Meet our Team

Nazaim Hussain
I’m Nazaim Hussain, one of the original trustees of the Lion Gym & Boxing Club charity. From the very beginning, I’ve played an active role in ensuring that our organisation operates within the legal frameworks set out for charities.
Khalil Alam
I'm Khalil Alam—most people know me as Kal—and I’m the founding member of The Lion Gym in Greengates, Bradford, which I established in 2016.
Barkat Walji
I’m Barkat Walji, a qualified Solicitor and Accountant, and one of the original trustees who helped establish the Lion Gym & Boxing Club.
Faz Ali
I'm Faz Ali, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Regal Foods Products Group PLC and a proud trustee of the Lion Gym & Boxing Club, which I joined in January 2025.
Sharon Mortimer
I’m Sharon Mortimer, a yoga instructor running Believe & Achieve Yoga classes at the Lion Gym in Greengates, as well as online.
Michelle Dean
I'm a qualified boxing coach and personal trainer, running female-only boxing classes and supporting others across the gym.