The Boxing Shop
A Fighter’s Mindset is that of a Champion
Media
“Boxing - Look who’s doing it and Loving it”
Jan 30th
Australia has many proud pugilists and enthusiasts who are hitting their boxing gyms with the same rugged pride that Rocky made famous. However, away from the glitz and glamour of the Vegas style fights, sweating it out in oppressive heat and sometimes dubious conditions are real Aussies who have real life stories of courage, mateship and dedication.
Coming from all walks of life, they are coming in droves to experience the outstanding benefits derived from the sport that is boxing. Some are there just to push their body to the limit, others are there to feel the intense rush when tissue and bone connects with leather and others are there to learn how to dance around a ring like Ali. Some again, are there to learn lessons that cannot be taught without getting the hands ‘dirty’ and some are there because they were born to become our champions in this sport.
Old School Fight Camp a Hit
Jun 12th
“The Boxing Shop unleashes their much awaited program “Old School Fighter Camp” at Griffith University Nathan Campus, Brisbane.”
“Women in the box seat”
Feb 22nd
The Courier Mail - Lifestyle Article by Graham Readfearn
ON FIRST appearances, Yasmin Grimmer looks to be anything but a boxer.
She is slim and softly spoken, with dark shiny straight hair.
Her 23-year-old frame is tiny and one suspects she may get blown over on gusty days.
But then she pulls on the gloves to practise her left hook, keeping the elbow high and the forearm
straight to block any incoming shots.
Her partner holds tight on to a red punch pad, but rocks backwards slightly as Grimmer’s fist connects
with a thud.
She is transformed from timid public servant to a tiny titan.
“I’m small and maybe people think they can take advantage of me,” she says, hands on hips.
“But they’re wrong.”
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