


Prince Mateen said the response has been “very positive” so far, with close to 200 people registering interest for gym membership before they opened. Jab Gym partnered with Bruneian activewear brand Repathlete to create a limited-edition line of athletic apparel. Their boxercise classes are divided into four tiers, from beginners to more advanced levels. Jab says its programmes aren’t just for experienced boxers or fitness freaks, but for all people “regardless of ability”. Photo: The ScoopĪn added draw is London-born Lex Igwe, a former boxing champion of the Royal Marines - and personal boxing coach to the prince - who was brought in to shape the boxing programme. The instructors at Jab Gym pose for a group photo with Minister of Health YB Dato Hj Mohd Isham. The management has assembled some of Brunei’s best-known fitness trainers to run the classes, including Nadzri Harif, Alim Roslan and Maria Taha. Photo: The ScoopĪside from boxing training, Jab offers a state of the art gym facility and group classes that include boxercise, strength and conditioning, TRX, yoga, and circuit training. Jab Gym was designed by London-based design firm Keane. Photo: The ScoopĬlocking in at just under 10,000 sq feet of prime real estate, Jab Gym was designed by London-based design firm Keane, using materials such as raw concrete, blackened metals and Italian marble to give the space an industrial-luxe feel.įloor to ceiling glass wraps around the space, giving it an unrivaled view of Bandar Seri Begawan. Specifications Briefs & Boxers: Boxer Shorts Gender: Men Material: Nylon,Spandex. Fitness for me is very important to be productive… The boxing scene in Brunei has really elevated in the last few years, so I hope people enjoy the gym as much as I do.” Boxing trainer Lex Igwe (L) conducts a pad session with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports YB Dato Hj Aminuddin. Dato Foland Male Physique, Nice, Swimwear, Easy, Instagram, Black, 50k. “We want to inspire people to live a healthy lifestyle. So we decided to build a world-class facility here in Brunei,” HRH told reporters during the gym’s open day. “There’s not a lot of boutique gyms in in Southeast Asia. HRH Prince Abdul Mateen (L) speaks with British High Commissioner Richard Lindsey (C) and Minister of Finance and Economy II YB Dato Dr Hj Amin Liew (R). Jab pegs itself as Brunei’s first boutique boxing gym, selling a lifestyle that combines luxury with high-level fitness training. Results: Guerrero outpoints Ortiz in battle of former champions Welterweight Robert Guerrero, left, outpointed Victor Ortiz in a unanimous decision victory.BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Avid boxer HRH Prince ‘Abdul Mateen Bolkiah on Sunday launched Jab Gym, a new high-end fitness facility located at Pavo Point. In a forgettable battle of former welterweight champions years past their best days, Robert Guerrero topped Victor Ortiz via unanimous decision in the co-feature of Pacquiao-Ugas. Punch Stats PunchesĪll three judges turned in the same score: 96-94. Guerrero (37-6-1, 20 KOs) and Ortiz started out strong with an action-packed first round, but as the fight wore on, both boxers seemed to tire. Over the last half of the 10-round fight, the American boxers were mostly hugging each other, throwing arm punches on the inside. Still, it was Guerrero, 38, who was more effective, winning over the judges in a closely contested fight. Ortiz (32-7-3, 25 KOs), 34, has won just three of his past nine fights. Magsayo stops Ceja in Round 10 Featherweight contender Mark Magsayo, left, defeated Julio Ceja by knockout. Mark Magsayo scored a brutal knockout of Julio Ceja in a WBC featherweight title eliminator, warming up the Filipino faithful on hand to watch their hero Manny Pacquiao.

The 26-year-old Filipino boxer landed a right hand that rendered Ceja senseless on his feet before a second right hand left the Mexican fighter unconscious on the ring mat. Magsayo, who is promoted by Pacquiao, will now be guaranteed a 126-pound title shot.
