More than a boxing academy — a movement reshaping young lives in Lagos through discipline, resilience, and the transformative power of sport. Free for every child who walks through our doors.
In the streets of Lagos, hundreds of young people face uncertainty, poverty, and the pull of danger every day. Tipo Boxing Academy exists as a powerful alternative — a sanctuary where gloves replace hopelessness and discipline replaces despair.
Founded by Coach Taiwo Adegbite — known as "Coach Tipo" — the academy offers every child a completely free path to personal transformation through boxing: building champions not just in the ring, but in life.
Launched in September 2023 and powered by the global Pho3nix Foundation, we are reshaping futures and opening pathways to the world stage — including the Olympics.
"Boxing for children in Africa is more than just sport — it is hope, community, and life."— Coach Tipo · Founder, Tipo Boxing Academy
Every program at Tipo Boxing Academy is completely free. No fees. No barriers. Just boxing, mentorship, and a community that believes in every young person who steps through our doors.
Foundational boxing training for children and teenagers. We teach proper stance, technique, footwork, combination punching, and the mental focus that separates great fighters from good ones. All skill levels welcome — beginners are our favourite challengers.
Completely Free · All Equipment ProvidedFor serious athletes with Olympic ambitions. Advanced training, competition preparation, and direct pathways into the Pho3nix Junior Team. Students like Joy Apha are already dreaming of representing Nigeria on the global stage — and we believe they will.
Completely Free · Pho3nix Junior Team PathwayBoxing is the entry point. Discipline, respect, and community are the destination. Every young person receives mentorship that goes far beyond the ring — equipping them with the mindset and character to succeed in every area of life.
Completely Free · Community for LifeCoach Taiwo Adegbite — known to hundreds of young fighters simply as "Coach Tipo" — built this academy from nothing but belief, sacrifice, and an unbreakable conviction that sport can save lives. Understanding that many of the children he works with come from families struggling to meet basic needs, he has always offered his services completely free of charge.
His legacy grows every day — young athletes from his academy now aspire to represent their country globally. His vision is one of hope, community, and transformation.
Tipo Boxing Academy is proudly powered by the Pho3nix Foundation — a global nonprofit built on a simple but potent belief: sport can change the world. Since 2018, Pho3nix has empowered children through sport across more than 10 nations and 4 continents, reaching over a million kids through camps, school outreaches, triathlons, and community programmes.
Through this partnership, Tipo Boxing Academy has secured its first permanent gym, received branded equipment and merchandise for every student, and gained a platform to take Nigerian boxing to the world.
Free equipment & official branded gear provided to every participant in the academy
First permanent gym secured — a safe haven for hundreds of young Lagosians
Olympic competitive pathways opened through the Pho3nix Junior Team
Expansion plans underway — more cities in Nigeria, then across Africa
Global presence
Switzerland · Poland · Spain · Greece
UK · Australia · Thailand · Philippines
Ghana · Nigeria 🇳🇬
4× continental gold medalist including the 2023 African Games. Turned professional in 2024 with a 3-0-0 record in her first six months. Joy returns to Tipo to mentor the next generation of Nigerian fighters.
One of Tipo's most exciting young athletes, Joy Apha dreams of Olympic success and is actively supported through the Pho3nix Junior Team to pursue her goal of representing Nigeria on the world stage.
Over 500 young people have trained with Coach Tipo. Each carries the discipline, resilience, and community spirit of the academy into every part of their lives. The next champion is already in our gym.
Every great career starts with a first step into the gym. Whether your dream is the Olympics, personal growth, or simply a safe community — Tipo Boxing Academy is your home. No fees. No barriers.
Tipo Boxing Academy is open to all young people in Lagos. No fees. No equipment needed. No experience required. Just show up — and we'll take care of the rest.
Whether you're a young fighter ready to start your journey, a parent looking for the right environment for your child, a potential partner, or a journalist — we'd love to hear from you. Tipo Boxing Academy is open to all.