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Haverhill Downtown Boxing announces grand opening and free youth programming March 22
Summary
Raymond Hebert of Haverhill Downtown Boxing and champion boxer Nikki Tejada described the club's free youth programs and said the gym will hold an open house Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group said donations are welcome and provided a Facebook page and mailing address for contributions.
Raymond Hebert, founder of Haverhill Downtown Boxing, told the City Council on March 18 that the club will host a public grand opening and open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at its new location on River Street.
Hebert described the nonprofit gym as a free resource for inner-city youth that emphasizes fitness, discipline and academic accountability. He said many attendees do not compete in matches but use the club for supervised after‑school activity and training.
Why it matters: Councilors praised the program’s role serving young…
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