HIT FITNESS HQ

05/09/2026

Active day for the team, quality sparring rounds banked and fights.
Congratulations Lincoln & Te ariki on their wins today.
Cruso missed out on a very close split decision against the youth world championship rep but showed the level he’s at.
Onto the next one 🫡

Team George Boxing 🥊
Hit Fitness HQ 🏠

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

🥊 RUMBLE ON THE RIVER – THE MOMENTUM IS BUILDING! 🥊

Things are really starting to gather momentum for Rumble on the River, our Black Tie Fight Night at the Claudelands Events Centre on Saturday 28 November 2026.

While there will be plenty of rivalry, entertainment and theatre inside the ring, there is also an important purpose behind the night.

Taking place during Movember New Zealand we want to use the event to put a spotlight on Men’s Health Awareness and encourage blokes to look after themselves, look after their mates and not put off those important conversations or health checks.

Men’s Health and the Movember message will be a big part of what Rumble on the River is all about.

The night is being put together by Ruakura Rugby Football Club in conjunction with renowned Hamilton boxing identity Cairo George at Team George Promotions. Interest in stepping into the ring has really picked up over the past week.

Ruakura Rugby Football Club is the home of the Chiefs Alumni and has been established to provide a platform for our former players to remain connected and, importantly, to give something back to the community long after their playing days are over.

Former Chiefs and All Black Liam Messam is our official Club Captain, while former Chiefs and All Black captain Sam Cane is our Club Patron and Rumble on the River is another opportunity for our former players to come together around something that can have a positive impact within our community.

And the fight card is starting to look pretty entertaining!

🥊 Liam Messam vs TBC – Main Event
🥊 Hika Elliot vs TBC
🥊 James McGougan vs TBC
🥊 Faifili Levave vs TBC – close to being confirmed
🥊 Karl Johnson vs Mark Perram – FMG Stadium WaikatoGroundsman vs Go Media Stadium Head Groundsman in the Battle of the Stadiums – TURF WAR!
🥊 Jack Devane – Lodge Real Estate vs Matt Scoble - Bayleys Waikato – Bayleys
🥊 Josh Standen – King Country vs Joe Murray – Thames Valley

There are also a number of other notable personalities from around our community who have expressed an interest in supporting the event and potentially stepping into the ring, so this is shaping up to be an absolute ripper of a night!

If you’re a former player, rugby club member, sporting identity, businessperson or local personality who has been quietly thinking about having a crack, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need to be a boxer. You just need to be prepared to train, challenge yourself, put on a show and support a night that will help us promote an important message around Movember and Men’s Health Awareness.

📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
📍 Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
🥊 Black Tie Boxing
👊 Headlined by Liam Messam
🤝 In conjunction with Cairo George at Team George Promotions
💙 Supporting Movember & Men’s Health Awareness

Interested in stepping into the ring?

📞 Kent – 021 944 710
📧 [email protected]

Get your gloves on for RUMBLE ON THE RIVER.

A great night, a great cause and a chance to make a difference beyond the game.

30/08/2026

Hamilton being put on the map with 2 local boxers in active world title discussions. This is massive for our little city and our humble little gym. 🙌

We hope this inspires all local boxers that there’s pathways in this sport no matter where your from. Exciting times ahead & 🤝, H-town Lessgo 🫡.

HIT FITNESS HQ 🥊
www.hitfitnesshq.com
promotions x

28/08/2026

Next event Gallagher Chiefs & Team George Promotions 🤝

🥊 HAMILTON… WHO’S READY TO STEP INTO THE RING? 🥊

RUMBLE ON THE RIVER is coming to GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands on Saturday 28 November 2026 and we’re looking for local people brave enough to be part of the action!

Headlined by this will be a huge Black Tie Boxing Fight Night bringing together sport, business and the wider Hamilton community for an unforgettable evening.

Our undercard is already starting to take shape, with former Chiefs players, local businesspeople, real estate agents, lawyers, sporting personalities and a few very recognisable faces preparing to pull on the gloves.

Now we want to hear from YOU.

You don’t need to be a rugby player.
You don’t need to be a boxer.
You don’t need any previous fight experience.

We’re looking for everyday men and women from around our community who want to challenge themselves, get seriously fit, tick something off the bucket list and be part of an incredible night for a great cause.

Every participant will complete a professionally managed 10-week boxing programme with qualified coaches before being appropriately matched for the night.

The event will help promote men’s health through Movember New Zealand, bring our community together and raise funds for Ruakura RFC and its community initiatives.

We’re aiming for a crowd of 700–1,000 people, corporate tables, entertainment and a fight-night atmosphere worthy of the big stage.

As our poster says, we’re looking for people willing to step forward and help make Rumble on the River a night to remember.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Or know somebody who would be perfect?

🥊 TAG THEM BELOW!

Expressions of interest don’t commit you to fighting, come and find out what’s involved first.

27/08/2026

9 years ago we had our building blessed by a local tohunga and then HIT FITNESS HQ was born.

From world ranked fighters to everyday people using boxing as a fitness tool place. We are a safe place to smash your goals with like minded positive people. 🥊

www.hitfitnesshq.com

26/08/2026

Soon to be world champion

25/08/2026

Shout out to our amateur boxers jumping in and helping with our kids boxing classes. .cnf 🤝.

Interested in getting your kids involved in boxing? Message us for information about a free trial class.

www.hitfitnesshq.com

24/08/2026