In May 2024, he founded Pohodin Boxing Academy, which operates from Syd’s Gym in Sheffield, together with Syd Khaan and Benny Banaris. Mr Pohodin came to the UK in 2022 (Danielle Desouza/PA)Mr Pohodin teaches a wide array of backgrounds and age groups on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week. “I’m very happy Ukrainian boxing is successful.”He added he feels particularly happy to live in Sheffield as he considers it to be the “centre of boxing” in the UK. “We are grateful for every Briton who helped Ukrainians, in their stay here and to those who volunteered and helped Ukrainians who are in Ukraine,” he added. Initially joining boxing classes for her wellbeing, she said she was glad she then met fellow Ukrainians.

Source: The Times March 30, 2025 23:05 UTC