Meet Our Team

Jaime Clampitt-Hayes

Jaime is a co-owner and lead boxing coach at On The Ropes. She is a four-time world champion female boxer, level 2 USA Boxing coach, certified personal trainer, holistic health coach and WBFF competitor. Jaime is also a vegan and is certified in plant-based cooking.

Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Jaime won two Canadian national amateur boxing title before turning pro in 2000. Jaime moved to Rhode Island in 2001 to continue her pro career with Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports. During her 10 year professional career, Jaime fought some of the biggest names in female boxing, including her huge main event win over Mia St. John. Jaime retired in 2013, following a unanimous decision win 8 months after having her second child.

Throughout her career and following retirement, Jaime has trained several professional and amateur boxers. Jaime works with all fitness levels, from beginners to professional boxers. She uses her years of experience to provide athletes with the tools and skills they need to be their healthiest self—both physically and mentally.

Jaime is a mom of two and married to her husband Ryan.

Fun Fact: In 2004 Jaime won The Ring magazine’s “Female Fight of the Year” against veteran Jane Couch.

Kathy Lyons

Kathy is a co-owner, USA boxing coach, and a certified personal trainer at On the Ropes. Looking for a new and exciting form of exercise, Kathy began boxing in 2014 and quickly discovered the supportive community, healthy lifestyle and incredible workouts boxing brought to her life. In May of 2015, Kathy fought in her first amateur boxing fight with the Haymakers for Hope organization, raising thousands of dollars to support cancer research. After Haymakers, Kathy was hooked and has participated in several exhibitions as well as two additional sanctioned fights, winning her first belt in 2016 at the Rocky Marciano Masters tournament Latest accomplishments were a belt in this tournament as well as being recognized as the "best female fighter" in the Atlantic City Masters Tournament. As one of the head coaches with OTR Kathy is also giving back to the many fighters that On the Ropes has developed.

When she’s not at the gym, Kathy likes to spend time with her wife of 39 years, Sandy, and their two golden retrievers. Kathy is a Warden with the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.

Fun Fact: Kathy's first boxing match was at age 50

Amy Cham

Amy is a co-owner and lead fitness coach at On the Ropes. Amy has been in the fitness industry for 18 years and is a certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist through Athletics and Fitness Association of America and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has certifications in Practical Pilates, Hard Style Kettlebells and Bodyweight Strength. For the past 15 years, Amy has trained and competed in both kickboxing and boxing.

Most recently, Amy spent the past seven years at the Kent County YMCA working as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. Whether you are new to working out, or just looking to step it up a notch, Amy specializes in teaching various styles of exercise Pilates, functional fitness, boxing, kickboxing, kettlebells, TRX and HIIT.

Fun Fact: Amy is a bona fide music video star and plays a cheerleader gone bad in the 1991 Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch hit “Wildside.”

Kathleen Porter

Kathleen is our newest co-owner; she joined On The Ropes as a member when the gym first opened in February of 2019. Since joining the gym, she has been an integral part of our amateur boxing program including becoming a multi-belt winner at several Master's Boxing tournaments.

As someone who has trained and been successful in OTR's homegrown fighter program, Kathleen brings a unique perspective to the business in that she understands our overall training philosophy from the lens of both a member and a fighter. This dual perspective has allowed her to connect with members of all ages and experience levels to create class environments that are welcoming and motivating for all.

Kathleen comes from a background in competitive gymnastics and martial arts. She's a certified USA Boxing coach and personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She seeks to leverage her passion for fitness by helping others find their inner strength and confidence by becoming better versions of themselves.

Kathleen is the Assistant Vice President Branch Manager at Coastal1 Credit Union in Cranston, RI, a mom to two beautiful daughters, and married to her husband Jim.

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It’s our job to help you realize how far you can push yourself in a way that’s healthy and productive. Progress over perfection.