Miami Beach
Boxing Heritage
Discover the fighters, trainers, celebrities, and athletes who helped shape a Miami Beach boxing landmark just two blocks from the original 5th Street Gym.
Our Legacy
Our Story
Founded in 1998, South Beach Boxing & Gym helped carry Miami Beach's legendary boxing tradition forward after the original 5th Street Gym closed in 1993. Located just two blocks from the original gym, SBB brought professional-style boxing workouts to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Over the years, legendary trainers, world champion boxers, actors, musicians, and professional athletes have trained or visited here. From Angelo Dundee and Roberto Durán to Will Smith and Matt Damon, their stories are part of our legacy. Explore the photos and famous visitors who helped shape the history of South Beach Boxing.
People Who Trained and Visited
Famous Visitors
Open a category to explore names and notes preserved from the South Beach Boxing historical archive.
Famous Boxers — Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee, Roberto Durán, and more.
Trained Here
- Angelo Dundee — trained fighters out of SBB from 2000–2010.
- Oscar De La Hoya — trained for several camps and held press conferences at SBB.
- Roberto Duran — trained and retired at the gym; his daughter also trained here.
- Bernard Hopkins — held many training camps at the gym with other fighters.
- Roy Jones Jr — held many training camps at the gym with other fighters.
- Ricardo Mayorga — held many training camps at the gym with other fighters.
- Kevin Kelly — trained for fights at the gym and trained others.
- Hector “Macho” Camacho — held many training camps at the gym with other fighters.
- Camacho Jr — held many training camps at the gym with other fighters.
- Acelino “Popo” Freitas — trained for his fight at AA Arena.
- Fres Oquendo — trained at the gym.
- Panchito Bojado — “Baby Face Assassin”; trained at the gym.
- Angel Manfreddy — trained at the gym.
- Nate Campbell — trained at the gym.
- Belinda Laracuente — trained at the gym for her Christy Martin fight.
- Jermaine Taylor — trained at the gym.
- Joel Juddha — trained at the gym.
- Zab Juddha — trained at the gym.
- Tommy Hearns — visited and trained at the gym.
- Rob Kaman — trained for years at the gym.
- David Telesco — trained at the gym.
- Lous DeValle — trained and taught classes at the gym.
- Melissa Salamone — held many training camps at the gym.
- Kid Gavilan Jr — trained and visited often.
- Hurtdao — trained at the gym.
- Claudio Marrero — trained and frequented SBB.
- David Estrada — trained at SBB and was a full-time instructor.
Members
- Billy Schwer — member of the gym.
- Michael Moore — member of the gym.
Notable Visitors
- Muhammad Ali — celebrated several birthdays at SBB.
- Mike Tyson — visited the gym several times.
- Beau Jack — spent time at SBB and retired at the gym.
- Don King — frequented the gym.
- Lennox Lewis — frequented the gym many times.
- Sugar Ray Leonard — held press conferences and visited often.
- Evander Holyfield — filmed an episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition at the gym.
- Floyd Mayweather — filmed a Hip Hop Music Awards promotion and visited.
- Yuriorkis Gamboa — visited the gym.
- Frank Bruno — visited the gym.
- Diego Corales — visited the gym.
- Andre Burto — visited often.
- Ike Quartey — visited the gym.
Famous Visitors — Will Smith, Matt Damon, Flo Rida, and more.
Members
- Khalilah Camacho Ali — member of the gym who trained often.
- Big Lip (Power 96) — member of the gym.
- Daniel Day Lewis — member who trained at the gym.
- Irvine Welsh — author of Trainspotting and a member of the gym.
- Antonio Sabato Jr — member of the gym.
- Will Smith — member who trained for the film Ali; some scenes were filmed at the gym.
- Matt Damon — member for years; his wife and children also attended.
- Heavy D — long-term member.
- Paulina Rubio — long-term member.
Trained Here
- Hulk Hogan — trained at the gym and filmed an episode of his show there.
- Jada Pinkett Smith — trained at the gym for a film.
- Flo Rida — trained at the gym and filmed a music video there.
- The Situation (Jersey Shore) — trained at the gym.
Notable Visitors
- Linda Hogan — photographed a book cover at the gym.
- Lil Wayne — visited and filmed a promotion at the gym.
- Nikki Minaj — wore SFB gloves in the “Knockout” music video.
Football Players — Julius Peppers, Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson, and more.
Players from the Historical Archive
- Julius Peppers — Chicago Bears.
- Donte Stallworth — Washington Redskins.
- Niles Paul — Washington Redskins.
- Curtis Martin — Patriots and Jets.
- Darnell Dockett — Arizona Cardinals.
- Chris Henderson — Atlanta Falcons, defensive line.
- LeSean “Shady” McCoy — Philadelphia Eagles, running back.
- Mike Mitchell — Oakland Raiders, strong safety.
- Louis Murphy — Oakland Raiders, wide receiver.
- Curtis Brinkley — San Diego Chargers, running back.
- Leron McCoy — former NFL player and Drew Rosenhaus's assistant.
- Arrelious (Regis) Benn — Tampa Bay Bucs.
- Kyle Moore — Tampa Bay Bucs.
- Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) — Bengals and Patriots.
- Terrell Owens — Seattle Seahawks.
Basketball Players — Dwayne Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Bosh, and more.
Players from the Historical Archive
- Dwayne Wade
- Shaquille O’Neal
- Chris Bosh
