I have spent numerous days over the past few weeks with Welterweight Southpaw Genaro Mendez while he has been in camp for this Saturday’s Fight Night at the Horseshoe show. I have attended training and sparring sessions at Garfield Park Gym while he trains with…
Hitz Boxing’s young Welterweight Nick “Bad Boy” Ramirez is on a tear, reeling off 6 straight victories. Recently, he disposed of Milwaukee’s Antoine Elerson by a 3rd round TKO in March. On Saturday, Ramirez steps up his game again as he opposes a 4-0 Rafael…
A cancelled debut did not deter Chicago’s Lightweight #WomenofBoxing #NextGenChamp Jessica McCaskill when her original debut bout on July 10th fell off due to opponent issues. It only extended her camp and preparation for the start of very promising career. Finally making her debut at…
Recently, we caught up with highly regarded amateur-turned professional cruiserweight Shawndell Winters of Chicago, IL. Winters trains out of Sam Colonna Boxing Gym, where he has been under the guidance of one of the top trainers in the country dating back to recent amateur success….
Hitz Boxing’s Lightweight Up and Comer Fred Bowen is a quiet guy, but his dedication to his craft is second to none. Whenever Sam Colonna Boxing Gym is open, you are pretty much guaranteed to see Bowen training like he has everything in life to…
Following a controversial decision against in BKB 3 in June, the hard hitting Sam Horowitz returns to throw bombs in front of his hometown fans. It has been an up and down year in the ring and pit, but that has not deterred the hard…
