Hurricane Boxing Club is a dynamic non-profit organization that is moving forward in its mission to impact and transform local youth with the Blessing of God and a positive Boxing program. The program challenges youth from all walks of life with the message of integrity, discipline, respect, values, and morals, reminding them of their incredible value and worth as human beings and the future of this Country.
Hurricane Boxing Gym is a non-profit organization that has been and still is a second home to many local youths and young adults. The gym has participated in numerous local, state and national amateur events, but participation has been made possible thanks to the financial support of friends and the free participation of coaches.
We are always looking for support of kind individuals and businesses, who also believe in helping our youth.
If you would like to contribute or sponsor our team, please contact us at (813) 248-3035,or e-mail us at HurricaneBoxingGym@gmail.com, so that we could provide you with more details and make your kind gesture an easy and pleasant process. Any amount of contribution would be appreciated, and would enable talented Local youth to reach new opportunities. We would make the support a mutual benefit.
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HURRICANE’S DECEMBER 15th, BOXING EVENT WAS A SUCCESS!!!.
Hurricane Boxing Gym was able to host between 300 and 400 attendants in our gym. There were a total of 28 bouts full of excitement and great display of boxing skills.
We want to thank all the participants and attendants who made this event a success.
We will be hosting another event soon, but at a different venue. So, we expect to you see you there again!!!.
In case you have not heard of Hurricane Boxing Gym, please allow me to share some history with you. Hurricane Boxing Gym was founded in 2003 by Wilberto Velez, under section 501 (c)(3), who saw the Boxing gym as a tool to keep kids out of the street, as it did for him and many that contribute to the program. He utilized his personal time and individual effort to create a second home for local youth. But, he has solely funded the club and without external support. The gym is a second home to many youths, who have chosen to spend their time in a productive manner, and it has allowed them to participate in numerous competitive events. The events we have attended have been local, regional, state and out of state. This has been accomplished thanks to the contribution of volunteer staff.
The organization began as a Boxing Club, but a year ago, Mr. Velez and Mr. Hurtado De Mendoza envisioned something much more profound, so they teamed up and started working on a new goal, a Program, which will not just facilitate a physical outlet to underprivileged and troubled youth, but also enrich their mind, and change their misconceptions about life and society, which in turn would open up windows of opportunities.
Our facility is composed of a Boxing training area, a weight room, and a conditioning area (.."Torture Chamber..").We are Located on 3715 E. 7th Ave.(Ybor City), Tampa, FL 33605, and we open from Monday to Friday..
Our members have a variety of personal goals, some do it for fun and fitness and others to compete. We are honored with the presence of fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors, and competitive amateur and professional boxers. We are a U.S.A. Boxing certified training center.
Our Team is proud to wear "HIT HARD/Las Vegas" Boxing Trunks. Photos by John XD. Tank Tops courtesy of Mr. Carlos Quiles and the NYPD.
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HURRICANE’S MAY 3RD, 2008, “GLOVES NOT DRUGS” Boxing Show!!!.
This upcoming event is special!!!! We will count with the support of our special invited guest Mr. Derrick Brooks, from the Tampa Bay Bucs, and the participation of a couple more Boxing celebrities, that will be a surprise!!! Many coaches are already calling to announce their participation!!!
We are also counting with the great support from "Lighthouse Gospel Ministries," great friends to our cause.!!
This time our event will take place in a new venue. The venue's address is 7211 S. 78th. St. Riverview, FL 33569. Weigh-in will start at 11:00 am, physicals at 3:00 pm, and the show will start at 4:00 pm.
Hurricane Boxing Gym's Boxers
Here are some of the Boxers that make this program rewarding.
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HURRICANE’S THANKS OUR SPONSORS.
Hurricane Boxing Gym would like to thank all of the people and organizations that partly made this show possible. We would like to thank Nestle Waters/Zephyrhills; Garry Cohen; Amber Sports; Pastor Jose Gonzales; Matt Sireci; Coach Jimmy; Brown's Trophies, and all of our volunteers
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HURRICANE’S UPCOMING EVENT SPONSORS.
We are always seeking Sponsors for our upcoming amateur shows. If interested please contact us. We will grant exclusivity to our major sponsors.
Hurricane B.G. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization's Friend Space (Top 40)
Hurricane B.G. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization has 161 friends.
You have a great organization thats supports a good cause.
Give us a call when you need custom shirts or promo products. We work with many non profits around the Tampa Bay area and get them great pricing so they can put more money into their cause.
just to let u kno when i get some money im gonna devlop all the pictures i have from all the fights so u can put them all onver the gym and trust me there is alot of pictures maybe ill put them on a bored myself and u can jus hang up the bored ok
Grant’s Martial Arts will be promoting a Kickboxing show in conjunction with the NAFMA Nationals Karate tournament on Memorial Day weekend. Interested fighters and trainers should fill out the fighter application at www. fullcontactkickboxing. com ASAP and forward a photo of the fighter to grant3331@aol.com this will be a USKBA sanctioned event.
This is your chance to say you fought in Atlantic City! Don’t Miss it!
We are just now in the process of putting the fight card together. This show will be part of the NAFMA Nationals which attracts over 700 competitors and 1500 spectators each year to the Sheraton Hotel in Atlantic City. We will only have a maximum of 8 fights on this card due to time commitments and other events going on that evening. Please register now and submit your pictures to be included on the fight poster.
Spectator tickets will go on sale shortly for this show. There are only 500 general admission ($25) seats still available and 100 ringsides VIP’s ($75). Please note there will be 2200 martial arts fans in town for the weekend looking to get a ticket! You will be able to purchase your tickets at www. fullcontactkickboxing. com. Bulk discounts and specials will be announced shortly.
If you would like to sponsor this event or have any questions, contact Gary Grant at grant3331@aol.com or call 570-779-3331. We will be organizing bus trips leaving from Grant’s Martial Arts and our sponsor’s locations. If you want to organize a trip, let us know now.
