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Boxing is one of the most watched sports on the planet. It’s an art form, perfected over centuries of romanticized violence. This makes it uniquely brilliant to watch as a spectator. More so, when it’s being done for a good cause.  

In the heart of Sulphur, a boxing match featuring the ‘Brothers of Battle Louisiana vs. Texas’ is being organized with the intention of providing free boxing lessons for kids in need. The event to be scheduled on November 4, Saturday at the Burton Complex in Lake Charles will be a non-profit occasion. 

A different boxing spectacle focusing on a noble cause 

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Even though co-curricular activities have become a thing among the parents getting their children admitted to boxing, there are still many families who fail to afford the expenses associated with the sports. Recognizing this challenge, the Sulphur Gym has taken up an initiative to raise funds with the motive of providing boxing lessons to these kids at no cost.   

The matches are scheduled to kick off on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and will continue till the fag end of the night. It will be a day of action-packed bouts followed by a demonstration of camaraderie in an attempt to fulfill the shared vision of giving back to the community.

The owner of the Sulphur Boxing Club and the man behind the charitable plan, Justin Carpenter, shared his insights about the event in an interview with KPLC News,It’s going action-packed with the best amateurs that both states have to offer.” The boxing sport has much to offer to children in terms of developing essential skills and extending an array of positive impacts on kids.

Working towards the fulfillment of the vision of empowering youth

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Firstly it has a definite impact on boosting their self-confidence backed up by equipping them with the essential skills to defend themselves. In a way, through boxing the young ones will be able to channel their energy finding a healthy outlet to release stress.

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Since boxing is renowned for having the capability to ignite passion within kids that can last a lifetime, Carpenter envisions a world that will ensure that every kid has access to mentorship and lessons without the prevalence of any financial barrier. This will open avenues for the young aspiring boxers whose dreams would have otherwise been crushed due to lack of funding.

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In this way, Sulphur Gym works towards making a positive difference in the community uniting the commitment with the resilience to ensure a brighter future for the kids. Their vision serves as a reminder that when individuals come together every obstacle can be encountered. This initiative works towards endowing the kids with a chance to discover the transformative power of boxing.

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