Medina Boxing

This will be much more than just a review of my experience, because once I stepped into this gym, my life in America was transformed. Let's start from the beginning. I am Michele, a 17-year-old boy from Italy with a strong desire to explore the world of boxing, gain experience, grow, and enter the hall of fame of boxing champions. So, nine months ago, I decided to come to Wisconsin to start this journey, and God blessed me by pairing me with an amazing Coach, Coach Oscar Medina. I remember the first day I entered the gym, and I saw a sign that read: IF YOU MISS ONE DAY OF TRAINING YOU KNOW IT! IF YOU MISS 2 DAYS OF TRAINING YOUR OPPONENT KNOWS IT! IF YOU MISS 3 DAYS OF TRAINING EVERYONE KNOWS IT! From that small phrase on the wall, I already understood that I shouldn't miss a day in the gym; otherwise, it meant I wasn't really trying. So I did just that. I started my classes with the Fight Class guys, and also my private lessons with the coach. From there, the relationship with the guys and with the coach began to grow stronger. The months began to pass, and that gym started to become more and more my safe place, where a boy far from his family like me knew that even if he called the coach at night, he would surely answer to help you. What makes that gym unique is not the punching bags, the equipment, or the ring, but Coach Medina! Starting to talk with the coach was like opening a book, reading the pages, and discovering something new every day or deepening important life concepts. If I hadn't met this coach during my journey in the US, I honestly don't know how long I would have stayed, but with him by my side, every day was incredibly motivating. Of course, all my friends at the gym are also wonderful people, guys who are hard to find today. Each of them left something inside me, whether related to boxing or not. They made me feel at home, like in a real family. Some of them, at the end of this overwhelming experience, I can truly define as brothers, and I could really call the gym my HOME because, for nine months, I spent 3/4 hours a day there, training, making mistakes, trying and trying again but always putting all the will to win into it. As I've already said, the uniqueness of this gym lies in the coach. I would define him as a master of combat and life, because he is there ready to make you understand that if you want to win in the ring, you first have to win outside with yourself and the difficulties that life throws at you every day. In my life, I have never had such a relationship with an adult. I remember when he invited me out to eat for the first time. That small gesture, which might seem insignificant, meant a lot to me. After months in America, I finally felt close to someone who believed in me, in my abilities, and appreciated all the effort I was putting into boxing. Having someone like that by your side can lead to a working relationship between you and the coach almost as if you form the same mind with the same goal: to grow. For those with great ambitions like becoming the world champion, it is not always easy to find that person who sees in you what you see in yourself. But if this happens, as it did in my case with Coach Medina, your mind grows, and you start doing things you never did to achieve goals that seemed bigger than you. Finding a coach who has trained with Manny Pacquiao, Oleksandr Usyk, Vasyl Lomachenko, and many others is rare, if not impossible. But when, at 64 years old, he comes to you and asks, "Do you want to train together with 10 rounds of 3 minutes on the bag?" you realize how much he is a true coach, who not only shows you the way but walks with you along the path, aware that it won't be easy but willing to stay with you just to climb a mountain because YOU ARE A TEAM, YOU SUFFER AND REJOICE TOGETHER. Coach Medina, this is not a goodbye but an immense thank you, it is a see you next year, until the conquest of the most important ring in the world.

My son had the opportunity to train with Coach Medina and his team for a couple years and it was by far the single best growth environment he has been involved with as an athlete and person. We tried 3 other boxing gyms prior to Medina’s and none of them hold a candle to the knowledge, professionalism, and sense of belonging we received from Medina Boxing. If you are looking for an experience in technical stand-up and personal development as an athlete and person look no further than Medina Boxing. Many thanks Coach Medina, staff, and team. The Gleisner’s

It's been said many times already, the Medina Boxing gym is not your typical gym, it's a community where everyone supports and encourages each other to meet their goals. I spent nearly 10 years as a member, pushing myself and helping others along the way. It was one of the best decisions I've made. Coach Medina's style, approach, and ability to adapt to everyone's skill level is truly amazing. Be prepared to work!!

There is no other place to go if you are looking for boxing. Whether you are joining to exercise, learn some form of self defense, or compete, you are in the best hands with Coach Medina. His boxing IQ is truly unmatched, but alongside his legendary coaching skills is a very personable man who can teach you many things outside the ring if you are willing to learn. Nobody carries an ego when they enter Medina's gym and Coach Medina leads class every single day, something no other gym does. He cares about each one of his students and strives to make others around him better. Coach Medina helped me tap into my true potential and has never led me astray, whether it be inside the ring or not. Joining this gym and becoming part of this family was one of the best decisions I've ever made!

Medina boxing is truly the best of the best when it comes to learning boxing technique and fitness. I had been to other gyms in southeastern Wisconsin over the years, and there’s no comparison. Coach Medina knows boxing, and he also knows how to make boxing accessible to all. Whatever your goals are, whether it’s getting in shape, learning technique, or looking to compete, there’s something for everyone. I went from general interest in boxing to competing in Golden Gloves within a year thanks to Coach Medina’s proven process and dedicated team. I also made lifelong friends and got lifelong lessons that carry to other aspects of life. For anything interested in boxing or fitness, Medina is the place to go.