State of Fitness Boxing Club

Founded on a love for the sport, family tradition, and a deep desire to help the community, State of Fitness Boxing Club opened its doors to Hudson and Bergen Counties, specifically in North Bergen, home of legend James J Braddock. If you’ve ever been to the gym or met the owner, Desmond, then you know the positive energy this place has like no other. He’s made it his goal, along with a special group of trainers, helpers, and friends of the club to provide a special environment for our community members.  

Unfortunately, like many other small businesses, the club has been negatively impacted by Covid19 state closures. Unable to receive limited government funding, they are struggling to keep the lights on and are uncertain as to when or even if they will be able to reopen once this pandemic is under control. 

We humbly ask for your support so that this little club with a lot of heart may continue to support our community. We want them to be able to once again be there for our kids who struggle to stay off the streets. Our kids who are bullied need their safe place. Our kids who need help socially need their fun spot to meet up with friends old and new. Our kids who need to learn focus so they can apply it to their academics need a different way to learn outside of the classroom. We need State of Fitness for our adults who seek out a healthier lifestyle, for our friends who crave that special place of belonging. It’s a place where young and old alike can release and cope with the anxieties of their everyday lives and also this “new normal” we are all being forced to accept in the face of this new fear, Covid19.

We appreciate any contribution. Funds raised will not only be used to “keep the lights on” while we ride out this storm, but also to help out the trainers who have been financially affected by not being able to teach and coach. There will also be a “free or reduced membership” program for members who have been economically disadvantaged due to Covid19. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope to see you all when the club doors reopen!