Coach P
Day one
Jump rope, shadowboxing and pad work, with Coach P calling every round.
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Blue Collar Boxing 2026 · Fight camp in progress
Camp is on.
Train like a boxer. Prepare like a fighter. Experience the life of a boxer.
Blue Collar 2026 started October 4. The roster is set, the coaches have them four sessions a week, and every fighter in that room is building toward a real bout on November 22.
41 days to Fight Day · Sun, Nov 22 · Teaneck, NJ
Registration
Closed
The 2026 roster is set.
Camp began
Sun, Oct 4
Six weeks of work, underway now.
Media day
Week of Oct 25
Fighter portraits and team photo.
Fight Day
Sun, Nov 22
Real bouts, real corner, real crowd.
Countdown
41 days
to Fight Day
Fight camp 2026
Inside camp.
The first week, from Coach P's room and Coach D.R.E.D.'s. These are the silent cuts running on the lobby TV, and more go up as camp goes.
Coach P
Inside Pulse
Upstairs in the Pulse Studio, shadowboxing with dumbbells and learning to turn the shoulder, the hip and the ankle into the hook.
Coach D.R.E.D.
Coach D.R.E.D.'s room
The tire drill puts both lead feet in one tire so nobody can back out of range, and then it's mitt work with Coach D.R.E.D.
The experience
What Blue Collar is.
Blue Collar Boxing is a six-week fight camp at Different Breed Elite Fitness in Teaneck, built for the everyday man or woman who wants to train like a boxer without turning pro. Real technique, real conditioning, real discipline, and the mindset of a fighter, in a room that has your back.
From the first session to the fight on November 22 you go through everything a boxer goes through to step in the ring: the preparation, the commitment, the nerves. Then you actually step in.
Who's in camp 01 02 03
Nobody walked in a fighter.
Who shows up
Nurses, teachers, tradespeople, office workers, parents. People who clock in all week and want to find out what they're made of on the weekend.
What you'll find out
That you can be coached. That you can get hit and keep your feet. That six weeks of showing up changes how you carry yourself at work on Monday.
Where they are now
In camp since October 4, with four coached sessions a week between Coach P and Coach D.R.E.D., all of it pointed at November 22.
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They did it. Hear them out.
Coach P sat down with two people who came through Blue Collar. Neither one walked in as a fighter.
Nolan Hill · Blue Collar alum · Golden Gloves runner-up
From a class to Greenland
Nolan came in six years ago looking for a new workout. After Blue Collar he came in second at Golden Gloves at 203, and then got flown to Greenland for a televised fight.
David · Blue Collar fighter · 2025
Three rounds wasn't enough
David started camp at almost 170 and stepped in the ring at 160. He'd only sparred around the gym before, and after his fight he jumped back in for an exhibition.
Dates to remember · 41 days to Fight Day
The road to Fight Day.
- Sun, Oct 4 Done Fight camp begins The six-week Blue Collar experience officially begins.
- Every Monday Ongoing Mile Monday 5:30 AM and 7:15 PM, October 5 through November 9. Endurance, discipline and team camaraderie.
- Sun, Oct 11 Done Baseline checkpoint InBody scan and before photo. Coach Pablo's Black Team 8:15 to 9:15 AM, Coach D.R.E.D.'s Red Team 12:15 to 1:15 PM.
- Sat, Oct 17 + 24 Next Off-site conditioning 12:00 PM. Meet at Different Breed and head off-site together for outdoor conditioning.
- Sun, Oct 18 Blue Collar Pilates 8:15 AM and 12:30 PM. Mobility, core strength and recovery, and you have to sign up.
- Week of Oct 25 Media day Fighter portraits, team photo and promotional content. Your coach sends the details.
- Sun, Nov 15 Fight matchups Fight Day pairings get announced as they're finalized.
- Sun, Nov 15 Pre-fight checkpoint Final InBody scan, progress photo and fight preparation.
- Sun, Nov 22 Blue Collar Fight Day The culmination of the Blue Collar Boxing experience.
Fighters, watch the Blue Collar group chat for confirmed times and details on special training events.
The training Week 01 Week 02 Week 03 Week 04 Week 05 Week 06
Your six-week fight camp.
Foundation + baseline
- Orientation
- Stance
- Footwork
- Punch mechanics
- Defensive fundamentals
- Initial coach assessment
Build the boxer
- Combinations
- Bag work
- Mitt work
- Movement
- Conditioning
- Defensive reactions
- Partner drills
Apply the skills
- Counterpunching
- Distance and timing
- Ring movement
- Partner work
- Conditioning
- Fighter progress review
Ring preparation
- Partner sparring as appropriate
- Situational drills
- Round-based conditioning
- Coach evaluation
- Matchup considerations
Fight camp
- Fight strategy
- Opponent preparation when applicable
- Ring management
Fight week
- Final technical adjustments
- Taper
- Event briefing
- Fight preparation
Beyond the boxing floor: Pilates · Mile Monday · Off-site outdoor conditioning
The team
All coaches →Your corner.
Blue Collar training days
Four coached Blue Collar sessions a week, mornings or evenings.
| Coach | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Pablo | Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:15 AM |
| Coach Pablo | Thursday | 6:00 – 7:15 AM |
| Coach D.R.E.D. | Tuesday | 6:30 – 7:45 PM |
| Coach D.R.E.D. | Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:45 PM |
The value
What every fighter gets.
- Full structured six-week Blue Collar camp
- Fighter Progress Card + coach assessments
- Dedicated Blue Collar coaching sessions
- Boxing technique instruction
- Mitt + bag work
- Partner work + sparring preparation
- Baseline + pre-fight InBody scans
- Official before + progress / after photos
- Blue Collar team photo
- Blue Collar Media Day
- Blue Collar fighter apparel
- Pilates class
- Mile Monday run
- Off-site outdoor conditioning
- Opponent matching process
- Entry to the fight on November 22
- Corner / coaching support on fight day
- Fighter introductions / walkout experience
- Professional fighter portraits / promotional content as scheduled
- Fight day photography / video as available
- Program communication, event instructions + fight preparation
The spotlight
Media day.
The week of October 25 is when it gets real. You get shot like a fighter, and the gym starts telling people you're fighting.
- Official individual fighter portraits
- Traditional boxing / fighter poses
- Blue Collar team photo
- Fighter name / nickname features as applicable
- Promotional fighter graphics
- Matchup graphics after bouts are confirmed
- Short fighter introductions or video content as scheduled
- Social content leading into November 22
Fighter apparel
Every participant receives official Blue Collar fighter apparel as part of the package. Sizing deadlines and pickup details go out to registered fighters.
Cross-training
Pilates, Mile Monday, and off-site outdoor conditioning build mobility, core control, endurance, mental toughness, and the thing you can't train alone: a team.
From the ring.
Real bouts. Real people with jobs.
Important
The fine print.
Fighter matching
The coaching team works to match every fighter for November 22. Matching considers weight, age, boxing experience, skill, readiness, safety, and anything else that affects an appropriate pairing. Every effort is made, but a matchup is not guaranteed.
If you're not matched
A participant who completes the program but does not receive a matchup gets one Personal Training session as compensation.
Fees + refunds
The $400 fee is non-refundable once you begin the program, except for injury. If you're injured during camp and can't safely continue, any partial refund or credit is reviewed individually, based on how much of the program is complete and the circumstances. Where appropriate, an approved credit may go toward Personal Training instead.
Safety clearance
Training does not automatically clear you to spar or compete. Coaches may modify training or restrict participation when needed for safety, readiness, or event requirements. Program logistics may be adjusted for participant safety or event operations.
What we expect from you
- Attendance
- Attend scheduled sessions consistently and arrive prepared to train.
- Coachability
- Follow coaching direction, respect your training partners, keep a team-first attitude.
- Effort
- Complete conditioning and skill work to the best of your ability.
- Safety
- Use required protective equipment and follow all sparring, medical, and gym safety requirements.
- Communication
- Tell coaches promptly about injuries, schedule conflicts, or concerns.
- Fight day
- Be available for check-in, weigh-in, event procedures, and fight-day activities on November 22.
Questions
Before you ask the front desk.
Can I still sign up for 2026?
Not this year. The 2026 roster is set and camp is already running. If you want to start boxing now, come to a regular boxing class and ask the coaches what it takes to be ready for the next camp.
Did the fighters box before camp?
Most Blue Collar fighters walk in with zero experience. The six weeks take them from stance and footwork to a real bout, with coaches watching every step.
When are the training sessions?
Four coached Blue Collar sessions a week: Tuesday and Thursday 6:00–7:15 AM with Coach Pablo, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30–7:45 PM with Coach D.R.E.D.
Do I have to fight?
That's the point of the camp, and the coaches work to match everyone. Matching depends on weight, age, experience, and safety. If you complete camp and there's no appropriate opponent, you get a Personal Training session instead.
What does the $400 cover?
Everything in the package above: all six weeks of coaching, InBody scans, photos, media day, fighter apparel, Pilates, Mile Monday, outdoor conditioning, matching, entry to the fight, and your corner on November 22.
Is the fee refundable?
Not once camp begins, except for injury, which is reviewed individually. See the fine print above.
What do I bring?
Hand wraps, a mouthguard, training shoes, water, training clothes, and any required protective gear. The front desk sells hand wraps.
Where is it?
Different Breed Elite Fitness, 401 Water Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666.