Fight City Swindon

🥊 MEET THE TEAM — KYLE NEILSON 🥊

Meet Kyle, the man behind the day-to-day running of Fight City 👊

Boxing has been part of Kyle’s life from the very beginning. As the grandson of heavyweight boxer Eddie Neilson, he’s grown up around the sport and has been working boxing shows since 2006.

In September 2021, Kyle joined Neilson Boxing full-time as Operations Manager & Matchmaker before taking over the management of Alpha Boxing & Fitness in 2022 — where he doubled the gym membership, set up Alpha Amateur Boxing Club, and worked alongside Craig Rawlins to help create and launch Alpha MMA.

In 2025, Kyle led the full transition from Alpha Boxing & Fitness to Fight City, overseeing the rebrand, relocation to our new premises and continued growth.

Alongside managing Fight City, Kyle continues his role as Operations Manager and Matchmaker for Neilson Boxing as well as popping up behind the scenes more recently for MF Pro and Misfits.

Passionate about boxing, fitness, and building a strong community for everyone who walks through the doors 🥊🔥

🥊 MEET THE TEAM 🥊

Lawrence Charles-Jones started his boxing journey later than most, first stepping into the gym in his late twenties at Alpha/Fightcity. What began as a personal challenge quickly became a passion after seeing the positive impact boxing and community can have on personal development, confidence, and discipline.

Wanting to give back and help others experience those same benefits, Lawrence joined Alpha ABC as an amateur coach. He is passionate about supporting people both inside and outside the ring, helping individuals build resilience, self-belief, and reach their potential through boxing. 👊🔥

🥊 MEET THE TEAM — COACH DAN 🥊

Certified Level 2 England Boxing Coach with over 2 years of active coaching experience. Dan brings passion, discipline, and real fight knowledge to every session.

🔥 Trained in both amateur & professional boxing gyms since age 19
🥊 Stepped into the ring for white collar boxing bouts, including competing at the iconic York Hall.
📚 Continually developing under elite amateur & professional coaches
👊 Dedicated to helping fighters build confidence, skill & mentality
❤️ Lifelong fan and student of the sport

“Boxing isn’t just about fighting — it’s about discipline, growth, and becoming stronger inside and outside the ring.” 💥

Big things are always happening at Fight City & 🥊🔥

We’re constantly investing in the gym, upgrading the space, and improving the experience for our members — because being the best means never standing still.

✅ The ONLY dedicated MMA gym in Swindon
✅ The ONLY gym in Swindon with a full MMA cage
✅ Built for fighters, beginners, and everyone in between

Whether you want to compete, get fit, learn real martial arts, or be part of a strong community — Alpha MMA is where Swindon trains.

Come see the difference. 👊

MEET THE TEAM 👊

Rich Farnan brings over 30 years of experience in the world of boxing. Starting out as an amateur boxer for 6 years, Rich went on to build an outstanding career as a professional trainer, manager, and cutman.

🥊 15 years as a licensed professional trainer
🥊 10 years as a professional manager & cutman
🥊 Worked with World Champions across the globe

Rich’s passion, knowledge, and dedication to the sport make him a huge part of the team and a respected figure in boxing worldwide. 💥

MEET THE TEAM 👊

Craig Rawlins — Head Coach of Alpha MMA🥊

🔥 Swindon’s only active professional MMA fighter
🔥 20+ MMA fights
🔥 13+ years of combat sports experience
🔥 Head coach of Swindon’s only dedicated MMA gym

From competing professionally to coaching the next generation of fighters, Craig brings real fight experience, high-level coaching, and unmatched passion to every session at Alpha MMA.

Whether you’re looking to compete, get fit, or learn martial arts in a positive environment — you’re in the right place 💥

🥊 Linzi Merritt 🥊

With 15 years in boxing, Linzi is a passionate and experienced amateur boxing coach dedicated to helping others grow in confidence, fitness, and skill.

✔️ Level 2 England Boxing Coach
✔️ Advanced Hatton Boxing Coach (BBBofC approved)
✔️ Qualified Sports Therapist
✔️ Qualified Gym Instructor

From beginners taking their first steps into boxing to experienced fighters developing their craft, Linzi brings knowledge, motivation, and a supportive coaching style to every session.

Full bio on our website soon!

🥊 Meet Coach Karlos 🥊

With over 20 years of boxing experience, Karlos brings passion, knowledge, and energy to the Fight City Breakfast Club. Trained locally at Walcot and Scrappers, he’s dedicated to helping people build confidence, fitness, discipline, and mental strength through boxing.

Karlos is passionate about creating a welcoming environment for everyone — especially beginners taking their first steps into the gym. Through his early morning Breakfast Club sessions, he’s helped build a supportive community where people push themselves physically and mentally while supporting one another every step of the way.

A strong believer in boxing as a positive outlet for mental wellbeing, Karlos is committed to inspiring the next generation and helping others discover what they’re capable of. 👊

Whether you’re completely new to boxing or looking to level up your training, Coach Karlos is here to help you get started.

Meet The Team👊🏼

Luke “Casper” Kelleher 🥊

With more than 20 years immersed in boxing, Luke brings a wealth of experience to Fight City — from amateur coaching qualifications through to earning his professional boxing coach licence.

For over a decade, he’s worked alongside professional fighters, guiding training camps, developing talent, and preparing athletes for competition at the highest level.

Whether you’re stepping into the gym for the first time or preparing to compete, Luke’s coaching is built around technical skill, fitness, discipline, and long-term progression.

But for Luke, boxing is about more than fighting. It’s about building confidence, resilience, accountability, and self-belief — inside and outside the ring.

Full bio on our website soon.