Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan to make hometown debut in January
Read full article: Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan to make hometown debut in JanuaryGrand Rapids native and undefeated lightweight star Joshua โJJโ Pagan will defend his NABO Lightweight Title in his hometown on Jan. 22 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison shines with fourth-round KO at Fox Theatre
Read full article: Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison shines with fourth-round KO at Fox TheatreDetroit native Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison knocked out Brain Chaves in the fourth round at Fox Theatre on Dec. 20, highlighting a night of local talent delivering excitement for the hometown crowd.
โShe has a mean right handโ Shields shows respect for Crews-Dezurn ahead of title fight
Read full article: โShe has a mean right handโ Shields shows respect for Crews-Dezurn ahead of title fightFlint native Claressa โThe GWOATโ Shields and Franchon โThe Heavy Hitting Divaโ Crews-Dezurn shared the stage at a kickoff press conference ahead of their upcoming bout taking place at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22.
โThis fight wonโt go over five roundsโ Tony Harrison predicts knockout ahead of hometown bout at Fox Theatre
Read full article: โThis fight wonโt go over five roundsโ Tony Harrison predicts knockout ahead of hometown bout at Fox TheatreDetroit native Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison came face-to-face with opponent Brian Chaves at a press conference ahead of their scheduled bout at the historic Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in February
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in FebruaryFlint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will return to the ring in a long-anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, 2026.
Detroit native Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison set to fight at Fox Theatre next month
Read full article: Detroit native Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison set to fight at Fox Theatre next monthWorld-class boxing will take place at the historic Fox Theatreย for the second time this year featuring Detroitโs own former junior middleweight world champion Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison against Brian Damian Chaves on Dec. 20.
Claressa Shields secures record-breaking $8 million fight deal with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions
Read full article: Claressa Shields secures record-breaking $8 million fight deal with Wynn Records and Salita PromotionsUndisputed Heavyweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalistย Claressa โThe GWOATโ Shieldsย has officially signed a historicย $8 million multi-fight partnershipย withย Wynn Recordsย andย Salita Promotions, marking one of the most lucrative deals in womenโs boxing history.
Grand Rapids native delivers statement win in Puerto Rico boxing event
Read full article: Grand Rapids native delivers statement win in Puerto Rico boxing eventGrand Rapids native Joshua Paganย overcame his toughest battle to stop power-punching Maliek Montgomery by TKO in nine brutal rounds to capture theย NABO Lightweight Title.
California Athletic Commission unanimously backs Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
Read full article: California Athletic Commission unanimously backs Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival ActThe California State Athletic Commission voted unanimously, 6-0, on Oct. 15, at a public hearing to support the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (H.R. 4624).
Grand Rapids native set for main event in Puerto Ricoโs โBig Time Boxingโ card
Read full article: Grand Rapids native set for main event in Puerto Ricoโs โBig Time Boxingโ cardGrand Rapidsโ undefeated rising star Joshua โDouble Jโ Pagan will headline Salita Promotionsโ โBig Time Boxingโ event on Oct. 23 in Puerto Rico.
Fox Theatre hosts thrilling night of boxing for the first time in 25 years
Read full article: Fox Theatre hosts thrilling night of boxing for the first time in 25 yearsBrandon โOJ Bamโ Moore of Lakeland, FL dominated previously undefeated DeAndre Savage of Flint, MI on Friday night Sept. 19 at the iconic Fox Theatre.
Savage, Moore clash at Fox Theatre ahead of boxing showdown
Read full article: Savage, Moore clash at Fox Theatre ahead of boxing showdownUSBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore and Flintโs undefeated knockout artistย DeAndre Savage sparked press conference drama ahead of their bout on Sept. 19 at the Fox Theatre.
Grand Rapids native to headline โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Grand Rapids native to headline โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto RicoRising prospect and Grand Rapids native Joshua James Pagan will headline a boxing event in Puerto Rico on Oct. 23 as part of Salita Promotionsโ โBig Time Boxingโ series.
โBoxing is coming backโ: Dmitriy Salitaโs mission to restore Detroitโs boxing glory
Read full article: โBoxing is coming backโ: Dmitriy Salitaโs mission to restore Detroitโs boxing gloryDetroit-based promoter Dmitriy Salita aims to bring the city back to the forefront of professional boxing by hosting a fight card at the historic Fox Theatre on Sept. 19.
Fox Theatre to host boxing event headlined by heavyweight showdown
Read full article: Fox Theatre to host boxing event headlined by heavyweight showdownFlint native DeAndre Savage will headline Fox Theatreโs second-ever professional boxing event on Sept. 19 against USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore.
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels draws record crowd at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels draws record crowd at Little Caesars ArenaClaressa Shieldsโ bout against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena drew 15,600 spectators with 71% of tickets purchased by women.
Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels pre-fight card breakdown
Read full article: Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels pre-fight card breakdownLocal 4โs Isaiah Hall provides analysis of each broadcast bout set for the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels fight card taking place July 26 at Little Caesars Arena.
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels heavyweight title fight
Read full article: How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels heavyweight title fightClaressa Shieldsโ showdown with Lani Daniels for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN July 26 at 8 p.m.
โThe clock was tickingโ: Tony Harrison hosts media workout for upcoming comeback fight
Read full article: โThe clock was tickingโ: Tony Harrison hosts media workout for upcoming comeback fightDetroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight World Champion Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison hosted an open media workout ahead of his co-main event bout on the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card taking place on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena.
Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison signs with Salita Promotions, to fight this month in Detroit
Read full article: Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison signs with Salita Promotions, to fight this month in DetroitDetroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison has signed to Salita Promotions and will make his promotional debut as the co-main event of the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena.
Claressa Shields partners with social media star to empower Detroit youth
Read full article: Claressa Shields partners with social media star to empower Detroit youthUndisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields is teaming up with nine-year-old actor and artist King Moore to give 1,000 local children free admission to her fight against Lani Daniels on July 26.
โPeople want to see greatnessโ: Michigan football legend talks Canelo, Crawford mega fight
Read full article: โPeople want to see greatnessโ: Michigan football legend talks Canelo, Crawford mega fightA Michigan Wolverines legend and future Pro Football Hall of Famer sat down with Shaquille OโNeal, Dana White, Saul โCaneloโ รlvarez, and Terence โBudโ Crawford to discuss their upcoming Las Vegas mega-fight on Sept. 13 during press week.
โIโm hunting everything he gotโ: Crawford, Canelo nearly come to blows in fiery New York face-off
Read full article: โIโm hunting everything he gotโ: Crawford, Canelo nearly come to blows in fiery New York face-offThe winds of change blew through the friendly gestures as Terence Crawford and Canelo รlvarez had to be held back by security during an epic staredown in New York City.
From โwhat ifโ to โitโs onโ: Canelo รlvarez vs. Terence Crawford kickoff press conference rocks Riyadh
Read full article: From โwhat ifโ to โitโs onโ: Canelo รlvarez vs. Terence Crawford kickoff press conference rocks RiyadhThe time has come as boxing fans from around the world gear up for what many are calling โThe fight of the century,โ between Terence โBudโ Crawford and Saul โCaneloโ รlvarez.
Global showdown: Terence Crawford, Canelo รlvarez square off with Saudi Arabia press tour
Read full article: Global showdown: Terence Crawford, Canelo รlvarez square off with Saudi Arabia press tourThe mega-fight between Terence โBudโ Crawford and Saul โCaneloโ รlvarez has its date and venue set.
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels face-off ahead of heavyweight title fight
Read full article: Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels face-off ahead of heavyweight title fightClaressa Shields and Lani Daniels came face-to-face at a press conference ahead of their bout for the undisputed womenโs heavyweight world championship which takes place on July 26, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
Michigan boxing talents shine in โHall of Fame Fight Nightโ event
Read full article: Michigan boxing talents shine in โHall of Fame Fight Nightโ eventRising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Detroitโs iconic Kronk Gym to reopen at a new location
Read full article: Detroitโs iconic Kronk Gym to reopen at a new locationKronk Gym, which produced several boxing world champions through the 1980s and 90s is making its return to Detroit with a brand-new training facility located at the Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center.
Claressa Shieldsโ title bout undercard to feature rising contenders in high-stakes matchups
Read full article: Claressa Shieldsโ title bout undercard to feature rising contenders in high-stakes matchupsUndefeatedย Samantha Worthingtonย and Franceโsย Carolineย Veyre, have been added to the card forย Claressaย Shieldsโ Undisputed Heavyweight World Championshipย bout taking place onย July 26ย atย Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Claressa Shields to make ring entrance with Rick Ross at upcoming fight
Read full article: Claressa Shields to make ring entrance with Rick Ross at upcoming fightFlint native Claressa Shields announced she will walk to the ring with rapper Rick Ross at her upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight World Title fight against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena.
Claressa Shields talks upcoming fight in Detroit vs. Lani Daniels
Read full article: Claressa Shields talks upcoming fight in Detroit vs. Lani DanielsLocal 4โs Isaiah Hall talks with Flint native Claressa Shields ahead of her bout against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena. Shields will make her first title defense as Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against light heavyweight champ Lani Daniels in July
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against light heavyweight champ Lani Daniels in JulyFlint native Claressa Shields announced she will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight World Titles against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels of New Zealand on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New York
Read full article: Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New YorkRising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Detroit boxer Alycia Baumgardner eyes comeback in MVP Promotions debut at Madison Square Garden
Read full article: Detroit boxer Alycia Baumgardner eyes comeback in MVP Promotions debut at Madison Square GardenUndisputed womenโs junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will make her debut with Jake Paulโs Most Valuable Promotions against undefeated champion Jennifer Miranda on July 11.
From the ring to the streets: How Weavers Boxing Gym is changing Inkster
Read full article: From the ring to the streets: How Weavers Boxing Gym is changing InksterOpen to all ages and skill levels, Weavers Boxing Gym in Inkster serves as a community hub for anyone who wants to learn boxing, MMA or just wants a good workout.
Claressa Shields faces no further penalty over marijuana test error
Read full article: Claressa Shields faces no further penalty over marijuana test errorClaressa Shields is no longer suspended and faces no further penalty by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found a procedural error during collection of her oral fluid sample.
Claressa Shields unsuspended by boxing commission after marijuana test investigation
Read full article: Claressa Shields unsuspended by boxing commission after marijuana test investigationClaressa Shields is no longer suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found her not a threat to the integrity of the sport.
Claressa Shields' promoter responds to marihuana suspension
Read full article: Claressa Shields' promoter responds to marihuana suspensionAfter undisputed world champion boxer Claressa Shields was suspended from competing in Michigan for testing positive for marihuana, her promoter Dmitriy Salita says heโs confident she will be cleared of wrongdoing once the investigation concludes.
Claressa Shields suspended, under investigation in Michigan after positive marijuana test, per reports
Read full article: Claressa Shields suspended, under investigation in Michigan after positive marijuana test, per reportsUndisputed world champion Claressa Shields has been suspended and is under investigation after she tested positive for marijuana following her heavyweight victory over Danielle Perkins in Michigan, per reports.
Claressa Shields makes boxing history as first female undisputed heavyweight champion
Read full article: Claressa Shields makes boxing history as first female undisputed heavyweight championClaressa Shields became the first boxer in history to earn the Undisputed World Championship in three different weight classes by scoring a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins heavyweight title fight
Read full article: How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins heavyweight title fightClaressa Shieldsโ showdown with Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed heavyweight championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN tonight at 8pm.
Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins face-off ahead of heavyweight title fight
Read full article: Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins face-off ahead of heavyweight title fightClaressa Shields and Danielle Perkins came face-to-face at an open media workout ahead of their bout for the undisputed heavyweight world championship which takes place on Feb. 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
16-year-old Taylor boxer aims for 11th national title at Silver Gloves tournament
Read full article: 16-year-old Taylor boxer aims for 11th national title at Silver Gloves tournament16-year-old 10-time national boxing champion Hadi Al Mashhadi is looking to add another title to his collection at the 2025 National Silver Gloves this month.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight world titles, fight for vacant title in Flint
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight world titles, fight for vacant title in FlintFlint native Claressa Shields will defend her unified titles and fight for the vacant WBA Heavyweight World title against undefeated contenderย Danielle Perkins onย Sunday, Feb. 2.
Rising Detroit middleweight DaโVelle Smith returns to Flint in โBig Time Boxingโ event
Read full article: Rising Detroit middleweight DaโVelle Smith returns to Flint in โBig Time Boxingโ eventDetroit middleweight prospect DaโVelle Smithย looks to remain unbeaten on Dec.12 when he takes on William Townsel in an eight-round super middleweight bout at the Dort Financial Center.
โBig Time Boxing USAโ returns to Flint showcasing Michiganโs top prospects
Read full article: โBig Time Boxing USAโ returns to Flint showcasing Michiganโs top prospectsSalita Promotions returns to Flint on Dec. 12 with the next edition ofย โBig Time Boxing USAโ headlined by Flintโs Ardreal Holmes Jr. and some of Michiganโs top prospects.
Michigan boxers dominate โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Michigan boxers dominate โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto RicoMichigan boxers Joshua Pagan and DaโVelle Smith put on dominating performances to remain undefeated at Salita Promotionsโ โBig Time Boxing Puerto Ricoโ event on Oct. 18.
Michigan boxers to headline โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Michigan boxers to headline โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto RicoSalita Promotions is taking the show on the road on Friday, Oct. 18 with โBig Time Boxing Puerto Ricoโ featuring undefeated Michigan prospects Joshua James โDouble Jโ Pagan and DaโValle โHitman 2.0โณ Smith live on DAZN.
Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic โThe Fire Insideโ
Read full article: Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic โThe Fire InsideโAmazon MGM Studios released a trailer for The Fire Inside, a highly-anticipated biopic based on the inspirational true story of arguably the greatest female boxer of all time Claressa Shields.
Michiganโs top prospects and contenders dominate โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in Flint
Read full article: Michiganโs top prospects and contenders dominate โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in FlintSome of the best boxers in Michigan delivered an action-packed night of boxing Sept. 12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in September
Read full article: Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in SeptemberRising junior middleweight prospect and Flint, MI native Ardreal โBossmanโ Holmes Jr., will defend his USBA title in the main event of โBig Time Boxing USAโ on Thursday, Sept. 12, when he steps into the ring against Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega.
Detroit native boxer Frank Martin looking to pull off upset versus Gervonta Davis
Read full article: Detroit native boxer Frank Martin looking to pull off upset versus Gervonta DavisFrank โThe Ghostโ Martin is looking to shock the world when he challenges Gervonta โTankโ Davis for the WBA world lightweight title on June 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Metro Detroit boxer fights his way to 2024 National Golden Gloves finals
Read full article: Metro Detroit boxer fights his way to 2024 National Golden Gloves finalsAfter an impressive victory in the semi-finals, Metro Detroit Boxer Jirair Thompson punched his ticket to the final round of the 2024 National Golden Gloves in Detroit with a chance to bring home the gold.
โLetโs go Detroitโ: Metro Detroitโs top boxers dominate 2024 National Golden Gloves tournament
Read full article: โLetโs go Detroitโ: Metro Detroitโs top boxers dominate 2024 National Golden Gloves tournamentTeam Metro Detroit is off to a hot start in the 2024 National Golden Gloves with eight wins through days two and three.
Metro Detroitโs finest boxers dominate day 1 of 2024 National Golden Gloves
Read full article: Metro Detroitโs finest boxers dominate day 1 of 2024 National Golden GlovesTwo boxers representing Metro Detroit kicked off the 2024 National Golden Gloves in Detroit with impressive performances through day one.
Detroit to host National Golden Gloves boxing tournament after 24 year hiatus
Read full article: Detroit to host National Golden Gloves boxing tournament after 24 year hiatusFor a city with a rich boxing history, itโs fitting that the best amateur boxers from around the country will descend on Detroit for the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions for the first time in 24 years.
Muhammad Aliโs autographed trunks from iconic โThrilla in Manilaโ fight to go on auction
Read full article: Muhammad Aliโs autographed trunks from iconic โThrilla in Manilaโ fight to go on auctionThe trunks worn by Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, during his victory over "Smoking" Joe Frazier in The Thrilla in Manila are being auctioned.
Local prospects added to โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in Detroit
Read full article: Local prospects added to โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in DetroitRecent world-title challenger Shohjahon Ergashev of Uzbekistan, now living in Detroit, will face Panama City veteran Juan Huertas in a โBig Time Boxing USAโ event on March 28 at Wayne State Fieldhouse.
Forgotten Harvest donating meals for tickets sold to Detroit boxing event
Read full article: Forgotten Harvest donating meals for tickets sold to Detroit boxing eventSalita Promotions is teaming up with the Detroit-based charity Forgotten Harvest to donate 10 meals to those in need for every ticket sold online to the โBig Time Boxing USAโ event on Tuesday, February 20, from Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit and streaming live on DAZN.

Wayne State University to host boxing showdown featuring rising stars from Michigan as headliners
Read full article: Wayne State University to host boxing showdown featuring rising stars from Michigan as headlinersWayne State University will host a professional boxing event with rising stars from Michigan as the headliners.
Undisputed champion Alycia Baumgardner tests positive for banned steroids before July fight in Detroit
Read full article: Undisputed champion Alycia Baumgardner tests positive for banned steroids before July fight in DetroitAfter successfully defending her undisputed junior-lightweight titles on July 15 against Christina Linardatou, Detroit native Alycia Baumgardner's championship reign could be in jeopardy.
Mythical sparring session with Michigan boxing legend sets stage for Spence-Crawford legacy fight
Read full article: Mythical sparring session with Michigan boxing legend sets stage for Spence-Crawford legacy fightA mythical sparring session with Michigan boxing legend Floyd โMoneyโ Mayweather Jr. has set the stage for the Errol โBig Fishโ Spence Jr., Terence โBudโ Crawford legacy fight in Las Vegas.
Alycia Baumgardner gets sweet revenge in hometown rematch against Christina Linardatou
Read full article: Alycia Baumgardner gets sweet revenge in hometown rematch against Christina LinardatouAlycia โThe Bombโ Baumgardner defended her undisputed crown and avenged her only professional loss over the weekend in a dominant unanimous decision victory over Christina Linardatou.
Michigan boxing legendโs presence felt in Las Vegas mega fight between Davis-Garcia
Read full article: Michigan boxing legendโs presence felt in Las Vegas mega fight between Davis-GarciaThe presence of Michigan boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. was felt inside T-Mobile Arena Saturday night as he was shockingly in the corner of Gervonta Davis, who knocked out Ryan Garcia in the seventh round.
How tutelage from a Michigan boxing legend set the stage for Davis-Garcia mega fight in Las Vegas
Read full article: How tutelage from a Michigan boxing legend set the stage for Davis-Garcia mega fight in Las VegasThe tutelage from Michigan boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has set the stage for the mega fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and "King" Ryan Garcia.
Apparel company to launch Detroit Kronk Gym shirts in select Meijer stores
Read full article: Apparel company to launch Detroit Kronk Gym shirts in select Meijer storesBorn in Detroit Apparel, LLC has launched its first retail product line in select Meijer stores, which includes exclusive Detroit Kronk Gym shirts.
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How Jackie Kallen broke barriers in the world of boxing
Read full article: How Jackie Kallen broke barriers in the world of boxingJackie Kallen is often called the โFirst Lady of Boxing,โ but her reign of managing world champs didnโt begin with much fanfare. Kallenโs boxing career began during another barrier breaking role as a sports journalist in the 1970s. When she interviewed Tommy โThe Hitmanโ Hearns, Kallen fell in love with boxing. READ: How one woman is helping inspire students at Schoolcraft CollegeโJackie Kallen changed my life,โ McKart said. She had James โLights Outโ Toney and it was the hottest thing going.โโI knew from the beginning that he (McKart) would be a world champion.
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Flint native Claressa Shields continues to make history in the boxing ring
Read full article: Flint native Claressa Shields continues to make history in the boxing ringFlintโs Claressa Shields is a boxing champion who has been making history for years. Shields was 17 years old when she became the first American woman to win gold in boxing in the 2012 Olympics. In just her second professional fight in 2017 Shields headlined the first womenโs boxing main event on premium cable. Unified middleweight champ in her 6th fight and unified super welterweight world champion in her 10th fight. Before she gets in the cage, sheโll step back into the ring in Flint as part of a boxing celebration on International Womenโs Day.
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University of Michigan Boxing Club fights to survive after university pulls sponsorship
Read full article: University of Michigan Boxing Club fights to survive after university pulls sponsorshipANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Last March, the University of Michigan informed the Boxing Club that they would no longer be a sponsored sport. Despite their efforts to appeal, it looks like boxing will cease to exist on campus. The boxing club dates back to the 1940s and the modern iteration started back up in 1983. Itโs a club sport, not varsity -- meaning the university sponsors it and provides the space to train. The university said the boxing club can pursue status as a voluntary student organization, which would allow students to continue to box.
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Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more -- Asks for your vote
Read full article: Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more -- Asks for your voteDETROIT โ The Downtown Boxing Gym does more than just teach kids how to box. Itโs a nonprofit that provides high-risk children structure, tutoring and some lessons in the boxing ring. Sweeney said they own one van and rely on leases and grants for the eight other vans they operate. If they got another van, they could bring even more kids into the program. The gym is hoping a new van will help them do even more.