Trainers

Nicky "Lil Nicky" DeMarco

Nicky began boxing at a very young age. He began competitively fighting in his mid 20's, and after a successful amateur career, his trainer decided to turn him pro. As a professional boxer, he has trained and sparred with some on the best fighters in the world. During his career, Nicky had the opportunity to fight in some of the most famous venues including The Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. and at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. He has been fighting professionally for 8 years, posting a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. Nicky's most recent fight was in January of 2013, where he defeated Travis Thompson in front of a packed crowd at the Staten Island Hilton. Nicky has currently put his boxing career on hold to tend to his busy boxing gym. His main priority is ensuring that all members receive the best training experience that a gym could offer. Nicky is as hands-on as they come and currently teaches our morning Boxing for Fitness classes, works closely with our competitive kids and is available for personal training.

Courtney Castellane

A dedicated trainer and energetic cardio kickboxing instructor, Courtney is great at inspiring her clients and takes pride in pushing them past their safe zone. She has been a fitness enthusiast, dancer and athlete her entire life and continues to challenge herself by training and competing in races such as the New Jersey Half Marathon, Spartan Races, High Rock Challenge, The Rugged Maniac and various 5ks. Courtney currently teaches the Cardio Kickboxing Classes at DeMarco's and is available for personal training.

Sal Toner

Sal is a 2012 New York Boxing Metro Champ and has been training since the age of 14. He currently teaches our Boxing for Fitness classes and is available for personal training. Sal is a constant fixture at our gym and is known and loved by all because he takes extreme pride in his work. He is an amazing motivator and is great at training men, women and children.

David Lenson

Dave is the newest addition to our team at DeMarco's. He is a 4 time IKF world kickboxing champion and has been training since 2005. Dave is also a 2011 New York boxing Metro Champion and has participated in the Golden Gloves twice. His experience and skill makes him an extraordinary teacher. Dave currently teaches our Boxing for Fitness classes and our Future Champs class. If you are interested in more in-depth training of kickboxing and boxing, David is available for personal training.

Johnny Turner

Brooklyn native Irish Johnny Turner, a welter weight contender in the late 1970's who fought regularly at Madison Square Garden, began his amateur boxing career in 1971 and turned Pro in 1975. In 1979, he was rated 5th in the world in the Elite Welter Weight division. He has an impressive record of 50 Professional Fights, 42 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses, and 32 knockouts. In 1979, Johnny fought then champion Wilfredo Benitez. John took a break from boxing in 1979 to pursue an acting career. He landed the coveted role of Laurent Dauthuille; a French fighter, in the "Raging Bull" movie with Robert Deniro. John is available for Personal training.

Tony Defeo

Tony DeFeo, is a professional personal trainer, certified with the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). He has been an athlete his entire life, participating in football, running, cycling, western boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, brazilian jiu jitsu, grappling and MMA. Tony has trained hundreds of clients, both fighters and non-fighters, of all ages. He has trained at the Smyrna Police Athletic League (TN), Guardian MMA(TN), Universal Boxing Gym, NY Sports Club, LA Fitness and Atlas. He is currently training clients exclusively out of Demarco's Boxing gym.