THE CODE
RESPECT
Earned in the ring. Shown on the streets. You give it, you get it.
DISCIPLINE
No shortcuts. No excuses. Every rep counts. Every second matters.
INTENSITY
Half-ass effort gets half-ass results. We go all in or we go home.
HONOR
Your word is your bond. Your actions define you. Be someone worth respecting.
FORGED IN THE FIRE OF LAWRENCE
This ain't a fitness club. This ain't a hobby. This is a way out.
For over 16 years, Intenze 978 Boxing has been transforming inner-city youth from Lawrence into disciplined warriors. We know the streets. We know the struggle. We know what's out there trying to pull you down.
Boxing is the answer. It teaches you to fight smart, not stupid. To channel anger into power. To earn respect the right way.
"We don't make victims. We make warriors."
COACH JOSE MADERA
"I don't care where you came from. I care where you're going. And if you step in my gym, you're going to be the best version of yourself — or you're going to leave."
Coach Madera isn't your friend. He's your mentor. He's seen it all — the streets, the gangs, the loss. And he's made it his mission to give kids a different path.
No BS. No excuses. No shortcuts. When you train under Coach Madera, you learn more than boxing. You learn how to be a man. How to stand tall. How to earn respect without throwing away your life.
He demands excellence because he knows you have it in you. Even when you don't believe it yourself.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
PRO BOXING
For those ready to compete at the highest level. Personalized training, fight preparation, and one-on-one coaching with Coach Madera. This is where champions are made.
- Personalized training plans
- Fight preparation & strategy
- One-on-one coaching sessions
AMATEUR BOXING
Whether you're stepping into a gym for the first time or looking to compete amateur, we meet you where you're at. Learn the fundamentals. Build your skills. Find your fire.
- Fundamentals & technique
- Group training sessions
- Youth & adult programs
WARRIOR TESTIMONIALS
"Coach Madera changed my life. I came in angry and lost. Now I got direction, discipline, and respect. This gym saved me from the streets."
Miguel R.
Amateur Boxer
"No BS training. Coach pushes you to limits you didn't know you had. If you want real change, this is where you come."
David L.
Pro Boxer
"Best thing I ever did was walk through those doors. The discipline I learned here carried over to everything in my life. Coach Madera is the real deal."
Carlos M.
Former Student
"This gym is family. Coach doesn't give up on you even when you want to give up on yourself. That's what makes the difference."
Anthony S.
Amateur Boxer
"I was heading down the wrong path. Coach Madera gave me another option. Now I'm competing and winning. Changed everything."
Jose V.
Youth Program
"Real training for real fighters. No gimmicks. Just hard work, dedication, and results. This is where champions are built."
Marcus T.
Pro Boxer
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