West End Athletic Club is ready for an epic showdown! Sara Haghighat-joo, ranked #8 by WBA and IBF, takes on Maria Guadalupe Bautista for the WBA Light Flyweight World Championship.
Sara Haghigat-joo is World Title Ready
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West End AC’s Coach Stevie Bailey Reflects On Boxers Sara Haghighat-joo and Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki and What Makes Them World Title Ready
Unlock Your Potential: Why NHL Players are Turning to Boxing for Off-Season Training
For any athlete, off-season training is imperative to enhance performance. West End AC is home to many professional fighters, but boxing has also proven beneficial to sports teams and professional athletes, like NHL player Matt Luff. Luff shares his first-hand experience cross-training in the boxing ring to support his game.
Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki is as Dangerous in the Boxing Ring as He Seems
On December 2, 2023, Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki will fight to become the mandatory challenger in the World Cruiserweight Boxing Championship. Rozicki shares how farming, street fighting, and Jack Dempsey all led him to where he is today; ranked #1 in the world cruiserweight division.
West End AC’s Newest Coach Misha Ideltchik: Welcome To The Team!
West End Athletic Club would like to welcome its newest Coach to the team, Misha Ideltchik. Born in Canada of Russian descent, Misha grew up watching professional matches and started with youth boxing classes at a young age. From there, he moved to sparring classes and currently challenges himself with West End AC’s Muay Thai classes.
West End AC and the Road to Becoming a Champion: October 21st, 2023, Josh Wagner and Sara Haghigat-Joo at Pickering Casino Resort
Unleashing the champions, Josh “The Boss” Wagner and Sara Haghighat-Joo, are set to dominate the ring on October 21, 2023, at the Pickering Casino Resort hosted by United Promotions. Both fighters possess unparalleled resilience, tenacity, and an unyielding desire to reach the top.
Time to Rise Up, West End Athletic Club Boxers Take the Ring Saturday, September 30th, 2023
West End Athletic Club is proud to support its athletes this Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at the Hamilton Convention Centre. The NABF Main Title Event is Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki versus Alante “Bam Bam” Green. Also on the fight card are Jake Daoust versus Leonel Castanon and Carolyn Redmond versus Jennifer Williams.
Miguel Valdez, Breaking Records and Transforming Athletes Through Strength Training
Known as Coach Migs at West End Athletic Club, Miguel Valdez went from breaking the Jr. National Bench Press record, competing on the mats to providing personal strength training to athletes.
Stevie Bailey, the Coach You Want in Your Corner
With over 20 years of experience, Stevie shares insight into Boxing and his own journey to Coaching.
Kru Michelle, A Resilient Coach, Fighter, and Role Model
In 2005, after playing Rugby for the University of Guelph, Michelle found herself feeling anxious and needing a way to channel her aggression and competitiveness.
Robert Santos; Achieving His Own Version of Perfection Through Martial Arts
At the age of 33, Robert Santos has competed in over 100 grappling matches, winning a provincial championship, and has had experience in Amateur and Pro MMA fighting.