Founder, Programme Manager & Coach of PBO Reece brings over 25 years of boxing experience to PBO. A three-time consecutive New Zealand senior amateur champion (2009–2011), he represented New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, reaching the quarterfinals, and competed at the 2011 World Championships before moving into professional boxing. He later led the Canterbury Boxing Team as Head Coach in 2023 and 2024. As PBO’s founder, Programme Manager and Coach, Reece’s passion is helping rangatahi thrive. He supports those who are shy to build confidence and helps those with boundless energy find focus and discipline. Drawing on the lessons boxing has taught him, he encourages young people to believe in themselves, respect others and take pride in their progress.

Known as Fitzy, Paul brings more than 70 years of boxing knowledge and a history of training champions. A respected figure in Ōtautahi boxing, he shares that experience with PBO’s junior boxers aged 10–12, helping the next generation learn the foundations of the sport.

Deacon brings over 20 years of boxing experience as a competitor, coach and business owner. He also works as a Kaitoko Community Worker with Purapura Whetū, bringing his experience supporting whānau and communities into the gym.

Delon brings extensive experience supporting rangatahi through his work as a Team Leader in the Youth Justice system. At PBO, he uses sport, structure and positive relationships to build trust and support young people facing complex challenges.

PBO’s first female athlete, Oceane has grown into a coach, mentor and leader of the Kōtiro Girls Boxing programme. She creates a safe, supportive space where young wāhine build confidence, strength and belonging, showing what is possible through dedication and giving back.