Hi I’m Tuffy, I’ve been working in the fitness industry for over 17 years. My journey began at Queensland Sports Medicine Centre, where I had the privilege of learning from some of the best physiotherapists and exercise physiologists in Queensland. During my time there, I ran the fitness program for their gym located in Woolloongabba, gaining invaluable experience in the world of health and fitness.

I first got involved with Fortitude Boxing as a client, training with the legendary Toddy Kidd to improve my fitness for footy. I enjoy it so much that I decided to give boxing a crack and after a few corporate fights, I made the decision to shift my focus from football to boxing and turned professional at the tender age of 32 . In just my third professional fight, I won the Queensland Super Middleweight Title.

After more than 10 years with QSMC, and over three years ago I made the decision to move my business to Fortitude Boxing. This move has been incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally. I’ve built lifelong friendships and I have loved sharing my professional and personal experience with up and coming fighters and members. I genuinely couldn’t imagine a better place to work. 

I work with a diverse range of clients—both male and female, from young children to athletes and individuals in their golden years. My passion lies in helping people improve mentally and physically, whether they are fighters or simply looking to enhance their everyday health and fitness. Most of my clients have been with me for over 10 years, a testament to the strong relationships and results we’ve built together. 

Fortitude Boxing has been instrumental in shaping my career, and I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive and thriving community.