Leo Berry's Gym - Richmond Boxing Club

Leo Berry's Gym - Richmond Boxing Club in Richmond has been in existance for over 70 years. Leo Berry (dec.) Opinions expressed are those of the contributor.

Leo Berry's Gym - Richmond Boxing Club is a Richmond icon and has been a valuable base for underprivileged and disadvantaged youth in the area for many years. Leo Berry, a boxing trainer and former boxer of over 50 fights, commenced operating Berry’s Gym from the premises formerly located at the rear of the Richmond Baths (currently the Richmond Recreation Centre) in Gleadell Street, Richmond Vict

oria. From 1954 – 1987 Leo Berry’s Gym operated as a not-for-profit community facility and provided boxing and weight training to local school groups, community groups, sporting organisations and members of the general public within the Richmond and surrounding communities. In particular, Leo Berry’s Gym provided training facilities for teenagers and disadvantaged youth from the Richmond community, including the neighbouring housing commission precincts. Youth from the neighbouring Richmond Technical School and athletes, Sporting groups and organisations including Richmond Football Club (then coached by Tommy Hafey). Leo Berry relocated the Gym operations to the current site (formerly the PE and assembly hall of the Richmond Technical School). The current site is owned by the State of Victoria and has been licensed to the Richmond

Boxing Club following initial negotiations undertaken by David Galbally QC who had been a regular user of Berry’s Gym over many years in the past. Most recently, tenure of the licence has been strongly supported and lobbied by the Honourable Richard Wynne MP, State Member for Richmond. Leo Berry, with assistance from his sons Brad and Jason Berry and other volunteers, continued to provide boxing and weight training to an increasing variety of individuals, groups and organisations within Richmond and surrounding communities. In particular, youth from the Richmond Technical School, Richmond High School, athletes, sporting groups and organisations including professional and amateur footballers and football clubs (during the off seasons) during the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s. Leo Berry’s Richmond Boxing Gym continues to operate as a not-for-profit community facility and provides boxing and weight training to local school groups, community groups, sporting organisations and individuals, and the general public within Richmond and surrounding communities. managed the Gym until his passing in 2015 and now has the support of volunteers to assist with training and supervising of the participants and youth from the Richmond community, including the neighbouring housing commission precincts. Youth from schools like Lynall Hall Community School. West Papuan refugees from the Estate & Richmond community, athletes and sporting groups as well as the general public (both male and female) within Richmond and surrounding communities. In accordance with Leo Berry’s underlying philosophy, teenagers and disadvantaged youth are not required to pay any training fees for boxing and fitness training or general use of Berry’s Gym. Given Leo Berry’s Gym - Richmond Boxing Club is a not-for-profit community facility, all donations received from the above individuals and sporting groups are used to keep the Gym fully operational (eg. payment of insurance cover, electricity, gas, maintenance of boxing/fitness equipment, cleaning supplies, consumables and general maintenance etc.). DISCLAIMER
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28/08/2026

We remember today, which would have marked Leo Berry's 100th Birthday.

Thoughts with Leo's family & his generations of friends.

Your legacy lives on! 🥊

25/07/2026

Hi Everyone,

A reminder in case some of you have not been getting to Berry's sessions lately!!!

We are having our traditional "Berry's Mid Year Get together" on Saturday 1 August for drinks & nibbles at Lady T - Tatiana Bar, 104 Swan Street Cremorne (Richmond) from 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Ring mobile ⁨0417 512 174⁩

Look forward to catching up and enjoy each others company over a few drinks.

Come along for at least one or two drinks!!👍🙂

19/07/2026

14/07/2026

IN MEMORIAM

Thomas Henry 'Leo' Berry
28.8.1926 - 15.7.2015

Today we remember Leo Berry, the founder of Leo Berry's Gym - Richmond Boxing Club Inc.

He was an Icon of Richmond and great mate to all, who passed away eleven years ago today.

Rest in peace Leo.

Our thoughts go out to all the Berry Family on this day.

04/06/2026

Leo Berry's Gym will be closed for the King's Birthday Long Weekend!

There will be no Circuits on Saturday 6 or Monday 8 June (Public Holiday) or other training on Monday.

Don't forget to buy your 💙 MND #12💙 Beanie this weekend to support raising awareness & funds for the fight against the Beast (Motor Neurone Disease) and in memory of a great Australian in Neale Daniher!💙🩵

Get your beanie now at http://fightmnd.org.au ❄️

01/04/2026

Leo Berry’s Gym - Richmond Boxing Club will be CLOSED for Easter from Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April 2026 inclusive.

There will be no Circuits or training on these days.

The Gym will be open on Tuesday 7 April for training from 5pm.

Note: There will be NO Circuit on Saturday 4 April 2026. The next Circuit will be held on Wednesday 8 April at 6.30pm.

Happy & Safe Easter Everyone 😊

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09/03/2026

INCYMI: Please note that Leo Berry’s Gym - Richmond Boxing Club will be closed on Monday 9 March 2026 for the Labour Day Public holiday.

There will be no Training or Circuits on Monday. Training & the Circuit will recommence on Wednesday 11 March 2026 from 4:00pm

Happy Labour 🇦🇺 Day! 🥊🙂

21/01/2026

Please note that Leo Berry's Gym - Richmond Boxing Club will be closed from Saturday 24 January to Monday 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day Public holiday long weekend.

There will be no Training or Circuits during that period. Training & the Circuit will recommence on Wednesday 28 January 2026 from 4:00pm.

Happy Australia 🇦🇺 Day! 🥊🙂

21/12/2025

Xmas – New Year Break!

Berry's Gym will be closed from Tuesday 23.12.2025 until Monday 12.01.2026!

That means that the last Berry’s Circuit will be on Monday 22/12/2025 commencing at 6.30pm and the first Training / Circuit will be on Monday 12/01/2026 at 4pm / 6.30pm.

Following the last Circuit on Monday 22 Dec a few of the Crew are heading out for a meal & refreshments at Fratellino', 366 Bridge Road Richmond) Everyone is most welcome to come along!!

On behalf of Leo Berry’s Gym & all the Instructors we wish you and your family a very Merry Xmas and a safe & prosperous New Year!!

Thanks for all your support throughout the year - take care over the break!

Look forward to seeing you back at Berry's in 2026!

09/10/2025

IN MEMORIAM
Today, we remember our head Boxing Trainer, Mr. Bob Foster, who passed away four years ago.

Bob was “old school” and many of you may not have even been aware that he was battling, what has become known as, “the beast”. He was diagnosed after many tests with a most aggressive MND and never complained, but just got on with it, as was his style and the way he taught his young and not so young Boxers at Leo Berry’s.

Rain, hail or shine Bob would be there to welcome one and all with that infectious smile to this place of work, where he made it challenging, but fun at the same time. A rare skill that can't be replaced.

Bob, you are missed every day, but will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts are with Bob's family and friends.

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Website

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Address

13a Gleadell Street
Richmond, VIC
3121

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 6:15pm
	6:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday	5pm - 8pm
Wednesday	5pm - 6:15pm
	6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday	5pm - 7pm
Friday	5pm - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 9:30am
Sunday	8:30am - 10:30am