Boxing Trainer

Also called: Boxing Coach

Teaches boxing at a gym, from beginners learning footwork to fighters in training camp, and works the corner for them on fight night.

A day in the life

A boxing trainer holds mitts for fighters, plans training camps, and teaches footwork to beginners at the gym. On fight night they work the corner, giving quick advice between rounds.

Pay over a career

Starting
$20k
Typical
$40k
High
$150k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Years of boxing and learning from experienced trainers, plus USA Boxing coach certification for amateur events; no degree required.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Similar to coaches.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI analyzes punches on video; holding mitts, building fighters and cornering stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Physical education, Health and nutrition, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.

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