Faafiu Toohill

The eyes never lie. When you step in that ring, they show your heart and your will to never give in. 🥊

We win together, we lose together, but one thing we don’t do. We don’t quit on each other. 🥊

Last night, three of our boxers stepped into the ring at The Foundry Boxing Club’s “The heat of Battle IV”, and what an incredible event it was. High-level amateur bouts alongside some great corporate matchups made for a quality night of boxing.
We’re truly grateful for the opportunity to showcase the hard work our boxers have been putting in, and to gain valuable experience as we keep moving forward.
A big thank you to our opponents, their coaches, and all the respected gyms involved. We appreciate the rounds shared and the lessons that come with them.
Boxing is a tough sport, a really tough sport.
It’s extreme highs, extreme lows, and everything in between. The countless hours. The sacrifice. Early mornings and late nights. Time away from loved ones. Missed moments. All in the pursuit of something bigger, knowing full well you might come up short.
And that’s the reality of it. That’s the lesson.
To be vulnerable in front of so many.
To test yourself. To chase growth. To risk it all, win, lose, or draw.
Like the quote says about the “man in the arena” only those who step inside the arena truly understand what it takes. Only then can you fully appreciate what it means to be a fighter.

Back in the gym Monday.
Always a student, always learning there’s always improvements to be made. 🅱️🅱️🥊

Last night, three of our boxers competed at Boxing Alley’s “New Dawn Foundation” event in Auckland.
To say I’m proud is an understatement. The way they carried themselves, both in and out of the ring speaks volumes and that’s what matters most to me.
The skills they showcased, the discipline, and the dedication they committed to throughout camp right through to the final bell was a true reflection of their desire to grow, to be better, and to want better for themselves.
Massive thank you to and the entire crew, my uso Albie, Eric, and everyone involved for the opportunity.
To our opponents, their coaches and respected gyms, thank you for sharing the ring with us. It’s through these moments that we continue to learn and grow in the sport we love.

We go again in two weeks 🥊

Hope everyone has had a great weekend ☀️
Weekly update:
• Kids and Youth groups head into week 8 of 9 this term.
• Youth and adult fight teams training and preparing for our first exhibition fight event at our gym and also upcoming tournaments.
• A few of us are training for upcoming events like on April 11th here in the Bay.
• Keep showing up for yourself, ultimately your personal health is your greatest priority.

See yall tomorrow night at the gym 🥊

2026, what a great start to the year.
Packed classes, great energy, and a whole lot of people showing up for each other. Youth and kids classes are back, adult and youth fight teams are building towards the season ahead, and the gym is full of support, learning, and good vibes. Grateful for this community and excited for what we’re building together this year. 🅱️🅱️❤️🥊

As the Christmas period approaches, we would like to thank every single one of you for being a part of our BB community. From our children and youth to our adults, we truly appreciate each and every one of you and the continued support you give.

Please see the timetable above ⬆️ for this week during the Christmas Day and Boxing Day period 🥊