Born in Jamaica and raised by his grandmother, Dewith Frazer grew up surrounded by the kind of discipline and grit that would later define his life’s work. From watching market vendors bargain for their livelihoods to listening to the wisdom of a strong, principled family, he learned early what it meant to work hard, carry yourself with dignity, and earn respect the right way.
At 12 years old, Frazer moved to Canada—an environment that would shape him into one of the country’s most respected boxing figures. He walked into a boxing gym for the first time at 13, put on gloves without any formal training, and immediately realized he had something special. While friends partied, he trained. While others drifted, he focused. That unwavering self-belief took him all the way to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, where he represented Jamaica and became a top-eight quarter finalist.
His transition from fighter to coach came naturally. Frazer had already developed the discipline, mental toughness, and professional integrity required not just to compete—but to win. As a master-level Olympic and national coach, he has travelled the world, trained champions, and influenced the sport far beyond the ring.
He has also stood up for what’s right. In 1999, Frazer supported boxer Pradeep Singh Nagra in his groundbreaking fight for religious freedom in Canadian boxing, challenging outdated rules that barred athletes with beards from competition. His leadership helped shift the culture of the sport, reinforcing his belief that nobody can stop you from being successful— they can only slow you down.
Today, Dewith Frazer brings that same strength of character to Dewith’s Boxing Studio, a community-driven gym in Mississauga built on respect, discipline, and real boxing fundamentals. Inside DBS, music with swearing isn’t allowed, egos stay at the door, and everyone—whether they’re training for their first class or their first title fight—has a place.
For Frazer, boxing is more than a sport.
It’s a vehicle for discipline, confidence, and personal growth.
And at DBS, he continues to mentor athletes the same way he was raised:
with integrity, resilience, and the belief that every person has the power to succeed.
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