FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH

HERBY WHYNE

Herby is passionate and dedicated to helping people be the absolute best version of themselves.
No matter what your goals, Herby will be there to make sure you achieve them. As a private trainer, Herby incorporates boxing, kickboxing, speed, coordination and how to explode with power in his sessions in order to help you surpass your limits and become a better athlete. You will have the opportunity to learn to skip, hit the speed-ball, punching bags as well as focus pads. In the ring, Herby teaches you boxing techniques without contact being necessary.

Along with being owner of the gym, Herby also teaches boxing, kickboxing, boot camp, bodyfit and crazy skipping. As a trainer, he strives to help and encourage each member of his gym to reach their goals and to push themselves beyond their capabilities.

Assistant Head Coach and Personal Trainer

Christian Hip

Chris has been boxing now for 9 years. He has been a full time trainer and coach at Hard Knox for 4 years. As a personal trainer, Chris will make you work hard and almost wish you never showed up to train, but oddly enough you’ll leave with a smile on your face. Chris will make sure you kick some butt, burn some calories and learn to box as well.

Boxing Coach and Personal Trainer

Ibrakhim Sylla

He has a thorough knowledge of boxing and is able to help his clients understand as well. Not to mention, he is fast in the ring and watching him spar and fight with others is like watching a sculpture being molded, a true work of art. Ibrakhim is always striving to be better, constantly sparring and putting himself in his clients shoes so that he can better help them. He has experience training boxers of all ages. No matter what your age or experience, Ibrakhim is there to make you better. All you need is to show up and be ready to work hard.

Muay Thaï and Kickboxing Coach

Christophe Alfonzo

He has been a practicing martial artist from the young age of 6 years old competing in judo, kemp, kung fun, boxing, kickboxing and of course muay thaï. It is only in the last 10 years or so that he has worked on perfecting the art of Muay Thaï also known as Thaï Boxing. He has had the opportunity to train in Thaliand at Lanna boxing, just north of Chiang Mai. There he also competed in several kickboxing as well as Muay Thaï galas.
Christophe’s classes at Hard Knox Gym are adapted to all levels of athletes. The classes aim to develop physical strength and basic beginner techniques such as round kick, fighting stance, when to strike and how to best use your fists, elbows and knees. Whether it be for physical fitness, or a more intense training, as long as you give 100% effort, Christophe will be sure to take care of the rest.

Ex-championne des gants d'argent et entraîneur de kickboxing

Mélissa Archambault

Over the years, she has turned her passion for training into becoming a coach, and is enjoying every moment of it. As a trainer, she wants to bring out the very best in you. She will help you work towards your goals, with a personalized exercise program that will help you grow and excel in your art, whether you are a beginner or advanced.

Coach and Former Golden gloves champion

Terance Andrews

Terance has over 30 Amateur fights under his belt, he was the former Golden gloves champion, was trained by Sylvain Gagnon and by Hercules Kyvelos.
He's got over 12 years experience of coaching, and is now the new member of the Hardknox coaching staff.

Active fighter and trainer

Celeste Baillargeon

Celeste is one of our most active fighter presently, she now has over 35 fights, shes the Golden gloves champion for the past 4 years, she fights internationally, winner of best brawler of an all women's tournament held in Sweden 2022, winner of best fight at Brampton cup 2022.
She's passionate about boxing, and shares that passion in her coaching.

Celeste IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE OR SMALL GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS.

Pro fighter and Instructor

Diizon Belfon

He brings his intense and dynamic workouts to every class, come try out and experience the intense training that this professional fighter has in store for you.