OUR TEAM
COACHES
RYAN SAVAGE
Ryan Savage is one of the most decorated Olympic-style boxers in the province and a member of the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame. A three-time National Champion, he represented Canada on the National Team for seven years, competing in over 160 bouts, including 40+ international competitions across 12 countries. His highlights include the 2000 Olympic Qualifier, 2001 World Championships, 2001 Francophone Games, and the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
As a carded athlete, he earned a law degree through seven years of federally funded education. Ryan is a Level 3 NCCP certified coach, Past President of Boxing Canada, and has coached at all levels, including the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2008 Olympic Games.
KENT BROWN
Kent Brown takes great pride in his First Nations heritage as a band member of the Fisher River Cree Nation (Ochékiwi Sípí). Known by his nickname “The Bullet,” Kent’s passion for boxing began in childhood, inspired by his hero Muhammad Ali. Sport became a guiding force in his life, helping him navigate challenges such as growing up with divorced parents and overcoming family struggles with addiction. Through resilience and determination, Kent has built a healthy and rewarding path for himself.
Kent integrates his First Nations traditions with his boxing expertise, emphasizing respect as his core principle. He is committed to teaching youth cultural values through sport, fostering discipline, resilience, and pride. Known as a demanding yet compassionate trainer, Kent draws on his experience as a world-class athlete to inspire and mentor his students.
Beyond the ring, Kent is dedicated to giving back to his community. He has worked with Motivate Canada as a motivational speaker for the Esteem Team Program, co-founded GEN7—the Aboriginal Role Model Program, and launched a boxing initiative in Cross Lake First Nation. Through this program, he coached a young Indigenous woman to become the 2015 Ringside World Champion in Kansas.
Kent has coached elite athletes, including former WBC and WBO Women’s World Champion, a 3 National Champions, former UFC fighter, and nine Ringside World Champions. He also hosted and trained on the television series Fit First on APTN, which ran successfully for three seasons.
PHIL NATIVIDAD
Phil Natividad is a Level 3 NCCP Certified Coach and Learning Facilitator with more than two decades of experience in amateur boxing. A lifelong fan of the sport, Phil’s involvement began in earnest when he volunteered at the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg. Shortly afterward, he joined Orioles Boxing Club in Winnipeg’s West End—a local boxing powerhouse operating out of a community club basement that produced provincial and national champions. It was there that his coaching aspirations grew and his mentorship journey began.
After a three-year hiatus teaching English in Japan, Phil returned in 2006 to help run Orioles Boxing Club and became heavily involved in coaching. While working toward his certifications, he also travelled frequently to competitions across Canada and the United States, including the Ringside World Championships (Kansas City, MO, USA), the Canadian Golden Gloves (Cornwall, ON), the Canada Winter Games (Halifax, NS), the Battle of the Prairies (Regina, SK), the Calgary Cup (Calgary, AB), and the Brampton Cup (Brampton, ON).
Phil joined United Boxing Club in 2013. As a coach, he tries to adapt his approach to each athlete’s individual tendencies, style, and capabilities, while maintaining a strong belief in the importance of fundamentals. What brings him the greatest joy is helping UBC athletes grow and evolve into the best versions of themselves—both as boxers and as people.
VITALIY ROMANKOV
Vitaliy is an accomplished combat sports athlete with an outstanding record across boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts. A winner of multiple international boxing tournaments, he has consistently showcased exceptional technique, discipline, and resilience in every competition.
A national kickboxing champion and a professional fighter in both kickboxing and Muay Thai, Vitaliy has represented his nation at some of the world’s most prestigious events. His experience includes competing in the Championship of the Union of Independent States as well as the Muay Thai World Championship in Thailand, where he tested his skills against elite international fighters.
Vitaliy is also the Kazakhstan champion in mixed martial arts among law enforcement agencies, demonstrating his versatility and mastery across multiple combat disciplines.
Throughout his career, he has been repeatedly recognized as the Best Boxer of the Tournament – clear proof of his talent, work ethic, and consistent excellence in high-level competition.
KEVIN ADAMS
Kevin first stepped into boxing to stay active during the off-season of other sports, but it quickly became a passion. After several years of competing, he shifted into coaching to stay connected to the sport he loves. Today, he’s driven by helping others grow with their boxing skills and discover their sense of confidence, discipline, and personal life beyond the gym.
RHYLAND QUALLY
Rhyland Qually is a strength coach, boxing coach, and nutrition specialist with over 15 years’ experience helping people build confidence, strength, and sustainable habits. With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, a degree in Nutrition & Human Metabolism, and credentials as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), he blends science-based coaching with real competitive experience.
Rhyland has spent five years as an amateur boxer, competed in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and endurance events, and has trained professional hockey players. His mission is to guide clients who feel stuck or uncertain, helping them gain direction, develop discipline, and build a lifestyle that feels strong, healthy, and fulfilling – both inside and outside the gym or ring.
CHRIS PANTING
Christopher has always been sensitive. As a young person, he cried regularly and was frightened of everything from cheddar cheese to pinecones. It was his tough-as-oak mum that first guided him towards combat-based athletics to gain confidence. Many years and disciplines later, Christopher followed some bigger, stronger individuals into United Boxing Club, and he has been here ever since. He enjoys the comradery, personalization, and physicality of the sport. You can find Christopher overseeing sparring on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.
“Become a champion in life, not just a contender.” - Kent Brown