Our Story
This isn't just a boxing gym — it's our home
When you train with us, you're not just a member, you're family.
About Ali
Best known as the founder of his popular BBQ kingdom, Ali's BBQ, Ali always had a soft spot for training and martial arts. With over 20 fights, he trained daily before his shop opened and considered martial arts an essential part of his life.
That passion led him to open his own boxing gym in 2017, located in Rawai. He attracted people from all over to train. In 2023, he moved the gym to the fitness street on Soi Ta Ied in Chalong, where it has become a popular training spot for western boxers of different ages and skill levels.
The atmosphere combines serious training with a welcoming community, reflecting Ali's own balance between business and sport.
Over the years, the gym has trained athletes from around the world who come to Phuket to sharpen their skills. Since relocating from Rawai to the fitness street in Chalong, many professional boxers and UFC fighters have trained at or used Ali's Boxing Gym as part of their training camps.
More than just a training space, the gym reflects Ali's belief that boxing builds discipline, resilience, and character.
How It All Began
Ali's Boxing Gym began in 2017, founded by Ali in Rawai, Phuket. What started as a small gym with a big heart quickly became known for its no-nonsense training, strong community values, and the welcoming energy Ali built into everything he did.
The vision was clear from day one: create a space where everyone, from complete beginners to pro fighters, could train with discipline, grow with confidence, and feel like family.
"Train with discipline, grow with confidence, feel like family."
Growing the Vision
After several strong years in Rawai, the gym moved to a bigger and better location in Chalong, right in the heart of Phuket's fitness street. The move wasn't just about space. It was about continuing to grow the vision and giving fighters and fitness lovers the environment they needed to push themselves further.
Ali had already built a trusted name through Ali's BBQ, known for its fresh food and loyal customer base, but boxing was his true passion. A place to pass on what boxing taught him: respect, focus, and resilience.
Ali's Boxing Gym Today
Today, Ali's Boxing Gym stands as a proud, family-run space built on real values. No hype. No shortcuts. Just honest training and a team that's got your back.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do at Ali's Boxing Gym
Respect
We treat everyone who walks through our doors with respect, regardless of their skill level or background.
Focus
Training requires dedication and concentration. We help you develop the mental discipline to achieve your goals.
Resilience
Boxing teaches you to get back up. We build fighters who never give up, in the ring and in life.
Ali's Boxing Gym brings together people from all over the world. Some come to compete. Some come to get fit. Some just want to try boxing for the first time. What connects everyone is the mindset: work hard, respect each other, and keep improving.
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (2022)
More Than a Gym
A place where serious training meets genuine community. Where everyone pushes each other to be better.
A Supportive Environment
There's a strong sense of support in the gym. Members push each other during sessions, celebrate progress, and grow together. The atmosphere is motivating, focused, and welcoming at the same time.
Events & Fight Nights
We've hosted four fight nights, regular open ring sessions, and gym events that bring everyone together outside of daily training. Those moments build real connections and make the gym feel like a big family.
Family-Run Atmosphere
The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a family-run gym. It's personal, hands-on, and genuine. It's a community built on discipline, encouragement, and shared effort — and you feel it the moment you walk in.
Built on Discipline, Encouragement, and Shared Effort
You feel it the moment you walk in
Life at the Gym
Training sessions, fight nights, and everything in between
Become a Part of Our Community
Whether you're a complete beginner or a professional fighter, there's a place for you here.
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