My project involves taking portrait photographs of someone from the boxing industry past and present (professional fighters, trainers, promoters etc) and where possible, they then provide follow up contact details for potential future subjects. In due course, I will aim to show where the connections have originated from and how my portfolio has grown – a kind of family tree of boxing.

My idea is not perfect and I cannot promise it will not change along the way but my aim is to take as many portrait photographs of people involved in boxing from established world champions with global reputations to new professionals starting out on their journey.

My goal is to ultimately promote an exhibition of portraits within the UK and around the world to be supported by historic memorabilia and interactive archive footage.

As part of any exhibition that materialises, I will look to donate a percentage of any income from prints or books back into the boxing clubs within local communities. This side of the project could potentially include the establishment of a recognised patron within the sport but requires some further development along the way.

I have a genuine passion for both boxing and photography and am starting out on a very ambitious project which with the support from those within the industry will hopefully reach the undoubted heights of its potential.