Information about Sully's Boxing Gym

1554 Dundas St W (lower level
M6K 1T8, Toronto
+1416-805-8108

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 7:30-21h
  • tuesday: 7:30-21h
  • wednesday: 7:30-21h
  • thursday: 7:30-21h
  • friday: 7:30-21h
  • saturday: 11h-16h
Sully's Boxing Gym, established in 1943, is the oldest boxing gym in Canada, located in Toronto. We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing amateur boxers and offering recreational boxing for those seeking fitness, not competition. Our personal one-on-one training sessions cater to all skill levels. At Sully’s, we believe in youth and the power of a focused mindset, teaching discipline, awareness, self-worth, and motivation—both physically and mentally. A place where youth can grow and learn, we help foster better citizens through the sport of boxing.

Our comment from FitFit Canada about Sully's Boxing Gym:

Sully's Boxing Gym in Toronto is recognized as a premier destination for boxing enthusiasts, offering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for individuals at all skill levels. The passionate and knowledgeable coaching staff, including renowned figures like Coach Tony, provides expert guidance that helps members improve their technique and fitness.

Key highlights of Sully's Boxing Gym include:

  • Friendly Staff: Comments from members praise the kindness and support of the staff, creating a community-oriented environment.
  • Diverse Classes: The gym offers a variety of classes tailored to different skill levels, promoting continuous growth and learning.
  • Authentic Boxing Experience: Many users appreciate the gym’s focus on traditional boxing training without the distractions common in more commercial gyms.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere: Regardless of experience, new members often feel right at home, with a culture that encourages improvement and camaraderie.

While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some users have raised concerns about communication challenges and the environment during classes. The team is actively working to address these issues, ensuring that everyone has a great experience.

Overall, Sully's Boxing Gym stands out as a true gem for anyone looking to embark on their boxing journey or enhance their fitness regime.

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Sully's Boxing Gym: Opinions

4.5/5 (58 Opinions)
Asad Rasheed 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very kind staff.

Alpesh R Prajapati 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Hello everyone, I’m from India, and two years ago, I was the district champion in karate. Since then, I moved to Canada five months ago as an international student. Now, I’ve set my sights on becoming a champion in boxing. After researching gyms in the area, I found that Sully's Boxing Gym is highly recommended, so I decided to give it a try. I’ve booked my free trial session for this Friday and plan to purchase a monthly membership afterward. Looking forward to starting this new journey!

pj deery 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Sully's boxing gym is a fantastic place . The training the atmosphere and the people make it the best place to be to get fit and to learn the craft of boxing. I cant recommend this place enough! It's very easy to book one of the many classes that's available and the coaches have a wealth of knowledge and bring out the best in everyone who trains there.

Ali Haburii 10 months ago

Negative experience: I only gave it 1 stars because it’s so hard to get a hold of them by phone. I’m pretty sure this boxing gym is good but their communication isn’t.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you had difficulty reaching us by phone. Did you happen to try contacting us via email? We strive to respond promptly to all inquiries, and email is often the quickest way to reach us. We’re currently short-staffed, which has impacted our ability to answer every call, but we’re working on improving our communication to better serve our community. We hope you’ll give us another chance, and we’d love to assist you in any way we can. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the gym!

Emanuel Zanfirescu 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: A great example of what a boxing gym should be like: a safe space, warm atmosphere, rich character, with caring, passionate staff that want and like to see others grow and develop. From the moment I walked in, I could tell there’s a deep love for boxing at this gym. Sully’s is a true boxing gem in the heart of Toronto.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and recognized the passion we have for boxing. Your feedback means the world to us.

Sulaiman Ashraf 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great ass gym. 10/10. The coach, Tony is really friendly and will give good advice. People are really friendly and help u out.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thanks for the awesome review! We're glad you're enjoying the gym and appreciate the shoutout to Coach Tony and our friendly community :)

Evan MacHattie 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: There are dozens of "Fitfluencer" boxing gyms in Toronto that sell green smoothies and run Pilates classes half the time.. this ain't one of them! I'll be the first to admit that I was a bit nervous showing up to a REAL boxing gym for the first time - but I really wanted to learn the sport properly, and didn't want to pay for all the bells and whistles of a fitness gym that happens to run a few boxing classes. No doubt I've had some of my best workouts at Sully's, but all of the conditioning, drills, and coaching is all centred around actually learning the sport properly. The coaches I've worked with (Tony, and Rico) have so much knowledge, passion, and patience. The vibes in the gym are always positive, and everyone is always down to help you improve and feel great about your progress. All of the people I've met in the gym have been super down to earth, and incredibly welcoming! If you're thinking about getting into boxing, you MUST give this gym a shot.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Evan, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you've found a home at Sully’s. It means a lot to know the positive vibes and dedication resonate with you. We can’t wait to keep supporting your progress!

Kushal Thapa 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town for me,

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thanks for the awesome review! We're happy you love the gym. See you soon!

Thebe Rantsho 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: One of my favourite places in the city. Can’t recommend it more.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for the amazing feedback! We're honored to be one of your favorite spots in the city. Your support means the world to us!

Jasmine Collins 1 year ago

Negative experience: Horrible management.

Greeniefly The fat nutter 1 year ago

Negative experience: honestly, i was looking for a new boxing gym, but after reading some of the low reviews, it turns out this gym is filled with bullies. people calling you out for "doing the wrong thing" why couldnt the insturctor go and show himself doing the wrong thing. not good for high anxiety folk.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Boxing is not for everyone; it is a demanding sport that requires both mental and physical resilience. If you cannot handle being called out for mistakes, you will not survive the punches in the ring. In boxing, you must welcome discomfort and criticism to strengthen yourself. This gym is not for the faint-hearted; do not judge solely based on online reviews. Here, we cultivate mental toughness to empower you to excel both inside and outside the ring.

Mr. White 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Legendary gym.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for the love and support! We're proud to be part of Toronto's boxing history.

Geronimo Diaz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It is the best boxing gym in downtown Toronto !!! Great instructors

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you're enjoying the gym and our instructors.

CJ Millier 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great and friendly atmosphere, welcoming to all levels, supremely knowledgeable coaches, everyone is willing to answer all questions without judgment. plus you get some great workouts as well.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at Sully’s. We strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone at all levels. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you in the gym :)

Kaliopi Kuzyk 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing place with great coaches and people. Very welcoming.

Vanessa Murphy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with amazing people!!

gator 1 year ago

Negative experience: whoever that kid is with the long hair and the cap really rude and disrespectful and likes to bother people and make fun of people. He is not a good human being and acts really cocky and rude and bothers people and is a very bad person

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Hello, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We take such feedback seriously and want to address it promptly. We do not condone anyone being made fun of, and we take pride in fostering a community that is respectful, caring, and warm. However, we're having difficulty identifying the individual you mentioned based on your description. To help us investigate and resolve this issue, could you please contact us directly at [email protected]? We'd appreciate any additional details or context you can provide to ensure we take appropriate action. Your cooperation is invaluable in maintaining a positive and respectful environment at Sully's Boxing Gym. Best regards, Danielle

Samuel Cardinal-Bradette 1 year ago

Negative experience: Worst experience in a gym ever. I very rarely write reviews but this was so bad. I showed up for my first class, Tony's house of Pain at 8pm. At 8pm I was waiting for the class to begin, but Tony went to microwave his dinner and he was talking some random people in the gym rather than teaching the class(and also eating his dinner while siting in his chair). He did not even greet the class. He just yelled a few times to keep skipping. At 8:13, after 13 minutes of skipping, he receives a phone call, which he TAKES and he DISAPEARS OUTSIDE. It is 8:20 and he is not back. We are already supposed to be 20 minutes in the class, but we have not even started....I already had enough and I left, I have no time to lose. I will never be back, this gym clearly does not care about new members or does not care about people's time.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Dear Samuel, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Tony's House of Pain. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced during your first class. In regard to the incident, we want to explain that sometimes people have specific dietary requirements out of their control that require them to eat at certain times, which might have contributed to the situation you described. Furthermore, there was a situation where a member accidentally left their phone, and coach stepped out to assist in finding them. While we aim to create a supportive and welcoming environment for all members, we acknowledge that our casual approach may have led to your dissatisfaction. We appreciate your feedback, and we will take steps to ensure that all our members feel valued and that classes start on time. Kind regards, Sully’s Team

yunhuang zhao 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best boxing gyms for competitive amateur boxers! The gym provides a variety of classes for different skill level boxers, with afternoon and evening classes dedicated to people seeking to compete. Tony prepares fighters with rigorous physical workouts and Rico drills technical details. The more you commit to training, the more opportunities the coaches will offer you. The coaches puts all their hearts into ensuring athletes' success and sacrifice their weekends to do training sessions at city parks for boxers preparing for fights. Even if you train here for only a short period of time, you can still learn essential pivot drills, speed drills, and workout routines that you can practice and improve upon on you own.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience at Sully's Boxing Gym! We're thrilled to hear you’re enjoying yourself :)

Islamudin Habibi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Name .Islamudin

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for the five-star rating! We appreciate your support and hope to continue exceeding your expectations.

Stella Harrison 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Skilled coaches. Great vibe. Highly recommend

Kiarash Ashraf 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great

Mac Alsamadi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic introduction to boxing. Very welcoming atmosphere, no egos, everyone seems to be there to improve themselves and see others improve. The trainers’ commitment to the craft is inspiring, they will constantly call out bad form until rectified and spread out attention so everyone feels involved. I did the conditioning class with Tony and couldn’t be happier with the debut, this is not a silly box fit class, it’s proper training for anyone that wants to improve their fitness, truly learn a form of self defence, and share their progress within a community. Strongly recommended gym with a decorated history of experience and achievements.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Mac, Thank you for recommending our gym and sharing your positive experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to have you as a part of our community :) Best regards, Sully’s Team

portia wade 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ok so I've always wanted to join a real boxing lesson. Sully's was EXCELLENT. Unbelievable staff, so fun but tough. I would with every bone in my body recommend this gym to pp who are serious about fitness and who want to learn how to tone and hold a good strong physical regiment. I'm so impressed w both staff and students who show a seriously high level of expertise and skill set. If I was ever in an alley, with a situation I'd feel absolutely safe w someone in this class protecting themselves and me. Please try Sully's gym. It's a life changer!

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Portia, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at Sully's gym. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your boxing lesson and found our staff to be excellent and our atmosphere both fun and tough. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we take great pride in helping our clients achieve their fitness goals while also learning valuable self-defense skills. We appreciate your kind words :) Thank you for choosing Sully's gym, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

jacob 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym great coach’s old school style overall had an amazing time

bordercity kid1999 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best boxing gym I’ve been to.

Kyle Rodrigues 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: W gym

matt crookshank 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tony is amazing. This place is a Toronto diamond. Highly recommend. My son loves the kids classes.

Madison Helpert 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love sullys! I feel strong and powerful when I leave this place. I’ve only been to Anthony and Lauren’s classes so far but they are amazing, skilled, professional and helpful. This is a great experience for all levels of boxers (I am very new). Would recommend this to anyone who wants to get into boxing or try a physical outlet sport

Seonghoon Choi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great coaches, great classes, and great fun. Whatever your goal may be, Sully's will be of great help.

Harry Clune 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A real boxing gym with brilliant coaches and friendly gym members. Caters for everyone and ensures the art of boxing is actually taught. A great environment to learn how to box AND keep fit. Tony, Winslow, Rico, Jonathan, Anthony and everyone else involved are credits to both the club and city.

Bri Ellison 2 years ago

Negative experience: The technique was great and so was the workout- sadly Tony called me out to demonstrate what not to do about 10+ times which made for a very, very poor first experience at the club. I’m not a pro by all means but not a true beginner as I have taken boxing classes elsewhere, but calling the new girl out in a class is never appropriate. I do not recommend this gym for anyone with high anxiety as it’s the exact reason and experience that deters people from trying new classes.

Amanda Murphy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sully's Boxing Gym is great. The employees and coaches are amazing. They are very friendly and helpful. It's a great place to work out. I highly recommend this boxing gym.

World Reggae Radio 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Toronto landmark

Jamie Milligan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The real deal. Get ready to work.

Sam Tetsos 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I go in weekday mornings 7-9am to train with Tulio Pereira, and I could not recommend it more. It's clear Tulio eats, sleeps and dreams boxing, and his focused and personal approach is as challenging as it is fulfilling. I never miss a day.

Chris Byrne 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best boxing gym in Toronto

Danny Tharma 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tulio's number one priority is teaching you proper form and fundamentals so that you won't just learn how to box but also defend yourself in a real street fight. If you're a morning warrior then look no further than Tulio and join the morning crew. You will get the best value for the price he charges per private lesson.

KIKO 4 years ago

Positive experience: Great place to train and the coaches will push you to the limit and break you apart and rebuild you into a machine.

captain hyderabad 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Its a historic place

Praveen R 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend training with Tulio Pereira. A technical genius, he will start with perfecting the fundamentals of boxing tirelessly, from footwork, balance, agility and won't rest until perfection. I've seen many coaches outside of Sully's who will praise horrible style and technique to instill false confidence in their students. On the other hand, Tulio can call out your technical flaws literally with his eyes closed by simply listening to the sound of your gloves hitting the bag. Skill at this level can only be built from many years of experience and dedication to his students. He's a great coach and will put in a 110% into your development as long as you do the same!

Danilo Reyes 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great trainers and staff. Very clean and safe as well!

Banshee Irl 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only got to attend a few classes pre-covid this year, but it already felt pretty safe and clean before the new requirements kicked in. The class was a good mix of endurance, skills and fitness. The coach and front desk were friendly and helpful, along with the other members making it an entirely delightful experience.

Amanda McGuire 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love coming to Sully's. No matter your skill or fitness level everyone is super welcoming and on board to help you reach your fitness/boxing goals. Truly a community atmosphere. Expect to workout harder and become stronger than you thought possible and make some new friends in the process. So grateful they moved into the neighbourhood, cannot imagine going to another gym.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for your review Amanda! We always love seeing you :)

Maria 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to a few boxing gyms in Toronto & nothing can even come close to Sullys. They are a real, true, boxing gym. Love the traditional feel in comparison to the trendy, Instagram famous type boxing gyms with trainers who have basically no boxing experience. What you get here is professional and friendly staff, excellent trainers who are well versed in coaching REAL boxing, they respect your privacy by not filming sparring or classes, it’s clean, the music keeps you motivated and they are also LGBTQ2S inclusive! I wish I could give this gym 10 stars. Thank you Sullys for giving me a home away from home.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you so much for your review! :)

Gordon Wong 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've been to a few classes so far and Sully's boxing gym has that authentic boxing gym feel you see in the movies. All the staff are kind and helpful. On Tuesdays and Thursday mornings there is a class with coach Lee Danes. I highly recommend any beginner to intermediate to take his class. He is a genius boxing scientist and will teach you all the boxing fundamentals in a very clear and precise manner. Sully's Boxing Gym gets an A+ from me!

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you Gordan!! We love having you :)

Cyber Charger 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: only real boxing gym in toronto

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you for your review. Happy to hear you love the place!

Katie Graham 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am so glad this place moved into the neighborhood. I love all of the classes here. They also have free classes for kids twice a week which is awesome. It is also a great place to work out on your own. I've been coming here for a long time now, and I highly recommend it.

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Thank you Katie! We are so happy to be back in the hood.

Sarangan Vikneswaran 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, ask for Tony

Tania Henrique 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sully's Boxing Gym is truly a Gem in the city of Toronto. This is my go to for my health and fitness goals. The trainer is excellent and the atmosphere is fantastic. You will find groups of all ages working on fitness and boxing classes. Come out and join the team! You will not regret it!

Carolyn Roberts 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was lucky enough to get the life changing experience of training at Sully’s Gym. The head coach, Tony Morrison (Canadian Heavyweight Champ) is a humble, down to earth person to work with who is genuinely interested in your fitness/boxing goals and will do everything to help you achieve success. Sully’s Gym is a family oriented, diverse community. Everybody is on the same team and the environment is very positive with a strong support system for all to workout, that is what makes the culture of Sully’s Gym so powerful, inspiring and motivating. I am so grateful to have found Sully’s Gym because I have become a better person and fighter every time I leave. Thank you Tony for being everything a great coach should be and pushing me to achieve my best! And thank you to Joe (owner of Sully’s) and the Manteiga family, Sully’s Gym would not be possible without you. I would give this gym 10 stars out of a possible 5 :)

Jessica Jorge 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sully’s Boxing Gym is simply the best and a staple in our community. Been going there for years. Everyone you’ll meet there is beyond welcoming and friendly. Sully’s is the place where you go if you want to challenge yourself or learn a new skill. Whether you want to become a boxing champ, or sweat it out in a quick workout this is the place for you

Sully's Boxing Gym
Sully's Boxing Gym

Great to hear! We always try to make everyone feel welcome. Thank you for you review, see you in the gym

Shawn Lopes-caçador 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great time at sullys the ppl are very friendly and experienced. Check them out!

rebecca logan 6 years ago

Positive experience: Definitely a good work out, very tough but effective! However, I like more of a routine and the sessions I did at Sully's felt very random. Its a lot grungier than I am comfortable with but if you're looking for old school no frills boxing that will make you sweat, you should give it a try.

George Gilmore 7 years ago

Negative experience: very dirty, there is dust in the building, NOT SAFE FOR WORKOUT

Arni Gal 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's the best gym in Canada ❤

Elias P 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: went their years ago its a true boxing gym they don't baby you they train you hard

Dylan Danczak 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful coaches, great no b.s. true boxing gym. Champions train there for a reason.

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