| A FIGHT SPECIALIST... |
When wearing his "bucket" hat, world-class trainer
and professional cornerman Juanito Ibarra is a
recognizable character in the fight community. Juanito
Ibarra is a Hall-of-Fame inductee who has donated
many service hours to youth, training and managing
fighters of all categories. In 1992, he received the
California J.C. Penney Volunteer Award, recognized
by the President of the United States, George Bush,
Sr., for his Volunteer Boxing Program, established by
Juanito at the San Pedro Boys and Girls Club
Organization, a very successful program leading
youngsters in the right direction.
In 2006, Juanito received an award from the State of
California, Lieutenant Governor, Cruz M. Bustamante,
commendation for Outstanding Community Service
(For serving the Athletes & Entertainers for Kids
'Heroes Award') Also, Juanito helped Make-A-Wish
Foundation, with his teaching and mentoring talents,
to help make a child's dream come true.
In 2007, he was inducted into the MMA Hall of Fame
as 'Teacher of the Year' and nominated as 'Trainer of
the Year' as well. Juanito has worked with over 15
World Champion fighters, both in the world's of
Boxing and MMA combined. His client list is a virtual
"who's-who" of respected individuals!
At the beginning of 2008, Juanito assisted the
coaching staff on "The Ultimate Fighter Show" during
Season 7. His legendary has was noticed on screen
as he worked his mitts (training-targets) with many
new MMA talents.
In early 2009, Ibarra opened his new World Class
MMA/Boxing Gym in Orange County, CA, located at
14042 Locust St., Westminster, CA 92683. Originally
owned by former Boxing champion Carlos Palomino,
the renovated site boasts two regulation size boxing
rings, a hexagon MMA cage, a large grappling cage
and an impressive training staff!
Recently, in 2010, the College Cage Series
reality-based TV show held it's series tryouts at World
Class MMA/Boxing Gym. The tryouts featured top
MMA and Boxing celebrity judges, Royce Gracie,
James "Light-Out" Toney, "Big" John McCarthy, along
with owner Juanito Ibarra. Juanito continues to guide,
teach and mentor many fighters. He displays humility
and integrity in his work and personal life.
and professional cornerman Juanito Ibarra is a
recognizable character in the fight community. Juanito
Ibarra is a Hall-of-Fame inductee who has donated
many service hours to youth, training and managing
fighters of all categories. In 1992, he received the
California J.C. Penney Volunteer Award, recognized
by the President of the United States, George Bush,
Sr., for his Volunteer Boxing Program, established by
Juanito at the San Pedro Boys and Girls Club
Organization, a very successful program leading
youngsters in the right direction.
In 2006, Juanito received an award from the State of
California, Lieutenant Governor, Cruz M. Bustamante,
commendation for Outstanding Community Service
(For serving the Athletes & Entertainers for Kids
'Heroes Award') Also, Juanito helped Make-A-Wish
Foundation, with his teaching and mentoring talents,
to help make a child's dream come true.
In 2007, he was inducted into the MMA Hall of Fame
as 'Teacher of the Year' and nominated as 'Trainer of
the Year' as well. Juanito has worked with over 15
World Champion fighters, both in the world's of
Boxing and MMA combined. His client list is a virtual
"who's-who" of respected individuals!
At the beginning of 2008, Juanito assisted the
coaching staff on "The Ultimate Fighter Show" during
Season 7. His legendary has was noticed on screen
as he worked his mitts (training-targets) with many
new MMA talents.
In early 2009, Ibarra opened his new World Class
MMA/Boxing Gym in Orange County, CA, located at
14042 Locust St., Westminster, CA 92683. Originally
owned by former Boxing champion Carlos Palomino,
the renovated site boasts two regulation size boxing
rings, a hexagon MMA cage, a large grappling cage
and an impressive training staff!
Recently, in 2010, the College Cage Series
reality-based TV show held it's series tryouts at World
Class MMA/Boxing Gym. The tryouts featured top
MMA and Boxing celebrity judges, Royce Gracie,
James "Light-Out" Toney, "Big" John McCarthy, along
with owner Juanito Ibarra. Juanito continues to guide,
teach and mentor many fighters. He displays humility
and integrity in his work and personal life.
| Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. psalm 144.1 |
