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Trainer Aziz, a Dolton native, offers mentorship and boxing training to local youth
Summary
Aziz, a trainer who said he grew up in Dolton and played for the Dolton Bears, offered to mentor young people and provide boxing training, saying his “specialty is love.” The transcript records his personal background and an open invitation to the community.
Aziz, a trainer who said he grew up in Dolton and played for the Dolton Bears, offered to mentor young people and provide boxing training, saying, “Man, my specialty is love.”
Aziz told the meeting that he attended Thornridge High School and lived on 440 Adams Street for about eight years before his family moved; he added his mother now lives on Lincoln Avenue. He identified himself as a trainer and boxer and said anyone looking to train could come to his gym.
The remarks focused on Aziz’s personal background and an offer of support rather than on a formal request for funds or a specific program. He described mentoring both younger and older community members, saying he would "talk to a young brother," help guide and mentor them, and be available for whatever is needed to "imbuing and showing love."
The transcript does not record any formal response, follow-up action, or vote related to his offer. No sponsoring organization or program affiliation was specified in the remarks.
No formal action was taken or recorded in the transcript; Aziz identified himself by name at the end of his remarks and thanked those present.
