The latest 'Chase Your Future' initiative rolled into south west London ahead of a Friday fight night at the iconic York Hall. Maverick Stars Trust and Boxxer joined forces once again to provide a fantastic boxing workshop for the huge turnout at Feltham Community Boxing Club.

Although injured and subsequently off the bill, top talent Adam Azim was on hand to help train the different groups in attendance. He was joined by heavyweight prospect Frazer Clarke who fights Mariusz Wach on the Sky Sports show this weekend.

As ever, Maverick ambassador Anthony Crolla put everyone through their paces during the very enjoyable event.

Maverick Stars and Boxxer joined forces once again to deliver an evening a group of young people in Bournemouth will never forget.

Local hero Chris Billam-Smith - who beat Lawrence Okolie to claim the WBO cruiserweight title on Saturday night - took part in the event which comprised a Q&A panel and a boxing workshop.

Under the guidance of Maverick ambassador and world champ-turned-coach Anthony Crolla, the session in the South Coast sunshine did not disappoint.

Maverick Stars Trust has welcomed a new addition to its stable of ambassadors in the shape of Lancashire fighter Josh Holmes.

The super-feather weight has endured a torrid year after a routine brain scan showed an irregularity. Happily, further tests and an assessment which followed, cleared the talented 27year-old to continue with his boxing career. The highly-rated fighter was back in action in Oldham on March 5, stopping opponent Tatenda Mangombe in the fifth round.

As part of his new role with Maverick, Josh aims to help young amateur fighters to stay fit, healthy and pursue their boxing dreams.

It has been a hectic few weeks for Maverick Stars ambassadors Delicious Orie and Kerry Davis who have just returned home from GB Boxing training camps in Italy and the USA. Both have a busy year ahead with the big target - Olympic qualification.

The pair have been training with and sparring the best amateur Americans, with DJ getting in valuable rounds with Olympic silver medalist (and 5-0 professional) Richard Torrez. The focus then switches to the Strandja tournament in Bulgariand the European Games in Poland.

Armed forces vets who have been taking part in the Maverick Stars ‘Operation Warrior’ initiative, are set to put their newly acquired skills to the test on an amateur show in Liverpool.

The event, organised by the charity ‘Hard Hitters’ in conjunction with Willaston ABC in Birkenhead, is being held at the prestigious St George’s Hall on November 5^th and will see vets go toe-to-toe, raising much needed funds in the process. Hard Hitters provides support for vets who suffer with addiction, PTSD, homelessness, or financial issues upon leaving the services. The charity was founded by Luke Nevin, a veteran who struggled with his own addiction issues.

Operation Warrior has similar aspirations, delivering free boxing sessions, team building days, guest speakers and mental health first aid for former service men and women. The project has proved hugely successful and is being delivered in 13 amateur boxing clubs throughout England.

Three Operation Warrior fighters from Willaston ABC – Joe Betts, Harry Harrison, and Calvin Welch - will be in action on the 5^th, along with Ashley Shaw from Fox ABC.

Former world champion Anthony Crolla has been lending a hand with the sessions at his amateur club, the Fox.

Commonwealth Games champion Delicious Orie is backing his friend Anthony Joshua to upset the odds and reclaim his heavyweight titles when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

DJ and AJ sparred countless rounds in Sheffield when both were training at GB Boxing - the Maverick Stars ambassador then an emerging talent, while Joshua had already conquered the heavyweight division as a pro, but continued to train under the guidance of Rob McCracken.

“I’m confident and I really hope he does it," DJ said. "Anthony Joshua has the tools to beat Usyk. He’s a natural heavyweight, the longer arms, the bigger guy. He needs to turn up the aggression. I know Usyk’s got a little bit bigger for this fight, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens, but if the right AJ turns up against Usyk, he can beat him."