One of the great aspects of the Beltway Boxing Community is the way a large number of Beltway Boxing legends are giving back to the community by passing along their knowledge of the sweet science.
A number of former Beltway greats are coaches and trainers and either work or own gyms that are designed for youth and adults to train and, in some cases, stay out of trouble.
The mainstream media continues to pick up on this aspect. The Voice of America's "American Life" program profiles former IBC Lightweight champ Keely Thompson for his continued work in his gym. That piece can be found here with a video attached:
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Tonight on NewsChannel 8's "Sports Talk with Glenn Harris," former world featherweight contender Derrik Holmes will be the guest and talk about his personal redemption and his brand new gym in Capitol Heights. The show starts at 8 PM.
Holmes has given back but Keely Thompson has been indicted recently for stealing money from the kids. He actually purchased himself a BMW with money that was supposed to buy a 15 passanger van.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry, but it's the truth. Just wait until you see the comments pour in. Keely Thompson is a theif in the worst kind of way.
Derik Holmes is a real man, he cares about the kids. Keely Thompson is the biggest loser I have ever met, that's why Shamba Mitchell knocked him out cold. Look at the fight on Youtube.com
I must admit, you are absolutley correct concerning Keely Thompson.
ReplyDeleteHe is a theif that steals from the poor kids in the hood.
Derrick Holmes please. I don't think the person working at that Christmas tree stand that he robbed would agree.
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ReplyDeletedidnt he rob the dollar store too? i mean if you gonna stick up a joint why it gotta be a dollar store? walked outta there with about 300 in small bills!
ReplyDeleteDidn't he kill the person at the Christmas tree stand?
ReplyDeletegood job digital
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