MEET RAYITO
ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL BOXER & COACH — FROM SPAIN TO FINLAND
I am José Antonio Sánchez, professionally known as "Rayito". Boxing has been at the core of my life for decades, shaping my discipline, work ethic, and understanding of athletic preparation.
Today, I remain an active professional boxer while bringing more than 10 years of coaching experience to fighters, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes at Ringside Gym in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki.
MY JOURNEY
Roots in Sports
My journey in sports began in 1994, when I started competing at just five years old.
Dedicated to Boxing
At eighteen, I made the conscious decision to focus fully on boxing and dedicate my life to the sport.
Professional Debut
I made my professional boxing debut in Spain in 2014, entering the pro ranks with purpose and discipline.
Continuing the Career
I later moved to Finland to continue my professional boxing career, training and coaching out of Helsinki.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION & CONTESTED TITLES
Throughout my professional boxing career, I have competed internationally on major stages. As an active fighter, I have tested myself against top-level competition and challenged for titles including:
* Contested and challenged for on the international circuit.
COACHING & EDUCATION
With more than 10 years of coaching experience, I believe great coaching requires both real ring experience and structured, continuous education.
My professional development includes sports coaching education through the Spanish Boxing Federation and further studies at the Varala Sports Institute in Tampere, Finland. I continue developing my coaching knowledge through ongoing education to provide thoughtful, science-backed athletic training.
Currently, I provide boxing and performance coaching at Ringside Gym in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki, working with athletes one-on-one and through tailored training programs.
WHO I TRAIN
My coaching welcomes individuals across all experience levels who are ready to put in focused effort:
- Complete beginners learning fundamentals
- People who want to improve general fitness
- People seeking greater strength and confidence
- Recreational athletes refining ring craft
- Competitive athletes preparing for competition
- Athletes from other sports improving physical performance through boxing
WHAT TRAINING DEVELOPS
Boxing training delivers functional, full-body development that carries into every facet of life and sport:
"YOU DON'T NEED TO BECOME A BOXER TO TRAIN LIKE A FIGHTER."
READY TO TRAIN WITH ME?
Choose between private 1-on-1 sessions at Ringside Gym in Helsinki or structured remote online coaching plans.
PRIVATE TRAINING PRICES
