Meet the Founders
Shane McCarthy
Shane is a 24-year-old mechanical engineer and the current Canadian Cruiserweight National Champion in amateur boxing. In his final year of University, frustrated with the daily hassle of rolling and air drying hand wraps, he set out to build a better solution. What began as a personal project has grown into a tool used by fighters worldwide.
Luke Richardson
Luke is a 24-year-old combat sports enthusiast who has trained alongside Shane for years. With a deep passion for boxing and MMA, he understands the everyday challenges fighters face. Luke brings creative insight, a fighter’s mindset, and a drive to help bring the Drago Roller to athletes worldwide.
Our Vision
At Drago Boxing, our vision is to set a new standard for combat sports equipment by blending engineering expertise with real world fight experience. We design tools that simplify training, improve performance, and support fighters at every stage of their journey, from first-timers to seasoned professionals. Grounded in functionality, Drago Boxing is more than a product line. It is a brand built to grow with the next generation of fighters.
Our Journey
First Prototype Built - November 2024
Frustrated with the time wasted rolling his hand wraps and the lack of an easy way to dry them, Shane built the first version of the Drago Roller using steel brackets and clothes hangers. It was a rough prototype, but it proved the idea had potential.
Engineered for Production - December 2024
Drawing on his background in mechanical engineering, Shane refined the design in CAD and began 3D printing early models. These prototypes were faster, more compact, and built to be portable.
Patent Filed - February 2025
Recognizing the potential, a provisional patent was filed to protect the design and secure the innovation behind the product.
Testing with Local Fighters - March 2025
Initial units were handed out to local boxers and coaches. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, confirming the need for a faster, more efficient way to manage hand wraps.
Official Launch Online - August 2025
After months of iteration and testing the team finally launched the Drago Roller online, offering fighters a smarter way to manage their wraps.
Our Core Values
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Innovation
We create practical, forward-thinking tools that solve real problems fighters face every day.
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Durability
Our products are built to last, withstanding the demands of intense training and daily use.
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Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in design, performance, and customer experience.
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Authenticity
Drago Boxing is built by fighters, for fighters. Grounded in real experience and honest intent.