Bryon Mackie has announced that BigTyme Fitness and Boxing has been closed indefinitely.
Mackie took to Facebook on Thursday (July 4) to make the announcement.
“It is a very sad week🥊 I have had to close the doors at BigTyme fitness in definitely after 18 years in business Jodi and I would like to thank everyone 🥊22 national Champions and thousands of satisfied members it’s time to hang up the gloves 🥊 I love everybody for all their help they’ve ever given me and the dedication of all my friends family and members🥊🥊🥊🥊 BigTyme Fitness 1986-2019 Bryon Mackie🥊🥊”
The recreation facility on Commerce Drive in Orangeville offered a full boxing gym and fitness programs for youth and adults.
BigTyme was also the training facility for many amateur and pro boxers.
Since the announcement hundreds of current and former members, including boxers, have shared their memories of the facility.
“An iconic Orangeville treasure. Sad to see one door close, but excited for you for what the future has in store. A fighter never stops fighting.” –Â Jaime Nevitt
“Thanks for being a great coach bud will miss training with you but a light is at the other end of the tunnel. You given a lot to all the young people in Orangeville.” – Paul Harper
“This is hard to take! BigTyme Fitness and Bryon Mackie helped shape the lives of a lot of young Men and Women including myself! I remember working the corner for some of the first fights the BigTyme fighters ever had.” – Dave MacLean
