🥊 About Strong Island Boxing Gym

Home of Champions. Built by Passion. Fueled by Community.

Strong Island Boxing Gym is owned and operated by 2-Time Golden Glove Champion Kristian Vasquez, a lifelong student of the sweet science with over 33 years of experience in the boxing industry.

Boxing since 1989, Coach Vasquez has trained, mentored, and inspired hundreds of athletes, from first-timers to professional champions. Since founding his his unique Boxing method of training in 2004, he has built one of the most respected boxing programs in the country, offering adult boxing fitness, youth development, and competitive training programs that change lives inside and outside the ring.

A proud Long Island native, born in Queens and raised in Shirley, Kristian attended William Floyd High School and has devoted his life to empowering his community through boxing.

He is also recognized as:
🥇 One of the biggest amateur boxing promoters in America
🥇 The creator and founder of the SBC Championship Belt — the first and only amateur boxing title designed to be defended
🥇 A boxing strength & conditioning specialist who trained world champion Joe Smith Jr. for five professional fights, including the historic Bernard Hopkins knockout victory

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💥 A Legacy of Developing Champions

Since 2004, Coach Vasquez and his certified USA Boxing coaching staff have trained thousands of young athletes through his structured and technical Youth Boxing Program, helping teens build confidence, discipline, and leadership. Many have gone on to become champion amateur fighters and, more importantly, successful young men and women who carry the lessons of boxing into life.

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🔥Train Like a Champion — No Matter Your Level

Our Adult Boxing Fitness Program is designed for everyday men and women who want to train like real fighters, build elite-level fitness, and master authentic boxing skills. Using the same drills, systems, and conditioning routines that Kristian used on his journey to becoming a 2-Time Golden Gloves Champion, you’ll experience the ultimate mix of skill, sweat, and self-mastery.

Strong Island Boxing Gym was built for the blue-collar mom and dad, the driven athlete, and the everyday warrior who wants to channel their inner fighter without ever needing to step into the ring.

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🏆 The Strong Island Difference

Since 2004, we’ve been leaders and innovators in the boxing community, creating programs that many others have followed, but never duplicated. Our reputation for authentic boxing training, technical precision, and real community spirit sets us apart as Long Island’s premier boxing gym.

When you join Strong Island Boxing Gym, you’re not just joining a gym, you’re joining a family of champions who support, push, and inspire each other to become the best version of themselves.

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⚡ Now It’s Your Turn

Step into the gym, sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and ignite your spirit.
Train like a champion. Live like a champion. Become part of Strong Island Boxing Gym today.