Zahand's Martial Arts
“Between Doshi Matt and the entire staff; they have been professional and exceptional teachers, instructors, and people.”
Best Boxing Classes near Akron, OH
3 of these gyms are based in Akron; the others serve Akron from towns including Cuyahoga Falls (4 mi), Tallmadge (4 mi) and Stow (8 mi).
7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Popeye's Boxing Gym
“This is the best boxing gym out there, it really changed my life.”
Apex Fight Systems
“Best competition gym in town, massive talent coming in on the regular, championship mentality truly rubs off on you here”
World Kickboxing Academy
“Great place for adults and children to learn skills not just for sports but for life.”
Ma-Sheen Fitness
“Great environment for those looking to learn and get better, with an excellent coach and a welcoming environment.”
Rodriguez Boxing Club
“This is the best place in Ohio for Boxing at all levels.”
The 10 cards on this page are boxing gyms and coaches listed for Akron, OH. What each gym says about session times, junior classes and whether a ring is on site comes from its own website, with ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Akron, OH
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,376 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "facilities". 7 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Do all the boxing gyms on this page sit inside Akron?
No. 3 gyms out of the 10 here actually train in Akron. The remainder come from other towns. A gym across a river can look close and still be a long trip, so check the route before you sign up.
DNA Level C Boxing Club
“Ladies it's not just for men, I am a 64 yr old female, and with what I do and learn here I'm not stopping 💪🏾”
Strong Style MMA and Training Center
“From the athletes to the coaches and state of the art equipment, you wont find a better gym in the area”
Devil Dog Martial Arts
“Been training for about a year with these guys, never a dull moment”
Ares Combat Training Center
“With excellent coaches that care about your well being and actually care about you improving its no surprise at how much impact they are having in the local mma, boxing and bjj seen.”
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