Boxing (Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro: gym, moving to, teachers)

[deanow30]

Moving to raleigh wake forest area just wondering if there are any good boxing gyms? Do they run alot of pro or amatuer shows in the area?

[Shibumi01748]

Hey Deanow30, did you find a decent boxing gym? am from the N.E. and ave been boxing [for fun, no competition] for about 8 yrs ... also moved down here recently and am looking for the same thing! Do let me know if you found anything? thanks...

[bad_boxer]

let me know about the boxing gyms in your area.. thank you

[NC_newcomer]

By Black Angus (near the intersection of 540 and 70) you'll find Triangle Boxing Club (also known as box2bfit.com), run by Rick Harper from Philadelphia. Go by and talk to him -- he's a great character. They has classes (boxing, kick boxing, boxing fitness/bootcamp) and some open gym time.

Give him a call before you go over -- he's been expanding his business over the past couple of years and now has three more gyms -- two in Charlotte and one in Greensboro (I think.)

LABoxing in Cary -- don't bother, unless you just want to hop around while wearing gloves and listening to Rocky music...

[CarolinaCowboy]

Originally Posted by NC_newcomer

LABoxing in Cary -- don't bother, unless you just want to hop around while wearing gloves and listening to Rocky music...

Ohhh, this is a scary thought.

Are there any places to watch boxing matches? Do they have any events in the Triangle area?

[NC_newcomer]

Originally Posted by CarolinaCowboy

Are there any places to watch boxing matches? Do they have any events in the Triangle area?

For sure down in Fayetteville. Call Rick Harper at Triangle Boxing and ask him -- he's likely to know.

[beckycat]

[quote=NC_newcomer;5204734]By Black Angus (near the intersection of 540 and 70) you'll find Triangle Boxing Club (also known as box2bfit.com), run by Rick Harper from Philadelphia. Go by and talk to him -- he's a great character. They has classes (boxing, kick boxing, boxing fitness/bootcamp) and some open gym time.

Has anyone else been here?

[thelark]

The Raleigh Mens Club have been advertising for a Foxy Boxing night on theradio recently. Thats about as competitive as it gets.

[thorpe]

I took the ab class at the Box2Bfit facility and enjoyed it. I got a good workout. I am going back to take the kickboxing class.

[Shibumi01748]

Ok, I found a great place -it's just too far for me! It's called NBS Gym ... here's the link to their website: NBS Gym I visited the gym on a Sunday afternoon and drilled with a class for 1.5hrs - the instructors Wes and Amy are awesome - very knowledgeable and great teachers! There was some sparring going on, but I didnt' get in on the action. They don't have a 'drop in' rate/fee listed but I am going to look into that for sure! Hope to see some of you folks there?