About

I’m Mark “Chopper” Burgess, a health and fitness professional based in Brisbane, specialising in:

– Personal Training
– Elite Athlete Training
– Corporate Health and Fitness

Boxing Career – 1990 to 2005

– 73 amateur fights
– 3 Queensland titles
– 3 Golden Gloves titles
– 3 Australian titles
– 2 World Police games titles.
*All in the over 91+kg division.

14 International fights, representing my country in Samoa, Indonesia, Vanuatu, New Zealand and Philippines.

I had 1 coach for my entire Boxing career and his name is Liam White. Liam was a former English lightweight Champion and we trained at the Logan City P.C.Y.C.

Liam was an awesome coach that believed in the “do as I do, not just what I say”, management system. He was not only a coach but a great role model for me in life. I would not have had the success that I have had in the boxing ring if I didn’t have Liam. We are still very good friends today.

Queensland Police, Australian Boxing Representative

My career began in 1985 when I was sworn into the Queensland Police Force. I remained in active service for 15 years, 3 of which were served in the VIP protection service.

During this time I worked as a close personal protection officer for Premier Peter Beattie as well as all visiting dignitaries including Bill Clinton (President of the United States) and Jerry Adams (Sinn Fein President).

In 1994 and 1998, I represented Australia at two Commonwealth Games in Boxing (Heavyweight Division).

I commenced my degree in Sports Science MH (Sc) at the University of Queensland, and graduated in 1997 with honours.

Although I had risen to the position of Detective Sargeant, it was my passion for health and fitness that fuelled my decision to resign from the Police Force in 2000 to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry.

Brisbane Bronco’s Trainer/Conditioner