Founder • Retired Boxer • Tobago
Kertson Manswell
Founder of Knockout K.O Boxing Gym, retired heavyweight boxer, and one of Tobago’s most recognized boxing figures. From Pembroke, Tobago to the international ring, his journey reflects discipline, pride, and real boxing development.
Founder Story
From Pembroke, Tobago to the international stage
Kertson Manswell is a retired heavyweight boxer from Pembroke, Tobago, and the founder of Knockout K.O Boxing Gym. His journey is built on discipline, resilience, and a deep commitment to boxing development in Trinidad and Tobago.
Where he comes from
Known as The Pride of Tobago, Manswell rose from local beginnings to become one of the most recognized heavyweight names to come out of Tobago. His story reflects not only personal achievement, but also the mindset, structure, and discipline required to rise through boxing.
His background in Tobago remains central to his identity and to the values now reflected through the gym he leads today.
What he represents today
Today, Kertson Manswell is recognized as the founder of Knockout K.O Boxing Gym, where his focus has shifted from competing to building. He now represents leadership, mentorship, athlete development, and a serious standard for boxing growth in Tobago.
His legacy continues through the gym, the fighters he influences, and the environment he is helping to shape for the next generation.
Athlete Profile
Career profile and boxing identity
One of the strongest heavyweight figures connected to Tobago, Kertson Manswell built a career that combined amateur achievement, professional power, and national representation.
Career and achievements
Before turning professional, Manswell established himself as one of the Caribbean’s most accomplished amateur heavyweights. He earned silver medals at the Commonwealth Games, the Central American and Caribbean Games, and the Pan American Games.
He later turned professional in 2004 and opened his pro journey with an impressive 20–0 start. Across his career he recorded 25 wins with 18 knockouts, showing clear power and a strong heavyweight presence in the ring.
He competed against notable international opposition and carried Tobago’s name onto larger boxing stages, helping strengthen his reputation within Trinidad and Tobago boxing.
Athlete Profile
- NameKertson Manswell
- NicknameThe Pride of Tobago
- BirthplacePembroke, Tobago
- NationalityTrinidad & Tobago
- DivisionHeavyweight
- StanceOrthodox
Career Highlights
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In the ring and in the work
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Career Timeline
Milestones across the journey
“Boxing is not only about fighting. It is about discipline, growth, and building the next generation with strength.”
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A legacy that now lives through the gym
Knockout K.O Boxing Gym represents the discipline, structure, and fighting spirit built through Kertson Manswell’s journey and now passed on to the next generation of athletes.
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