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Watch: Knowle West boxing club puts up a fight

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Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts

Chris Winters aka ‘Skemer’ is fighting to find a new home for his Knowle West boxing club. Media Lab trainee Charlie Watts spoke to the Park Knowle boxing club manager to see how people can help.

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