As a coach I want to develop not only clients boxing technique but overall fitness and conditioning. The mental strength, focus and resilience gained from a sport as demanding as boxing are attributes that transfer over into your everyday life, and something I hope is imparted to the members through my coaching.
“I really enjoy Marcus’s attention to detail – particularly in his boxing sessions. He clearly has a wealth of knowledge about the sport and often has a more technical style which allows you to perfect the basics in interesting combos”
I have been a boxing coach since 2020 and have a passion for teaching smart, technical, and beautiful boxing. Over the years, I’ve helped more than 500 people master boxing techniques, improve their skills, prepare for competitions, shed extra weight, and achieve their dream physique. As an active amateur and professional boxer with 55 fights (48 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw. My mission is to help you grow stronger, faster, and smarter while achieving your full potential.
Originally from Cork, Ireland, I relocated to Edinburgh in 2023. I hold an honours degree in applied strength and conditioning and have extensive experience working with athletes across a range of sports, including MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, Rugby, Athletics, Swimming, Irish Dancing and Gaelic Hurling & Football.
Hi, I am Ana! – a coach with nearly a decade of experience in combat sports and strength training. I’ve trained and competed across multiple disciplines, including semi-professional boxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Alongside my practical experience, I hold an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise, a Level 3 Personal Training certification, an Honours degree in Strength and Conditioning, and a Master’s by Research in Sport Science focused on combat sports.
While I love coaching all people, I’ve spent a lot of time helping women feel stronger and more empowered at every stage of life. Whether that’s pre and postnatal, through peri-menopause and menopause, or simply for those who want to train like a fighter or become fighters themselves
Hiya I’m Kez! I’m here to support in our inclusive boxing programmes and make this fantastic sport accessible for everyone.
I’ve trained in boxing since I was 16 and competed in many amateur competitions until a knee surgery slowed me down.
I’ve since had 4 fights with Port O’ Leith Boxing since I joined in January 2025 and I’m excited to make my return to the amateurs in 2026. Port O’ Leith Boxing ignited my love for boxing again and I want to light that passion for boxing in others.
Hello! I’m Kerry, originally from the Highlands. I specialise in helping people aged 60+ build strength so they can continue doing the things they love.
I love coaching people to feel capable, confident and strong. Strength training is one of the best things we can do as we get older, and I’m passionate about sharing its many benefits. My mission is to make strength training feel welcoming and accessible, so more people can experience its benefits for themselves.
Lily specialises in coaching boxing and boxing conditioning for all abilities, from beginners to fighters. She is qualified in Personal Training; Obesity and Weight Management; Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise and Exercise Referral.
Since opening Port O’ Leith Boxing Club Lily has found a passion for inclusive boxing and has developed the programmes: Punching with Parkinson’s; Old Age Punchers; Hot Flushes, Sharp Punches and Postnatal Punchers. Look out for wheelchair boxing coming soon
Lily still competes and holds a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. She holds a Southern Area Title and has recently won the National Amateurs, the London ABA Open Belt.
John is originally from The Kingdom of Fife, and although the accent has softened over his 10 year spell in London, he will always be a Fifer at heart! Having run 2 successful boxing gyms in London, John felt compelled to return to north of Hadrian’s wall for a new challenge.
As a youngster, football was John’s passion. He spent hours running up and down the football field. Unfortunately the years of impact were not kind to his knees, so in 2007 he dropped his football boots and, having followed boxing all his life, climbed through the ropes into the ring. Being a strong athlete already with a good understanding of the sport, John took to boxing remarkably quickly. It is John’s clever eye for boxing, his skill, his perseverance and his good humour that make him a top boxing coach.
John has competed in many fights, bringing home a plethora of wins and titles, including the BBU Scottish and British Heavyweight Titles & Semi-Professional Heavyweight Prize Fighter at the The Clapham Grand, London.
John specialises in boxing coaching for beginners to advanced and leads on all the Sparring and Fight programmes. He has cornered hundreds of fighters, from debut through to title fights, and has guided countless boxers through successful Fight Camps.
Lily and John strongly believe that the sport of boxing is a first class way of achieving a healthy lifestyle. Their aim is to see boxing more accessible for everyone. Reasons and goals will vary: to improve fitness and strength, to bang the pads and bags as a stress reliever, to build confidence, to fight or to be a good boxer. All aspects of a healthy lifestyle!
Boxing is both challenging and fun at Port O’ Leith Boxing Club where John and Lily love leading the way with their new style of boxing gym and where they have created a very safe and warm atmosphere with an ethos of motivation, support and challenge.
John and Lily welcomed their little girl into the world on Boxing Day 2020, and their little boy in March 2023.
What an incredible gym – such friendly staff, great set-up on equipment, plus Coach Rachel was the best!
Thanks to all the wonderful coaches I feel myself progressing past previous physical barriers in just a few months – all while having a blast! Highly recommended.
Signed up for the Boxing Basics course at the start of March and have continued my membership because I enjoyed the gym so much. All the coaches are great and put you through your paces!
Writing this review after yet another amazing class at the club. Lily, John and their team are so supportive, professional and personable.
Had an awesome boxing blitz class with Kieran (the legend)
The trainers are great. Great service. Great reception