Instructors

Gary Davidson
SQUAD BOXING COACH
Gary grew up on top of the famous Thomas A Becket gym in London, which his late father, Gary Davidson Snr, owned. Gary Jnr boxed from the age of 8 years at the famous Lynn Athletic Club in South London, with a multitude of fights under his belt. Gary took over as head coach of Albion in 2011 and has since managed and trained 14 national champions. He also furthers his boxing duties in the community as Eastern Counties secretary and has won a multitude of awards for his services to boxing in Cambridge.

Sam Cottam
MUAY THAI - K1 COACH
Sam Cottam is a veteran of the Muay Thai and K1 scene. He has had 22 competitive fights, including two Southern Area titles, one English title and 2 WBC World Championship bouts. Sam has more than 7 years of professional Muay Thai and K1 coaching experience, and 8 years of Judo experience as a junior. Sam is also a qualified personal trainer.

Anj Kapoor
BOXING COACH
Anj has been an England Boxing-registered coach for many years. Specialising in training kids and female-only classes. Since qualifying, Anj remains the only female boxing coach in Cambridge

Tommy Petchell
PT & ONE-TO-ONE COACH
Tommy Petchell started his Muay-Thai career aged six and went on to compete in numerous contests before switching to boxing as a young teenager. With over 40 competitive boxing bouts to add to his Muay Thai repertoire, Tommy remains active as he pursues a professional boxing career. Fully insured and safeguarded, with an enhanced DBS check renewed every two years, Tommy is accredited with the governing body England Boxing, having passed all relevant coaching courses, making him the ONLY personal boxing coach in Cambridge with the necessary qualifications. Tommy is experienced in working with adults and children from the age of 8 years and upwards in a completely safe environment, where he will tailor a boxing, Muay-Thai, or keep-fit programme to suit any ability or goal.

Raheel Khan
MMA COACH
Raheel started his martial arts journey in 2013. He has since competed in MMA, Kickboxing and Grappling competitions. He was awarded his BJJ purple belt in 2023. Well respected within the industry, Raheel has been involved in some of the most prolific gyms and fighters in the South of England.

Harry Tomkins
MMA COACH
Harry started boxing at 13 years old and continued through his teens as an unbeaten amateur before pursuing his BJJ interests and competing in multiple contests. More recently, Harry has an impressive MMA record of 5 contests, winning 4, including one professional win. Harry is currently active as a fighter and is ambitious to complement this with his coaching at CFC.

Colin Blackburn
ADULT BOXING COACH
Colin started his boxing career many years ago for the famous Howard Mallet Boxing club in Cambridge. Having competed in numerous contests throughout his career. His unique coaching style has proven extremely popular and his classes are usually at full capacity.

Ederson Cristian Macedo
HEAD MMA COACH
Our head MMA coach needs no introduction. Current Professional MMA fighter Ederson Cristian Macedo. AKA: Lion. Ederson hails from Brazil and has faught and taught professional MMA on all platforms building an unmatched pedigree.
Ederson’s classes are built on a welcoming approach for all levels and abilities.

Purcell Tong
MUAY THAI COACH
Originating from Hong Kong, Purcell has 10 years coaching experience in Thailand at KMA Muay Thai.
She is a former IPCC World Champion and Thailand Patong Champion and a qualified WBC referee and Judge.
Purcell specialises in group classes and 1:1 coaching.

Tony Petchell
BOXING COACH
(Club Manager)
Tony has been involved in the Muay-Thai and boxing scene for more than 15 years. Recently Tony has turned his hand to coaching senior elite boxers including numerous national champions. Tony is also Cambridge Fight Centre’s General Manager.
Cambridge Fight Centre
Contact
Email: cambridgefightcentre@gmail.com
Tel: 07711209298 or 07973184428