AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — An Aiken boxing coach is using his passion to fight back against gun violence — one punch at a time.
James Hankerson, founder of the “Gloves Up, Guns Down” youth boxing program, says the idea came to him years ago as a way to steer kids toward discipline and purpose.
“I told my wife I wanted to do something for the community,” Hankerson said. “I didn’t play football or basketball, but I knew how to fight. So I said, if I create a boxing gym, I can teach these kids more than just boxing.”…