If you went to the gym, talked to the Boxing Coach, and he basically told you:“You’re too weak.” Yeah… that happens to almost everyone the first time.
This isn’t a normal NPC fight. The game actually checks whether you’re strong enough before even letting you challenge him. So if you keep getting rejected, it’s not a bug — you just need to prepare properly.
Let’s go step by step so you can unlock the fight and beat him without struggling.
Where To Find the Boxing Coach
First, you need to reach the right location.
Take the bus to Bus Stop 2, then head to the gym building nearby.
Inside the gym:
- Go upstairs
- Look near the boxing ring area
- You’ll find the Boxing Coach standing there
This is where you both unlock the fight and eventually challenge him.
Why He Says You’re “Too Weak”
The Boxing Coach fight is locked behind a strength requirement.
This means:
- If your stats are too low, he won’t even let you start the battle.
- You need to increase your combat power first.
Most players try to rush this fight early — that’s why they get stuck.
How To Unlock the Fight (Fastest Way)
Your main focus should be boosting your Strength stat.
Here’s the fastest progression route.
Step 1 – Farm Early Enemies
Fight enemies around the map constantly to gain XP.
Put most of your stat points into:
- Strength first
- Then Health second
Strength lets you deal more damage, while Health helps you survive longer.
Step 2 – Complete Early Quests
Some early quests give huge XP boosts.
The best ones to do are:
- Jotaro quests
- Shizuki quests
These level you up quickly and help unlock the coach fight faster.
Step 3 – Grind Raids for Fast Progress
If you want to speed things up even more, start doing raids.
Yoshikage Kira raids are especially good for:
- Massive XP
- Fast stat progression
Raids level you much faster than normal enemy farming.
When You’re Ready to Fight Him
You’ll know you’re ready when you talk to the coach and he finally says you’re strong enough.
That’s when the fight unlocks.
At this point, you should have:
- High Strength stat
- Decent Health
- A reliable Stand or fighting style
How To Beat the Boxing Coach Easily
Once the fight starts, the key is aggression.
Use this simple strategy:
Start with your Stand abilities to deal burst damage.
Follow with M1 combos to keep pressure on him.
Use your sub-ability moves for extra damage or crowd control.
Keep chaining attacks so he doesn’t recover.
The coach is strong, but he’s not a complex boss. If your stats are high enough, he goes down surprisingly fast.
Why Strength Matters Most in This Fight
This battle is heavily stat-dependent.
If your Strength is low:
- Your damage will feel weak
- The fight drags on
- You’re more likely to lose
If your Strength is high:
- You melt his HP quickly
- The fight becomes much easier
- He basically turns into a punching bag
That’s why stat preparation matters more than skill here.
The Boxing Coach isn’t meant to be an early fight.
He’s more like a progression checkpoint to make sure you’re ready for tougher content ahead.
Once you understand that it’s about stat buildup — not just combat skill — the whole process becomes much smoother.
And once you beat him, you’re officially past one of the early game’s biggest progression walls.