Alvarez Family Boxing

Alvarez Family Boxing is a family-owned and -operated gym in Salem registered with USA Boxing. It offers a safe, approachable training space for people of all ages and fitness levels, from beginners to amateur and professional fighters. Members train in boxing, MMA striking and conditioning through group classes or open gym time. The family describes the gym as an extension of its own home and says it values community, family and access to high-quality training, with Winning Boxing heavy bags on the floor.

The gym is run by Eddie, Carley and Misty Alvarez. Eddie leads Boxing Fundamentals, a slower, technique-focused class suited to beginners and to experienced fighters refining their skills. Carley teaches a women’s group boxing class and an early-morning Boxing Bootcamp that combines strength, cardio and heavy bag drills with intervals and circuit training. The all-levels boxing classes cover head movement, footwork, mitt work and bag work.

What to Know

• Newcomers are asked to start with Boxing Fundamentals before joining the all-levels classes.
• Youth classes are offered for ages 6 to 8 and 8 to 12.
• Options include drop-in packages and a month-to-month unlimited membership with no long-term commitment.
• Unlimited members receive a monthly InBody scan and a monthly guest pass.
• Only clean indoor shoes are allowed on the training floor, though socks or bare feet are fine.