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The 10 Best Boxing Gyms In Sydney

In case you hadn’t noticed, boxing has taken Sydney by storm. A lot has changed since the days of Rocky and boxing gyms are no longer a place for just aspiring fighters but rather a place to torch calories, fast. And fitness professionals have been quick to cater to the growing interest in landing uppercuts and […]

In case you hadn’t noticed, boxing has taken Sydney by storm. A lot has changed since the days of Rocky and boxing gyms are no longer a place for just aspiring fighters but rather a place to torch calories, fast. And fitness professionals have been quick to cater to the growing interest in landing uppercuts and exchanging jabs. 

Fortunately, we’ve been able to review Sydney’s best boxing gyms for a test run so you can spend more time focusing on getting ripped. 

Here are the 10 best boxing gyms in Sydney. 

1. Undercard Boxing

Location: Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Beginners to Advanced.

Price: Starts at 2 classes per week for $55 or a single pass for $35.

About: If you’re after a sweat session, this is one boxing class you’ll want to strap into. Undercard Boxing combines boxing with treadmill sprints and cardio to get your heart rate up all while getting your arms fighting fit. Their slogan is: “boxing based group fitness for anyone and everyone.”

2. Hustle Boxing

Location: Potts Point, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Beginners To Advanced.

Price: Starts at $35 a class or $85 a week for a 3-month membership.

About: Run by MH favourites and all-round rigs, Andrew Pap and Dan Conn, Hustle Boxing caters to all difficulties. A combination of killer combos on the punching bags and resistance training, you’ll be able to hone your skills, build muscle and shred your core. Side note: the setting is dark – if you’re feeling a little insecure, this will help calm the nerves. 

3. 12RND Fitness

Location: They have nearly a hundred around the country. Head here to find one near you.

Difficulty: Beginners to Advanced.

Price: Prices vary.

About: With four-time world champion professional boxer Danny Green heavily involved in developing the concept, you know you’ll be in for a gruelling workout at 12RND Fitness. Their aim? To replicate the physical demands of a 12 round championship fight, with 12 x 3-minute rounds and 30 seconds rest in between. It’s not just boxing – they’re all about conditioning attendees to reach their peak ‘fighting shape’ and that includes strength training. 

4. Corporate Fitness Centre

Location: Surry Hills, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Beginners to Advanced.

Price: Prices vary.

About: Ever wondered if you could cut it in the ring? Then this is the gym for you. Corporate Fitness Centre not only offers boxing workouts and CrossFit classes, they also conduct an an intensive 12-week training program. After the three-months, be prepared to step into the ring for a full amateur boxing bout against a fellow first timer.

5. City Gym 

Location: Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Beginners to Advanced.

Price: Prices start from $22.95 per week for a 12 month membership.

About: City Gym, run by professional boxer Ben Savva, is one of the few places where you can really get your technique down pat. While there are more fitness-focused classes available, be prepared to face some seriously tough athletes in the fight class – think pad work, sparring, technique drills.  

6. Legends

Location: Kensington, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced.

Price: Membership starts at $32 a fortnight.

About: Interested in mixing it with some seriously fit fighters? Legends Gym will test your resolute. Apart from offering dedicated boxing classes, you can also sign up for cross training – think hammering away at tyres in the carpark – as well as Muay Thai and BJJ.

7. Sydney University Boxing Club

Location: Darlington, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced.

Price: Fees vary.

About: Sydney University Boxing Club is part of the Sydney University gym’s fitness offering. If you’re interested in learning from the best, you’re in good company. Johnny Lewis, coach ofKostya Tszyu and Jeff Fenech, trains his amateur team out of the gym.

8. Boxing Works

Location: Glebe and Kings Cross, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced

Price: Prices start from $35 per visit.

About: Run by former MMA fighter Larry Papadopolous, Boxing Works is the place to be if you’re looking to get your hands dirty and your knees bruised. Apart from exchanging blows, Boxing Works also offers Brazilian jujitsu, wrestling and Muay Thai. It’ll get you seriously fit, but don’t expect a simple HIIT class.

9. Bondi Boxing Club

Location: Waterloo, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced.

Price: Prices start at $20 a visit or $38.50 a week.

About: Once based in the beach-side suburb it’s named after, Bondi Boxing Club now calls Waterloo home. Known for housing pro fighters, this is a place for those who take their fighting seriously. Fitness classes are available but be prepared to train in the company of no-nonsense competitors. 

10. Training Grounds

Location: Crows Nest, Sydney NSW.

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced.

Price: Prices start from $300 for 10 classes.

About: While Training Grounds caters to beginners and will see your fitness skyrocket, this is one place where you should have a real interest in learning technique. Like previous gyms mentioned, Training Grounds also offers classes in Boxing Jujitsu and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). 

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