Martin Gonzalez Sr

Martin Gonzalez Sr. is a veteran boxing trainer, author, and mentor with nearly 27 years of experience in the sport of boxing. He began training in 1998 at the legendary Vivero’s Boxing Gym in Dallas, Texas.

Throughout his career, he has helped develop numerous amateur champions, including his son Martin Gonzalez Jr., a 9-time Dallas Golden Gloves Champion and 2-time National Silver Gloves Champion. His fighters have shared the gym with world-class athletes such as Errol Spence Jr. and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Martin later served as head coach at Tuff Boxing Gym in the Rio Grande Valley, where the gym earned multiple RGV Golden Gloves Team Championships from 2012–2015.

Through his books, Martin combines boxing knowledge, discipline, mentorship, and faith-based principles to inspire readers both inside and outside the ring. He proudly dedicates his work to the memory of his longtime friend, coach, and mentor, Gene Vivero.