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Oakland's Premier Boxing Gym
25+ years of coaching experience. Real boxing. Real discipline. Real results — for kids, competitive fighters, and adults ready to commit.
Inside The Gym
Head Coach & Owner
Alfredo Gopa has been coaching boxing in Oakland for over 25 years. He founded Gopa Boxing Club with one mission: to give the youth of East Oakland a place to grow — in the ring and in life.
With 200+ competition wins across his fighters and 3,650+ people trained, Coach Alfredo's approach is technical, patient, and deeply personal. He doesn't just teach boxing — he builds people. Every member who walks through the door is treated with the same respect and held to the same high standard, regardless of age, gender, or experience level.
His fighters stand out in every event they compete in — not because of raw aggression, but because of technique, discipline, and the belief that the way you live is the way you fight.
About the Gym
Gopa Boxing Club was built on one idea: that boxing teaches you more than how to fight. Coach Alfredo Gopa has been proving that for over 25 years — developing disciplined, confident athletes who carry themselves with purpose inside the ring and out.
We're located at 3651 Foothill Boulevard in the heart of East Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood — a community we're proud to be part of and committed to serving.
Beyond boxing, we host community events and organize Town Fights — our own live amateur boxing showcase that brings Oakland together.
90-minute structured sessions covering every fundamental — footwork, punch combinations, defensive drills, and conditioning. Every class is coached, not just supervised.
We run a no-phones gym. The standard inside is total focus — because the habits you build here follow you everywhere.
Fighters who want to compete and are ready get matched at local events. Over 200 competition wins have come out of this gym.
We host community events, birthday celebrations, and Town Fights — our own live amateur showcase. We are a family, not just a gym.
I've been training with Coach Alfredo for about 8 years. No matter who you are, if you show up ready to put the work in, he will put the work into you. His approach is very technical but patient and encouraging. His fighters always stand out because of their skills and technique.
My daughter has been training with Alfredo for 5 years and it has been a pleasure. He is great with the youth and is really trying to build something for the community. Send your kids to this man and you will definitely start to notice a great change in their behavior, attitude, and confidence.
If you are female and thinking about boxing, he's no ego, no machismo. He treats people with respect and teaches you how to understand boxing, not just how to do it. If you want to fight, he'll take you as far as you want to go, whether it's sparring, amateur competition, or going pro.
I always get a great workout with Coach Alfredo, who is extremely patient and kind. His training makes me lighter, stronger, and more limber. I grew up 2 blocks away and this gym is well needed for the whole community. He is a cool person and an awesome coach who genuinely cares.
We offer a free 90-minute trial session for kids ages 7–17. It mirrors exactly what their first real class looks like — jump rope, footwork, punch drills, bag work, and mitt work. No commitment. Just come in and feel it for yourself.
Schedule a Free TrialThree training levels. Every membership includes 90-minute coach-led sessions under head coach Alfredo Gopa, full access to equipment, and a training program built around your goals. Prices shown as Kids (7–17) / Young Adults (18–21) / Adults (22+).
A $60 one-time enrollment fee is added to every membership for the first month's payment.
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Fill out the form and we'll call you back to answer questions, schedule your free trial class (ages 7–17), or get you started on a membership. No pressure, just a conversation.
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