MEET THE TEAM

Our Coaches

THE CORNER TEAM

Experienced. Passionate. Dedicated.

Matt Brown

Head Boxing Coach

Super-Featherweight Southern Area Champion
2× British Title contender
13 pro fights · 144 amateur bouts

Matt is a Super-Featherweight Southern Area Champion with an outstanding amateur record of 144 bouts and 13 professional fights, including two British Title challenges. He brings elite-level experience to every session and has developed fighters from complete beginners to competitive amateurs and beyond. His coaching philosophy is built on solid fundamentals, smart tactics, and getting the best out of every individual.

Javal Stewart

Senior Coach & Community Mentor

ABA Level 1 & 2 qualified
DBS-enhanced
5+ years coaching
Youth mentor

Javal is the heart of the community side of Marcianno ABC. With ABA Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and over five years of coaching experience, he has a particular talent for working with young people and those new to the sport. DBS-enhanced and trained as a youth mentor, Javal ensures the gym is a safe, welcoming space for everyone who walks through the door.

Dean Marriot

Fitness Coach

Former football coach — Welling United
3 promotions, 2 titles with Welling United
DBS checked
First aid trained

Dean brings a high-performance football coaching background to Marcianno ABC, having spent years with Welling United where he contributed to three promotions and two titles. His strength and conditioning sessions are tough, purposeful, and always built around the demands of boxing. DBS checked and first aid trained.

Keith Dorrington

Fitness Coach

Qualified Personal Trainer
2 marathons · 5 half-marathons
Olympic/Sprint triathlons · Ironman finisher

Keith is a qualified personal trainer with an endurance sport background that speaks for itself — two marathons, five half-marathons, multiple Olympic and Sprint triathlons, and an Ironman finish. He knows what it takes to build fitness from the ground up and how to push people further than they thought possible, all within a structured, supportive environment.

Tommy Ould

Boxing Coach

13 amateur bouts
SE London Divisional Novice Final 2009
ABA Level 1 qualified
Juniors coach since 2018

Tommy competed to a high level as an amateur, reaching the SE London Divisional Novice Final in 2009 across 13 bouts. Since gaining his Level 1 coaching qualification, he has focused his energy on the juniors programme, which he has run since 2018. His patience, technical knowledge, and understanding of young athletes make him a vital part of the coaching team.

Charlie Blackmoore

Boxing Coach

ABA Level 2 qualified
2 years Karate background
3 years Muay Thai background

Charlie holds an ABA Level 2 coaching qualification and brings a diverse martial arts background to the gym — two years of Karate and three years of Muay Thai have given him a broader perspective on striking, footwork, and distance management that he weaves into his boxing coaching. His sessions challenge technical thinking as much as physical output.

🥇 2026 Champion

Joshua McDavid

Boxing Coach

ABA Level 2 qualified
Millwall · Crystal Palace · Fulham academies
2026 London Amateur Boxing Champion

Joshua is the club's most decorated active competitor. He has worked through academy systems at Millwall, Crystal Palace, and Fulham, developing his athletic foundation at the highest youth level before turning to boxing. In 2026 he became the London Amateur Boxing Champion — a title that reflects his dedication, skill, and the standard he sets daily in training.