Boxing Gyms in Durham, North Carolina

Mell's Boxing/Personal Training in Durham, North Carolina, operates at United Thai Boxing & MMA on 4900 NC-55 Ste 485. The gym is led by Romelle, a professional boxer who debuted in December 2022. Born and raised in Chapel Hill, Romelle became a top amateur boxer on the east coast after starting in 2018. The gym provides personal training and boxing programs, focusing on weight loss, toning, nutrition, self-defense, strength training, and confidence building. Open Monday through Friday from 5 AM to 6 PM, Mell's can be reached at 919-430-0680 or [email protected]. Daily content updates are shared on social media.

United Thai Boxing & MMA is located at 4900 NC Hwy 55 Suite 485, Durham, NC 27713. Established in 2012, the gym provides authentic Muay Thai and MMA training for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Programs include Muay Thai I and II, MMA, Kids Classes, Boxing, and Yoga, with classes offered six days a week for ages 5 and up. The MMA program combines Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, wrestling, and military combatives. Kids classes emphasize self-defense, discipline, and confidence.

The facility features a fight team with standout fighters like Chris "Crawdaddy" Crawford and Hannah "Shockwave" Cifers. Experienced instructors include William Wilson (Boxing), Robert Foster (Muay Thai), Marcus Davis (MMA & Muay Thai), and TK King (Owner/Kickboxing). A free trial for Muay Thai Level I is available, and private instruction is offered in multiple disciplines. Children's memberships start at $120/month. The gym fosters a family-friendly atmosphere with expert coaching and a supportive community.

Back2Basics Boxing is located at 1725-302 Carpenter Fletcher Road, Durham, NC 27713. Founded in 2002 by Coach Harold Cook, a USA Boxing Certified Trainer with over ten years of experience, the gym emphasizes both mental and physical strength through personalized fitness programs. Coach Harold, who started boxing in 1972, is also a certified Rock Steady Coach, offering specialized classes for individuals with Parkinson's disease.

The gym provides individual, semi-private, and group boxing classes for all fitness levels. Group sessions, limited to 8-10 participants, include warm-ups, strength and cardio exercises, and heavy bag or mitt work. Classes run one hour on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Advanced students can attend Skills Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Rock Steady Boxing classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for 1.5 hours. Personal Protection classes are in development.

Required equipment includes gloves, wraps, proper shoes, workout clothes, and water, with loaner gloves and wraps available. A free trial class is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:15 p.m., requiring 48 hours' notice. The gym serves Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, fostering community engagement and youth development.