Ryan Polglaise is a 16-year-old amateur boxer from Bendigo, Victoria, who has quickly established himself as a rising talent in Australian boxing. Having started boxing at age 14 as School was never a safe environment for Ryan, bullying and weight issues led him to struggle with a sense of belonging, stepping into the gym Ryan found his feet, boxing soon became his purpose way of life.

Ryan remains undefeated in seven amateur bouts, capturing both Victorian and Australian titles in 2 weight divisions, a remarkable achievement at the age of 16.

Career Highlights

* Amateur Record: 7 wins, 0 losses

* Titles: Victorian Amateur Boxing League (VABL) Light Heavyweight Champion; Australian Amateur Boxing League (AABL) Junior Cruiserweight Champion.

* Ryan’s Upcoming Competitions for 2025

*Golden Gloves Boxing, Bribie Island Hotel 14-15 June 2025

* Representing Australia in Shizuoka, Japan at the IBA youth championships competition. Dates to be confirmed 2025

* Competing in the WKA World Championships in Sheffield, England, October 16–19, 2025

️‍TTraining & Dedication

Ryan trains at Bendigo Fight Centre (BFC), dedicating 4–5 hours per day, 5–6 days a week. His training includes sparring, strength conditioning, and coaching youth boxing classes. Fighting internationally will be a dream come true.

Ryans steadfast commitment and focus has been instrumental in his rapid development and success in the ring.

Support & Sponsorship

- Ryan's boxing endeavours have been primarily supported by his family, with additional funding from generous local sponsors and fundraising events organised by BFC. We sincerely appreciate these contributions. Despite holding both the Victorian state title and the Australian National title, Australian amateur boxers do not receive financial compensation for their achievements.

- We are seeking funding to enable Ryan to travel overseas to compete in Japan and England later this year in aforementioned competitions. He is dedicating significant effort at the gym and is in need of financial assistance to cover airfare, accommodation, and related expenses for himself and his head coach, Lucas Mario Allen, whilst overseas as Ryan makes his international debut.

- Any contribution, whether small or large, is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for further updates.

For more information on Ryan's journey and upcoming events, you can visit the Bendigo Fight Centre's official website or their Facebook page.

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