Indianapolis · Community Program
Trade the streets for the ring.
A boxing-based mentorship program for Indy youth and adults reentering society. We build discipline, defuse anger, and create a future free from violence — one round at a time.
One fight card · Fountain Square
Naptown King of the Ring 2.
One fight card. One Indianapolis crowd. One mission: turn conflict into discipline. Be part of King of the Ring 2 and help Guns Down Gloves Up put mentorship and opportunity in more corners of our community.
1,000 tickets
1004 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Our Mission
Mentorship in every jab.
Guns Down Gloves Up Indy uses boxing as a vehicle to mentor young people and support adults reentering the community. In the gym, we teach conflict resolution, focus, and accountability — skills that travel home, to school, and to work.
Every participant gets a coach, a community, and a path forward. No experience needed, no participant turned away for inability to pay.
Read our full story →The Program
Three corners. One fight.
Mentor
1-on-1 coaching that goes beyond the ring.
Train
Structured boxing fundamentals, conditioning, and sparring.
Transform
Wraparound support for school, work, and reentry.