Be First Boxing

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09/09/2025

The United States closed out day five of the 2025 World Boxing Championships with two more victories, this time from its 54-kilogram representative, Yoseline Perez (Houston, Texas), and the 90-kilogram competitor Malachi Georges (Teaneck, N.J.). Follow...

11/12/2023

Derek Pagan, brings the New York Metropolitan Boxing Championship home to Peekskill, New York.

Congratulations to Peekskill Be First Boxing’s, Derek Pagan for winning the 2023, New York Metros (12 yr . Old Bantam weight division).

“Hard work pays off” & young Derek is the epitome of this quote.
The two young warriors, Derek Pagan(Be First Boxing) & Dominic Destefano fought their hearts out and showed why they were finalist competing in this historical boxing competition.

Thank you to Dad & Mom, Carlos & Claribel Pagan, for their unceasing support.
hank you to Be First Boxings Head Coach, Gary Pippa, for working with Dere, day in & day out, to perfect the Sweet Science.

Lastly, thank you to all the USA Boxing staff, including Sonya Lamonakis & Ray Cuadrado for making it possible for the youth to realize their dreams.

09/04/2023

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Labor Day!

07/09/2023

We will be closed on Monday thru Wednesday, due to inclement weather conditions that has caused severe flooding. We will re-open on Thursday and will continue with our regular schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

07/01/2023

We truly appreciate your time, coming out to visit with us. We've been helping the community for a long time and we will continue to help all those who need us. Please visit us at 200 North Water Street in Peekskill.

06/12/2023

“We got weak time problems because people are addicted to power and they’re thinking about themselves and they’re not thinking about the betterment.” -Mike Tyson

06/07/2023

Due to the Environmental Circumstances due to the Wild Fires in Canada. Peekskill Be First Boxing will have to unfortunately close today (6/7/23). The saftey for everyone is our top concern. We will have to see how this goes day by day at this point and will keep you updated.

03/21/2023

It is with great regret that we announce the resignation, of Peekskill Be First Boxing‘s, Coach Michele, from her volunteer coaching position, at the boxing gym.
We will truly miss her & wish her all the best, in all of her future endeavors.

Peekskill Be First Boxing will now be offering both Women’s & co-ed boxing, fitness & yoga classes, on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (please inquire within for specific times classes will be offered).

Peekskill Be First Boxing has added some incredible instructors to our coaching staff, to help our valued members continue to meet their fitness and self defense goals.
Ms. Downtown Leona Brown, will be joining the Be First Boxing Coaching staff for both group classes and private instruction.

Also, Ms. Karen D & Annette Kirlew will also be collaborating with the boxing gym to offer Yoga fitness classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (please inquire within for specific times).

Thank You
Be First Boxing Family