Meet Shane Swartz

Meet Shane Swartz

Fort Collins Boxing Coach, Former Professional Boxer & Cancer Survivor

If you’re looking for a boxing coach in Fort Collins who has actually lived the sport… you’re in the right place.

Shane Swartz isn’t someone who watched a few YouTube videos and decided to open a gym.

Boxing has been part of his life since he was four years old.

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, Shane grew up learning the sport under the guidance of his father, Roger Swartz, founder of the respected Choice City Boxing program.

From the beginning, boxing wasn’t just exercise or recreation—it was discipline, structure, and a way of life.

Over the years, Shane built a reputation as one of the toughest and most respected fighters to come out of Northern Colorado.

Known in the boxing world as “The Hurricane,” Shane competed in more than 300 amateur fights before stepping into the professional ranks, where he completed 24 professional bouts through years of hard work, sacrifice, and relentless training.

But what makes Shane different isn’t just his experience inside the ring.

It’s what he fought through outside of it.

After surviving cancer, Shane returned with an even deeper appreciation for resilience, discipline, and purpose. That mindset now drives everything inside Knockout Cancer Boxing Club.

Today, Shane helps adults, teens, and young athletes in Fort Collins learn real boxing technique in a structured, supportive environment focused on skill development—not fitness trends.

At Knockout Cancer Boxing Club, Shane teaches boxing the same way he learned it:

  • Proper stance and footwork

  • Real punch mechanics

  • Defensive awareness

  • Discipline and conditioning

  • Mental toughness and confidence

Fort Collins boxing coach Shane Swartz training with his Dad Roger Swartz in the early days
professional boxer Shane Swartz during boxing match
boxing coach Shane Swartz training student in Fort Collins boxing gym

Shane founded the Knockout Cancer Boxing Club (KOCBC), a sanctuary for those looking to find strength, discipline, and community support. His mission was clear – to use his experience, both as a boxer and a cancer survivor, and coach to empower others.

KOCBC became a haven where troubled youth found guidance, where cancer survivors and individuals from all walks of life found strength and hope.

Shane's coaching style is a reflection of his journey – it's about teaching boxing the right way, building character, instilling resilience, and fostering a fighting spirit that transcends the confines of the gym.

Whether you’re stepping into a boxing gym for the first time or preparing to compete, Shane’s coaching is built around authentic boxing fundamentals and years of real fight experience.

This isn’t cardio boxing.

This is real boxing training in Fort Collins taught by someone who has lived every part of the journey.

And for many members, that difference changes everything.

Learn Real Boxing in Fort Collins?

If you’re ready to train with an experienced boxing coach who understands both the physical and mental side of the sport, come experience Knockout Cancer Boxing Club for yourself.

Your first class is the perfect place to start.

Shane`s Fights

Shane`s Fights