What is Anvil Boxing?

Experienced coaching with premium equipment for all levels of skill/fitness.

  • Fighter preparation

  • Consistent personal training

  • Small group sessions

  • Private/semi-private sessions

Why Anvil Boxing?

Whether you are looking to simply have fun burning calories, want to learn the basics of the sport, hoping to step in to the ring for your first time, or are a competitive fighter looking for new advice on sharpening your skills, you would enjoy and benefit from these workouts. I am able to work with all skill levels, tailoring to individual needs, preferences, and goals.

You are not just paying for a workout. You will learn skills that can last a lifetime.

Anthony “The Anvil” Varela

I am a current competitive boxer and life-long combat sport enthusiast with over 18 years of boxing experience. Among many aspects, I admire the mental strength and dedication it takes to be a successful competitor in the sport. I believe it can teach people discipline, respect, and to stand strong in the face of fears, challenges, and hard work.

I attribute boxing to a lot of the successes in my life and I credit the sport for a large part in building my character. It built strong work ethic and made me a stronger person both physically and mentally. Since my youth it has always steered my life in a positive direction and motivated me to follow a healthy lifestyle. Boxing has always given me reason to better myself no matter the cost. I have witnessed first-hand how the sport can be a life changer or even a life saver for others.

Outside of boxing, I have achieved a double major Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Victoria, leading to 5+ years of volunteering and employment experience supporting at-risk youth and adults living with disabilities.

I have a passion for working with people and I feel rewarded helping others in any way I can. I love to coach boxing for multiple reasons. I love explaining the techniques and body mechanics behind performing a very challenging sport and to see people’s excitement surrounding their progress. I also love passing on the knowledge of health and athleticism that I have gained over the years, giving people more tools to better their lives. I believe that anyone can benefit from and improve their quality of life from learning and practicing this sport.

 

Boxing Experience

  • Training boxing 19+ years

  • 33+ Fights

  • 2019 Canadian National Championships - Bronze Medalist

  • 2020 Provincial Champion

  • 2022 Brampton Cup - Silver Medalist

Coaching Experience

  • 6+ years full-time employment as boxing coach: personal trainer, group classes, kids classes, school groups (30+), athlete groups (hockey teams, etc.)

  • Experience as primary and secondary cornerman in many competitive bouts.

  • Experience adapting coaching to support competitive athletes in other combat sports.