This is definitely a pic of the rose between the thorns. On the left is Elliot ( allegedly the toughest C… At his school )
He has been training with me since he was a 14 years old, he is now 17. During the past 3 years he has not only grown into a 188cm 80kg gorilla, but has matured into a young man that I am proud to call a friend.
Elliot’s High School sporting achievements are simply to many to mention on this web site, but his athleticism is evident every Friday morning when he enters the boxing ring and sparrs me before heading to school.
The discipline and commitment to health and fitness that Elliot has exhibited to me over the years will set him up for a very productive and successful future in any career he chooses.
Congratulations to you Elliot for the courage shown when sparring and your perseverance to training when school and family commitments take priority. I hope that we can continue to punch and crunch together for many years to come.
On the right..
Michael Grice…aka…the Godfather, Manny Pac, Michael lockyer, Iron mike.
I first met the Iron man in 1993 when he agreed to sponsor me after I won my first Australian boxing title. Iron was the owner and manager of the most successful gymnasium in Brisbane at the time.
Now almost 20 years later, through much personal and professional adversity, our friendship has remained very strong.
Iron mike is the first person I call when I need advice about a variety of subjects ranging from raising my 3 year old son to what drills I should use in a strength and conditioning session for an elite team
I sort Michaels thoughts and views regarding my change of career in 2000 from the Queensland Police Service to the Health industry. I now have a business in the health and fitness industry that is highly successful, thanks in part to him.
The Iron man and I have remained sparring partners ( both verbally and physically ) for the entire time. It is obvious that his son Elliot has gained his tenacity and will to win from his father.( The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree ).
Loyalty and respect are characteristics that are very rarely found in people in this day and age, yet I have found both in Michael and his family.
I want to thank The Iron man for his continued support, friendship and mentorship and for taking it easy on me during our sparring sessions over many years.
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