“Diabolical” damage caused by flooding and general wear and tear means a gym’s boxing ring is unsafe for use, its head coach says.<\/p>\n
Michelle Gardiner of Forest Fighting Fit in Parkend, Gloucestershire, said the ring is at the end of its life after “more than a decade of repairs, patches, and heavy community use”.<\/p>\n
A new ring, which the gyms said would allow it to expand its programmes for different ages and abilities, and improve accessibility and safety for disabled participants, will cost \u00a33,500.<\/p>\n
Emma Morgan, whose daughter, Lily, 10, has taken part in national and international competitions since starting at Forest Fighting Fit, said the lack of ring is preventing children from progressing.<\/p>\n
Gardiner said the ring has no padding around its posts, wobbly boards, and ropes which are not staying tight for very long.<\/p>\n