Founded in 1972 by Earnest “Champ” Cabbler and his brothers James and Alfred, Champ’s Gym has been in operation since 1972.
Over those past 50 years, the gym – a division of Melrose Athletic Club, INC – has given thousands of youths skills that could only come from the boxing ring: athletic training, critical life skills and mentorship.
“Inside the ring, I’ve learned a lot of discipline,” Jamar Dunn said. ”I learned how to keep a cool head, be patient and stay calm in certain situations.”…