Shadow's Boxing Gym Shadow's Boxing Gym
Rick Breese and Mel Pavlovic have established the most successful professional boxing gym in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.
With more than 15+ Professional title belts, and many Amateur and Masters titles, Shadow's Boxing Gym is recognised Australia-wide as producing well turned out, skilled fighters.
Shadow's also has an enviable reputation as a hard-working gym, accessible to anyone who wants to train hard and get amazing results.
This gym is not just for fighters. From teens right through to all ages - Shadow's caters for everyone.
Our circuits deliver a combination of cardio, endurance and strength training, delivered in one hour of high-intensity training in a welcoming environment. We cater for all fitness levels in our circuit sessions.
Teen boxing is available for girls and boys during school terms. Shadow's offers one hour of cardio, boxing skills and self-defence. We have excellent cross training for those looking to develop an edge in sports discipline, such as AFL and basketball.
Trainers of champions!
Our professional trainers can take you from novice boxer to Amateur, Professional or Master's level. All Shadow's trainers are licensed with Boxing Victoria, Boxing Australia and the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board of Victoria.
Shadow's specialises in group and sporting club training. We deliver an hour of training the mind and body for a range of different sporting clubs, including basketball, football and netball teams. We are available to work with sports clubs from pre-season, in season and in the lead up and during finals. We specialise in one-on-one training for elite players that delivers the competitive edge. We have worked with many AFL clubs from preseason to finals with a 100% success rate for Grand Final games.
"Great gym, great staff. They get the most out of you every time"
Matthew Kreuzer | Carlton Football Club, AFL No1 Draft Pick 2007
“I began boxing and I started personal training with the wonderful Mel from Shadow’s Gym, who is just such a bright spark every day.
Now I wake up with a spring in my step and I just keep going and going every day, my batteries are recharged.
Mel is such an inspiration and even though her machine-like qualities are frightening, especially when you are on the receiving end “CMOONN ERIN”, she is with me every step and it makes a tremendous difference to both my self esteem and also my fitness. (I think she should be a drill sergeant)”
Erin McKenzie | Member
"I've played professional basketball all over the world and trained in many gyms only to find the best on my doorstep in Eltham.
The atmosphere is fun and positive and it's nice to work out in a gym where the trainers know your name and push you to get the best out of yourself. I just wish they'd have been around 10 years ago when my career was starting out! I would highly recommend to any aspiring athlete who wants to take their fitness to another level, Mel and Rick will get you there!"
Katrina Hibbert | 2006 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, 2 times WNBL MVP, Seattle Storm (WMNBA), Former Eltham Wildcat junior.
"Rick, your strength is your ability to train the mind, which in turn trains the body, where pain and exhaustion don't exist"
Peter Cameron | Retired AFL Umpire
"I have worked out in a lot of gyms in my time but none go close to the positive, encouraging and caring atmosphere of Shadows. Shadows has re invigorated my training regime and I enjoy the experience every time I go there. It is also the cleanest gym I have ever worked out in. I recommend Shadows to anyone who wants a great physical result and a positive mental one as well"
Gary Honey | Olympic silver medalist , dual Commonwealth gold medalist, 10 times Australian Champion and member of Sports Australia Hall of Fame.
"I like to mix up my training to keep myself in top physical condition and the intense boxing workout I get at Shadows Gym is second to none.
Rick, Mel and the crew have a terrific set up and I'd recommend their boxing sessions to anyone who wants a fantastic all-body workout".
Mat Nichols | Senior AFL Umpire 2008
