Est. 2016 · Inside Cartwright Elementary School
Youth and amateur boxing on N 59th Ave. Kids classes for all ages, a competition team that travels, and open sparring. Lots of coaches, one ring and a wall of belts.
4.7 from 11 Google reviews
R1 Classes
Before anyone throws a punch, they wrap their hands. Scroll and watch a wrap go on; each pass is one of the ways to train at Big Bro Boxing. Class times and fees aren't online, so call or message the gym.
Pass 1 · Round the wrist0%
Pass 1 · Round the wrist, three times
All agesFootwork, guard and the six punches, learned on mitts and bags. Parents say their kids have trained here for years and keep improving.
“They offer classes for kids of all ages.” Kelly T., Google
Pass 2 · Round the thumb and back
Amateur boxersBoxers who want to fight go on the road with the team: USA Boxing tournaments, the Junior Olympics, Silver Gloves and shows in Arizona and Mexico.
Gym posts: Junior Olympics, Gene Lewis Invitational, Old School Showdown
Pass 3 · Over the knuckles
Registered boxersSupervised sparring sessions at the gym, run to USA Boxing rules, where boxers from other gyms come in to get rounds.
“Good friends great coaches good sparring.” Samuel H., Google
Pass 4 · Between the fingers, locked at the wrist
Girls & womenSome of the gym's medals and belts are on girls. Same coaches, same ring, same rounds.
Gym posts: tournament medals and belts
R2 Combo board
Coaches call punches by number so a boxer can react without thinking. Coach keeps writing up new combinations and the boxer throws them. Tap the numbers to write your own, then press Throw it. He's throwing at you, so keep your hands up.
Coach calls
tap the numbers →
Orthodox stance · lead hand = left
Standard numbering for an orthodox boxer. Southpaws flip the hands; Coach will show you.
R3 Fight night
Big Bro Boxing runs its own sanctioned amateur show at Cartwright, and the team travels: Arizona tournaments, the national Junior Olympics, and across the border to Mexicali.
Big Bro Boxing presents
Battle
— in the —
Valley 3
April 18, 2026
Cartwright Elementary · N 59th Ave · Phoenix, AZ 85035
Sanctioned amateur boxing
Held April 18, 2026. The next show is posted on the gym's Instagram.
Oct 3, 2026
Mexicali, B.C.
Boxing with the Comité Municipal de Boxeo Mexicali
2026 season
Arizona Silver Gloves
Registration open at xallenger.com
Jun 20–27, 2026
USA Boxing Junior Olympics
Wichita, Kansas. A Big Bro boxer came home with a medal.
Apr 18, 2026
Battle In The Valley 3
The gym's own sanctioned amateur show, at Cartwright
2025
Gene Lewis Invitational
The 50th annual tournament
2025
Old School Showdown 7
A Big Bro boxer in the red corner
R4 Reviews
4.7 stars from 11 Google reviews. These are the four that left words, copied exactly, from parents and boxers who train here.
Scored by Kelly T. · Google · 5 months ago
| Rd | Red corner | Big Bro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 10 |
| Total | 27 | 30 |
Notes
“Great gym with many talented coaches. They offer classes for kids of all ages. Definitely recommend this place.”
Scored by Mabel M. · Google · 5 months ago
| Rd | Red corner | Big Bro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 10 |
| Total | 27 | 30 |
Notes
“My boys have been coming to this place for two years and have shown a lot improvement under the training of Coach Juan.”
Scored by Raul H. · Google · 6 months ago
| Rd | Red corner | Big Bro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 10 |
| Total | 27 | 30 |
Notes
“Big Bro boxing is the best my son is about to start and I can tell this is the spot for training and skills!”
Scored by Samuel H. · Google · a year ago
| Rd | Red corner | Big Bro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 10 |
| Total | 27 | 30 |
Notes
“Good friends great coaches good sparring”
Ladies and gentlemen, the decision…
4.7 out of 5
from 11 Google reviews
R5 Visit
Inside Cartwright Elementary School on N 59th Ave, just south of Thomas Rd. Call or text before your first class to get the times; the gym doesn't post a schedule online.
What boxers usually bring. Tick it in. Ask Coach before buying gear: kids' sizes vary.
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2828 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
Inside Cartwright Elementary School
Class times Not posted online. Call, text or message the gym.
The gym doesn't publish a schedule or prices online. Call or text (602) 509-0795, or message the gym on Facebook or Instagram.
Inside Cartwright Elementary School, 2828 N 59th Ave, just south of Thomas Rd. Look for the brick building with the red door.
Parents say there are classes for kids of all ages. Ask the coach which group fits yours.
No. Plenty of kids box for fitness, discipline and friends. The ones who want to compete go on the team.
Call ahead and ask. It's the easiest way to see the gym and meet the coaches.