I have done a bit of sparring in my time, but never took boxing seriously.

However a few mates of mates are into the local boxing and mma scene.

I don't know them too well, having only met them once or twice.
Colin FreakShow Fletcher was a few years below me at comp and we would chat on the school bus - but haven't seen him for years. It was only seeing him on posters a few years back, that I twigged it was him.

A lass I used to work with, has a husband/partner who is/was big on the boxing scene, often refereeing local amateur stuff.

There are a few others too.

One of the rally points for the FPF, is the Rainton Meadows Arena (McKewans Centre for traditionalists) and they often have boxing or mma cards on.