Mataura Boxing Club

Mataura Boxing Club Amateur Boxing club, teaching boxfit and fundamentals in a safe and encouraging environment.

🚨Whats new🚨On friday night The Bunker received the community impact award at the ILT sports awards. It is a privilege to...
15/06/2026

🚨Whats new🚨

On friday night The Bunker received the community impact award at the ILT sports awards. It is a privilege to work alongside people who are making such a positive impact in our community.

On thursday night we headed down to Southern Queens Boxing Club for sparring in preparation for the next tournament. It is always good to see athletes working together to help improve their skills within our sport.

Iron sharpens iron 🥊

Athlete: Jayler MeloAn athlete who is sure to get the crowd going every time he steps into the ring. You can find Jayler...
11/06/2026

Athlete: Jayler Melo

An athlete who is sure to get the crowd going every time he steps into the ring. You can find Jayler running around the streets of Mataura most nights after work when hes not training. Jayler is hard working and has a great hunger for boxing.

“What made you start boxing?”

-I started boxing to step out of my comfort zone, conquer a deep fear of the unknown, and find a physical challenge where success or failure rested entirely on my own shoulders. 🥊

Athlete: Nikolasi FehokoYou hear him before you see him. With great long straight punches and a motor that keeps going,N...
10/06/2026

Athlete: Nikolasi Fehoko

You hear him before you see him. With great long straight punches and a motor that keeps going,Nikolasi is proving hes got what it takes.

“Who is a boxer you look upto and why?”

-Jai Opetaia, he’s my goat hes hard working and amazing 🥊

Athlete: Teleise Fasia Our first corporate wāhine athlete. We were lucky enough to have Teleise with us for 6 weeks and ...
09/06/2026

Athlete: Teleise Fasia

Our first corporate wāhine athlete. We were lucky enough to have Teleise with us for 6 weeks and in that time she pushed herself to the limit and grew within the sport. Her bout was tough but she fought hard and gave it her absolute best the full 6 minutes.

“What is your inspiration for getting into the ring?”

-My inspiration was to challenge myself, and come out of my comfort zone🥊

Athlete: Chris Faulks Chris is keen and always ready for a challenge.His first bout was about getting in the ring and gi...
08/06/2026

Athlete: Chris Faulks

Chris is keen and always ready for a challenge.His first bout was about getting in the ring and giving it a go. Now that he knows what it takes,Chris is ready for the next one.

“What is your inspiration for getting into the ring?”

-My coach inspired me to get in the ring, by seeing her determination and effort paying off it inspired me to take on the challenge for myself🥊

Athlete: Eli MasonA keen athlete who turns up to training during his work break. Not only is Eli dedicated, he works har...
07/06/2026

Athlete: Eli Mason

A keen athlete who turns up to training during his work break. Not only is Eli dedicated, he works hard and hits harder.

“Who is a boxer you look upto and why?”

-George Foreman, Because he hit really hard and became champ when he was old🥊

Athlete: Kiriwai Komene With wicked footwork and great long reach, Kiriwais journey in boxing is just getting started. H...
05/06/2026

Athlete: Kiriwai Komene

With wicked footwork and great long reach, Kiriwais journey in boxing is just getting started. His first bout was a lesson and learning curve that helped him secure a win in the Southland boxing tournament last year.

Southland Boxing Tournament 🏅

“What made you start boxing?”

-I wanted to learn discipline because motivation could only get me so far. 🥊

Athlete: Summer Edwards Our first wāhine amateur boxer, summer stepped into the ring for her first exhibition bout in ap...
05/06/2026

Athlete: Summer Edwards

Our first wāhine amateur boxer, summer stepped into the ring for her first exhibition bout in april proving to herself shes got what it takes. Not only is summer a skilled boxer but she also dedicates time to help coach our kid’s classes.

“Who is your inspiration for getting into the ring?”

- My coach 🥊

Athlete: Leyton Smith A southpaw with great movement and defensive skills , Leyton has stepped up and out of his comfor...
03/06/2026

Athlete: Leyton Smith

A southpaw with great movement and defensive skills , Leyton has stepped up and out of his comfort zone this year and continues to grow his knowledge of boxing.

Novice championship Junior 52kg 🏅
Novice Championship Junior 54kg 🏅

“What inspires you to get into the ring?”

-My inspiration is to be a great boxer and inspire kids to learn how to defend themselves 🥊

Athlete: Braxton Ramage-TaiOur youngest boxer and one of the first to represent the Mataura boxing club at just 10 years...
03/06/2026

Athlete: Braxton Ramage-Tai

Our youngest boxer and one of the first to represent the Mataura boxing club at just 10 years old Braxton has showen what girt and determination can do.He may be young but he throws a mighty straight right hand.

Canterbury Mini Cadet champion 🏅
Gore tournament 🏅

“What would you say to other Rangatahi about boxing?”

- Its fun 🥊

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85 River Street
Mataura Island

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