As a sophomore in high school, professional boxer Danny O’Connor won a Division I state championship in wrestling. Nearly six months later, his plans to wrestle in college ended when he failed out of ...

A local boxing gym owner wants to turn the sport into an avenue of hope and growth for area youth. Byron Polley, former professional boxer and owner of The Bear Den Boxing at 2300 Frederick Ave. in ...

Some of the toughest fights for young people now extend beyond the streets, but the discipline of a boxing gym is giving a group of kids a new direction. There’s no shortage of commitment at ...