Boxing Fit University
Boxing Fit University is a boxing gym serving Tucson, AZ.
About Boxing Fit University
Boxing Fit University is a family-owned boxing and fitness gym serving Tucson, with a focus on boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and youth training. The gym was established in 2003 and describes its work as building strength, confidence, and discipline through structured training. Its classes are open to all levels, and the gym welcomes people with no prior experience as well as athletes preparing for competition. Training is available for ages 6 through 70 and older.
The gym's boxing classes cover footwork, mitt work, heavy bag training, and conditioning, with an emphasis on learning to throw punches with purpose. Kickboxing classes combine punches, kicks, knees, and elbows with high-energy rounds, strength work, and cardio. Muay Thai instruction includes Thai pads, clinch work, and eight-limb striking. For younger participants, youth boxing is designed for ages 8 through 15 and centers on boxing fundamentals, discipline, confidence, and respect. Boxing Fit University also offers personal training, and its website lists a competition team among its programs.
Owner and head boxing coach Chris Gonzales was born and raised in Tucson and began boxing in 2003. He holds a Silver Certification in USA Boxing and serves as Arizona's representative for USA Boxing. His additional certifications include TRX, CrossFit, Olympic lifting, and kettlebells. The gym's stated long-term goal is to coach a national and world champion. Gonzales describes Boxing Fit University as a community as much as a business, with a commitment to helping people progress from first-time participants to national competitors.
The coaching staff includes nine instructors working across boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, youth boxing, fitness, dance, and personal training. Jessica Lumm teaches boxing and dance, while Israel Harris works with clients on fitness, technique, and competition preparation. Salma Pedersoli teaches kickboxing and leads the "UA Girl Gains" program at the University of Arizona. Isaiah Marcus provides individualized boxing instruction for different skill levels, and Doli Patel combines personal training with boxing, strength and conditioning, and yoga. Cesar Medina coaches boxing and fitness, Ayddie Boubion leads kids and youth boxing, and Vinny Chiquete teaches Muay Thai. Chiquete has trained at Boxing Fit University for more than five years and has earned a state championship title.
Boxing Fit University schedules classes six days a week, with 28 classes listed each week. The gym says every coach is USA Boxing certified and identifies community, discipline, and consistent effort as central values. New participants can begin with a free first class, with no experience required and no contract. The gym provides gloves, wraps, and other equipment for that first visit, while newcomers are asked to arrive early and wear workout clothes. Boxing Fit University is located at Tucson Tech Park on East 18th Street in Tucson. Its website also shares training highlights, fight recaps, and behind-the-scenes content through Instagram and Facebook.