Creating champions in and out of the ring
The Fullmer Legacy Foundation is more than a boxing gym.
At the Fullmer Legacy Foundation, we know that uplifting communities starts by empowering our youth. Our programs foster strength and resilience, build confidence, and promote wellness in body, mind, and spirit. We serve not only young male and female athletes, but also adults, seniors, and individuals facing neurological challenges.
Our mission is to build a community where every individual can thrive as champions beyond the ring—in life.
At the Fullmer Legacy Foundation, we know that uplifting communities starts by empowering our youth. Our programs foster strength and resilience, build confidence, and promote wellness in body, mind, and spirit. We serve not only young male and female athletes, but also adults, seniors, and individuals facing neurological challenges.
Our mission is to build a community where every individual can thrive as champions beyond the ring—in life.
Social and community impact
Over 50%
of participants aged 8 to 25 face social, economic, and systemic challenges
2,200+
total participants over time, with 200+ currently served and 27+ cities represented
60%
of participants come from underserved communities
Benefits to participants
The Fullmer legacy of boxing is about building each other up rather than knocking others down. Figuratively, we each wrestle our own challenges in life, but together we can learn to throw a great counterpunch at these hurdles. For over 30 years, we’ve helped thousands of at-risk youth—not to mention adults—build physical and mental strength for the world outside the ring.
Mental health benefits
Kids who participate in sports are less likely to experience depression.
Healthier lifestyles
Youth involved in sports are less likely to smoke cigarettes or use illicit drugs.
Academic Achievement
Physically active kids can achieve up to 40% higher test scores.
Educational aspirations
Youth in sports tend to have higher grades and aspire attending college.
equal opportunity
Nearly 49% of adults struggle to pay for their child’s participation in sports.
Positive outlet
Our program grads report having a positive outlet for managing emotions.
COACHING & PROGRAMS
Since the golden age of boxing
This might age us, but we’ve been in the ring (or ringside) since the 1940s. While championships and medals are fun, the foundation’s true calling is in building self esteem and emotional intelligence for anyone who enjoys boxing as well as create opportunities for developing integrity and a place in the community through boxing as a sport. With our new facility, we’re expanding our programs and offering more classes and coaching to young and old alike.
NEW FACILITY
The new Fullmer Legacy Center
Designed by the architect geniuses over at VCBO, we couldn’t be more thrilled to open our new and improved facility. With two floors and over 16,000 square feet, our community now has plenty of room to coach, train, and host boxing—and more.
