Backstreet Boxing Club & Gym Guns Down Gloves Up Membership
Our membership is built for more than just boxing. It’s built for growth, grit, and greatness. For just $25 a month, you’ll gain access to elite training, mentorship, and a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping youth and adults develop discipline, confidence, and focus, both in and out of the ring.
Whether you’re stepping in to compete, get in shape, or find a positive outlet, this membership gives you the tools, training, and encouragement to fight for a better future. No hidden fees. No gimmicks. Just real work, real results, and real purpose.
Our membership is built for more than just boxing. It’s built for growth, grit, and greatness. For just $25 a month, you’ll gain access to elite training, mentorship, and a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping youth and adults develop discipline, confidence, and focus, both in and out of the ring.
Whether you’re stepping in to compete, get in shape, or find a positive outlet, this membership gives you the tools, training, and encouragement to fight for a better future. No hidden fees. No gimmicks. Just real work, real results, and real purpose.
Our membership is built for more than just boxing. It’s built for growth, grit, and greatness. For just $25 a month, you’ll gain access to elite training, mentorship, and a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping youth and adults develop discipline, confidence, and focus, both in and out of the ring.
Whether you’re stepping in to compete, get in shape, or find a positive outlet, this membership gives you the tools, training, and encouragement to fight for a better future. No hidden fees. No gimmicks. Just real work, real results, and real purpose.
More than a gym. It’s a place to grow.
At Backstreet Boxing Club & Gym, we’re not just building fighters. We’re building winners with confidence, discipline, and purpose. Our membership is designed for anyone looking to stay active, learn something new, or find a healthy outlet. Whether you’re picking up boxing as a hobby or exploring it as a new form of fitness and focus, this membership gives you affordable access to high-quality training and mentorship in a family-like atmosphere.
There’s no pressure to compete, just gloves on, positive energy, and steady personal growth. We work with fighters of all levels, from beginners to pros.
"Guns Down, Gloves Up: Local Boxing Gym Fights Back Against Street Violence"
“Guns Down, Gloves Up” is more than a slogan. It’s a movement. A mission. A promise to our youth that there’s a better way. Through discipline, mentorship, and community, we’re giving kids a place to belong and a purpose to fight for.
MEET FOUNDER AND COACH SHELTON “SWEET” LEBLANC Sr.
Coach Sweet’s journey in boxing began with inspiration from his older brother, Eddie, and a passion that outshined every other sport he tried. Though he dabbled in baseball and track, it was boxing that truly captured his heart. He began training with Stutes Boxing Club and, at just 16 years old, competed in his first major adult tournament, the 1979 AAU Championships in Lake Charles, where he advanced to the semifinals. In 1980, Coach Sweet made the bold decision to skip his high school graduation ceremony to compete in the Olympic Trials, where he faced off against the legendary Hector Camacho in the quarterfinals. Over the years, he competed in over a dozen international bouts, claimed several national titles, and turned professional in 1983.
But his path wasn’t without obstacles. In 1987, his promising career was derailed by addiction. After hitting rock bottom, he made the courageous decision to turn his life around. With renewed purpose, he returned to boxing, this time as a mentor and opened a small gym under his carport in 2004. His mission? To give youth a fighting chance to avoid the mistakes he made.
Two decades later, Coach Sweet still trains kids with the same passion he had as a young fighter, charging just $25 a month to keep it accessible for all. With over 50 years of experience in the sport, he’s not just building boxers. He’s shaping futures.
Meet Our Team
Our Locations
Carencro Gym - 150 Arnaudville Rd, Carencro, LA 70520
Opelousas Gym - 729 Cherry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
OUR HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 5pm-8pm
Why Is Our Membership So Affordable?
At Backstreet Boxing Club & Gym, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality training regardless of their background or financial situation. Our mission has always been to keep kids off the streets and provide a safe, structured environment where individuals can grow, both in and out of the ring. That’s why our membership is only $25 per month.
We’re not here to break your bank, we’re here to build champions. Your dues go directly into keeping the gym running, buying equipment, participating in tournaments. and continuing our mission to support the community. Whether you're just starting out, returning to the sport, or simply looking for a new outlet, we make sure cost is never a barrier to stepping in the ring and stepping up in life.
Join us. Train hard. Grow stronger. All at a price that puts community first. 🥊