Our Mission Statement

As a boxing team, we are committed to helping individuals become stronger, healthier, and more confident through discipline, hard work, and personal growth. We strive to create an environment where people of all ages and skill levels can reach their full potential. Beyond the ring we are dedicated to serving as a support system for youth and advocates for our community throughout San Francisco.

Our Services

Personal Training

Take your abilities to the next level with dedicated, one-on-one coaching at El Gallo’s Boxing. Led by our certified USA Boxing coaches, this program provides a catered training regimen designed specifically for your unique goals. Whether you are fine-tuning your boxing skills or improving your body through strength and conditioning , you will receive the focused attention and expert feedback necessary to unlock your full potential as a fighter.

Competition Training

Designed for those who want to compete, our Competition Training program goes beyond the basics to prepare you for the intensity of the ring. We focus on advanced conditioning, tactical strategy, and the endurance required to compete at the amateur level and beyond. This is where champions are built—through rigorous preparation, high-pressure sparring, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Comprehensive Skill Refinement

Achieve peak performance by perfecting the foundational elements of the sport. Our Skill Refinement course is meticulously designed for athletes of all experience levels who want to sharpen their technique. From precision footwork and punch accuracy to correct weight lifting form and stretching, we ensure your fundamentals are not just learned, but mastered, providing a rock-solid base for you.

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Owner & Head Coach

Andres "El Gallo"

As the founder and head coach of El Gallo’s Boxing Gym and coach at Rock Steady Boxing, Andres “El Gallo” focuses on more than just the sport. He leverages boxing to mentor local youth, instilling the discipline and focus necessary to succeed both in and out of the ring.

Assistant Coach

Adolfo Puro Gancho

Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Adolfo began boxing at the age of 18 and continued his amateur career after moving to the U.S. Known as "The Bonecrusher," his passion for boxing has evolved from that of a fighter to a trainer and coach. Adolfo is a certified USA Boxing and Rock Steady Boxing coach and is available for private and group fitness training.

Assistant Coach/Fighter

Adam “Ajibah”

Adam has dreamed of the ring since he was 10, but life lead him towards education instead. By age 33 he weighed 600 pounds, and struggled to walk. Down 200 pounds, he is not just training for his own fights, he's coaching others to find their own strength. At El Gallo's Boxing gym we not only build athletes, but resilient human beings.

Rock Steady Boxing

We are proud to support Rock Steady Boxing, a program designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson's disease. Through boxing inspired workouts, participants improve balance, agility, coordination, strength, and overall mobility using heavy bag work, footwork drills, stretching. Coaches Andres and Coach Adolfo are actively involved with Rock Steady Boxing and Coach Veronica who work towards creating a supportive and encouraging environment for all participant's. Rock Steady Boxing is open to volunteers who want to make a difference in our community. Volunteering with our Rock Steady Boxing classes is a opportunity to support participants, assist our coaches, and help improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson's disease. Volunteers are welcome Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Rock Steady Boxing located at 2345 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110.

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Our Core Values

We believe in proactively breaking the cycles of at-risk environments by providing a safe, consistent, and positive sanctuary for our youth. Our mission extends far beyond the gym floor; we aim to guide the next generation away from the streets and toward a future defined by limitless opportunity rather than the constraints of their circumstances. We act as a steady hand to help them navigate adolescence and early adulthood with purpose. We teach our fighters that true strength is not merely physical; it is built through relentless hard work, consistency, and mental fortitude. We cultivate the capacity to push past self-imposed limits and thrive under pressure, preparing our athletes to face the challenges of life with the same focus and tenacity they bring to the ring.

Community

At El Gallo's Boxing Gym, everyone is welcome, regardless of experience, background, or where they begin their journey. We are more than a boxing gym, we are a community committed to helping one another grow both inside and outside the ring. Through mentorship, youth development, family support, community outreach, and social services, we work to create opportunities, build confidence, and provide a positive environment where every member can succeed.

Knowledge

All coaches are USA Boxing certified and provide film review of training, proper nutrition, and help perfect form to be the best version of yourself. Whether it's in boxing or in strength and conditioning all coaches are will provide the best training.

Resources and Support

At our organization, we are committed to supporting our by providing essential resources such as nutritious food and access to dedicated social workers. We believe that every fighter deserves the best care and assistance to thrive both physically and emotionally. Together, we can create a strong support network that empowers our fighters to succeed.