About Us
Hurricane Boxing Gym was founded in 2003 by Will Velez, who saw Boxing as a tool to keep kids out of the street, as it did for him and many that contribute to the program. He utilizes his personal time and individual effort to create a second home for local youth.

Hurricane Boxing Gym is a dynamic non-profit organization that is moving forward in its mission to impact and transform local youth with the Blessing of God and a positive Boxing program. The program challenges youth from all walks of life with the message of integrity, discipline, respect, values, and morals, reminding them of their incredible value and worth as human beings and the future of this Country.

The organization began as a Boxing Club, but something much greater has been envisioned, something much more profound, so a team has been formed to make this vision a reality. Hurricane Boxing Gym focuses its efforts on building a "Youth Center", which will not just facilitate a physical outlet to underprivileged and troubled youth, but also enrich their mind, and change their misconceptions about life and society, which in turn would open up windows of opportunities.

Our facility is composed of a Boxing training area, a weight room, and a conditioning area (.."Sweat Box"..). We are Located on 2326 E. 7th Ave. (Ybor City), Tampa, FL 33605, and we are open Monday through Friday.

Our members have a variety of personal goals, some do it for fun and fitness and others to compete. We are honored with the presence of fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors, and competitive amateur and professional boxers.

We are a U.S.A. Boxing certified training center. All our trainers are also required to pass a background check through U.S. Boxing.