★★★★★
Filmed a movie here, great owners and from what I saw they have a lot of experience in boxing and training for adults and kids! Highly recommend
MontoyaBoxing Gym
Dallas, TX
Made in East Dallas
An OriginalDallas Gym
The oldest boxing gym in North Texas
Youth · Fight Team · Fitness · Private Training
On Military Parkway, in the heart of East Dallas, one family's love of the sweet science became a Dallas institution. Jesse A. Montoya Sr. built this gym on Golden Gloves grit, his son Michael carried the name to the U.S. Olympic trials, and today the next generation of Montoyas still wraps hands, rings the bell and sends Team Montoya into the tournament. No mirrors, no gimmicks — just heavy bags, a ring that has seen a lifetime of rounds, and a family that has kept Dallas boxing proud since 1957.
7711 Military PkwyDallas, TX 75227(214) 566-0074
The Montoya Story
One family, one gym, almost seventy years of Dallas boxing. Here's how the history runs.
- 1957
The Montoyas start boxing
Jesse A. Montoya Sr. laces up the family's first gloves. He becomes a pillar of amateur boxing across Dallas–Fort Worth and builds the gym that still carries his name.
- 1984
A son at the Olympic trials
Michael A. Montoya follows his father into the ring, wins Golden Gloves like he did, and earns an invitation to the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials.
- Fight camps
Champions make camp in East Dallas
Greatness has put in the work inside these ropes. Evander Holyfield prepared here for his last professional fight, and Terence Crawford made Montoya home for a training camp of his own. In 2024, Mike Tyson took his final sparring rounds in this ring before facing Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium. Alongside many others, they became part of a Dallas boxing tradition built on hard rounds, quiet discipline and a family’s lifelong love of the sport.
- Today
Still family, still East Dallas
Michael A. and Anthony Montoya run the gym. The youth program is a 501(c)(3) with scholarships that cover dues, registration and equipment, and Team Montoya still fights the Golden Gloves.
On screen. Netflix, The Undercard and Deion Sanders' reality show have all filmed inside the gym.
On the card
Four ways to train at Montoya. Every one of them starts with a free class.
- Main event
Youth BoxingKids & teens
Footwork, defense, conditioning and respect. Scholarships cover dues, registration and equipment for kids who need them.
- Bout 2
Fight TeamBy invitation
For fighters ready to compete. Structured sparring, fight camps and corner work for the Golden Gloves, USA Boxing and regional tournaments.
- Bout 3
Fitness BoxingAll levels
Real boxing training without getting hit. Bag work, mitts, rope and roadwork. You'll sweat through your shirt and learn how to throw a punch.
- Bout 4
Private TrainingOne-on-one
Book time with a coach for technique, fight prep or getting started at your own pace.
They came to Military Parkway
World-renowned boxers and familiar personalities have made their way to Montoya — for training camps, time in the ring, filming and visits to this East Dallas gym.
Mike TysonHeld his 2024 fight camp here ahead of the Jake Paul bout, including his final sparring rounds. 
Roy Jones Jr.Hall of Fame boxer and four-division world champion, filmed at the gym with a production crew. 
Evander HolyfieldFour-time heavyweight world champion who held his training camp here for his last professional fight. 
Terence CrawfordUndisputed world champion who brought his training camp to Montoya. 
Mikey GarciaFour-division world champion and a familiar face among the gym’s visiting boxers. 
Ralph BarbosaDallas-born stand-up comedian among the personalities who have visited the gym.
Class schedule
Arrive 10 minutes early. Bring hand wraps; we’ll loan you gloves for your first class.
Mon–Thu
- 4:30 PMYouth
- 5:30 PMFitness
- 6:30 PMFight Team: Mon/Wed · Sparring: Tue/Thu
Saturday
- 10:30 AMOpen Gym
Friday & Sunday closed
Five stars on Google
4.7 out of 5 from 62 Google reviews. These are the five-star ones, in the reviewer's own words.
★★★★★
Yo this is the real deal holyfield here. I looked for years to find a place like this. You don't have to look any further, you're home now. Michael is no joke. Just join. You'll thank me later.
★★★★★
Boxym Gym is an exceptional fitness facility with knowledgeable staff With great equipment, diverse classes, and a commitment to cleanliness. Highly recommended for a top notch fitness experience.
★★★★★
I train with Coach Michael and must say he is the best! I highly recommend Montoya boxing if you're looking to join a boxing gym. They are friendly and affordable!
★★★★★
A year ago I started doing MMA 6 months after I was doing MMA I decided to go to this boxing and I loved it I highly recommend it to you guys if y'all want to stay active the trainers are awesome they keep us active I punch stronger than 1 year ago it's just a Blast to be here it's the best boxing gym they have extra waters if y'all don't have water so there you go.
★★★★★
Omg where to begin great with kids they do so many great things for the kids. And they are very patient when it comes to training so glad I picked this boxing gym
★★★★★
Feels like home Coach Anthony & Coach Michael are Angels Thank You for pushing me to greatness
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East Dallas
Walk in during open hours, or send the slip and a coach will get you on the schedule.
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Montoya Boxing Gym
- Address
- 7711 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227
Get directions - Phone
- (214) 566-0074
- Hours
- Monday – Thursday4:00 – 8:00 PMFridayClosedSaturday10:30 AM – 1:30 PMSundayClosed