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BOXING CAMP | Train Where Cuban Boxing Lives
The ORIGIN Boxing Camp in Havana is a one-week immersive training experience designed for fighters who want to develop their boxing while experiencing one of the most respected boxing cultures in the world.
Train with Cuban coaches, step inside historic gyms, and discover the rhythm of Havana, a city where boxing is part of everyday life.
7 dayS
From €1,150
12 fighters
Cuban coaches
Rafael Trejo Gym
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havana | round 6 (23-30 MAI 2026)
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The Havana Fight Camp returns for its 6th edition.
Each round brings a small group of fighters to train inside Havana’s boxing gyms alongside local coaches and athletes.
A week of focused training, cultural immersion and shared experience inside one of boxing’s most historic cities.
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ORIGIN BOXING CAMP
01 | REAL BOXING
Train inside the gyms where Cuban boxing lives.
ORIGIN boxing camps bring fighters into authentic training environments alongside local boxers and Cuban coaches. Sessions take place in working gyms where boxing culture is practiced every day.
Participants experience the rhythm, discipline, and technical tradition that shaped generations of Cuban fighters.
02 | GUIDED IMMERSION
Experience Havana from the inside, with the right guidance.
Throughout the week, participants are accompanied by ORIGIN coach Leo Benarab, a certified European boxing coach who speaks French, English and Spanish.
Working alongside Cuban coaches, he guides training sessions and daily logistics so participants can focus fully on the experience.
03 | A STRONG GROUP
Train with people who take the experience seriously.
ORIGIN boxing camps are intentionally limited to a small group of motivated participants who share a real interest in boxing and personal progress.
This creates a focused training environment where fighters push each other, improve together, and share the experience of discovering Havana.
HAVANA
Across the world, certain cities have shaped the culture of boxing.
Havana is one of them.
Cuban boxing is known for its precision, movement and rhythm. For decades, the gyms of Havana have produced Olympic champions and world-class fighters.
Training here means stepping directly into that tradition.
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Training sessions take place at the Rafael Trejo boxing gym, one of the most historic boxing gyms in Havana.
Located in the heart of the city, this gym has been part of the Cuban boxing tradition for decades. Generations of fighters have trained here, developing the style and discipline that made Cuban boxing respected around the world.
Today, the gym remains a daily training ground for young Cuban fighters and experienced coaches.
For participants, it offers a rare opportunity: to train inside a place where boxing culture is still alive and practiced every day.
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Training during the camp combines technical boxing sessions, physical preparation and sparring opportunities.
Participants train alongside Cuban coaches and experience the training philosophy that has defined generations of Cuban fighters.
Sessions focus on:
— movement and footwork
— defensive boxing
— rhythm and timing
— technical combinations
— conditioning and enduranceTraining is structured to challenge each participant while remaining accessible to different levels.
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Boxing in Cuba is closely connected to the culture of the island.
Movement, rhythm and timing, essential elements in the ring are also present in everyday Cuban life.
During the camp, participants experience Havana not only through training but also through its culture.
Cultural Highlights
— Salsa class (introducing the rhythm behind Cuban movement)
— Visit of the Museum of the Revolution
— Exploration of historic Havana
— City viewpoints and local discoveries
— Beach training session
A TYPICAL day AT
THE camp
Training takes place in real gyms with local coaches and fighters.
MORNING
Technical boxing session :
Footwork, defense, combinations and ring work.
AFTERNOON
Physical preparation :
Strength, conditioning and mobility work.
EVENING
Recovery, cultural activity or exploration of Havana.
THE COACHING TEAM
Training during the Havana Boxing Camp is led by a small team combining Cuban boxing expertise with international coaching experience. Participants train alongside local coaches inside Havana’s gyms while being guided throughout the camp by the ORIGIN team.
LEO BENARAB
FORMER AMATEUR BOXER & Boxing Coach &
Leo Benarab is a French boxing coach, former amateur boxer, and founder of Origin Fight Camps.
After competing in amateur boxing, he focused on coaching and technical development, working with athletes of different levels.
Fluent in French, English and Spanish, Leo guides participants throughout the camp experience, inside the gym and beyond.
Reyssiel Alcalá Ruíz is a Cuban boxing coach based in Havana. He works daily with fighters in local boxing gyms, teaching the technical foundations of Cuban boxing.
His coaching focuses on movement, rhythm, defensive awareness and ring intelligence — key elements of the Cuban boxing style.
During the camp, Reyssiel leads technical sessions and shares the training methods used by generations of Cuban fighters.
Reyssiel
Alcalá Ruíz
Cuban Boxing Coach
Maikel Masso is a Cuban boxing coach who trains fighters in Havana. His work focuses on technical boxing, conditioning and disciplined gym training.
He works closely with athletes of different levels, helping them develop their timing, coordination and ring awareness.
During the camp, Maikel supports the training sessions and helps participants experience authentic Cuban boxing methods inside the gym.
Maikel Masso
Cuban Boxing Coach
who comes to origin boxing camp
Origin Boxing Camps bring together a small group of people who share the same obsession: boxing.
Participants come from different countries and different stages of their journey, but they all share the same mindset, the desire to train seriously, push their limits, and experience boxing where it truly lives.
For one week, they step into an environment built around discipline, progression and a shared passion for the sport.
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Those who already train regularly, the ones who spar, study fights, watch training footage and constantly look for ways to improve.
They come to challenge themselves, sharpen their technique and experience a different boxing culture inside authentic gyms.
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Participants who are earlier in their boxing journey, but serious about learning the sport the right way.
For them, the camp is an opportunity to build strong fundamentals, train in a focused environment and accelerate their progression.
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People who are passionate about boxing and drawn to the culture surrounding the sport.
They come to combine training, travel and discovery, while sharing the experience with a small group that quickly becomes a tight-knit community.
All levels are welcome.
Participants are selected to create a motivated group environment, where everyone trains seriously and supports each other’s progression.
the accommodation
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THE HOTEL
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ROOMS
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ROOFTOP
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COMMON AREAS
camp packages
Accommodation takes place in a hotel in Havana featuring a rooftop terrace with jacuzzi and views over the city.
shared room
Accomodation + Breakfast | €1,150
All inclusive | €1,400
what’s included
Accommodation
Hotel stay in Havana
Shared or private room
Meals during the camp
Transport
Airport transfers
Local transportation for training and activities
Training
Access to the Rafael Trejo boxing gym
2 training sessions per day
Coaching from 2 Cuban coaches + 1 Origin coach
1 private coaching session
Cultural Activities
Beach day with outdoor training
Panoramic views from the heights of Havana
Salsa class
Visit to the Museum of the Revolution
Visit to Che Guevara’s former house
what’s not included
Flights to Havana
private room
Accomodation + Breakfast | €1,350
All inclusive | €1,600
upcoming boxing camps
Welcome to ORIGIN Boxing Camp — Havana.
This camp brings together a small group of fighters for a week of immersive training inside historic Cuban boxing gyms.
The program includes daily technical boxing sessions, conditioning, and controlled sparring led by experienced Cuban coaches and the Origin team.
Participants will stay together in Havana and follow the rhythm of a traditional fight camp: morning roadwork, technical training, recovery, and sparring.
Group size is limited to 12 fighters to ensure high-quality training and coaching attention.