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.
October 3 · Fountain Square
Two fight cards. One Indy.
One Indianapolis block. Two fight cards. One mission: turn conflict into discipline and give our community something powerful to rally behind. Every ticket, vendor space, and sponsorship helps Guns Down Gloves Up keep mentorship in the corner of people who need it most.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Amateur 12–3 PM · Showcase 4–8 PM
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.