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, where it conducts all levels of boxing training at the dedicated facilities of the University Sports & Aquatic Centre. Historically, the Club has competed against other Australian universities, as well as teams from the Australian military.

Competition

Sydney Uni Boxing Club enters its own competitive boxers in State/National competition, and also hosts the annual ''University of Sydney Inter-Collegiate and Club Boxing Tournament'', which has traditionally been held on the second Wednesday of October.Safi, M. (2010) 'Soc It To Me: Sydney Uni Boxing Society', Honi Soit, Edition 23.
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Club and College Competition

Competition between the University of Sydney's Colleges occur as part of the ''University of Sydney Inter-Collegiate and Club Boxing Tournament'', with male boxers representing St. Andrew's, St. John's, St. Paul's and Wesley competing for the trophy. Female boxers have never represented their colleges because, until 2009, it was illegal for females to compete in boxing in New South Wales. Profits from the Tournament's raffle go to aid the efforts of a local charity, th
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Female boxers

In the ''University of Sydney Inter-Collegiate and Club Boxing Tournament'' of October 14, 2009, female boxers competed on University soil for the first time.

Coaching and Training

As an active team, Sydney Uni Boxing Club conducts club training sessions all year round, coached by the various club coaches.Training — sydney uni boxing club
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References

External links

Boxing Australia/NSW Boxing Australia/NSW Website

* [http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/scientist-comfortable-in-a-lab-or-boxing-ring-20100706-zz30.html Cook, J. and Collings, B. (2010) 'Scientist comfortable in a lab or boxing ring', Sydney Morning Herald, 7 July 2010.]
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