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Bustleton: Amateur Boxing Champion Punches for the Gold

June 16, 2017Kristof Phillips and Robert Fogarty

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.

Amateur Sports

Bustleton: Neighborhood Boxing Gym Opens Up The Ring To Families

June 13, 2017Robert Fogarty

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

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Rumble On Columbus Boulevard Showcases Philadelphia’s Boxing Talent

June 10, 2014

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

Amateur Sports

Northern Liberties: Boxer Chris Sanchez

April 2, 2014

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

Amateur Sports

Northern Liberties: Jaclyne McTamney Vying for the Olympics

March 28, 2014

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

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