Canning Town, East London · Est. 1978
East London’s Boxing & Community Gym Since 1978
Boxing, Muay Thai, kick boxing, karate and a fully equipped gym – for all ages and abilities.
The Peacock is a registered charity in Canning Town, E16, and one of London’s best-loved community gyms – famous for champion boxers from Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis to today’s amateurs and beginners.
- Classes most evenings, Monday to Friday, plus Sunday
- Beginners, juniors and fighters all welcome
- Three boxing rings and a full weights and cardio gym
- Registered charity no. 1022960
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Three Boxing Rings
Two 20ft pro rings and an Olympic-size amateur ring
Fully Equipped Gym
Fixed and free weights, cardio and Olympic lifting
Classes for All Ages
Juniors, adult beginners and advanced boxers
Community Charity
Registered charity no. 1022960
Photo: Philip SharkeyAbout Peacock Gym
A Canning Town Institution with a Champion Pedigree
The Peacock was started by brothers Tony and Martin Bowers, from a family with seven generations of boxing behind it. What began as a youth club in a disused room under a tower block grew into a purpose-built gym on Caxton Street – and a registered charity at the heart of the community.
World champions, film crews and famous faces have trained here, and Floyd Mayweather once called it “the finest gym in England”. But the Peacock has always been about everyone: “when you come here everyone is equal.”
- Amateur boxing club (ABA)
- Pro and white collar boxing
- Martial arts and circuits
- Academy for 14–19 year olds
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Our Classes & Training
Amateur Boxing
ABA coaching from juniors to advanced seniors.
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White Collar Boxing
Learn to box, get fit and test yourself in a safe class.
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Pro Boxing
A working pro gym that has produced British and world-level fighters.
Find out moreMuay Thai
The art of eight limbs – Thailand’s national sport.
Find out moreKick Boxing
High-energy kick boxing sessions four days a week.
Find out moreKarate
Karate for juniors and adults with an experienced instructor.
Find out moreCircuit Training
Tuesday and Thursday evening circuits in the Aerobics Hall.
See class timesYoga Beginners
Thursday and Friday morning yoga for beginners.
See class timesA Lasting Legacy
Champions & Famous Faces
From world champions sparring in our rings to Floyd Mayweather’s public workout in 2009 – when around 2,000 fans filled the street outside – the Peacock is woven into British boxing history.
Photo: Philip SharkeyPeacock Gym Academy
Education Through Sport for 14–19 Year Olds
Founded in 2008 with no funding and six students, the Peacock Academy works with young people from Newham and Tower Hamlets – using the discipline of sport to build qualifications, confidence and work skills.
- BTEC and City & Guilds courses, plus Functional Skills Maths and English
- Award-winning peer mentoring and befriending programme
- Patron: former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis
What People Say
Trusted by the Community
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The Peacock Gym Academy is the most impressive outside provider in Newham and beyond I have seen.
The Academy has proved to be a huge success in a very short space of time and has doubled in its capacity.
A creative and unique programme that inspires young people to re-engage with education, pursue their ambitions and become role models in their community.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peacock Gym?
We’re at Peacock Gymnasium, Peacock House, Caxton Street, Canning Town, London E16 1JL – just off Silvertown Way.
Do I need boxing experience to join?
No. We run senior beginners amateur boxing classes and white collar boxing for complete novices, as well as advanced sessions for experienced boxers. Just tell us your level when you get in touch.
Do you have classes for children?
Yes. Our amateur boxing club runs junior ABA sessions (ages 10–15 on the timetable), and karate has been offered for younger children too. Call the gym to check the current junior classes and ages.
What classes does Peacock Gym run?
Amateur boxing, white collar boxing, pro boxing training, Muay Thai, kick boxing, karate, circuit training and beginners yoga. See the timetable for days, times and rooms.
How do I become a member?
Send us an enquiry using the form, call 020 7511 3799 or come down to the gym. We’ll explain the membership options and get you signed up.
Is Peacock Gym a charity?
Yes. Peacock Gymnasium is a registered charity (no. 1022960). Our aim is to improve quality of life through sport, health and education in the local community.