2nd Chance Boxing Club

05/25/2026

https://www.dailypostathenian.com/sports/article_627755dc-0b9b-42a1-9138-09fbc1b2c8f8.html?utm_medium=social

News paper article about Austyn’s trip to golden glove nationals

Austyn Frederick had a relatively simple inspiration for taking up boxing while still in high school. She could not imagine when first trying out the sport how far she would

05/25/2026

2nd Chance Boxing Club wrapped up the season yesterday in Clarksville, Tennessee going 0-3, but those scores do not tell the full story.

Mesha Burnstein and Ethan Hooper both fought their hearts out and lost split decisions by just ONE point each. Sometimes boxing goes your way, sometimes it doesn’t, and at our gym we teach our fighters how to lose too, because life doesn’t always go your way. I’m still proud of both of them for stepping in that ring and giving everything they had.

Then came the main event. Austyn Frederick was matched against the hometown fighter. Before the fight started, they announced the young lady had graduated high school with honors earlier that day. Congratulations to her, because this post is not directed at her personally at all.

But once that bell rang, Austyn controlled the fight from start to finish. Everyone in that building saw it. All the dieting, miles ran, sacrifices, discipline, blood, sweat, and tears my girl put in were taken from her in that decision.

What hurts most is not just what it does to Austyn, but also what it does to the other fighter. In boxing, honest results matter. Wins should be earned, and losses should build growth and character. That’s how fighters improve.

No matter what the judges said, I know what I watched, the crowd knew what they watched, and most importantly Austyn proved exactly who she is. I could not be more proud of this team. We’ll learn from it, grow from it, and get back to work Monday like we always do

05/16/2026

What a long week it’s been. Austyn’s bracket at the National Golden Gloves didn’t even start until Thursday, and after a long drive home we’re finally getting settled in enough to make a post and let everyone know how things went.

Austyn was matched up against a two-time National Champion from California with close to 40 bouts compared to Austyn’s 13. I’m pretty sure most everyone in that building including her opponent expected Austyn to be ran over but that was not the case.

Austyn stood her ground when she needed to, boxed smart, used her range well, and showed why being disciplined matters. She cuts around 8 pounds to compete in the 112-pound division, where her height and reach usually give her an advantage, and she used every bit of it in this fight.

She lost a unanimous decision, but she stayed competitive the entire nine minutes and surprised a lot of people there. She didn’t surprise me though. As her coach, I already knew what was in her heart.

She is one of the most disciplined boxers we have when it comes to her diet, running, training, and overall dedication to the sport. This tournament is one of the biggest stages in amateur boxing. The atmosphere, pressure, and nerves can make even great fighters fold, but she handled it all with maturity and composure well beyond her experience.

We may not be bringing home a national title this year, but we proved we belong on that stage.

Proud is an understatement.

The gym will be closed Monday. Back to work Tuesday, then it’s time for a few months off this

05/16/2026

Gym closed Monday!! See you on Tuesday!!

05/09/2026

Four years ago my wife and I opened 2nd Chance Boxing Club to help young people stay out of trouble, learn about Jesus, become productive members of society, and learn the sport of boxing.

Now we are headed to the National Golden Gloves.

Austyn Frederick will represent 2nd Chance Boxing Club in the Elite Female 112-pound division. She is the first boxer from our area to make it this far since Edgar King did it 25 years ago. Edgar is now in the Marine Boxing Hall of Fame and still helps coach at our gym when he can.

Austyn walked into our gym about 30 days after we opened. The first couple years were tough, but she never quit. Today she is the last fighter remaining from the original 2nd Chance competition team and is now one of only 11 girls in the nation competing in her division.

We are proud not just of her boxing ability, but of the person she has become… humble, respectful, kind, strong in her faith, and willing to compete when it’s time to step in the ring.

My wife and I both work full-time jobs and run the gym in the evenings, and while it hasn’t always been easy, seeing lives changed has made every second worth it.

Austyn, you earned this moment. Now it’s SHOWTIME.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS TRIP!! ALSO A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS THAT HELP KEEP THE DOORS OPEN AT THE GYM AND MAKE THIS ALL POSSIBLE!

2nd Chance Boxing Club reopens August 17.
New kids accepted every Monday.
Practice: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 5:00–6:15 PM

05/04/2026

Thank you to Judge Hill at Knoxville Golden Gloves for allowing us on a Sunday afternoon to meet up with Airam a 5 x National Champion and her brother Emma out from Nashville to get Austyn some great sparring in before she represents 2nd Chance Boxing Club and the Southeastern Boxing Team in the most prestigious Elite tournament still alive today. The National Golden Glove Tournament.
Austyn is one of 11 females in the 112 lb divison that will battle it out to see who is Champion.

04/23/2026

We are TWO days away! I can’t believe it’s almost here!

We would love to see you in the crowd cheering on our 11 boxers as they step into the ring. Come out and support your local kids, each one of them has a story worth hearing.

Head over to our boxing page to watch what they’ve fought through in life, and then come experience it in person on fight night. There’s nothing like it. It’s truly something special. 🥊🔥

🚪 doors open, 2:00 pm.
⏰ show starts, 3:00 pm.
💵 $15 a ticket.
(Try to bring cash, card machines can be wonky)💗
📍 TWU Gymnasium.
🤤😮‍💨 best concession stand around.

04/20/2026

Video 11 of 11… finally here! Dom Bailey!! 🥊

Over the years, I’ve watched Jamey call Dom time and time again, doing everything he could to keep him in the gym. Dom has always had endless potential, he just hasn’t fully committed to it yet.

The truth is, God has given him a very special, natural talent… we just have to get him to dedicate himself to it.

But one thing about Dom, he listens. He listens about life. When wisdom is poured into him, he takes it in.

And when it’s time to roll, he’s the one loading up in the boxing van, ready for whatever comes his way.

Dom is definitely our little wild card… but that’s what makes him special. You never know what you’re going to get, but you know it’s going to be something worth watching. 👀

We love Dom, and we know y’all will too! We can’t wait to watch him fight on April 25! 🥊🔥

04/18/2026

Ya’ll ever seen haircuts at a boxing show? Well you have now… Big thanks to our sponsors Athens Barbershop and Cesar Scissors! 💈✂️

They’ll be at our Showdown in A-Town on April 25, showcasing Cesar’s brand new hair products AND giving out FREE haircuts!

Come out for a great day of boxing, family fun, and good food—and you might just leave with a fresh cut too.

📍 TWU Gymnasium
🚪 Doors open at 2 PM
🥊 First bout at 3 PM

Don’t Miss it!!