Amateur Boxing classes
in Huntington Beach
AMATEUR BOXING TRAINING
& COMPETITION DEVELOPMENT
Coach Al Franco provides amateur boxing training in Huntington Beach for beginner, novice, and developing competitive boxers who want to improve their skills and prepare for USA Boxing and AIBA Competition.
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Classes are held at A1 Boxing Club in Huntington Beach from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.​​ For info for our elite training program click link.
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This program is for athletes who want to compete and progress in USA Boxing sanctioned events.
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Select athletes may be considered for Coach Al’s elite competition program for national and international development. Participation requires demonstrated ability, discipline, consistent attendance, travel availability, and approval from Coach Al.
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AMATEUR BOXING PROGRAM & TRAINING FEES
Coach Al’s amateur boxing program is for athletes who want to train for competition and participate in USA Boxing-sanctioned events. Training is held Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at A1 Boxing Club in Huntington Beach.
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Reduced pricing begins after the boxer completes the required number of verified amateur bouts. Enrollment and continued participation are subject to Coach Al’s approval, attendance requirements, training standards, and demonstrated commitment to competition.
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0–10 FIGHTS
$250 every four weeks
11–20 FIGHTS
$150 every four weeks
21–25 FIGHTS
$75 every four weeks
26+ FIGHTS
No monthly training fee
Boxing Coaching for Amateur Fighters
Many amateur fighters train hard, but hard work alone does not guarantee progress. Fighters need correction, structure, discipline, and a coach who recognizes the details that can win or lose rounds.
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Foot placement, balance, defense after punching, distance control, jab responsibility, ring positioning, and emotional control all matter. Coach Al Franco focuses on developing amateur boxers the right way, with real boxing habits that can hold up in competition.
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Bad habits are one of the biggest problems in amateur boxing.
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Many fighters repeat the same mistakes until those mistakes become part of their natural response. Leaning forward, reaching, dropping the hands, backing straight up, crossing the feet, standing tall after punching, or throwing without defensive responsibility can get a fighter beat.
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Coach Al identifies those habits, explains why they create problems, and replaces them with better boxing responses.
The goal is not simply to throw more punches—it is to make better decisions and maintain position under pressure.
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WHAT AMATEUR BOXERS WORK ON
Training may include stance, balance, linear and lateral footwork, range control, jab development, punching mechanics, defense, head movement, counterpunching, conditioning, mitt work, bag work, controlled partner drills, and supervised sparring progression when appropriate.
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Amateur fighters must learn how to establish and control range, win rounds, use the jab, defend after punching, manage pressure, maintain balance, and make adjustments during competition.
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The goal is not simply to work hard. It is to develop proper habits, improve boxing IQ, make better decisions under pressure, and prepare athletes for real amateur competition.
AMATEUR BOXING PROGRAM STANDARDS
Coach Al works with select youth and adult amateur boxers based on experience, maturity, schedule, discipline, goals, and level of commitment.
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Youth athletes must have consistent parent or guardian support and the ability to follow instruction. Adult competitors must understand that amateur boxing requires technical development, conditioning, regular attendance, discipline, and serious preparation.
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Participation in private amateur coaching or the competition team requires an evaluation and approval from Coach Al.
Why Train With Coach Al Franco?
Coach Al Franco began boxing at age 8, has nearly 30 years of coaching experience, and founded Warzone Boxing Club in 1997.
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His coaching history includes the development of 19 national, international, and world amateur champions, along with professional fighters who captured three professional championship titles.
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Coach Al’s instruction is direct, technical, disciplined, and built around real boxing development. Fighters come to correct weaknesses, replace bad habits, improve decision-making, and prepare for competition.
AMATEUR COMPETITION TEAM & PRIVATE COACHING
Coach Al leads a structured beginner-to-competition amateur boxing program from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, at A1 Boxing Club in Huntington Beach.
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Prospective fighters must contact Coach Al directly regarding evaluations, eligibility, availability, registration, training fees, and payment options. Participation requires Coach Al’s approval.
PRIVATE AMATEUR BOXING COACHING
Private technical coaching is available by appointment for amateur boxers who need individualized correction, competition preparation, conditioning structure, or additional development outside the team training block.
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Coach Al Franco Boxing independently operates the amateur competition program at A1 Boxing Club. Registration, payments, scheduling, program questions, and cancellations are handled directly through Coach Al Franco Boxing.