916 N. Mountain Ave., Suite G, Upland, CA 91786 Call/Text: (909) 477-1016

ELITE AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL BOXING TEAM IN UPLAND CA.

HIGH-LEVEL DEVELOPMENT FOR SERIOUS COMPETITIVE FIGHTERS

Warzone Boxing Club’s Elite Amateur and Professional Team is a selective high-performance program in Upland led by Coach Al Franco.

This is not a general boxing class or an automatic advancement from another Warzone program. The Elite Team is reserved for experienced fighters who demonstrate the ability, discipline, conditioning and commitment required to compete at the national, international or professional level.

Admission is determined exclusively by Coach Al following an evaluation.

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WHO THE ELITE
TEAM IS FOR

The Elite Team is designed for:

Experienced amateur boxers preparing for national and international competition
National-level youth and adult amateur fighters
Elite amateurs working toward Olympic-level opportunities
Professional fighters seeking technical development and fight preparation
Exceptional developing fighters personally selected by Coach Al

Fighters will generally need approximately 26 amateur bouts. A boxer with fewer fights may be considered if they have meaningful national-level competition experience and demonstrate the required ability and maturity.

Being enrolled in another Warzone program does not guarantee advancement to the Elite Team.

ELITE TEAM REQUIREMENTS

Every fighter must be prepared to meet high standards inside and outside the gym.

Elite Team candidates must:

Be approved personally by Coach Al
Maintain a disciplined and consistent training schedule
Be available for training Monday through Thursday
Be willing and able to travel for required competitions
Follow conditioning, weight-management and conduct standards
Accept technical correction and structured coaching
Represent Coach Al and Warzone Boxing Club professionally
Make competition a serious priority

School-age fighters must be homeschooled or have an equivalent schedule that allows them to attend daytime training, travel and training camps.

Competition is required for Elite amateur fighters. This is not a recreational program.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE

Monday–Thursday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Warzone Boxing Club – Upland

Additional training sessions, camps, sparring and travel may be scheduled when required for competition preparation.

Participation requires consistent availability for the complete training schedule. The Elite Team is not structured as a drop-in program.

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PHYSICAL AND CONDITIONING STANDARDS

Elite fighters are expected to maintain year-round conditioning and remain prepared for competition.

Standards include:

300 push-ups
300 sit-ups
Three-mile run in 18 minutes or faster
Responsible year-round weight management
Consistent roadwork and conditioning
Compliance with assigned training and recovery requirements

Meeting a physical benchmark alone does not guarantee acceptance. Technical ability, discipline, coachability, experience and competitive readiness are also evaluated.

WHAT ELITE TRAINING INCLUDES

Training is built around the individual fighter’s current level, competition schedule and long-term development.

Sessions may include:

Advanced boxing fundamentals
Footwork, balance and positioning
Defensive responsibility
Range and distance control
Punching mechanics and combination development
Ring awareness and tactical decision-making
Controlled and competition-level sparring
Opponent-specific strategy
Strength and conditioning
Weight-management planning
National-tournament preparation
Professional fight-camp development

The purpose is not simply to work hard. Every part of training must contribute to becoming a more complete, disciplined and effective fighter.

THE PATH TO THE ELITE TEAM

Warzone Boxing Club provides a structured development path for young and developing boxers:

Kids and Teen Programs
Build fundamentals, discipline, confidence and consistency.

Advanced Boxing Training
Develop stronger skills, conditioning and controlled boxing experience.

Amateur Competition Team
Gain sanctioned amateur-fight experience under Warzone coaches.

Elite Amateur & Professional Team
Advance by selection into high-level training with Coach Al Franco.

Progression is based on development and readiness—not simply time spent in the gym. Coach Al makes all final Elite Team selections.

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TRAIN WITH
COACH AL FRANCO

Coach Al began boxing at eight years old, spent approximately 19 years in the ring and has nearly 30 years of coaching experience. He founded Warzone Boxing Club in 1997 and has developed fighters from their earliest fundamentals through national amateur competition and professional title opportunities.

Warzone has produced 19 national, international and world amateur champions, three professional titles and seven fighters who advanced into professional boxing.

Elite Team fighters receive direct instruction, evaluation and program oversight from Coach Al.

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ELITE TEAM APPLICATION PROCESS

The Elite Team does not use regular open enrollment.

The process begins by contacting Coach Al directly. Candidates should be prepared to provide:

Fighter’s name and age
Current weight
Amateur or professional record
Competition history
National-level experience
Current training schedule
School or work availability
Short- and long-term boxing goals

Coach Al will review the information and determine whether an evaluation should be scheduled. An evaluation does not guarantee acceptance.

All Elite Team approval, scheduling and enrollment are handled directly by Coach Al Franco.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS THE ELITE TEAM OPEN TO BEGINNERS?

No. Beginners and developing boxers should begin in the appropriate Warzone Boxing Club program. The Elite Team is for experienced competitive fighters who are ready for high-level training.

HOW MANY FIGHTS ARE REQUIRED?

Candidates will generally need approximately 26 amateur bouts. Fighters with fewer bouts may be considered if they have meaningful national-level experience and demonstrate exceptional readiness.

IS COMPETITION REQUIRED?

Yes. Elite amateur fighters must be committed to competition and available to travel when required.

IS HOMESCHOOLING REQUIRED?

School-age Elite Team fighters must be homeschooled or have an equivalent flexible academic schedule. The program requires daytime training, travel and possible extended training camps.

DOES JOINING THE AMATEUR TEAM GUARANTEE ADVANCEMENT?

No. Advancement is selective. Coach Al evaluates each fighter’s experience, ability, discipline, conditioning, maturity and long-term potential.

DO YOU TRAIN PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS?

Yes. Qualified professional fighters may apply for technical development, strategy, conditioning and structured fight-camp preparation.

WHO MAKES THE FINAL DECISION?

Coach Al Franco personally determines who is accepted into the Elite Amateur and Professional Team.

REQUEST ELITE TEAM CONSIDERATION

If you are an experienced competitive fighter prepared for national, international or professional-level development, contact Coach Al directly.

Include your age, weight, record, competition history, current schedule and boxing goals.