While 15-year-old Natalie Dove awaits to defend her No. 1 junior women’s boxing ranking in the amateurs, she is focusing on her bigger dream: Winning the 2020 Olympic gold medal for her gym and country. [continue reading…]
When people think of Philadelphia boxing gyms, a family environment is probably the last thing that comes to mind. At Philly’s Next Champ gym at 1810 Grant Ave. in Bustleton, families train together. “We have whole [continue reading…]
Four years had passed since Imani Bell stepped into the squared circle. Bell is a 35-year-old fighter residing in Philadelphia who had only fought once in his professional career. However, the former Pennsylvania State University star [continue reading…]
Six days a week, Chris Sanchez can be seen through the windows at 543 North 3rd Street. The senior finance major at Temple University is one of many young adults who train at the Joe [continue reading…]
When you step into Joe Hand Gym on 3rd Street, you’re hit with a quick one-two: the scent of hard-earned sweat and Jaclyne McTamney’s mean right hook. Upon first appearance, McTamney, 22, looks small and certainly outnumbered in [continue reading…]
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