00:00When the World Boxing Championships came to Liverpool in September 2025, the event was about far more than what happened in the ring.
00:08According to a report by Quantum Consultancy, the 10-day competition delivered a £4 million boost to the local economy.
00:16Local hotels, shops and hospitality venues were among the prime beneficiaries, with visitors spending £1.83 million during the championships.
00:26Thousands of people also took part in the Social Impact Programme delivered by England Boxing and Liverpool City Council.
00:34More than £50,000 of boxing equipment was distributed to local clubs, and over 1,000 tickets were given to schools and community groups.
00:44The Unsung Heroes Project recognised 19 grassroots boxing contributors through portraits and stories displayed at St George's Hall.
00:53Spectator experience was overwhelmingly positive.
00:56Nearly 8,000 tickets were sold, with 92% rating the event positively.
01:02Out-of-town visitors, accounting for over half of ticket sales, praised Liverpool, and most said they would recommend the city to others.
01:11Locally, 95% of residents expressed support for future events.
01:17The championships also had a strong media impact.
01:20National and international coverage promoted Liverpool widely, highlighting its reputation as a host city.
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