Arkansas Boxing Club
About
Arkansas Boxing Club offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines including MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and kickboxing. The gym is known for its technical coaching approach that prepares members for actual competition, not just cardio workouts. Under the guidance of experienced coaches like Ozell Nelson, Orlando, Willie, and Kevin, members receive personalized mentorship aimed at developing both boxing skills and character. The facility has cultivated a family atmosphere where members can train recreationally or pursue competitive ambitions, with many appreciating the gym's ability to help them blow off steam and relieve stress through focused training.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the technical coaching quality, particularly highlighting Ozell Nelson's mentorship for aspiring professional boxers. Many describe a family atmosphere where both recreational training and serious competition are supported, with several long-time members crediting the gym for developing their boxing skills over decades. Specific coaches like Orlando, Willie, and Kevin are mentioned positively, and members appreciate the gym's focus on actual ring preparation rather than just cardio workouts. Some concerns include occasional unprofessional behavior toward women and insufficient coaching attention during sessions, though these appear as isolated experiences amid overwhelmingly positive feedback.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Baron Rosby III
3 years ago
Best gym as an official amateur boxer, I'm glad to be training under one of the best coaches in Ozell Nelson, I know me and him can take on the boxing world and make both our dreams as I work my way to the professionals and get that belt🥊.
Cameron Austin
2 years ago
Hello I want to ask a serious question do you guys at your gym train people who want to become world champion of the world? If so then I would like to choose your gym and your mentorship to train
Jay Bass
3 years ago
I’ve been to many boxing gyms in Arkansas. Most gyms just have lots of cardio. This place the coach will most definitely prepare you for the ring and teach you hope to become a boxer. I love that family atmosphere. I love that you can train or you can compete and be competitive. Great place to mix up your workout and learn how to blow off some steam. Boxing is the best stress stress, reliever and medicine💯💯💯
E McNulty
5 years ago
I started boxing here in the late 90s-early 2000s under the tutelage of Ozell, Orlando, Willie and Kevin. Sparring with Richard, Terry Smith, Terry Porter, and Jermain Taylor. This gym is the best around. I learned so much here, which helped me compete in NCAA boxing at the University of Central Arkansas. I’ll never forget the lessons and many nights grinding to become a technical boxer with power and a better human being. Such a great gym with great people who know the sport through and through. I plan on bring my son to learn the sweet science as soon as we KO Covid-19!!
Paige Eichkorn
2 years ago
It’s no wonder women leave here to box elsewhere. After being asked about my weight twice by the coach, called “baby girl” by a man I don’t know and watching dads yell at their three year olds to sit down while they work out, I was done. Coach Ozell mainly sits in his front office and doesn’t even coach us.
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed