From Charity Fighter to Certified Coach – Meet Coach Rob Gorican
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The Kingsway Boxing Club team is proud to feature exceptional coaches and personal trainers who deliver top-quality training.
We’re excited to spotlight one of our most dedicated team members: Coach Rob Gorican.
“I am so excited to reconnect with my KBC family in this new capacity and to have the opportunity to use my past experience to help it grow even further!”
– Rob Gorican
Rob first stepped into the ring in 2013, when fate and good timing led him to Kingsway Boxing. At the time, he was gathering sponsorships for his theatre company, Feast of Fools Theatre, when Jennifer Huggins asked if he’d consider training and fighting in the Fight To End Cancer. With no combat sports background—just years of experience as a theatre kid—he took less than a day to embrace the challenge. That decision sparked a passion for boxing that has stayed with him ever since.
What started as a one-time charity event has grown into a defining part of Rob’s life. Not only did he complete the fight, but he went on to earn his coaching designation, becoming an integral part of the Kingsway Boxing community. He also continues to contribute to the Fight To End Cancer, now serving as its Production Director, helping to bring the event to life year after year.
Photo: Rob fought in the 2013 edition of the Fight To End Cancer and has remained an integral part of the team ever since, helping raise over $4 million in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
Today, Rob is proud to support Kingsway Boxing Club as both an Operations Manager and a Coach. You can catch up with him in the gym on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays — whether it’s for training, a coffee, or support with your account.
In the ring, Rob brings the same enthusiasm and dedication that fuelled his first fight into every session. His coaching emphasizes strong boxing fundamentals while building overall fitness, strength, and confidence. Having started from scratch himself, Rob knows what it feels like to walk into the gym for the first time — making his classes especially welcoming for beginners. At the same time, his high-energy workouts challenge experienced athletes to keep pushing their limits.
Beyond boxing, Rob draws on over 25 years of experience as a general manager in the food and beverage industry and continues to stay active in the theatre world as both an actor and director. His diverse background makes him not only a skilled coach but also a natural leader, mentor, and motivator.
Rob is excited to guide others through the same process of growth, empowerment, and transformation that boxing gave him.
We’re so honoured to have Rob’s dedication and energy driving our community forward!
📆 Request an Appointment with Rob Today!
Rob is currently available for client bookings on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. If you’re looking for alternative times, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.
Check out our top 3 options for newcomers, including:
🥊 5-Class Starter Package
🥊 3 Month Membership
🥊 3 TKO Private Training Package
