The University of Boxing

Congratulations to Claressa Shields for winning the first U.S. women's boxing GOLD in Olympic history. Read her interview with Huffington here:  

LONDON — Two women on the United States boxing team — the flyweight Marlen Esparza and the middleweight Claressa Shields — are assured of winning Olympic medals after winning their bouts on Monday to advance to the semifinals.

Carolinas Boxing Invitational Saturday, Aug 18 4:00p Revolution Park Sports Academy, Charlotte Top champion boxers from throughout the Southeast converge for the summer's biggest amateur Olympic style boxing event at the new $10 million dollar Charlotte Sports Academy on Remount Road. Read more here: charlotteobserver.com/boxing Carolinas Boxing Invitational Saturday, Aug 18 4:00p to 7:00p at Revolution Park Sports Academy,Charlotte,NC Top champion boxers from throughout the Southeast converge for the summer's biggest amateur Olympic style boxing event at the new $10 million dollar Charlotte Sports Academy on Remount Road. 15-16 bouts of non stop action featuring featherweights to heavyweights sanctioned by USA Boxing. Read more here: events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte