Boxing ring at Franklin Gym Tampa
0.5 miles from South Tampa

Boxing Gym Near South Tampa

Looking for a real boxing gym near South Tampa? Franklin Gym is 0.5 miles away — just a 2 minutes drive to Tampa's most authentic boxing experience.

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Franklin Gym & South Tampa

South Tampa is one of the most active and fitness-conscious neighborhoods in the entire Tampa Bay area. With Bayshore Boulevard's famous waterfront running path, a dense concentration of boutique fitness studios, and a community that values health and wellness, South Tampa residents have high standards for their gym experience. Franklin Gym meets those standards with authentic boxing training — not the watered-down, music-pumping cardio boxing that franchise studios offer.

Located directly on Howard Avenue in the SoHo district, Franklin Gym is the neighborhood's boxing gym. Our coaches include Asa Beard, who trained alongside Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, and Isaac Paillere, the 2025 Florida Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. Whether you're a Bayshore runner looking to cross-train, a professional wanting a morning workout before the office, or a parent searching for a disciplined kids' program, Franklin Gym is your South Tampa boxing home.

Distance 0.5 miles from South Tampa
Drive Time 2 minutes from South Tampa
Hours Mon–Fri 6 AM – 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM, Sunday Closed

Getting Here from South Tampa

Franklin Gym sits right on Howard Avenue in the heart of South Tampa. From most of South Tampa, you're just a few minutes away — head north on Howard Ave and you'll see us on the left past Platt Street.

Franklin Gym
2013 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

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What We Offer

Programs Available

01

Adult Boxing

60 min

Boxing and fitness stations targeting full-body conditioning. Upper and lower body focus rotates daily. All skill levels welcome — from first-timers to competitive fighters.

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02

Fight Fit

60 min

High-intensity boxing conditioning designed for serious athletes and anyone who wants to train like a fighter. Builds power, speed, and endurance.

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03

1-on-1 Personal Training

Custom

Private sessions with our expert coaches tailored to your goals — whether that's competition prep, weight loss, self-defense fundamentals, or building technique from scratch.

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Expert Instruction

World-Class Coaching

Kevin Franklin

Owner & Head Coach

Produced world champions. Community leader dedicated to Tampa youth development.

Asa Beard

Head Trainer / GM

Trained alongside Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Freddie Roach. Decades of world-class experience.

Isaac Paillere

Trainer

2025 FL Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

Gary Naegel

Trainer

USA Boxing Silver Level Coach with 20+ years experience. Trained WBO & WBA champions.

"Franklin Gym changed my life. The coaches push you to be your best without being intimidating. I came in with zero boxing experience and now I feel confident and strong."
— Mike R., Google Review
Boxing training at Franklin Gym

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