Four and a half years ago, I started Prison City Boxing with one simple goal: give people in our community a place to belong.

I’ve spent over 17 years in boxing, fought professionally, trained with world-class coaches, and experienced first-hand how this sport can change lives. Boxing taught me discipline, confidence, accountability, and resilience. It gave me direction when I needed it most, and I wanted to bring those same opportunities to Auburn.

Since opening our doors, we’ve watched kids gain confidence, adults improve their health, and beginners grow into amateur competitors. We’ve built more than a boxing program—we’ve built a family.

Today, we’re the only USA Boxing-certified program in Auburn, committed to providing safe, structured, high-quality coaching for everyone, regardless of experience.

Unfortunately, we’ve hit our biggest obstacle yet.

We recently lost our training facility. Instead of shutting our doors, we’ve continued holding classes anywhere we can—local parks, outdoor spaces, and wherever our athletes are willing to show up. Through the summer heat, we’ve kept training because our members refuse to quit, and neither do we.

But winter is coming, and outdoor classes won’t be possible much longer.

Our goal is to secure a permanent home where our athletes can train year-round. A dedicated gym would allow us to:

* Provide a safe, consistent training environment.

* Expand youth and beginner programs.

* Prepare amateur boxers for competition.

* Host community events and boxing clinics.

* Continue giving local kids and adults a positive place to grow physically and mentally.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward securing and equipping a permanent facility—rent, insurance, flooring, heavy bags, boxing ring equipment, safety gear, and everything needed to create a gym our community can be proud of.

If you’ve ever believed that sports can change lives, this is your chance to help make that happen.