News & Press

Certification Riccardo Rizzi receiving the UAE Boxing Federation Level 1 coaching certificate

30 AUG 2026 · ZAYED SPORTS CITY, ABU DHABI

Rico Is Now a UAE Boxing Federation Certified Coach

Coach Rico has completed the UAE Boxing Federation Level 1 Coaching Course, held 28–30 August at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi — the official coaching certification of the UAE's boxing governing body. Another guarantee for everyone who trains at RICO Boxing Academy: sessions built on federation-standard coaching, not improvisation.

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Education

Sport and Exercise Science degree certificate of Riccardo Rizzi, eCampus University

DEC 2021 · ECAMPUS UNIVERSITY, ITALY

The Science Behind the Coaching: BSc in Sport & Exercise Science

Before the ring, the books: Rico holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science (Scienze delle Attività Motorie e Sportive) from eCampus University, Italy, earned in 2021. Every training plan at RICO Boxing Academy — from group classes to 1-on-1 coaching — is built on sports science, not guesswork.

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Championship Riccardo Rizzi UBO Asian Continental Champion belt

06 OCT 2024 · LUMPINEE STADIUM, BANGKOK

UBO Continental (Asia) Champion

Riccardo "Rico" Rizzi crowned UBO Asian Continental Champion at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok — the most prestigious title of his career and the foundation of RICO Boxing Academy's positioning in Dubai.

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Training

Riccardo Rizzi with Freddie Roach at Wild Card Boxing Club

2019 · LOS ANGELES, USA

Training Camp at Wild Card with Freddie Roach

Rounds at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood — the gym that built Manny Pacquiao. Part of Rico's American chapter alongside Gleason's (NY), Mayweather BC and City Boxing (Las Vegas).

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Press

2019 · TRIESTE ALL NEWS

"Rizzi tra ring e sogno americano"

Feature article on Riccardo's American chapter — training at Gleason's Gym in New York, Wild Card in Los Angeles (Freddie Roach's gym), and City Boxing Club in Las Vegas under Armin van Damme.

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Press

Riccardo Rizzi wrapping his hands before training

2024 · SBR BOXING

SBR Boxing Feature Interview

Riccardo sits down with SBR Boxing to discuss the UBO title, his American training history, and life as a coach to high-profile Dubai clientele.

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The Beginning — First Amateur Match

From the Trieste amateur circuit. Ten years before the UBO belt — the first time stepping into the ring with intent.

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Academy

Coaching session on Dubai beach with client

2025 · DUBAI

Outdoor & Beach Sessions Now Available

For clients who prefer training outdoors, beach and rooftop boxing sessions are now part of the RICO Boxing Academy programme — same pricing, same equipment, different setting.

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Client Story Post-training session with entrepreneur Daniele Pescara in Dubai overlooking Palm Jumeirah