Joe Gallagher wythenshawe boxer

Amateur career
Gallagher started amateur boxing at the age of 11 at Wythenshawe Forum ABC under the guidance of Jimmy Egan until he reached the age of 17. Gallagher then boxed for Moss Side ABC where he was trained by Phil Martin. Gallagher had over 60 Amateur Contests.

 Amateur coaching

Gallagher became an amateur coach at the age of 25 in 1993. During his time he coached at Moss Side ABC (where he trained the amateurs whilst tutor Phil Martin had a successful pro camp), Benchill ABC, Nicholls Police ABC and Shannons ABC. As an amateur coach some of Gallagher has coached a National Champion in all National Amateur Competitions incl Schoolboy, Junior ABA, NABC, Novice and Senior ABA titles his notable achievements are getting Levi Tute to a Schoolboy title in his first season and England Honours, Scott Mann NABC, John Murray to a schoolboy after only 7 fights, Owen Trainer getting to two ABA finals at different weights, Joe Murray winning a Bronze medal in the World championships in 2007 and representing Team GB at the 2008 Olympics, back to back ABA title's with Steve Foster Jr in 2000 and 2001 as well as reaching the quarter finals at the World championships. Hosea Burton 2009 ABA Middleweight Champion.

 Professional coaching

Gallagher turned pro in 2001 after Foster had won the 2nd ABA title and finished a quarter finalist at the World in 2001 he then turned pro. Gallagher was in the corner for Foster's professional debut. Gallaghers first success was when Eddie Nevins won the Central Area title, before Gallagher guided John Murray to the WBC Youth title in 2005 English title in 2006 British title in 2007. Gallagher took over Billy Graham's old gym in Denton back in September 2008 ^[1],which is Sponsored by CNP. Gallagher has Kerry Kayes doing his fighters Nutrition and weights and is currently training Former British Heavyweight Champion ( Mike Holden )European middleweight champion Matthew Macklin, British lightweight champion John Murray, Joe Murray, Anthony Crolla, Femi Fehintola alongside young pro boxers such as Danny Randall ^[2] and Liam Cullen, Jonathan Oakey, Hosea Burton, Zak Burton.