Bertu Camilleri started his career in a Gym in Hamrun. Soon after he caught the eye of the late Iron Man of Europe Charles Saliba who trained him in Youth Gym Sliema. At that time Bertu established a record of three hours non stop skipping the rope. Two veterans, the late Francis Attard of Mosta and Paul Cassar of Msida took charge of his training at the Mosta Boxing Club. Later on Bertu decided to emigrate to the United Kingdom.
In England, Bertu acquired the experience of British boxers and trainers. He went to the well known Jack Solomons Gym where he used to fight 3 times a week against British Boxers. When Bertu returned to the island in 1969 he showed his ambition when he opened a Gym at Gharghur.
In England, Bertu acquired the experience of British boxers and trainers. He went to the well known Jack Solomons Gym where he used to fight 3 times a week against British Boxers. When Bertu returned to the island in 1969 he showed his ambition when he opened a Gym at Gharghur.
