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6445 E Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48207
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Now, where do kids in the inner city learn to box … At the Downtown Boxing Gym that’s where.
Ah, but where do they go to learn self esteem, confidence, respect and improve their grades (or this version that I did live … “the three ‘Rs’ readin’, ritin’ and rithmatic.”)
Believe it or not … the exact same place.
And that’s because Khali Sweeney and all his caring colleagues at the Downtown Youth Boxing Organization are on a mission. A mission to help Detroit kids get the help and support they need to succeed and become positive and productive members of society. And if you can do it with a little boxing thrown in there … most kids are all in.
Khali Sweeney had a rough start in life … but that rough start gave him the passion and drive to start an awesome and unique after school program that’s helping shape and influence young lives.
Coach Khali’s vision has attracted some of the most creative, motivate and dedicated educators in or outside the ring.
Effort, education, opportunity and encouragement is what this gym is really all about. Yea, they throw a few punches and train pretty hard … but a health body makes for a healthy mind … Besides … ya gotta have a little fun … right?