NEWS
NEXT SANTA ANA BOXING CLUB SHOW WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 02, 2010
CHAMPIOSHIP BELTS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNERS. STREET WILL BE BLOCKED OFF AGAIN WITH A RING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. WE ANTICIPATE 20 BOUTS AND VENDORS TO ATTEND. FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT JOHN RAMIREZ @ 714-835-6525.
HISTORY OF THE BOXING CLUB
On the corner of 4th St. and Garfield in Santa Ana stands the Santa Ana Boxing Club, a place rich in history and full of heart. The gym is located between two known gangs, next to a bar and in a poor part of Santa Ana. It is located in the empowerment zone area of the city.
Back in the 70s, John Ramirez Sr. opened the gym. It was considered a safe haven for the young people in this low-income neighborhood. John Ramirez, Sr. had a way with the youth and when they entered the gym it was neutral ground. For years the City of Santa Ana has supported the gym with Community Development Block Grants.
Rosemarie Avila, a Santa Ana School Board Member, had a vision to start after-school programs for the children in Santa Ana. Today she has helped get 17 after school programs, includeing The Santa Ana Boxing Club. Lets keep the boys fighting in the ring and not in the streets.
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