Wild Card Boxing
About
Wild Card Boxing in Los Angeles offers comprehensive training in MMA, boxing, and kickboxing under the guidance of legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach. The gym provides professional coaching with a focus on technique and skill development, led by Roach himself, a five-time BWAA Trainer of the Year and World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee who has trained over 50 world champions. Members appreciate the excellent coaching staff, with specific praise for Eddy's outstanding pad sessions, and note the gym's serious training environment where people come to work hard and improve their skills.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the excellent coaching, particularly highlighting Freddie Roach's humble and approachable nature and Eddy's outstanding pad sessions. Many describe a surprisingly welcoming atmosphere where people of all backgrounds feel comfortable training together, with staff showing patience and respect to newcomers. Several reviewers mention the gym has been life-changing, with some driving long distances multiple times weekly to train. Some concerns include recent management changes affecting the gym's culture and significant issues with the online merchandise store regarding incorrect orders and unresponsive customer service.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
S S
8 months ago
Had a great Experience at the Wild Card Gym. I felt very welcomed and was treated with patience and respect when I first stepped in . As a lifelong boxing fan it was an honor to meet Freddie. He is so humble and approachable. Took a picture with him and talked Boxing with the legendary coach. The gym is gym and people are there to train so I understand the constraints they put on visitors. Had the opportunity to meet pacquaio but my experience with Freddie made my day.
Kemal Arnaut
a month ago
Fantastic boxing gym with great energy and a professional atmosphere. Highly recommended! The coaches are excellent — Eddy’s pad sessions are outstanding.
Nis Vincent Pedersen
3 months ago
This gym and its staff and members have helped me change my life and myself. I was so worried that a gym like this would be elitist, but they were so warm, open and welcome. People of all ages, genders, and levels come here. I live in the North Valley and I drive all the way in here 4-5 times a week.
Champ Life
3 weeks ago
Been going to this gym for years. Great people, great atmosphere. Now that the owners wife has begun to assert herself around the gym it’s not the same. Now that she’s tasted a little bit of power, she wants everything done her way. It’s no longer the house that Freddy built but the dungeon that Marie controls. I’m not a slave nor will I be silenced. There’s freedom of speech in this country and I will always speak truth to power. Many others feel the same way but are afraid to speak up out of fear of being kicked out the gym by her. Not me, I will leave voluntarily before anyone tries to muzzle my right to speak up to whoever. Real life is bigger than boxing, this is Los Angeles, don’t get it twisted.
Melisa
4 months ago
This review is for a purchase made through their website. I ordered 4 items for my husband, including a green/gold hat exactly as advertised. What arrived was a completely different hat—sent without my permission. I emailed the order support address and got no response. I tried calling the number in the email and the gym’s number, and both appear to be out of service. There is literally no way to get my money back or get this remedied. Extremely disappointing experience. Do not buy from their online store.
paymentsMembership
$5/day (mentioned for workouts)
Contact
1123 Vine St # 14, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Freddie Roach
Boxing Trainer / Owner
5x BWAA Trainer of the Year, World Boxing Hall of Fame, Trained over 50 world champions
Owner of Wild Card Boxing Club. Former professional boxer (41-13 record). Trained champions including Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de La Hoya, Mike Tyson. Also worked with MMA greats like Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre.