Success Stories
Ace Boxing Club 2011
Genaro F.
For a couple of years now I’ve dreamed of being known worldwide. When I first came to Ace Boxing Club, I thought it was just a simple first step towards my dream, but Frank Porter assured me that this could be a huge step in my search for fame and fortune. I’ve learned that a punch isn’t just a punch and boxing training isn’t the only way to fame, but quite possibly the focus of mind, body, and spiritual discipline that could help in my lifelong goals. I’ve only been coming to Ace Boxing Club for a couple of months now, but already realize the growth mentally, and the strength physically. I look forward to coming to Ace every day.
Thank God for a place like Ace.
Cristian C.
I was affiliated with a gang before I found Ace. I’m only a few days in with Ace Boxing Club while beforehand I was a subject to the dangers of street life. I had a substance abuse problem. I now am realizing I could easily be dead or in jail other than having been saved by Ace Boxing Club. I’m learning self control and proper anger management techniques by the programs taught by Frank Porter. I can’t imagine what I’d do without our club and having to face heading back into that lifestyle when I can let my light shine in our gym. I look forward to the following days, weeks, months with my new “gang” at Ace Boxing Club. Thank you God for all of the hope and support offered to me at Ace.
Alexis
The Ace Boxing Club has definitely affected my life. Before finding this club, I found myself spending my free time making wrong choices in life. Ace Boxing Club has offered me structured programs by Frank Porter. Today I’m learning how to use that free time in the gym in a positive way. It also taught me the benefits of finding me, enjoying time spent with my family at home instead of the street.
I thank God for this club.
Horacio C.
The Ace Boxing Club programs that was offered to me by Frank Porter has made me think differently about the fundamentals of boxing as well as a positive outlook on helping those less fortunate than me. I was on the wrong path of inner-city life, pertaining to gang and drugs, as I see it, Ace Boxing Club and Frank rescued me from myself. Like founder Del Porter has said, “It’s better to sweat in our gym than to bleed in the streets,” words I now live by. Ace Boxing Club team is much more to me than a place “to learn to box,” I’ve learned that this gym is an escape from such things. Thank you Ace.
Xavier S.
I’m a high school graduate from South Division High School Class of 2009. After graduating I was tempted by a lot of things that involved street life. I recognized I was heading down the wrong path and wanted to do something different with my life. Walking through Kosciuszko Park, I noticed what looked like an abandoned building, although, there were several diverse people of all ages jumping rope, jogging around the building, doing hand mitts; the activity caught my attention. I started asking questions about the place. I was amazed to find out that it was a boxing club, mind you a Free one. I talked to the Operation Manager, Frank Porter, on how to join. Frank replied, “Show up, dress up and sign in.” That’s all it took for me to become an inspiration I never dreamed of. From that point on I have been involved in a lot of other resources that Ace Boxing Club provided such as, 12 step programs, community projects, outreach services, etc. I have not only been taught the fundamentals of amature boxing but was successful in winning my first bouts in 2009 Junior Olympics, in a Senior Novice Division and one bout on September 18, 2010, again in the Senior Novice Division. My team and supporters, along with the coaches, were impressed with the performances of each boxing show. I will continue to improve myself until I reach the next level in Championships. I now give away to others what was freely given to me by. When they walk through the doors that have, I admit I had the same street lifestyle and what I used to be part of; I let them know that’s not the path to choose. I have a generous heart and a sincere one and that’s because of the beauty that Ace Boxing Club provided for me. I have what I have today as a result of being clean and sober by being introduced to 12 step programs provided by Frank P. and now I can say I’m a productive member of society and a proud product of Ace Boxing Club. I also now have a valid driver’s license and I’m employed.
I'm so grateful to Ace Boxing Club.
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