Boxing studio opens in Yonkers

One of the co-owners told News 12 the studio is operating as a nonprofit to help kids in the community stay out of gangs or negative situations or simply give them a positive activity to take part in.

News 12 Staff

Jan 28, 2023, 1:27 AM

Updated 475 days ago

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Kids now have a new place to spar in Westchester's largest city. 
Friday was opening day for Brother 2 Brother Yonkers Knockouts Boxing Studio on West Broadway.
They’ve been operating for more than a decade using space at the YMCA, and now they have a place to call their own.
One of the co-owners told News 12 the studio is operating as a nonprofit to help kids in the community stay out of gangs or negative situations or simply give them a positive activity to take part in.
Anyone can join from 6-year-olds to even seniors.


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