
About
Joe Stray boxed for The Syracuse Golden Gloves with the likes of local and pro boxers. That training would go onto lead to a New York State Championship. Stray was recognized as one of the top boxers in the nation earning a seed for the Olympic Trials.
He is an alumnus of University College and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, with experience in teaching, coaching and leadership.
Stray enrolled in Syracuse University (SU 2010-2014) where he would take up Sociology as a major. During his time at SU, Stray started Syracuse University's Boxing Club, and joined the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association, where he lead a fight team to collegiate shows and boxing championships.
Stray is a professional trainer who provides health, fitness, athletic, social opportunities, and mentorship to his members. He coaches and trains athletes of all skill-levels and backgrounds, where he is noted for his motivational personality. Stray has well over 15,000 hours of training experience & thousands of hours in boxing gyms .
He has also worked with individuals and companies like Mike Tyson Boxing and Fitness Academy, Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Musical, Joe Deguardia’s STAR Boxing, and other boxing productions. He has trained with college and high school sports teams.
What People Are Saying
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Joe’s experience and knowledge of boxing helped break down the sport of boxing to the very basic steps of each movement. It is a good workout as well as a good stess reliever.
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— Jonathan Q
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I was able to rekindle certain relationships with others from Joseph’s teachings.
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— Barbara W.
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Awesome workout and skilled training sessions. Joe does a great job individually tailoring each session to the person hes workking with. Highly recommend.
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— Mike F.
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Syracuse Boxing gave me an amazing outlet for stress in my life. I loved the competitive spirit and the sense of camaraderie from the boxing members. Coach Joe Stray is an incredible teacher and motivator and I could not recommend him highly enough.
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— Connor J
Recognitions of Coach Joe:
White House Police Member 2022
Maxwell Alumni Ambassador 2022
USA Boxing Coaches Clinic 2022
Rocky The Musical Fight Director 2020
Pastime Athletic Club Boxing 2018
Carmen Basilio Musical Actor 2017
Mike Tyson Academy Master Trainer 2016
Joe Deguardia's STAR Boxing 2014
Turning Stone Boxing Promoter 2013
President of Syracuse University Boxing 2012
New York Champion & Olympic Qualifier 2012

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