The Boston Neighborhood ProjectI selected a neighborhood boxing gym called Boston Boxing & Fitness as the location of my profile. It epitomizes a number of the qualities I think make Allston a unique place to live. It is a non-assuming, local gym where men, women, and young athletes of all abilities come to workout. It is definitely not a dating bar health club.
The first time I visited the gym, I watched an instructor coaching a young boxer. Knowing how hard a boxing workout is, I realize that this is a place that pushes young athletes beyond what they think they are capable of. Boston Boxing & Fitness is home to many local high school and college athletes who pour their hearts out on the field...but as they say on their website, “their sweat and tears belong to us!”
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Entrance to Boston Boxing & Fitness.
Working out on the bag.
Coaching a young boxer.
Coaching a young boxer.
Coaching a young boxer.
Strength and conditioning training.
Strength and conditioning training.
Two boxers working out on the bag.
Two boxers working on their form.
Assisting a boxer with his gear.
Giving water to a woman boxer.
Working out in the ring.
A boxer rests after a sparring session