TEA Gardens boxer, seventeen-year-old Zane Pietsch has his first amateur fight on Saturday, November 19 at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club.

Having just finished his HSC at Hunter River High, Zane is primed for his first amateur fight on the weekend.

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Zane works locally and was born and bred in Tea Gardens.

His interest in boxing first began several years ago when he joined the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Boxing Club at the age of twelve.

The club began in 2017 with founder Phil Wallis having 30 years experience in boxing at the Muswellbrook PCYC.

Local Policeman Rob Wiley and Steve Pietsch joined the coaching team making the perfect trifecta for the youth of Hawks Nest and the surrounding areas.

“I’m feeling excited and confident in the lead up to the fight and have been training hard in preparation, in and out of the gym, for the fight,” Zane told News Of The Area.

“I highly recommend Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Boxing Club as it is a very open and welcoming gym to young people,” Zane said.

“Our gym helps kids learn a lot of valuable skills that are not only used in the sport of boxing but in all aspects of life,” Zane continued.

The coaches are all volunteers and are committed to supporting the youth.

“We are thankful to the local community for their donations as it has allowed us to purchase a boxing ring and boxing equipment for the youth of our area,” Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Boxing Club founder Phil Wallis said.

The boxing gym operates Monday and Wednesdays from 5 – 6 pm out of the Hawks Nest Scout Hall.

Boys and girls from nine to eighteen years of age are encouraged to come along and learn new skills.

Zane Pietsch’s first amateur fight was at the Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club as a part of the ‘War On The Water’ Clash of the Codes, November 19, 2022.

Tickets are available at the Club for $60 each.