SHETTLESTON BOXING CLUB, GLASGOW
One to one boxing coaching for men in their 30s and 40s who want their fitness, their discipline and their head space back. No gimmicks. Just work.
Round 1 — The Problem
Work took over. Family took over. The gym membership is still being paid for, you just stopped going. Apps and YouTube workouts do not stick because nothing is pushing back at you. Boxing does.
No.1
Training alone is easy to skip. A coach who knows your name is not.
No.2
Treadmills do not test you. Pads, bags and footwork drills do, every single round.
No.3
Stress from work and life needs somewhere to go. Boxing gives it one.
Round 2 — The Program
Three ways in. Most clients start with the Monthly Block once they feel what proper coaching does.
FLEXIBLE
£40/session
No commitment. Turn up when life allows and train one to one with full focus.
Get StartedMOST POPULAR
£280/month
8 sessions a month. The standard for clients who are serious about progress, not just attendance.
Get StartedTRAIN TOGETHER
£150/month
Train alongside others who get it. Same coaching standard, shared energy.
Get StartedRound 3 — Proof It Works
From amateur club fighters to clients training for themselves, the same coaching standard applies to everyone who steps in.
His knowledge of boxing is second to none, and he has a great way of explaining things that makes learning easy. He always pushed me to improve, work harder and reach higher standards every session. My time at Mint Boxing played an important role in my development as a professional boxer.
I've tried every sort of training and different gyms to find something that keeps me fit but that I also enjoy. From my first session to 3 years down the line I'm still training with Gary. This is where I see the best results — mentally and physically. Gary always pushes you to your limits.
My confidence improved massively. My overall conditioning changed for the better — I felt physically and mentally strong, my cardiovascular fitness improved dramatically and body fat decreased significantly. Gary is an awesome guy but an even greater coach. Don't hesitate — contact Gary and you will be so glad you did.
What changed for me is my mindset. Once I started training with Mint Boxing I became a calmer person rather than being stressed out with work and day-to-day life. My boxing knowledge also grew — Gary spotted things in my style he could work on and made sure every goal we set was achieved.
The Gym — Shettleston Boxing Club
Round 4 — The Coach
Gary Murray, known to clients as Gary the Mint, is a former professional boxer from Lanarkshire. His career ended after a serious head injury, and he had to rebuild his life from there. Over 20 months sober, he found his energy, his focus and his purpose again, and built Mint Boxing on that same rebuild.
He coaches out of Shettleston Boxing Club in Glasgow and volunteers with the amateur team there. From September 2026 he is relocating Mint Boxing to La Zenia, Spain, to be present for his son's early school years while continuing to coach.
Questions — Common Ones
None at all. Most clients come with zero background. Gary builds technique from the ground up — footwork, guard, combination work — at a pace that suits you. Total beginners are welcome.
Gary assesses where you are physically and technically, talks through what you want from your training, and gets you moving. No fitness test, no embarrassment. Just the beginning.
No. Coaching sessions focus on pad work, bag work, footwork drills and conditioning. You won't spar unless you specifically want to — and that's only once you're ready.
Shettleston Boxing Club, Glasgow. From September 2026, Gary relocates to La Zenia, Spain (Orihuela Costa). Online coaching is also available for clients outside Glasgow.
Most clients notice something in the first two or three sessions — better movement, sharper reactions, a clearer head after training. Physical changes follow from there. Consistency is the variable.
Yes. Pay As You Go is £40 per session — no commitment, no contract. Most clients who try it come back for the Monthly Block once they feel how coaching actually works.
Round 5 — Touch Gloves
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