Meet the American Gym Instructors

Stephanie Pacifici, Boxing Instructor

Boxing is a sport that tests your mind, body, and spirit. True champions have huge hearts and amazing dedication. This is not a sport for the weak spirited or the egotistical mind. It’s a sport about learning who you really are and being able to handle the most triumphant win and the most brutal loss.

When I teach or train people, I focus on the technical side of boxing; learning proper form, basic fundamentals, and pushing yourself when you don’t think you can be pushed any further.

Being a woman, I got into this sport for fitness and the challenge. After taking classes for a couple of years I met Coach Steve Hurley and began doing privates. From there I started sparing and training hard. Then, the quest for a challenge came when I decided to have my first fight. The rest is history… I was addicted.

Over the 12+ years that I have boxed, I have won a number of titles, including: Golden Gloves Champ (2005); District Champ (2005); State Champ (2005); Desert Show Down Champ (2004); and Azteca Boxing Club Champ (2003).

I have hung up the gloves as far as fighting but I continue to actively train. I’ve been teaching boxing for 6+ years, kickboxing for 2+ years, and personal training for 5+ years. Currently I train other amateur fighters, teach boxing class at American Gym and continue my career as an interior designer.

Interested in taking one of our boxing classes? Stop by the gym, fill out our contact form, or call (949) 631-7303 to learn more about American Gym and all of our classes.

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