Lightning's Boxing Club has been a training facility for thousands of fighters. The unique family atmosphere makes it an easy place to settle into, and many members consider the sanctuary their home away from home. Lightning's Boxing Club is one of the last full-service gyms that operates like a traditional boxing gym. On any given day you may be training alongside elite fighters in professional boxing. Some of the fighters that have trained at Lightning's Boxing Club include Pound 4 Pound Legend and Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward, Former multiple division World Champion Nonito Donaire, contender Aaron "Heavy Metal" Coley, former IBO World Champion Karim Mayfield, Former NABF champ Andy Vences, Olympic Silver medalist Shakur Stevenson, "The Young Destroyer" "Dynamite" David Lopez youngest pro fighter signed to Mayweather Promotions, other Local boxing stars Trained by "Lightning" Lopez include Tony Hirsch and Luis Garcia.
"Lightning" Kris Lopez
"Lightning" Kris Lopez began his boxing career in 1997 at the world famous Kings boxing gym in Oakland, California. He instantly gained recognition by the local boxing community as a fighter with exceptional talent. He earned his nickname "Lightning" from the late Marsha King because of his blazing fast hands. Kris went on to win 2 consecutive Golden Glove titles, and compiled an impressive 10-0 amateur record with 7 of the wins coming by way of knockout! Kris always dreamed of one day fighting as a professional, because he lacked a daily structure and a consistent male role model in his life. Kris missed his window during his prime years, so in 2007, at the age of 30 Kris finally realized his dream. He debuted in the mecca of boxing as a professional in what would be the 1st fight in Las Vegas in 2007. Unfortunately Kris was disqualified for excessive holding and hitting in the last round of the fight. This would be his only fight as a pro.
Today he operates Lightning's Boxing Club in Oakland, California. He is a professional and amateur trainer. Many of his fighters consider him to be their "Mentor." Kris' goal is to make certain that young men and women are given a fair chance, by learning from the mistakes he made during his time as a fighter and as a young man trying to find his way through life.
Today he operates Lightning's Boxing Club in Oakland, California. He is a professional and amateur trainer. Many of his fighters consider him to be their "Mentor." Kris' goal is to make certain that young men and women are given a fair chance, by learning from the mistakes he made during his time as a fighter and as a young man trying to find his way through life.
