Boxing Gyms in Lower West Side

Dark Horse Gym is located at 329 W 18th Street Suite 711, Chicago, IL 60616, with parking available across the street. The gym provides boxing classes for all levels, from beginners to competition-level fighters, emphasizing skill and technique. Strength and conditioning classes focus on functional movement for athletes. Class options include All Levels Kettlebells, Strength & Conditioning, Boxing Fundamentals, Boxing Skills & Drills, and Boxing Conditioning. Competition-level training and sparring are invite-only. A seasonal Boxing Bootcamp for kids and teens (ages 7-14) runs for 4-5 weeks, building boxing skills, fitness, and confidence.

Trainers include Huey Gao (Head Boxing Trainer), Paolo Vasquez, Brendan Lally, Tian Yuan Wu, Alex Rodriguez (Strength Trainer), and Joe Bergquist, all with backgrounds in boxing and fitness coaching. Membership costs $125 per month, with personal training at $90 for 60 minutes or $50 for 30 minutes. Drop-in classes are $25, while kids' classes cost $30 per session or $195 for a 4-week program. Hand wraps are available for $10, and gloves can be borrowed. Beginners should arrive 15 minutes early for their first free class. Contact via email at [email protected] or phone (773) 888-1643, and follow @DARKHORSE.BOXING on Instagram.