Podcast

Coach Calvin

James Davis

14 Dec 2020

If they’re not the first people to come to mind when you think of the quintessential boxing coach, it's about time. Coach Calvin and Coach Kenny are excellent motivators, mentors and tough love type of guys who just want to see their fighters succeed in their dreams. The rise of the champ, Tank Davis, is a testament to how much they know about hard work and dedication as well as how much they do behind the scenes for their fighters and community that most might not even know about. These men did us the honor of interviewing with us so now we bring you their thoughts, their wisdom and their vision. Enjoy!

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