Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Premier Fitness & Boxing Destination in London
Established in 1978, Peacock Gym has grown from a small community initiative into one of London's most respected gyms. Founded by Tony and Martin Bowers, our organisation combines boxing, martial arts, and fitness training with youth development programmes to empower local communities. With state-of-the-art facilities including three boxing rings, a dance studio, and a hair and beauty salon, we provide world-class coaching from certified professionals boasting decades of experience. Our award-winning academy uses sport as a tool for education, having positively impacted thousands of young lives since 2008.Recognised by The Times National Teaching Awards, we maintain partnerships with local authorities and schools while hosting international boxing champions. As a registered charity (1022960), we prioritise accessibility, offering inclusive membership options and community-focused initiatives that combat social challenges through physical and personal development.
Services
Boxing
Martial Arts
Fitness Classes
Youth Academy
Personal Training
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of community-focused boxing expertise
- Our academy won Times National Teaching Awards for youth development
- We host Olympic-standard boxing facilities with professional-grade equipment
- Our team includes certified trainers with international boxing experience
- We combine fitness training with social impact programmes for local youth
Associations and certifications
- Registered Charity (1022960)
What people say
World-class boxing facilities
Life-changing youth programmes
Experienced professional coaches
Community-focused environment
Award-winning academy
Services
Boxing Training
Our boxing programme offers professional-grade training for all levels, from beginners to competitive fighters. With three dedicated rings and Olympic-standard equipment, we provide technical instruction from experienced coaches including former champions. Participants benefit from structured development pathways and access to regular sparring sessions in a supportive community environment.
Martial Arts
We deliver comprehensive martial arts instruction covering disciplines like Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Classes cater to all ages and skill levels, focusing on technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and self-discipline. Our qualified instructors combine traditional techniques with modern training methods to develop well-rounded martial artists in a safe, inclusive setting.
Youth Academy
Our award-winning academy programme uses sport to develop young people aged 14-19 through accredited vocational courses and enterprise training. Partnering with local authorities, we deliver Functional Skills qualifications alongside practical sports education to improve employability and combat social challenges through structured personal development.
Fitness Classes
We offer diverse fitness classes including circuit training, yoga, and white collar boxing sessions. Our programmes combine cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, and flexibility work to suit different fitness goals. Qualified instructors guide participants through progressive routines in a motivating environment that promotes long-term health improvements.
Personal Training
Our certified personal trainers provide tailored fitness programmes to help individuals achieve specific goals. With expertise across boxing, strength training, and general fitness, we offer one-on-one coaching that adapts to each client's abilities and aspirations. Training sessions utilise our full range of specialist equipment and facilities for optimal results.
People
Tony Bowers
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 45 years' experience developing community boxing programmes. Former professional boxer and British Boxing Board of Control licensed manager. Recognised for transforming disused spaces into award-winning facilities that combine sporting excellence with social impact initiatives.
Martin Bowers
Co-Founder
Co-founder and certified boxing coach with extensive experience training professional champions. Holds British Boxing Board of Control trainer licences. Developed youth development programmes that won national teaching awards while maintaining competitive boxing operations that attracted world champions.
Laura Bowers
Head of Academy
Educational leader responsible for the academy's award-winning programmes. Oversees curriculum delivery combining sports training with vocational qualifications in hair and beauty, performing arts, and construction. Maintains partnerships with local authorities to support youth progression into further education and employment.
Questions
What boxing experience levels do you cater for?
We provide training for all levels from complete beginners to professional fighters using Olympic-standard facilities and experienced coaches.
How does the youth academy support education?
Our academy combines sports training with accredited vocational courses and enterprise education to improve employability for 14-19 year olds.
What martial arts classes are available?
We offer Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Karate classes for juniors and seniors with qualified instructors in dedicated training spaces.
Are personal training sessions available?
Yes, our certified personal trainers provide tailored fitness programmes using boxing, strength training, and general fitness techniques.
What facilities does the gym have?
We have three boxing rings, free and fixed weights areas, aerobics hall, dance studio, and specialist rooms for martial arts and circuit training.
How can I join the gym?
Download our application form from the website, complete it, and bring it to our Canning Town location during operating hours.
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Reviews (4)
The White Man
Jul 29, 2020
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I have visited to a lot of boxing gyms in the east and actually say this is the beat boxing gym in East London! Historical for the legends that have trained there the likes of Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather Jr etc.. A lot of top Professional boxers and amateur boxers at the club as well as former and current champions come to train here Like I said the best boxing gym in East London with the top quality experienced coaches working here.
Chris Matthews
Jul 27, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Where champions train great gym sometimes rammo but other then that good!
Where champions train great gym sometimes rammo but other then that good!
Rob D.
Jan 07, 2020
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This is an amazing proper boxing gym! The place is great, with bodybuilding machines, weights, bags and everything you need to train. It is very motivational to train there, the place is a bit "rough" (compared to a fitness gym) as you'd expect from a gym where people are there to sweat and not pose front of the mirror. However the machine are always clean, unlike some fitness gym where benches and so on are always full of sweat. Its a real plus for me. Everyone is welcome there, first time I get there I felt welcome like a family member and people say hello to each other! You dont need
Brown Sugar
Jul 23, 2019
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There is an excellent trainer Dembo, he's whipping my 13years old into shape and in doing so my child is now conscious of what he puts in his body. Thank you Dembo.
