SU Boxing Club members return to ring with more determination since pre-pandemic
In 2020, COVID-19 canceled Syracuse University Boxing Club’s participation in the USIBA national championships. Now, the club looks forward to a new season. Read more »
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'BAIT AND SWITCH': A local boxing center produces champions, but outreach for at-risk youth remains its central mission
The West Area Athletic and Educational Center offers boxing programs for at-risk youth, GED classes and tutoring. Read more »
New county Legislature chairman David Knapp uses local roots to work across the aisle
Republican David Knapp, who was unanimously voted to replace County Executive Ryan McMahon as chairman last month, has been involved in the central New York political scene since 1999. Read more »
Ex-boxer looks to expand programs for at-risk kids in Syracuse
Ray Rinaldi, a former professional boxer, wants the Syracuse Common Council to approve his purchase of a tax-delinquent property to be used for youth intervention programs. Read more »
HEAVY HITTERS: Rock Steady Boxing CNY supports people battling Parkinson’s disease
The central New York location of Rock Steady Boxing has provided a welcoming space for those affected by Parkinson’s disease since opening in 2016. Read more »
Boxing-based organization Fight For Hearts kicks off American Heart Month with guest coach
Fight For Hearts is trying to change the community for the better, and brought in multinational championship boxer Cam F. Awesome to help the cause. Read more »
Joe Stray dropped boxing career to expose the sport to others
Stray, a former boxer, quit the sport and now works as a research assistant in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamic. He trains other boxers and is also featured in an upcoming film. Read more »
SU coach teaches self-defense lessons for women
Phil Benedict learned a long time ago how to give back to his community in the way that he knew best: defense. The retired cop coaches boxing at Syracuse, and teaches self-defense for women. Read more »
SU Boxing Club members train for College Boxing Fight Night bout
The Syracuse University Boxing Club is revitalizing a long-lost tradition by hosting the first fight on its home turf since 1957. The club will host… Read more »
