1.8.7 Boxing Club llc

1.8.7 Boxing Club LLC is a Chicago boxing gym founded in 2016 and rooted in boxing as a disciplined sport rather than a fitness trend. Located in the Sauganash area, the club offers high-intensity conditioning and structured instruction in an environment shaped by owner and head coach Sammy Merza, a retired professional boxer and 2017 Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. Training is led by staff who emphasize technique, resilience, confidence, focus, and discipline, with participation beginning at age 8. The gym serves both athletes seeking conditioning and those interested in competition, while maintaining a culture centered on learning the sport properly. Beyond training, the club has also supported the local boxing community by promoting amateur boxing shows.