<img src="http://www.michaelkirkhamphotography browse this site.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tumblr_nxeox2ETJ21swxl49o1_1280-600×400.jpg” alt=”slide”> Making. Weight.  A fighter does a few rounds on the pads in a sweat suit before weigh in. Image taken as part of my Tough Love project.

Standing 8. The referee gives a standing eight count to a young fighter during a tough bout at the Golden Gloves boxing show in Liverpool. Image taken as part of my Tough Love project.

Scores. Image taken as part of my “Tough Love” project.

Toe to Toe. Fighters exchange furious shots mid ring. Image taken as part of the “Tough Love” project.

<img src="http://www generic cialis overnight shipping.michaelkirkhamphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tumblr_nfpdr3CmUL1swxl49o1_1280-600×400.jpg” alt=”slide”> Button. A fighter connects with a big right hand during a tough contest at the Salisbury ABC show last night.

The Duel. A pair of young fighters trade blows at Stockbridge Village ABC boxing show.

A fighter at The Golden Gloves boxing gym in Toxteth, Liverpool takes a moment during training. 

I’ve started a project on the Liverpool boxing community. Over the next several months I shall be photographing gyms and fighters in both the amateur and professional circuits.  Looking to get this exhibited sometime next year, the best images shall be saved for that but I’ll be taking thousands of photographs, so sure I can...