A young man practicing boxing in a gym, wearing a blue t-shirt, black shorts, and pink boxing gloves, throwing a punch at a boxing bag.

Head Coach

Meet Bakr Shehadeh (pronounced “Becker”), a powerhouse boxing coach in the Bay Area with a rich history at prestigious venues like PerformanceGaines, Mayweather Boxing, and Aloha Time Boxing. As the former head coach at NITO Boxing in Palo Alto, Bakr has raised the bar for technical excellence and dynamic training. Currently training for his professional debut, Bakr infuses each class with cutting-edge techniques and firsthand insights from the front lines of boxing, propelling every trainee toward their maximum potential.

Meet Coach Bakr

Director of Operations + Amateur Boxer

Meet Raj Kaushek, Director of Operations at Boxing With Bakr. A competitive amateur boxer with a sharp eye for strategy, Raj handles everything outside the ring—branding, systems, partnerships, and growth. He’s helped scale BWB from the ground up, making sure the gym runs as strong as it trains.

Young man practicing boxing punches with a focus mitt at a boxing gym with hanging punching bags and training equipment.

Rajan “Raj” Kaushek

Class Coach + Amateur Boxer

At just 18, Devin brings sharp energy and focus to Boxing With Bakr. Known for his technical precision and creative approach, he helps clients improve power, footwork, and confidence—whether they're beginners or seasoned fighters.

Devin Jackson