Peña Boxing Club

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Ivan Sanchez a month ago

I’ve been training here for over 3 years, and I don’t take where I train lightly. Boxing is serious, and who you learn from matters. That’s exactly why I chose Peña Boxing Club and why I’d recommend it to any parent thinking about where to put their child. Coach Hector Peña isn’t someone guessing his way through coaching he’s lived this sport at both the amateur and professional level. There’s a different kind of respect and trust that comes with that. As a parent, that should matter. Your child isn’t being taught by someone who just “knows boxing” they’re learning from someone who has walked it, felt it, and understands it. This gym is old school in the best way. No distractions, no shortcuts just structure, discipline, and real coaching. And that’s exactly what kids need today. Not constant praise, not watered-down training but guidance that teaches them how to handle pressure, how to stay focused, and how to keep going when things get hard. Boxing here goes far beyond punches. It builds something deeper. It builds confidence the kind that doesn’t need to be loud. It builds discipline the kind that carries into school, relationships, and life. It builds emotional control learning how to stay calm instead of reacting. A lot of kids today struggle with focus, patience, and direction. This environment corrects that. It gives them structure. It gives them accountability. And over time, you see the shift not just in how they train, but in how they carry themselves outside the gym. And if you’re familiar with places like Viveros Boxing Gym, you’ll understand the level of foundation and culture this gym is built on. If you want your child to just “stay busy,” there are plenty of options. But if you want them to grow mentally, physically, and emotionally this is the kind of place that shapes them the right way.

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Kari Guati 8 months ago

Great gym, great environment for the kids. Training by coach Peña and coach Chema, love the professionalism and support they give the kids.

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J.A Basulto a year ago

I have known Coach Pena my whole life. One of the legends in Dallas for being a Great Coach and great Mentor. He also was great friend to my dad😭🙏

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Adrian James Tan 3 years ago

Love the place. Great coaches and great people. Well equipped gym. Strongly recommended.

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Alberto Baez 4 years ago

Great place to train. One of the best trainers around in the area same school as gene vivero and legendary boxer and coach Curtis cokes