Steven Collins, former middle weight and super middle weight champion, opened the Academy
A boxing academy for disadvantaged children in Peterborough which has grown from helping just 15 youngsters to now almost 400 hundred, since its opening 2 years ago, is now hoping to increase its numbers further.
A new facility in Woodston has been opened thanks to sponsorship from Peterborough City Council.
Watch a report by ITV News Anglia's Dani Crawshaw.
A sparring session at the academy Credit: ITV News Anglia
The man running the academy is world champion trainer Kevin Sanders, he hopes more space, means he's able to help more youngsters.
Steve Collins spoke to teenager Kieren Keen at the academy Credit: ITV News Anglia
