Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Boxing

Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

DANIEL DUBOIS’ clash with Joe Joyce on November 28 will take place in the spectacular Church House Westminster.

This week, promoter Frank Warren revealed the monster boxing match – as well as Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur a week later – would take place at the iconic venue.

Dubois vs Joyce will take place at the iconic Church House Westminster
, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war
The venue was used during the Second World War and was even directly hit by a bomb during The Blitz

, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

Dubois and Joyce will go head-to-head in the famous old building

, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

Frank Warren revealed two big fights will take place on back-to-back weekends at Church House

, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

Westminster was badly bombed during The Blitz in WWII – with St Thomas’ Hospital, pictured, hit in 1940

The building is absolutely drenched in history, having been originally built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

In 1937, it was renovated by architect Sir Herbert Baker, with the foundation stones even laid by Queen Mary.

Three years later, the building was complete – and officially opened by King George VI.

However, shortly afterwards, the structure took a direct hit from a German bomb during The Blitz in World War II.

Incredibly, the building suffered minimal damage, with then-Prime Minister Winston Churchill so impressed by its resilience, he refurbished it for use by the two Houses of Parliament for the remainder of the war.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Church House Westminster would become a frequent host of major Churchill speeches from then on.

Churchill famously launched his speech confirming the sinking of the Bismarck from the Hoare Memorial Hall.

The very same room then hosted the first-ever UN General Assembly AND UN Preparatory Commission and Security Council meetings in 1946.

, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

Warren announced Dubois will fight Joyce at the iconic Church House venue

, Inside stunning Church House venue for Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce next to Westminster Abbey and bombed in war

The Queen attended the Assembly Hall at Church House for the ninth Inauguration of the General Synod of the Church of England in 2010

These days, the venue is a Grade II-listed building, complete with 19 flexible event spaces.

In the coming weeks, it will welcome some of Britain’s top boxers, starting off with Dubois vs Joyce and then Yarde vs Arthur.

And Warren – celebrating 40 years as a promoter – can’t wait, saying: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm such a spectacular venue to host two weeks of fantastic big time boxing.

“It’ll be a more than fitting way to celebrate my forty years in professional boxing.

“Both these bouts are going to be battles for the history books, so it makes sense they’d take place in a venue so rich in history.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“Winston Churchill announced the sinking of the Bismarck inside this venue.

“And soon we’ll know who out of Dubois, Joyce, Yarde and Arthur will sink or swim.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.
Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Golf

Viktor Hovland, the only single player on Europe's Ryder Cup team, had a hilarious photo op with the team's Wags (wives and girlfriends) after...

Golf

Europe triumphed over the USA at the Ryder Cup 2023, securing a historic victory. English golfer Tommy Fleetwood clinched the win on the 16th...

Golf

The Thrilling Ryder Cup 2023 The Ryder Cup 2023 was packed with excitement and incredible golf as the USA and Europe went head-to-head in...

Golf

Piers Morgan and Paige Spiranac baffled by Ryder Cup blunder Piers Morgan and Paige Spiranac were left in disbelief after American golfer Rickie Fowler...

Golf

The champagne flowed and celebrations reached a fever pitch as Team Europe clinched victory against the USA to reclaim the Ryder Cup at the...

Boxing

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly partnering with Ben Davison, the former trainer of his rival Tyson Fury. Preparing for a Fight with Deontay...

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement