MEET OUR TEAM

A man in a black baseball cap and black T-shirt with pink lettering, standing in a gym with punching bags in the background.

  • Director & Head Coach

    Asher started boxing at 16 and stuck with it. He has spent more than two decades in the sport, competing across both amateur and professional ranks, including winning the NZPBA Cruiserweight Title in 2016.

    Before boxing took over, he played rugby in New Zealand and the UK, but eventually made the switch and stayed with boxing long term. He returned to the ring in 2025, finishing on a high by winning the Australasian Gold Cruiserweight title before retiring.

    These days, Asher is focused more on coaching. He’s spent years working in gyms across Auckland and Wellington, building experience and helping both fighters and everyday people improve their skills and fitness.

    A qualified personal trainer, Asher specialises in boxing based training - whether the goal is to get fitter, lose weight, or develop proper technique.

A man wearing a black t-shirt with pink and red text and a light green baseball cap. The background appears to be a gym with workout equipment.

  • PT - Kickboxing & Boxing

    Stacey is one of our Kickboxing coaches here at WBG. With over 5 years of fighting experience in the NZ kickboxing circuit, Stacey has a wealth of knowledge to share.

    Stacey has a passion to give back and share what he’s learnt throughout his time fighting, and this is reflected in his dynamic kickboxing classes as he breaks down technique for both beginners, and advanced athletes.

Close-up of a woman with light hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a black t-shirt with pink text that reads "WELLINGTON BOXING GYM," in front of a gray industrial background with windows showing greenery outside.

  • PT - S&C & Boxing + Trainer

    Jo has been boxing for 11 years and coaching for the last 7 years, and has picked up a tonne of experience and knowledge along the way. 

    She is a very busy woman in the gym. A personal trainer for the last 6 years and has recently added another string to her bow, with a qualification in weight management. She also coaches Wellington Boxing Gyms Amateur Team alongside Coach Aisea as well.

    Jo is incredibly passionate about boxing and loves sharing her knowledge and expertise with others. She loves teaching boxing to people who have never done the sport before (especially women as she feels the need for more women in this amazing sport)  and can progress you right through from beginner to fight ready.

    She has stepped into the ring 5 times already, with hopefully another couple in the tank before she retires 

    Boxing, Fitness, Weight loss or Strength Training, Jo offers it all! 

    Come and check out one of her classes or hit her up for a personal training session.

Close-up of a woman wearing a black T-shirt with pink text, smiling with tattoos on her arms, against a white background with a black outline drawing of a boxer.

  • PT - S&C & Boxing + Trainer

    With 4 corporate fights under her belt and over 5 years of Personal Training experience, Alea is here to help you smash your goals- whether they’re stepping into the ring for the first time, gaining confidence in the gym, or hitting a new PB on your squat.

    Alea is passionate about athletic development and strength training. Her clients range from stay at home mums wanting to stay fit to keep up with their growing children, to fighters looking to gain more strength and power in their movements, to people of all ages wanting to learn how to best protect their body against injury.

    Always up for a good laugh, Alea will push you to your limits, while maintaining fun and enjoyment throughout each session.

A man smiling and posing with his fist raised in a boxing gym, wearing a black t-shirt with pink text, a white cap worn backwards, and a smartwatch on his left wrist, with boxing rings in the background.

  • Lionel has been involved in and around boxing training and events for almost a decade. With over 7 years experience with group boxing fitness classes, and numerous fight camps - Lionel brings the passion and energy to push people to unlock potential they didn't know they had.

    Lionel is passionate about boxing, sports and building a safe and fun community with-in the gym and you'll probably hear him before you see him!

Smiling man with short brown hair and beard, wearing a dark t-shirt with pink text that reads 'Wellington Boxing Gym,' standing inside a gym with cable machines in the background.

  • PT- S&C + Trainer

    With over a decade of experience in fitness and sports performance, Simone is a highly qualified S&C coach and PT dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their fitness goals. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science and qualifications in Powerlifting and Weightlifting,  Simone brings a wealth of theoretical knowledge combined with practical expertise to his coaching approach.

    Apart from taking Boxfit and HIIT classes for WBG, Simone is a full-time Personal Trainer. He is also involved in premier rugby and football, where he optimizes player performance and applies injury prevention strategies. With a relentless passion for fitness and a commitment to ongoing professional development, Simone continues to stay at the forefront of the industry, integrating the latest research and methodologies into his coaching practices, whether guiding athletes to victory on the field or helping clients lead healthier lives.

A woman with dark brown hair pulled back, wearing a black t-shirt with pink text that reads 'Wellington Boxing Gym', a gold necklace with a round pendant, and small earrings. She is standing in front of a large black outline of a lion's face on a white wall.

  • Trainer

Close-up of a smiling man wearing a black T-shirt and black baseball cap, standing in front of a wall with black wavy lines and text.

  • PT - Boxing & Kickboxing + Trainer

    Ice is a dedicated boxer and has MANY years of experience in the ring. Ice has the ability to break down boxing techniques and translate it for a beginner to an experienced boxer. He takes his learnings from being a previous competitive amatuer boxer.

    He is also the king of Russian uppercuts, and is happy to share these with anyone walking through our doors!

A smiling man wearing a black T-shirt with pink text that reads "WELLINGTON BOXING GYM". He has a black baseball cap with colorful patches on it.

  • Trainer

    Ivan is passionate about people and helping them progress wherever they are on their health and fitness journey!

    Ivan is a blimm’n good guy and we know his values and vibe will help keep that WBG culture strong.

    Ivan takes HIIT and Boxfit classes in Kilbirnie and the City, and if you’re lucky you might catch him out in the Hutt every once in a while.

  • Trainer

Young man with blonde hair and beard standing in gym, wearing a black t-shirt with pink text 'Wellington Boxing Gym', behind a punching bag.

  • Description text goes here
A man with a beard wearing a gray baseball cap backwards and a black T-shirt with pink lettering that says 'Wellington Boxing Gym' is standing with arms crossed in front of a black background with a gym logo featuring a stylized animal face and the words "Wellington" and "Boxing".

  • Trainer

    David is passionate about boxing and everything sports. He thrives on making a positive impact on the lives of others.

    David takes BoxFit in Kilbirnie and the city. In addition, David is also a resource coach in the various WBG corporate fight camps. He's the man supporting the fighters in preparation getting them fit-ready (runs the running group on Saturday mornings), keeping them informed, helping corner on the night and warm up the teams.

A man wearing a camouflage cap and a black t-shirt with pink text, standing in front of a wall with text, making a fist gesture.

  • Description text goes here
Person wearing a black T-shirt with pink text that says "Wellington Boxing Gym" inside a gym with boxing equipment.

  • Receptionist

    Malele is the welcoming face at our Lower Hutt gym during weekday evenings. Still at school, she keeps the front desk organised and everything ticking along.

A man with a beard and mustache giving two thumbs up at the gym, wearing a black T-shirt with red text, with gym equipment and monkey fists hanging in the background.

  • Gus joined Wellington Boxing Gym in 2021 and has been all in ever since. From day one, he embraced the grind, the energy, and the incredible culture that makes WBG more than just a gym — it’s a community. He’s proudly stepped into the ring three times and participated in every Clash of the Codes event, each one fueling his passion and respect for the sport even more. For Gus, being part of the trainer team now feels like coming full circle, and he’s pumped to give back to all of the members who call WBG home.

Close-up of a smiling woman wearing a Wellington Boxing Gym t-shirt, standing in front of a black background with a stylized tiger face logo and the word 'Wellington'.

  • Jasmine joined Wellington Boxing Gym as a member, she quickly found her place in the community and hasn’t looked back — now stepping into the trainer space and giving back to the gym she calls home. She’s taken on two Clash of the Codes and stepped into the ring once, embracing the challenge every time. She’s no stranger to putting in the work and pushing both body and mind — and boxing has taken that to a new level. She’s all about building confidence, enjoying the process, and helping people discover what they’re capable of, one combo at a time.

A young woman with long brown hair and a nose piercing, wearing a black t-shirt with pink text and silver jewelry, standing in front of a black wall with a stylized lion's head outline in white.

  • Receptionist

    Nadia is the friendly face at our Kilbirnie gym on weekday evenings. She’s currently at school and keeps things running smoothly at the front desk.

A smiling person wearing glasses and a black t-shirt with pink text reading 'Wellington Boxing Gym', standing in front of a black poster with white text.

  • Sean is a boxing trainer who’s done a handful of boxing camps, a couple of corporate fights, and spends most of his time at the city gym helping people punch above their fitness weight. He’s all about making workouts fun, challenging, and leaving you with a smile. Outside the gym, you’ll find him running or dragging you along to one of his other runs.

    If you’re ready to sweat, laugh, and maybe throw a punch or two, then Sean’s your guy!

A woman standing in front of a black wall with a logo and text that reads 'Wellington Boxing Gym'. She is wearing a black T-shirt with pink text that also says 'Wellington Boxing Gym'. The woman has a slight smile and is looking directly at the camera.

  • Description text goes here
A person with light skin and blue eyes smiling in front of a wall that has a drawing of a lion's face and the word 'WELLINGTON' written vertically on the right side.

  • Description text goes here

Interested in booking a session with our personal trainers?

Contact us