Who You’ll train with
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Nolan Hanson is a USA Boxing certified coach based in New York City.
He began boxing at the New Bed-Stuy Boxing Center, a community-run gym in Brooklyn founded by legendary trainer George Washington, who trained numerous amateur and professional champions. There, Nolan trained under two of George’s former students, Charles Trammell and Nate Boyd. More recently, he studied Soviet-style boxing under Talap Mamyrkanov, whose expertise has greatly influenced his approach to coaching.
Nolan’s educational and personal background informs his work as a coach. He sees boxing as more than just a sport. To him, it is a tool for building confidence, creating community, fostering mentorship, and creating opportunities for personal growth.
Today, Nolan trains fighters at the world-famous Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York.
WHAT people SAY
“I've been incredibly fortunate to train with Nolan. He's a brilliant teacher, not just in the way he breaks down complex movements, but also in his strategic understanding of boxing and his thoughtful approach to the psychological side of the sport. Training with Nolan has become an essential part of my life. If you're in NYC and looking, I can't recommend him highly enough. Just be warned, you may end up getting as hooked as l am.”
— Elliot
“After injuries outside the ring forced me to pause competing in amateur boxing, I was lucky enough to connect with Nolan and train without pressure. Even after recovering, I continued working with him until I was about to give birth. His ability to make sessions challenging, technical, and fun no matter where I was physically is what kept me coming back.”
— Christina
“I came to Nolan from kickboxing classes, so I was used to high-energy, aerobic-style training. What surprised me most was that working with Nolan on real boxing fundamentals pushed me just as hard, if not harder. He trains professional fighters, but he met me exactly where I was, built my confidence, and made the learning process feel natural. If you’re looking for a coach who can work with anyone from serious competitors to fitness-focused beginners, Nolan is the real deal.”
— Evan
