As a sport, boxing has been around for over 5000 years.
There is nothing like watching two chiselled fighters, in peak physical condition trying to knock out their opponent with jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts and fancy feet.
A metaphor for life, boxing is about rolling with the punches, taking whatever is thrown at you, brushing off the knock downs and still coming out on top. Perhaps that is why so many people love the sport – because it inspires them.
It inspires them to get in shape. To show heart and passion in everything they do, and to develop the confidence of taking on any challenge.
Whether your goal is to become the next Canelo Álvarez or Tyson Fury, or you simply just want to improve your confidence and overall physique, there are several excellent boxing gyms in Sydney that will train you into shape.
Here are some of the best of them.
Ultimate Fitness Centre
Located on Kent Street, in the heart of the CBD, the Ultimate Fitness Centre is a very convenient boxing gym for office workers looking to do a quick work out during their lunch hour, or after they have clocked off for the day.
Offering 20 classes per week, across two sites, their sessions include everything from calorie-burning or ab-specific training to MMA, as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and muscle circuits.
It’s a great set up here, and the staff are professional, friendly, and great motivators too.
Address: Level 2 and 3, 305 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Corporate Fitness Centre
Over in Surry Hills, the Corporate Fitness Centre is easy to get to.
Just a ten-minute walk from Hyde Park and Central Station, it runs more than 65 classes a week, which cover activities like open sparring, BJJ, cardio, technique, and yoga.
If you are interested in undertaking the journey towards amateur boxer, their 12-week, Corporate Fighter training program will teach you all the basics, before putting you in the ring with another amateur boxer.
They also run a ‘7 days for $7’ trial for those who want to check the gym out thoroughly before taking up a membership.
Address: 26-38 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills NSW 2010
North Sydney PCYC
When PCYC’s first opened in 1937 boxing was one of the first sports they offered coaching in.
Today there are numerous sites through Sydney that offer an excellent standard of boxing gym for people of all ages and fitness levels.
For the last 20 years, the North Sydney PCYC has been headed up by the legendary Mark Pitts. An experienced trainer who has transformed novice boxers into winners of the Australian Masters Games and even world champions.
Their boxing classes run from Monday to Thursday afternoons, as well as during the day on Saturday and take the form of strength, fitness, conditioning, and competitive amateur boxing.
At $80 per term, their membership is quite reasonable too.
Address: 224-230 Falcon St, North Sydney NSW 2060
12RND Fitness
If you really want a high-intensity workout that has been modelled on the requirements of a professional boxer then 12RND Fitness is the gym for you.
Located at various sites across the city, including Mascot, Erskineville, Cammeray, Alexandria and North Sydney, their workout schedules have been put together by elite trainers and athletes.
Based around the type of conditioning world class boxers need to get themselves through the rigours of 12-round bout, it combines cardio with functional strength and boxing technique.
With a new round beginning every three minutes, the good thing about this workout is that you can join in whenever you get to the gym. Lasting for 45-minutes, your body will be put through the mill, but according to the gym, it will continue to burn calories for up to 38 hours after you have completed it.
One of the best things about this gym is that it offers you a free trial. So, you can try it out without having to commit financially to it first.
Address: Shop 1/01 150 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060
Undercard Boxing Gym
The Undercard Boxing Gym is a renowned global brand that champions a unique training model which incorporates elements of full body conditioning with that of traditional boxing.
Their Bondi Junction premises is based on the American version of the gym which was launched by Zach Vickers. It incorporates boxing, lifting, and running in the one comprehensive workout.
Furnished with a massive range of training equipment, as well as group boxing classes that accommodate up to 36 people, this gym offers something for everyone.
You could even start training early here as the first of their six classes every day begins at 5.30am.
Address: 64 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Boxing Works
Back in 2001 Larry Papadopolous was ranked as the number one Light Heavy Weight Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the world. Now he owns and operates Boxing Works – an excellent gym based out of Kings Cross.
Backed by over 40 years of experience in the sport, this legendary fighter, and his excellent team of instructors, each of whom are ex-professionals themselves, are renowned for teach you top boxing technique.
Bestowing upon you one of the most intense and all-encompassing of work outs, which are guaranteed to make you feel stronger and fitter than ever before, this gym is undoubtedly one of the best in Sydney.
Address: 83-97 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross NSW 2011
Tszyu Boxing Academy
Another Australian boxing gym that is run by a legend of the sport is the Tzsyu Boxing Academy.
Situated in the suburb of Rockdale this gym is every bit as classy as Kostya Tszyu, the former World Amateur Light-Welterweight Champion, was in the ring back in his fighting days.
Welcoming people of all ages and abilities, they offer a number of fight group classes, as well as strength and conditioning and boxersize sessions every day during the week.
The environment is very supportive, but both physically and mentally challenging. It will however get you in to shape.
Address: 9 Ador Avenue, Rockdale NSW 2216