dbg blog
Framing Our Space
Good Fences, Good Neighbors! The Downtown Boxing Gym’s outdoor space is now secured with a new 6-foot commercial grade chain-link fence, thanks to the generosity …
Expanding Our Horizons
Boxing Gym and Hillel Hold Multicultural Seder A non-traditional Passover seder took place recently at the Downtown Boxing Gym, bringing students from different cultures and …
Airbnb at the DBG!
The Downtown Boxing Gym is an Airbnb Experience The Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program is proud to be part of Airbnb’s unique program called “Trips.” …
The Good Fight!
Dynamic Duo Visits Downtown Boxing Gym The Fight 2 Fight program, created by the husband and wife team of singer/songwriter Brynn Marie and boxer Josh …
Upward Bound!
Boxing Gym Student Pursuing UCLA Not every ninth grader has a clear vision of what his/her future looks like. But Kalonnie isn’t your typical ninth grader. He …
Meeting the Challenge!
Challenge Detroit Unveils Outdoor Plans The sky’s the limit as Challenge Detroit fellows share their innovative ideas for our outdoor space at the Downtown Boxing Gym. Imagine …
Stretching Our Minds!
Yoga at the Downtown Boxing Gym The sounds of the boxing gym are unmistakable. From jumping rope to gloves hitting the heavy bag to the …
Winning in the Ring!
Meet Our Silver Gloves National Champion! The Downtown Boxing Gym has a new national champion. 13 year-old Josue won the Boys Open 12-13 year old …
Mentoring For Success!
Gym Becomes TV Studio for a Day The Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program recently hosted a panel of experts for a special taping of the …
Updates from the Gym: August 2016
Books Before Boxing Did you know 100 percent of our students graduate from DBG youth program? Now that’s a point of pride. We do all …