--- title: "Professional Boxer Joe Maphosa Inspires Holy Rosary Pupils" url: "https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-21-professional-boxer-joe-maphosa-inspires-holy-rosary-pupils" school: "Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01642 552274 **Email:** office@holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk # Professional Boxer Joe Maphosa Inspires Holy Rosary Pupils ![Image of Professional Boxer Joe Maphosa Inspires Holy Rosary Pupils](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-of-the-most-holy-rosary-catholic-academy-2/images/news/Boxer_1.jpg) 21 November 2025 At *Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary*, we love giving our pupils opportunities to learn from real-life role models. Recently, we were thrilled to welcome **professional boxer Joe Maphosa** for an inspiring visit that left a lasting impression on our school community. Joe shared his incredible journey in the world of boxing, speaking openly about the **dedication, resilience, and hard work** required to succeed—not just in sport, but in life. His honesty and passion captivated the children, who asked thoughtful questions about his training, achievements, and what motivates him to keep going. The highlight of the session was a **practical boxing workshop**, where Joe taught pupils some basic skills and techniques in a fun and safe environment. The children loved the hands-on experience and were excited to learn from a professional athlete. Joe’s message was clear: *with determination and perseverance, you can achieve your dreams*. His words encouraged our pupils to set goals, stay focused, and believe in themselves—values we strive to nurture every day at Holy Rosary. [ Autumn Singalong Brings Joy to Local Care Homes](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-17-autumn-singalong-brings-joy-to-local-care-homes) [Holy Rosary Pupils Lead Eco-Friendly Christmas Jumper Swap ](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-24-holy-rosary-pupils-lead-eco-friendly-christmas-jumper-swap) ![Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-of-the-most-holy-rosary-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue Billingham TS23 2BS 01642 552274 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OLMHR/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/holyrosary_billingham/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)