Rico's Fitness and Boxing 2nd Wind Boxing Team

The heavy bag doesn’t care how old you are.

Show up.
Put in the work.
Get a little better every day.

Good luck to Muhammad as he steps into the ring tomorrow night.

Rico’s Fitness & Boxing will be closed Friday while we support one of our athletes in competition.

Classes resume Saturday.

Let’s go Muhammad! 🔥🥊

Boxing teaches discipline.

But having someone who believes in you teaches even more.

Proud of the athletes who show up, work hard, and keep improving one day at a time. 🥊

Looking for an activity that builds confidence, discipline, and fitness?

Come try a class with us.

In 2007, a local newspaper featured a small garage boxing gym in Wheeling.

The story wasn’t really about boxing.

It was about discipline, mentorship, and giving kids an opportunity.

The article predicted:

“One of these days, you’ll see some of these guys on Pay-Per-View.”

Years later, that prediction came true.

Today, Rico is still doing what he’s always done—helping young athletes build confidence, discipline, and work ethic through boxing.

And now he’s back in Wheeling, where the story started. Prospect Heights Police Department

Most people slow down in the summer.

The athletes who improve keep showing up.

Confidence, discipline, and skill are built one class at a time.

🥊 Free trial class available.

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Before there was a gym, there was a garage.

A small ring. A heavy bag. A dream.

Years later, the gym looks different.

The mission doesn’t.

Give kids a place to grow.

Teach them to work hard.

Help them believe in themselves.

Grateful for everyone who has been part of the journey—from the garage days to where the gym is today.

🥊 Free trial classes available.

📍 Wheeling, IL