Billy has spent the last month in Thailand getting ready for his own Australian Title Fight up in Port Maquarie. We know it is a huge call for anyone to make up there but Tim, Simon and Eoin are all making the 5 hour drive up to show their support and be in his corner. I know that everyone at Boxing Works are going to be sending their best wishes and biting their nails waiting for the results to come through. We will update FB as soon as we have the good news.

Bernadette Chua, joined Boxing Works in December 2013. Bernie had her debut exhibition match on March 23rd, trains predominately at Boxing Works Surry Hills and Boxing Works Kings Cross.

Ally        What convinced you to join Boxing Works?

Bernie   I was looking to try a new form of exercise and I had done a bit of boxer-cise with my previous personal trainer. I was hooked and so after I stopped training with him, I started looking for a place that offered serious boxing training. I joined Boxing Works because Larry had great credentials and the gym looked like it had great trainers. So I started personal training with Simon (Patmore) to get my skill level up and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve got a great squad of girls I train and our BW Kings Cross head boxing coach Ben (Savva) pushes us to be at our best.

Ally        You had your debut exhibition boxing match on March 23 , what was the hardest hurdle to get over in the lead up?

Bernie     The weight cutting was the hardest challenge I had preparing for this fight. I was a few kilos over my fight weight in the week leading up to the exhibition. But I wasn’t going to step in the ring not being as close to weight as possible. Not only would it have been disrespectful to my opponent, but most of all, to my coaches. So it was a week of running, sweat suits, being hungry and not a lot of water. Thankfully in the end, I did get there.

Ally          Were you nervous or scared on fight day?

Bernie    I had some nerves for an hour or two during the day. But I had a great support unit of people around me giving me advice about how to prepare for the fight and keeping me calm. I was more excited than anything. It’s been something that I’ve been talking about doing for the last two years, and after making some massive changes in my lifestyle six months ago, I finally stepped in the ring. 

Ally          How did you feel after the match?

Bernie    On top of the moon. It was a massive achievement and I just wanted to get back into the ring!

Ally          What is your next challenge?

Bernie    Just to get a few more fights in over the next few months and hopefully try and win a novice title later this year.

Ally          What makes Boxing Works different to any other gyms?

Bernie    The people. While Simon and Ben have worked their butts off to get me to this stage, other trainers like Billy, Tim and Eoin have also been such a great support. And of course, the girls I train with are so encouraging and we push one another to be better. Boxing Works has the biggest female elite squad in NSW and I’m so lucky to have great girls like Lizza, Annabel, Viv, Caitlin, Kylie and Daria around.

Ally          What would you tell people who are thinking of joining Boxing Works?

Bernie     Do it. Even if you just want to get fit, make new friends or learn a new skill, this is the place to do it. You don’t just join a gym, you join a family. 

LEARN TO SPAR

Introduction to sparring for those looking at taking their training to the next level. Mouth Guards, head gear and 16oz gloves are mandatory. Tuff Mouthguards will be coming to Tramsheds to fit you for mouth guards if you do not have a fitted mouthguard yet, Gloves and head gear available at all gyms.

Tramsheds: Wednesday 7:30pm