'Books before boxing' credo helps trainer change lives2017-06-08 · CNN
Sweeney had fallen in love with boxing when he was young and learned all he could. When he realized he wanted to help kids in his neighborhood, he knew it was one way he could reach them. So, he started by teaching a few kids in a nearby park. In 2007 …
Boxing project foryoungsters on bigestate is a real hit2015-04-07 · Portsmouth News
'The Big World Impact sessions are brilliant; they keep young people off the streets and introduce them to an activity that allows them to learn new skills and build new friendship groups.' The weekly sessions take place at the Leigh Park Amateur…
In Berkeley park, free boxing program inspires young men2014-08-14 · Berkeleyside
It started when Manuel Buendía began taking his young sons to San Pablo Park in Berkeley to teach them to box. Soon others wanted to join in, and now Buendía runs an informal, free boxing training program for any young person who shows interest…