Meet Tyron Lloyd, POPBOX co-founder & owner of Southpaw Boxing

We sat down with Tyron, co-founder of the POPBOX Club and inspirational leader of the Southpaw Functional Training Studio, to learn more about his story, involvement, and vision.

Can you tell us a little about your journey into boxing and what first drew you to the sport?

I got into boxing when I was young; it wasn’t about fighting; it was about finding direction and discipline. Over time, it became my purpose and my way of helping others do the same, finding structure, confidence, and self-belief through the sport of boxing.

What does boxing mean to you personally, beyond just being a sport?

Boxing, to me, represents life itself. You take hits, you fall down, but you always get back up.

It’s about consistency, accountability, and resilience. Those same lessons apply in family, in business, and in everyday life.

What motivated you to build & support this club in Cape Town?

Seeing how much potential there is in the youth here. Cape Town has so much talent, but not everyone has access to mentorship or opportunity. POPBOX became a space where kids can find both structure, support and belief.

What do you enjoy most about working with the young POPBOXERS?

I love seeing the transformation. When a kid first walks in shy or unsure, and a few months later they’re standing tall, confident, and proud, that’s what keeps me going.

What has been your biggest challenge in building or coaching at POPBOX?

Staying consistent through the ups and downs. Funding, logistics, long days...it all tests you. But the purpose behind it keeps you grounded.

We keep going because the kids keep showing up.

What lessons from boxing do you think apply most to life outside the sport?

Never give up, no matter how tough it gets. You’ll always get knocked down, but what defines you is whether you get back up and keep moving forward.

Just like in the ring.

Connect with Tyrone on LinkedIn

📸 Photography Credit: Tithonia Roux Photography

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