Northside Boxing Staff
"If you are fit for boxing, you are fit for anything… "
Jojo Tipace
What is your name? Cecilio Fabrizio Caro Tipace.
When and where were you born? Philippines April 22 1970.
What do you like people to call you? JOJO.
What does your mother call you? Number one son.lol.
How long have you been doing boxing training? 17 years.
What made you interested in boxing training? Challenge of training and competing.
How many fights have you had inside the ring, outside the ring or with your partner? 53 fights in the ring, heaps outside the ring (growing up in the Philippines) , too many against my wife.
If you were to have a fighting name, what would it be? Boom Boom Tipace.
What is your training background and qualifications? Cert 4 in Fitness training.
What is your favourite quote or motto? If you are fit for boxing, you are fit for anything…
If you were a superhero what would your super powers be? Control peoples minds.
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
Rebecca Tipace
What do people call you? Rebecca Tipace
When and where were you born? I’m a Brisvegas girl, born and bred. Born in October so that makes me a Libran.
What do you like people to call you?? Bec, Becca, Becs – don’t call me Becky!
What does your mother call you? Becky!
How long have you been doing boxing training?About 11 years.
What made you interested in boxing training? I have 4 big brothers so I was always having to prove myself!!!
How many fights have you had inside the ring, outside the ring or with your partner?I trained to fight inside the ring but chickened out, never been in a fight outside the ring with fists involved and I always win my fights with my husband LOL.
If you were to have a fighting name, what would it be? Beck the Wreck (that’s what my grandma used to call me).
Who is your favourite inspirational athlete and why? No one person in particular, but I greatly admire those in endurance sports ie marathons, triathlons etc, because they have an incredible mind and will to push their bodies far past what is comfortable and normal and do it over and over again.
What do you like about Northside Boxing?Apart from the fact that my spunky husband runs it, I find NSB to be a comfortable gym atmosphere, no need to wear the latest sports fashion or feel intimidated by barbie look-a-likes, we are all just normal people enjoying a fitter healthier lifestyle.
What is your training background and qualifications?I started training at the Auckland Northside Boxing under the New Zealand teams head coach Dr John McKay. Training included fitness, boxing skills/technique and sparring. Over the years I have maintained my boxing skills and technique under Jojo’s guidance in between having children.
What is your favourite quote or motto?“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
If you were a superhero what would your super powers be?Teleporting would be pretty cool.
"NSB has a great atmosphere, everyone is easy to get along with and there are no big ego´s like you get at other gyms."
Rob
What do people call you? - Rob or Robert
What does your mum call you? - Rob but if im in trouble...Robert.
What is your ring name (fighter name)? - I think a fighting name is something that should be given to you, it should be something you have earned.
How long have you been boxing and what got you started? - I always had an interest in boxing, then when i left school i started to put on a bit of weight and was unfit so i decided to give boxing a try and things just progressed from there.
How long have you been a personal trainer and why did you get into it? - none.
How many fights have you had inside the ring, outside the ring or with your partner? - I have had 12 amateur boxing fights.
Which athlete inspires you? - Arturo Gatti because he is so tough! He never gives and he is also very entetaining to watch.
What do you like about Northside Boxing? - NSB has a great atmosphere, everyone is easy to get along with and there are no big ego´s like you get at other gyms.
What is your training background and qualifications? - I have my level 1 coaching license which qualifies me to train amateur boxers and to corner them when they fight. I am also currently studying personal training.
If you were a superhero what would your super powers be? - Super Strength!
"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got..."
Peta Hood
Peta Hood is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, and Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in a range of clinical areas, specialising in weight loss, cardiovascular health, food intolerance and sports nutrition.
Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) / Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) (First Class Hons). Peta provides expert nutrition advice and support to help you achieve your goals, however big or small.
