At Hard Knocks Gym, you’re learning from seasoned fighters, certified trainers, and lifelong athletes who know what it takes to succeed. From championship experience to youth mentorship, our boxing coaches bring passion, discipline, and purpose to every class.
Every boxing coach at Hard Knocks Gym brings something unique to the table: professional boxing titles, amateur fight experience, martial arts mastery, or elite-level endurance training. What they all share is a commitment to teaching proper technique, building real strength, and helping every member train like an athlete, regardless of age or experience level.
Our team includes:
Whether you’re here for fitness, focus, or fight prep, you’ll be learning from the best.
Farid is a professional boxer with over 15 years’ experience in the industry. He has competed in both amateur and professional bouts. He is the WBA Champion. His background as a multi-sport athlete gives him remarkable insight into training up well-rounded boxers. Farid’s coaching of the amateur boxing team has led to the team winning many belts and trophies. As a boxing coach, he stresses the fundamentals of the sport with an emphasis on strength, conditioning, and weight training. Farid’s knowledge of boxing and his experience in the ring provide his boxers with a distinctive edge in performance. His passion for boxing is driven by his desire to empower youth and to promote confidence in both life and sports.
Anthony is an experienced amateur boxer with 21 amateur bouts. He was formerly ranked #7 in the nation for his division. Anthony actively competes in bouts and trains to sharpen his skills and knowledge in the sport. He assists with coaching and mentoring youth boxers, focusing on discipline, confidence, and proper fundamentals. His passion for the sport motivates him to help others reach their potential both in and out of the ring.
Brian has been involved in boxing for over 12 years, including competition in amateur bouts. He has experience in skills training with an amateur team and readying boxers through drills and workouts for competition. Brian is dedicated to teaching fundamentals for beginning boxers while also building a strong base of strength, conditioning, and footwork for advanced boxers. His understanding of powerlifting and general strength training promotes a well-conditioned boxer.
Sumo began boxing at age 9 after competing in wrestling in his early childhood. He trained in Muay Thai for 7 years, quickly becoming proficient, but decided to pursue boxing after moving to a new state. He trained in boxing for over a year before competing on the amateur team. On his third bout, he won the Junior Golden Gloves. Sumo is motivated to coach by his love of boxing, and he desires to share his knowledge with the next generation.
Carlos is a dedicated fitness enthusiast with over 30 years of experience in the field. His expertise in cycling, running, and swimming has helped both amateur and elite triathletes achieve their goals. He has expanded his knowledge and experience to include boxing, helping boxers gain a conditioning and endurance advantage in matches.
Izzy is a 3rd-degree black belt in Kempo karate and held the title of undefeated Arizona State Muay Thai Champion. He has over 15 years of experience in competition, training, and teaching. Izzy specializes in MMA, Muay Thai, and self-defense training. He has refereed over 500 amateur boxing Muay Thai bouts. His experience on both sides of the ring gives him a competitive edge as a trainer.
Our members don’t just work out—they transform. Check out our reviews to see how people just like you have grown stronger, more confident, and more focused by training at Hard Knocks Gym.
The best way to experience Hard Knocks is to step into the gym. Come try a class for free and see how our coaching team can help you achieve your fitness goals.
Want to know more about our approach to training? Here are some common questions we receive about our boxing coaches.
Yes. Our coaching team includes current and former amateur and professional fighters, champions, and certified trainers.
Absolutely. We pride ourselves on offering beginner-friendly classes that teach the fundamentals of boxing in a safe and supportive way.
Yes. Several of our coaches are dedicated to mentoring youth, focusing on discipline, confidence, and proper form.
No. Many of our classes, including beginner and conditioning sessions, are non-sparring. Sparring is only offered at advanced levels and always supervised.
Yes. Personal training sessions are available for those who want customized training to meet specific fitness or competition goals.
While many of our boxing coaches hold official fight records, black belts, or certifications in martial arts and conditioning, all of them are vetted for safety, experience, and teaching ability.
Yes. Our team includes athletes with experience in cycling, swimming, karate, Muay Thai, powerlifting, and triathlon training—offering a well-rounded approach to boxing fitness.
Join a free class or talk to us about your goal. We’ll connect you with the right coach based on your experience, fitness level, and interests.
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