testing Punch Force in Boxing
Review the current literature on punch force assessment and explore the practical challenges of testing in applied settings. This workshop examines key research findings, limitations of existing methods, and important considerations for interpreting punch force data in boxing.
