LIONSDEN BOXING ACADEMY
DERRIMUT
1/10 Paramount Blvd, Derrimut VIC 3026
"TODAY IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THE TOMORROW YOU WANT"
MUHAMMAD ALI
MEET THE COACHES
JESSE WHITE
Head Coach
Cert III Sport & Recreation
Cert III Fitness
Cert IV Personal Training
Jesse began his boxing journey at the age of 22 after competing at a high level in both Cricket and Australian Rules Football from a young age. Just a couple of months after taking up boxing, Jesse competed in his first amateur fight and shortly thereafter became a trainer to pursue his dream in Boxing.
13 amateur fights and 3 professional fights saw Jesse join Igor and the Lionsden Family furthering his professional career with an extra 4 fights and gaining the Western Australian State Title. In 2019 he became the head coach at Lionsden Derrimut where his passion for boxing, fitness and helping individuals personal growth was at the forefront of his mind.
You will find Jesse with a smile, positive and will-do attitude to help you reach your goals whether it’s in boxing, fitness, weight loss or day to day life goals.
​ANTHONY PIPERNO
Coach/Owner
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Cert III Sport & Recreation
Cert III Fitness
Cert IV Personal Training
Qualified cutman and second in pro boxing
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Anthony is a 2nd generation boxer with 30 years experience in the boxing field.
He started boxing at the age of 8 in his fathers gym and went on to training and coaching for fifteen years. Anthony has devoted his life to sharing his knowledge and experiences in his greatest passion of boxing with many people willing to learn.
Anthony prides in constant learning from many of our coaches to modernising our sport whilst combining old/new school techniques. He believes this is a perfect balance for students and fighters.
LAUREN WHITE
Coach
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Certificate III Fitness
Cert IV Personal Training
Growing up in Perth, Lauren played netball from an early age and furthered her passion in fitness becoming a fitness model. Once she started completing and loving the process she went on gain her Pro-Card (part of the elite) in 2017.
Having a passion in sport and fitness Lauren decided to become a qualified personal trainer to further her knowledge. She has dedicated herself to helping people achieve there goals no matter what type of outcome they are looking for.
IGOR POCEV
Coach/Owner
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Cert III Fitness
Cert IV Personal Training
Masters Coach
State Vic Coach
Pro Boxing Coach
Master Co-ordinator
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Managing director and head coach, Igor, who opened up the first Lionsden Boxing Academy in 2002, possesses strong coaching and personal skills and as a natural leader has an innate ability to quickly assess, understand and motivate youths and adults of all ages, demographics and skill levels to achieve 'their' best in both sport and self-conduct.
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With over 20 years of boxing coaching experience in amateur and professional sports, Igor has successfully coached and developed over 20 State champions, 1 National Champion and 5 Professional Boxers.
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Aside from his work at Lionsden, Igor contributes to local community programs by providing a safe place for disadvantaged youth and adults to train for fitness and social acceptance, ensuring they are able to grow and develop into functioning members of our local community.
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Igor being highly passionate brings high levels of energy and integrity to the boxing sport. With his adaptable and natural motivational techniques he will help students and colleagues to thrive. Igor's strong attention to detail and high skills level will drive you to become the best you can be in the sport.