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Donovan AKA Chocolate Thunder’s Long Awaited Debut

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You know him, you love him. Now come support Work Train Fight’s very own Donovan “Chocolate Thunder” Jarvis, in his first fight on Saturday April 28th. Read the interview and watch the video below for a taste of how he’s been preparing for Fight Night IV. Elena Carpi: Hi Donovan! So, tell me about how […]

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Three-Peat: Candice Ligator Trains For Her Third Fight Night

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Don’t let appearances fool you. Candice may look like the sweet girl next door, but her hook will knock you into the next zip code. She’s a faithful WTF-er and two-time previous Fight Night participant. Read her interview, and don’t forget to check out her Promo Video below to get a taste for what to […]

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Stephanie’s Road to Fight Night IV

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For the next three weeks, we will be sharing exclusive interviews with some of the most highly anticipated fighters in April 28th’s Fight Night IV. As if you needed any more motivation to come and see the action… Stephanie Anzalone: Rookie of the Year Elena Carpi: Hi Stephanie! So, when did you start boxing? And […]

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Become a YB4C Mentor!

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Youth Boxing for Change is having a moment. With enrollment at an all-time high, the non-profit, still in it’s first year, is growing in leaps and bounds. This semester we implemented our Mentorship Pilot Program, matching each teen with a committed, caring adult mentor. Our mentors wear many different hats: accountability buddy, work-out partner, attentive […]

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Test Your Skills at Fight Night IV

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At Work Train Fight, we’re REALLY good at teaching people how to box. We’re proud to say that we have transformed many average Joe’s (and Joanna’s) into fierce fighting machines. And there’s one ultimate way to test your skills: to step into the ring for real. For sure it can be an intimidating experience. But […]

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Not “Too Pretty” to Box- An Interview with CEO Cary Williams

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Ever been told you were too pretty to do something? Too pretty to be a scientist. Too pretty to skateboard. Or maybe you were told, “you don’t look like a teacher/accountant/mathematician.” Well CEO and former boxer Cary Williams was told one too many times she was “too pretty to fight”. And so she decided to […]

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Work Train Fight, Work Train Party

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In case you missed it (in which case…you f*cked up), Friday March 9th, Work Train Fight hosted the New York City Metropolitan Qualifiers (formerly the NYC Golden Gloves). It was an honor for WTF to be a part of the nations most prestigious amateur boxing tournament. And…it was a true knock out.  With a crowd […]

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Boxing as Medicine: A Conversation with Chand Nirankari

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In honor of Youth Boxing for Change’s Spring 2018 Semester kick-off, we’re sharing a one-on-one interview of founding YB4C board member Chand Nirankari by WTF member and journalist Raisa Imogen. Enjoy! Chand Nirankari is one of Work Train Fight’s first boxing students. On a Sunday in 2010, she accompanied her partner to the first ever […]

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WTF Hosts the Golden Gloves

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Sick of the ol’ dinner and a movie routine (or even worse, Netflix and Chill)? Looking for a fun night out with your friends? Or maybe just need something to beat the winter blues? You’re in luck! On Friday March 9th, Work Train Fight is hosting The New York Metropolitan Qualifiers (previously known as the […]

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