Warwick boxers Landon Moore, 17; Kye Lawler, 17 and Charlie Box, 15 to compete at King of the Ring tournament in Tasmania

Three talented young pugilists are heading interstate to compete against the best, with the lads keen on preserving Warwick’s unique history of boxing into the next generation.

Landon Moore, 17, Kye Lawler, 17 and Charlie Box, 15 at Warwick Boxing Club. July 26, 2024. (Photo: NRM)

Three young gun boxers from Warwick will compete in Tasmania to hopefully bring glory home to Queensland and their hometowns.
Well aware of the rich history of the sport in the Rose City, the trio understand the stakes when they compete in the King in the Ring in Launceston this weekend.

Landon Moore, 17; Kye Lawler, 17 and Charlie Box, 15 are jetting off on Friday under the watchful eye of dedicated coach Damien Lawler, who says the future of boxing is in safe hands.

It will be one of their bigger fights to date, but the trio are used to travelling, long hours and dedication which are instrumental to being regional boxers.

Lawler said it was a “fantastic” opportunity to showcase the talent and he was absolutely proud of the boys.

“The boys have been going really well with their preparation and training, a lot of hard work has gone into the boys to get this far,” Lawler said.

Warwick Boxing Club head trainer Damien Lawler and national champion Jake Wyllie.

The life of an under-18 boxer can be difficult to manage, with training regiments, eating right as well as schooling commitments, and to get to the stage of fighting interstate was a “big accomplishment”.

“The parents help maintain what they eat and obviously get them to and from training, and it’s very important to have supportive parents which they have and it’s fantastic, but the work is up to them,” Lawler said.

“The boys just have to do the work while they’re here, and it’s up to us as the coaches to make sure they have a good time and enjoy training, and train well so they’re back home by tea time.

“It’s huge for the young lads, it makes them feel like they’re a part of something and they’re obviously very competitive, so they’re going away wanting to win.”

Regardless of the outcome, lessons can be learnt and resilience gained.

“They are learning to deal with it as a team and I believe they’re just getting stronger. Boxing gives them the skills to learn and adapt from adversity and they can take that into their lives outside of the ring,” the coach said.

Landon Moore, 17, Kye Lawler, 17 and Charlie Box, 15 at Warwick Boxing Club. July 26, 2024. (Photo: NRM)

The three boys were keen to jet off to Tasmania. Kye Lawler said it would be good experience for the group, who have already travelled to Cairns and Adelaide for competitions in previous years.

“We’re all good mates with each other so we’re keen to support each other,” Charlie Box said.

“You sort of want to continue that Warwick boxing tradition alive and keep it growing and carry it on,” Landon Moore said.

“We are just keen to get a win and have a good time,” Box said.

While the boys are sure to make the town proud regardless of the result, the sport is in good hands with the next generation overseeing it, the coach said.

“Boxing is only growing stronger, boxing is thriving and they know they’re a part of that legacy,” coach Lawler said.

‘Little old Warwick is producing some amazing talent, and it’s a credit to the boys because they’ve earned it.

“It’s not easy living in the country and the club looks after them and they show it back.”