"The Schoolboy" Jason Pires

Owner of JP Boxing Club, Mentor, Coach, Trainer

Bio

Jason Pires was born on September 28, 1974 in Wareham, Massachusetts, Boxing in his blood: His farther, Allen Pires Sr. was a welterweight contender, and his brother, Allen Pires Jr. was a amateur fighter.

Allen introduced Jason to the gym not long after he started walking, holding his young boy in front of speed bags whenever they were in the gym. Soon, was throwing punches at anything that came in his view. At the age of 6 he was fitted for his first pair of boxing gloves. Jason, as he was known, became a staple at his neighborhood gym, Wareham Boxing Rec which was conveniently located near his home. He soon took the last name of his father, indicating a desire tom follow in his footsteps tom boxing success.

Pires in 1991 moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Pires was introduced to Luis "Bucky" Vincent. Bucky took Pires under his wing and trained him at the New Bedford Boys & Girls club. Pires won 5 Southern New England golden gloves titles, 5 New England golden gloves titles, and was a the 2 time outstanding boxer in the tournament. On the national level, Pires took home 2 silver medals in the national golden gloves. Pires won a silver medal in the national USA boxing championships and was ranked #2 in the nation. In 1995, Pires was selected on the USA national boxing team. Pires travelled to Moscow, Russia to fight in the Sparcade games. Pires was roommates with fellow teammate Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pires and Mayweather became good friends during training camp. The training camp lasted for 3 weeks in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pires remembers sharing a room with Floyd was a memorable time.  "Floyd and I snook out during camp. We would go to the skating rinks or go into girls dorms." Pires has a series of photos with Mayweather from the trip. Pires eventually made the 1996 Olympics as an alternate. 

Pires turned pro in 1996. He accumulated a record of 23 wins 4 loses and 1 draw, Pires won the Jr. featherweight title in 1999. Pires was televised on ESPN against Arthur "Flash" Johnson as the co-Main event under Mikey Ward. Pires was televised on the Mecca of boxing television, Showtime as the main event against 2004 silver medalist Rocky Juarez.

Jason Pires retired from the ring over five years following a ninth-round TKO loss to Rocky Juarez (14-0), before returning in November 2008. Pires added 3 wins, a loss, and a draw then at age 37 retired again tom devote his time to being a police officer in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Pires is a dedicated boxing trainer and mentor taking his student's skills to new levels through strength and endurance training along with a focus on technical skills, form and speed. Pires aims to motivate his students and help both adults and children gain confidence, and better themselves through boxing. Pires works with both experienced boxers and beginners. His motivational coaching technique and eye for boxing form helps his students excel.

Jason Pires Professional Record

23 wins

4 losses

1 draw

9 knockouts