Nemesis ABC began in early 2000. The club formed when Tony Pettitt and coach Steve Roach developed a partnership through working with various kick boxers and fighters.
The two coaches originally went to a gym to help out, but as their classes became increasingly popular they decided to affiliate to the Amateur Boxing Association and become a legitimate amateur boxing club.

Nemesis first boxing season commenced in September 2000. It was then that, as Tony puts it, ‘the hard work began’. The two coaches went to every show they could to gain experience and learn as much as they could, passing whatever they learnt onto to their new and enthusiastic boxers. The club had to wait a while before they had any genuine recognition. But with a little patience their beginners became novices, their novices became open class and soon enough the club were winning their first South East titles.

In the years that have passed the club are proud to boast 4 international boxers including - Tony Pettit’s very own son Lewis, a popular featherweight who famously lost his first 13 bouts before becoming one of London’s most respected amateurs. Yasmin Rogers, a highly talented ABA champion who will look to box in the next world championships and Luke Gibb, a great junior who is now establishing himself as a top senior lightweight.
The club has also produced Junior ABA Champions and Finalists, NABC (CYP) Finalists, National Novice Champions and Golden Glove Champions.

When considering the clubs achievements and the quality if its boxers you would be fully justified in believing that Nemesis ABC is the best ‘new’ club in London. If you ask anyone at Nemesis they will be quick tell you this is largely down to the hard work of Tony Pettitt and Steve Roach.
 

Monday:
Keep Fiters: 18:00 - 20:00

Tuesday:
Begininners: 17:00 - 18:00
Open: 18:00 - 20:00

Wednesday:
Closed

Thursday:
Begininners: 17:00 - 18:00
Open: 18:00 - 20:00

Friday:
Closed
 
Tony Pettitt
ROLE: Head Coach

Did you box:
Yes I boxed as an amateur at an intermediate level for Belvedere ABC.
Lets just say coaching is more my thing.

When & why did you start coaching:
I was taking too many head shots and 'loses', I also had a persistent knee injury but still wanted to stay in the sport.

Worst aspect of being a coach:
Politics in the gym and amteur boxing in general is always a headache, it's all so very unnecessary and allows people to forget why we are all in this sport. Pushy parents and being away from the family is also a pain.

What kind of boxing do you teach:
I don't know if I could point to one thing... the winning kind... stylish.

 

What makes your club/boxers stand out from other clubs:
Team. Enough said.

Best aspect of being a coach:
Seeing the development in the young people who represent this club and seeing them achieve their goals. My son Lewis has been my greatest achievement to date. His story is inspiring for all those boxers who don't get of to winning starts. He lost his first 13 bouts but is now nationally respected.

Has Amateur Boxing improved:
As long as we don't forget Grass Roots and allow young blood to express themselves in the gym and in official status. We must understand we need a next generation. That can't be forgotten.

 
 
Lewis Pettitt
DOB: July 1990

When and why did you start boxing:
When I was 8. My dad started the club but he didn't ask me to come, I wanted to join. I started with my brother who's a bit older which meant he could box and I had to wait.

Titles won:
Junior ABAs (Class 4 & 5)
3 Nations Gold, 4 Nations Silver
NACYP Finalist

What boxer are you like:
I don't compare myself to any. I mix my style depending on the bout. I tend to come forward & use work rate but I'm happy to box.

Toughest Bout So Far:
There are no specific bouts. Its more my weight that I've had battles with. My only recent loses have come from bad weight management .

Best memory in boxing:
England v Germany in Dusseldorf . I was the only English boxer to win both times. On top of that I stopped one of the boxers and knocked the other one out.

Worst memory in boxing:
Losing in the finals... anyone of them will do.

What you most like about your club:
We all train as a team and we always go to watch and support our lads and ladies box wherever the bout is.

Ambitions in Boxing:
Senior ABA Title. 2012 would also be nice, that's if I get a chance at some GB trials of course. It all depends really. I would defiantly like to go pro one day though.

 
jimmy dennard
DOB: December 1992

When and why did you start boxing:
When I was 12.
I always liked the sport and went to a couple of shows round my area and decided it was for me.

Titles won:
Junior ABA Finalist 2008
NACYP Finalist 2009

What boxer/s do you like:
I like James Degale. He's a nice, neat, classy boxer. He hits without being hit and looks good doing it. Thats the kind of boxer I aspire to.

Best memory in boxing:
Reaching the two finals. Its was nice to take my club there and wear a Nemesis vest in a Championship final. About 25-30 lads from the club turned out to my first final.

Worst memory in boxing:
I remember losing the Juniors fair and square but I thought I'd won the CYP final. Worst of all - the score was 6-2. Not the greatest scoring

Toughest Bout So Far:
I'd say sparring Lewis Pettitt is far tougher then any specific bout I've had to date.

What you most like about your club:
It's a team here, not individuals. We help each other all the way. I think that's Tony's influence, he's a great coach.

Ambitions in Boxing:
To get to an Olympics, 2012 would be great if I can make it. After that turn pro.

 
Yasmin Rogers
DOB: April 1990
 

When and why did you start boxing:
I started why I was 14. I always wanted to box but I had to kick box for a while because gyms weren't very female friendly when I was younger. The sports come a long way though.

Titles won:
Senior ABAs 2007
2 x England Rep (England v Ireland and European Juniors)

What boxers do you like/admire:
Nicola Adams - she's fast and has good technique. I don't really compare myself to other boxers though. I just do what I've got to do.

Toughest Bout So Far:
All have been difficult in there own ways. My first against Ruth Raper maybe. Both of us are forward fighters. It was a bit of a brawl.

Best memory in boxing:
I don't know if I could say which was better out of my ABA title and first England call up.

Worst memory in boxing:
When I tore my ligament during the Europeans. My opponent threw the first punch, I stepped back and she fell on top of me. I was out for 3 months.

What you most like about your club:
The training and everyone here. Tony is really good at building your confidence as well.

Ambitions in Boxing:
If they have female boxing at the 2012 Olympics it would be to box there. If not I would like to go to the next World Championships. It would be good to see how I fair.

 
adam middleton
DOB: June 1995
 

When and why did you start boxing:
In 2007. My dad bought be down so I could learn some discipline.

Titles won:
Golden Gloves 2008
3 Nations Gold
England v Ireland Gold

What boxer do you/are you like:
Manny Pacquiao. Like me he's a south paw, he punches in combinations, he come forward and he hits hard.

Toughest Bout So Far:
Joe Tockly of West Ham. I had to use every bit of my boxing skill and determination to win the bout. It was a true test.

What you most like about your club:
Team spirit... & it's close to my house.

Best memory in boxing:
3 Nations Gold. I boxed twice, including the lad from Liverpool I boxed in the Golden Gloves final.

Worst memory in boxing:
Being injured most of the season. It was an arm injury I got sparring at the gym. I was desperate to get out.

Ambitions in Boxing:
To go all the way, to get to the top. More England squads and champion-ships. Just to achieve what I know I'm capable of achieving.