Le Boxeur Gym 2612 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125

"I did my research on boxing gyms, reading reviews and websites, and I will definitely say that I made the BEST choice by selecting Le Boxeur Gym. For the record, I’m from Houston and was visiting NOLA for a week. Additionally, I’m in my mid-40s, not as fit and trim as I once was, and wanted to take private lessons with someone who had years of experience. I’ve had some prior boxing experience, but had been 10+ years. I decided to train with Matt (‘The Coach’) because I wanted to focus on boxing technique, endurance and strength; again, I made the best choice. Matt is one of the most intuitive people I’ve trained with. In about 5 to 10 minutes he knew everything from my personality to my taste in music. He has such a good sense/read of the person he is training, and of what they’re capable, and oh man does he push you without using what I call shame tactics. These are the qualities to look for in a trainer because he will customize based off of your strengths and weaknesses. I trained with Matt for three days only, and while the warm-up was the same, everything the last 50-minutes was a surprise. Training with him makes one realize why boxing is called the “sweet science”; plus he’s super smart, and a good conversationalist. The gym itself is pretty raw, meaning no A/C; however, it has everything you need to box (different types of bags, ring, etc.) and to train in boxing (weighted gloves, dumbbells, etc.). My recommendation is just go and train, with either Matt or Fred. I met Fred, the boxer, who looks intimidating, but is a friendly and approachable guy. I’ve already told a couple of friends who live in NOLA about my experience, and I plan on training here again when I return in October. This is an amazing opportunity (and price) for the training and experience they offer."

"The people at Le Boxeur are truly somewhat hidden gems. The highlight of my Summer has been the training sessions with Matt. He is the manager of Big Fred the boxer you also get to train with. Matt pushes further me each time I go, with something new and more rewarding than before. Both Fred and Matt love training, and so do all of the people who train there. It's a one of a kind atmosphere so definitely give it a try if you think you want a fun way to get in shape or even if you want to get serious about boxing, they have something for everyone."

"I have been training with Fred for 2 yrs and it's like therapy for me. I feel great mentally and physically after my sessions. I had no prior mitt training experience but Fred walked me through it and now I can hold my own. Fred Kassi is an awesome trainer and an overall great guy! You won't be disappointed!!!"

"Fred is a great trainer and tailors each workout to your abilities and needs. Le Boxeur is a gym that caters to the beginner all the way to the experienced boxer. The facility is comfortable and the staff is very welcoming. Each week I look forward to my training session with Big Fred. I always leave feeling thoroughly exhausted!"

"I've been training with Fred for around 10 months and he has really whipped me in to shape. Learning to box has been very rewarding for me - I always found that I would get bored of the endless repetition of a traditional gym but learning a skill like boxing has kept me engaged and excited to show up and sweat every week. Fred is a fantastic trainer and wonderful guy. Training sessions are solo or with one other person and that personal element means your sessions are individually tailored to your fitness and skill level. I recommend this fully to anyone looking to get into boxing or who wants to try personal training."