Kids become sports fans at a young age and carry that passion with them throughout their lives. (photo by Victoria_Borodinova) Contrary to popular wisdom, boxing isn't an "old man's" sport. The ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A local group of blind and visually impaired kids from the Ozarks had the chance to learn how to protect themselves if they ever got into a dangerous situation. 417 Boxing and ...

As a sophomore in high school, professional boxer Danny O’Connor won a Division I state championship in wrestling. Nearly six months later, his plans to wrestle in college ended when he failed out of ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Brawler 101 Boxing Fitness just became a recognized nonprofit by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, they’re using that status to give back to these upcoming boxers in the ...

DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. (WKRC) — Two men are accused of organizing fights involving kids as young as 14. Videos of those fights were allegedly posted on multiple social media platforms. The Dearborn ...

Boxing no longer dominates American sports culture, but its future is taking shape in Texas. In Austin-area gyms, young ...

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A former Trenton, New Jersey, gang member turned his life around ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A world-ranked professional boxer from Newport News plans to use his sport to take back the community. The “Gloves on the Coast” USA Boxing tournament will be held on Jan.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A boxing trainer with an entrepreneurial spirit is taking a swing at transforming a Black Rock landmark into an educational haven for at-risk youth. With a local legend in his ...

Randy Lopez spent his childhood in and out of juvenile hall, he said. A troubled kid without a father figure, Lopez eventually found stability through boxing, and is bringing that insight to Loveland.

Joe Lorenzi has been a boxer most of his life. Now, he’s getting ready to open the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League Boxing Club. The Police Athletic League, PAL for short, is a ...