RYAN O'LEARY
Head Coach / Owner
Ryan has been a registered and licensed amateur coach for 29 years. He has been a professional coach since 1999. After working as a head coach in various gyms around the metro area he started his own gym, Champ's Boxing Club in 2012. Ryan was on the Board of Directors for USA Boxing, has coached the NY National Team, the NY Golden Gloves National teams and has had many regional, national and golden gloves champions. He is currently working with roughly 35 active amateurs and a dozen professionals acting as manager or trainer or both.
"Our gym is someplace anyone can attend. It doesn't matter if you are young are old, male or female, this a place for everyone. You don't have to ever get in the ring and take shot but we are going to train you just like we would with our competitive boxers. In my gym everyone is equal and get's equal time!"
Larry "No Fear" Barnes
Former Top Professional Contender, Coach, Mentor
Larry has been boxing since he was an amateur in high school. Born and raised in Mt Vernon, NY. Larry turned professional in 1988 and quickly rose through the ranks to become a top professional welterweight contender. Larry was probably the most popular pro to ever come out of Westchester County and has thousands of fans. He has been featured on ESPN, HBO, Showtime and Pay Per View. Larry only had three losses in 48 professional bouts. All three losses were to world champion Hall of Famers. Yuri Boy Campas, Saoul Mamby and Felix Trinidad were the only men to give Larry a loss. Larry has charisma, a high boxing I.Q. and is a great mentor to all that enter Champ's. He can keep you motivated and keep you smiling at the same time. A little known fact about Larry is that he was headed to the 1988 Olympics for diving but opted to turn professional instead. Great athlete, great man!
Quote: "OOOwwWWW!"
Gary Olt
Personal Trainer / USA Boxing Registered & Licensed Coach
Gary has been involved in the fitness industry most of his adult life. Teacher in the day, class instructor in the evening and a personal trainer when he has any time. Father of three and married to a full time fitness instructor Gary is an active boxer and power lifter. He is a true asset to Champ's with his unique full body workout boot camp classes. Each class is different and he uses innovative techniques to make a fun, exciting and boxing oriented class that you won't be able to find anywhere else!
Antonio "Jalapeno" Oliveros
Former Top Amateur & Professional / Coach
Jalapeno has been boxing for most of his life. Starting at a young age as an amateur and continuing in to his 30's as a professional boxer Antonio lives the sport of boxing. As an amateur he has faced future world champion Paulie Malignaggi and as a pro he beat former amateur standout and Olympic alternate Eric Aikens. Jalapeno is of Mexican descent and is bilingual. He has a large stable of active boxers and interprets for anyone that needs help.
Krystal Dixon
Coach/ #1 Ranked Boxer in the U.S.
Krystal Dixon is the most accomplished amateur boxer to come out of Westchester County. No one has won more tournaments at the elite level than Krystal. She is a 6 time New York Golden Gloves Champ, 3 time National Golden Glove Champion and a 5 time National Champion making her the #1 boxer in her weight class in the United States for an unprecedented 5 years!!! During that time she has represented the United States in any international duels that we participated in. She has competed in over 20 different countries!!! She has been an amateur boxer for over 10 years and is now adding coach to her amazing resume!
Danny Castro
Coach/ Professional Boxer
Danny has been a coach for 10 years and has been a professional boxer for 6. Danny keeps his athletes motivated and ready for competition and is always willing to match his guys with the best. He has an amazing track record with his boxers and keeps them active and always looking for another bout to participate in. His concentration is boxers looking to compete but does train athletes to train like a boxer without actually getting in the ring. When you train with Danny you can be sure you will be learning the correct way.
Valeria Gudino
Kid's Class Coach - Elite Female Boxer
High level amateur boxer.
Kevin Mchale
Coach - Former Master Boxer; Former U.S Marine