Gord Apolloni — Boxing Mentor & Community Leader
Career Highlights:
Gord Apolloni is the Head Coach and President of the Top Glove Boxing Academy in Sudbury, ON—a non-profit gym supporting amateur boxing in the region
He holds a high-level NCCP Level V coaching certification and a 3‑Star AIBA rating, underlining his professional calibre and commitment to athlete development.
A former amateur fighter himself, Apolloni has contributed decades of experience toward the club’s success, including serving as an Olympic boxing coach
Legacy & Influence:
Top Glove Boxing Academy is celebrating over 35 years of operation, marked by events like the 35th Anniversary Gala—where Gord’s heritage and love for the sport were center stage
At the gala, his impact shone through, offering young athletes memorable opportunities such as the Canada vs. Italy boxing feature night
Present Day:
Today, Apolloni continues to shape the lives of young boxers in Greater Sudbury, nurturing talent through structured training, discipline, and mentorship.
He remains deeply involved in both the gym’s leadership and coaching roles, driving its mission of promoting health, fitness, and character through amateur boxing.
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Top Glove Boxing - Part 1
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Top Glove Boxing Academy has been a staple of Northern Ontario athletics since opening it's doors in 1990. For the last three decades, Coach Gordon Apolloni has made it his mission to not only provide the top level training that has taken many local athletes to the World Championships, the Olympics and beyond, but also to provide a space in the community for everyone to thrive no matter what their fitness goals are. We are proud to be hosts to multiple classes to fit the needs and skill levels of our members, including the Rock Steady Boxing Program for Parkinson's Patients. All our NCCP registered and certified coaches are volunteer.
