Picuture essay: Picture Essay: Britain's Boxing Hopefuls

The boxers start with a warm up run around the track Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

The boxers (including Frankie Gavin, world amateur lightweight champion, right) rest and prepare for the next session Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

Lacing up the boots Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

Six steps to the perfect warm-up Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

Darran Langley tapes his hands Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

Bag work Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

A boxer wearing protective gloves waits his turn Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

Gavin and Thomas Stalker spar in the ring Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

Stalker and Gavin pose with Terry Edwards, head coach Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian

A boxer checks his weight at the end of the session Photograph: David Sillitoe /Guardian