Coach Profiles

At Gator ABC, we provide a supportive yet disciplined environment where kids, young adults, and adults can thrive.

Our club welcomes members of all skill levels, offering training for boys, girls, men, and women aged 10 and up. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve fitness, or compete at a high level, Gator ABC is the perfect place to start your boxing journey.

All Gator ABC Coaches are fully qualified and registered with London ABC. They have enhanced DBS clearance, first aid training and have attended safeguarding courses. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and take child protection very seriously. For more information, please click here to read our Child Welfare Letter and click here to read Child Protection Policy, which outline our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone.


Coach Muss

Qualified boxing coach with many years of experience. He is one of our volunteer coaches.

Muss and Gary run our Tuesday and Thursday beginners sessions from 6.30 - 8 pm.

Separate from Gator ABC. Training sessions Muss also offers - all ages walk-in boxing themed nights suitable for parents on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 pm to 9 pm on a pay-as-you-go.

Contact for these classes only - Call: 07398 253065.

Coach Ramez Mahmood

Former professional boxer, former Southern Area Featherweight Champion and Commonwealth Super-Bantamweight Champion.

Now retired as a professional and probably the world’s hardest maths teacher, on reaching a competitive standard. Ramez also has a professional coaching license with the British Boxing Board of Control. You can train with Ramez and Keith on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, 6.30 - 8 pm.

Coach Keith Markham

Keith Markham (Founder), Gator’s current chairman and head coach, first became involved in Garden City ABC in 1980.

As a result of a vote amongst the young members at the time, the gym was renamed Gator ABC in the late 80’s and has continued to work alongside its members as a community gym until the present day.

Keith is well respected in the amateur boxing community and also a committee member on the ABA and has personally trained many national amateur champions.

Coach Gary Markham

Now in his 50s, he has boxed for Gator ABC from the age of 9 and was an experienced club boxer.

Gary has now volunteered for over 25 years and put in approaching two decades at our Hainualt gym.

Gary and Muss run our Tuesday and Thursday beginners sessions from 6.30 - 8 pm.

These nights are open to boys and girls from youths, aged 8 through to seniors.

Coach Ryan Walker

Ryan is a retired professional boxer and former Southern area Super Bantamweight champion with many years of experience in boxing.

He knows what it takes to get the best out in people and is well respected on the boxing scene. You can train with Ryan on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30pm until 8pm.

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