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Rotterdam

I Believe Boxing School

I Believe Boxing School in Oud-IJsselmonde, Rotterdam, was founded by former Dutch champion Ronald Hiwat to give young people a place to exercise. The school offers boxing from age 14, from recreational to competitive level. Respect and enjoyment are central. The official name is Stichting Boksclub I Believe I Have a Dream.

Location
Country NETHERLANDS  Netherlands Place Rotterdam Region South Holland
Sport Boxing AddressBenedenstraat 115 Postal code3077 BA RouteGoogle Maps

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Intro

Boksschool I Believe on Benedenstraat in Oud-IJsselmonde was founded by former Dutch champion Ronald Hiwat. The Rotterdam boxing school welcomes participants aged 14 and over and offers boxing from recreational to competitive level.

Giving young people a place to exercise is an important principle. The school operates under the official name Stichting Boksclub I Believe I Have a Dream.

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Facilities and classes

Training types
  • Sparring lessons
For whom
  • Youth training
Other
  • Competition training

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Sports you can practice here

Boxing

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Atmosphere and culture

Respect and enjoyment are central at I Believe Boxing School. Recreational boxers and participants with competitive ambitions can train there. The school also welcomes athletes who enjoy sparren.

About this location

The name I Believe reflects Ronald Hiwat’s motto: anyone who believes in something and works for it can achieve their goal, both in and outside the ring.

The school is also supported by donations through a Club of 100. This support helps the foundation continue its activities.

History

Ronald Hiwat founded I Believe Boxing School to give young people a place where they could go and exercise. As a former Dutch champion, he brought his experience in the ring to the boxing school in Oud-IJsselmonde.

Contact details

Data last checked on 9 October 2026

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