Tayne Harvey, Charlie Tyson among Gympie young boxing stars of 2022
Gympie boxing gyms are packed with athletes boasting fantastic focus and professional fighting passion. Now, the region’s top up-and-coming boxers can be revealed. SEE THE LIST.
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Get ready for some serious sweat, strength and skill from our up-and-coming boxing champions.
We asked Gympie gyms to celebrate their top young boxers.
No one can hold these powerful punchers back:
Tayne Harvey
Tayne Harvey, 19, was already training hard at home even before he started at Savage Boxing Fitness Centre in 2021.
He came home victorious from his first two fights at Caloundra and Caboolture in May, 2022.
Tayne says he wants to do the best he can in the future, claiming more titles and taking his boxing to a professional level someway
His drive for boxing stems from the great fitness and passionate lifestyle it offers.
“It’s a really healthy way to live, keeps me out of trouble,” he says.
Charlie Tyson
Charlie Tyson, 16, started his boxing training in 2021 at Savage Boxing Fitness Centre and has been completely drawn into the sport.
He tried football, rugby union, rugby league, and even track before he found his place in boxing.
The sport’s “best-man-wins” and “kill-or-be-killed” attitude ignited Charlie’s unending dedication.
Since he picked up boxing, it’s all he can think about.
Charlie is ready to show of his keen killer power punches at his first fight in the near future and says his special skill is “blocking punches with his head”.
Hunter Somerville-Kimlin
Hunter Somerville-Kimlin, 22, is Savage Boxing’s most experienced athlete.
He has spent two of his five years as a boxer training at Savage.
Hunter’s diligence, dedication and skills have won him two Australian Silver Gloves and the Queensland Novice Champion.
He says the Novice Champion title is the highlight of his achievements so far.
Hunter shows immense commitment to the sport, coach and Savage owner Danny Hawkins says.
His commitment shows in his fitness, skills training, and gym sparring while his calm attitude proves he feels at home in the ring.
Mr Hawkins says he doesn’t waste energy and can spar for even 15 rounds.
Hunter’s sportsmanship shines in his ability to spar with another person to their capabilities.
“It’s the best way to test yourself physically and mentally against another man,” Hunter says.
Kjyelt Varley
Kjyelt Varley, 19, started boxing at the age of 18 when he joined the Savage Boxing Fitness Centre.
Before boxing, he was on the sports field playing rugby league and rugby union.
Kjyelt aspires to put in his best efforts to see where his training takes him in life and he is committed to mastering the basics.
Kjyelt’s passion for boxing was kindled by the good fitness it brings into his lifestyle and he feels boxing can take you places.
“It teaches you humility,” he said.
Jake Ward
Jake Ward, 14, began his boxing journey at the start of 2022.
The sport turned his life around, Jake says.
His efforts to build a healthy lifestyle are thanks to the sport’s intensive workout, he says.
He is training hard with the aim of stepping into the ring for his first boxing fight.
“He’s really turned his life around in the last three month,” Savage Boxing’s Danny Hawkins says.
Jake always shows up for every training session and is always up for extra training.
“He’s really taking a shining to it, and making more of an effort for not just the punches but also the healthy living side,” Mr Hawkins says.
Ruby Anderson
Ruby Anderson, 17, has been training at Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre since 2019 and has thrown punches in five fights so far.
She has been building a nice collection of winning medals, coach Mark Evans says.
Ruby is quiet and hardworking in the gym, but this little fighting machine “knows how to step it up a notch when it comes to a fight,” he says.
Ruby has her own way of describing why she loves the sport.
“I like how it feels to fight,” she says
Cohen Robinson
Cohen Robinson, 15, has been a keen boxer with Impact Boxing for eight years along with his sister.
He trains five days a week, and usually hits the gym twice a day.
Cohen has rounded up four State Champion titles and three Golden Gloves.
“He’s definitely one to watch out for,” coach Mark Evans says.
“Boxing feels cool. I like the challenge and the discipline,” Cohen says.
Slade Gray
Slade Gray, 11, has only started her boxing journey recently and has three fights under her belt.
There aren’t too many girls her age to fight, but Slade is ready to conquer as she gets older, Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre coach Mark Evans says.
Slade also has a talent for singing and does singing classes once per week.
If you want to see more of this fired up little fighter, Slade regularly features in her “Saturday with Slade” videos on Foodtrition Facebook page to help others achieve an active lifestyle.
“It’s my passion and I love to do it,” Slade says.
Paige Robinson
Paige Robinson, 17, started boxing at Impact Boxing in 2014 with her brother Cohen.
Her hard work and even harder punches have been rewarded with a fiery start to her career: she has earned the title of State Champion four times, and has four Golden Gloves to her name.
Paige has now been selected to represent Queensland in a national tournament later this year
This tournament will determine the Australian team for the Youth World Championships in Spain.
Coach Mark Evans has every faith she will make the team and starting packing her powerful punches internationally.
“I like it. Boxing a challenge, you can always be better,” Paige says.
Emily Smith
Emily Smith, 21, has been training with coach Ange Harries at Snap Fitness for two years.
Her boxing shows her undying commitment, Ms Harries says, and she recently jumped into the ring for her first fight.
Emily is now studying various fitness certifications to fulfil her dream as a trainer.
“I cannot wait to see what this girl can do,” Ms Harries says.
Ange Harries
Ange Harries from Snap Fitness and Impact Boxing flew to Istanbul this year to represent Australia in the Women’s World Championships.
She also earned the Queensland State Championship title three times, has one silver national medal, two bronze national medals and two Golden gloves.
A coach and boxer Ange is very proud of her students and fellow athletes.
“You don’t have to have any special skills to start – anyone can pick up a pair of gloves and start to learn how to box,” she says.
“More than that, it’s a never-ending journey to see how much you can improve yourself.
“There are always setbacks that call on you to work on yourself. Whether its technique or temperament there is always something that can be improved. It’s like an impossible puzzle.”
She says boxing may appear as a brutal sport but it is an art – an art of fighting.
Ange loves the boxing community – after seeing her fellow athletes daily, supporting each other and sparring each other, she says you grow to become one boxing family.
“You see each other’s highs and lows, the best and the worst of each other, and you support each other through all of it.”
Ange says boxing builds confidence, resilience and develops a solid work ethic in people, especially younger children.
“Boxing doesn’t lie,” she says.
“Either you’re good enough on the day or you aren’t … if you put in the work, the rest will come.”
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