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.
Upcoming Event
Naptown King of the Ring Showcase
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (weigh-ins 8:00 AM)
- Location
- 1004 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hosted at Hot Boys Chicken
A full-day community boxing show benefiting Guns Down Gloves Up Indy. Amateur fights 12–4 PM, pro fights 4–8 PM. Sponsorships, VIP and general admission tickets, food trucks, and food tables all fuel our mentorship and conflict-resolution programming.
Fundraising Goal
$20,000
Sponsorship Levels
Heavyweight
$1,000
Donation only
$1,500
+ Table of 8
Premium recognition with ringside banner, logo on flyer, and the option of a reserved table of 8 with King of the Ring T-shirts.
Middleweight
$700
Donation only
$1,000
+ Table of 6
Sponsor recognition with ringside banner and the option of a reserved table of 6 with your business name on the table.
Featherweight
$250
Donation only
$500
+ Table of 4
Event recognition with ringside banner and the option of a reserved table of 4 with half off drinks.
Sponsor benefit: All sponsors may bring small products for advertisement and promotional display at the event.
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.