The Thriving Amateur Boxing Scene in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina, boasts a vibrant amateur boxing community, with several gyms and academies dedicated to nurturing talent and promoting the sport. Among these, The University of Boxing , run by Tony Douglas stands out as a beacon of excellence and dedication. This gym has been instrumental in shaping many successful boxers. One of the notable achievements includes University City resident winning the national Golden Gloves championship on July 26, 2014. Lynn Holmes, 36 at the time, recalls the aggressive fight and the invaluable advice from Coaches Krishna Wainright and Tony Douglas: "You never put your hands down, never stop fighting. Leave everything in the ring." The University Of Boxing Coach Tony Douglas Boxing Coach Tony Douglas Douglas, now 63, fought and won the North Carolina championship in 1982 and competed in the 1984 Olympic trials. Tony Douglas has aspirations of writing a book entitled Discerning The Voice of God By The Leading of The Holy ...