About Johnny Faraće

 

Boxing has been my life since I was nine years old. Over the decades, this sport has tested me, broken me down, built me back up, and given me the tools to fight through every challenge life has thrown my way. Today, I bring that same fire to the people I coach — helping them step into the ring of life stronger, faster, and more confident than they ever thought possible.

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Amateur Roots (Ages 9–18)

 

I fought 48 amateur bouts growing up, winning the State Silver Gloves twice. Those early years shaped my style and discipline, but when I moved to Florida at 19, boxing took a back seat. I joined a rock band, lived the lifestyle, and like a lot of people, I lost my edge. By the time my son was born in 2003, I was out of shape and far from the fighter I once was.

That moment lit the fire again. I knew I had to fight back.

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Masters Boxing Career (2008–2023)

 

I entered the Masters circuit in 2008, at 36 years old, and never looked back. Over the next 15 years, I built a 24–4 Masters record and stacked championships across the country:

• 4x Ringside World Champion (Masters Division) — 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015

• NYABC Champion (2013)

• National Platinum Gloves Champion

• Florida State Golden Gloves Champion

• Gleason’s Gym International Champion

• Atlanta International Masters Champion

• Las Vegas International Masters Champion

• 2015 Masters Boxer of the Year

I’ve gone rounds with legends, including Cory Spinks (5x World Champion), Joan Guzman (2-division champ), Alicia Ashley (World Champion), and countless other pros who sharpened my craft.

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Recognition & Features

 

My journey has been recognized beyond the ring:

• Featured in Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd (2015)

• Featured in Hardened Warriors: The Master Boxer

• A career spanning 30+ years in boxing, with 15+ years as a coach​

 

From Fighter to Coach​

While I loved winning belts and raising my hand after hard fights, my real purpose came when I started coaching. For the past 15 years, I’ve trained fighters, kids, and everyday men and women who wanted to lose weight, learn real boxing, and build unstoppable confidence.

Today, I run Johnny Faraće Boxing, a state-of-the-art private training studio in Fort Lauderdale. This isn’t a “garage gym” — it’s a high-tech, one-of-a-kind facility where I combine boxing, mindset, and lifestyle coaching to deliver transformations that last.

Whether it’s losing 10 pounds, sharpening your defense, or learning how to fight with discipline, my mission is simple: help you fight for the best version of yourself.