Gym Hours: Monday & Thursday 5:30 - 7:00
Saturday Morning 10:30 - 12:00
Phone 219-987-2066

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

More Photos

There are some more fight photos from the Patriot Center posted here. Some good shots of our Jimmy landing his big right hand and that long range hook.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Patriot Center Update

You can hear the last two rounds of Jimmy's fight here. Not a lot of blow by blow coverage but some interesting commentary.

We've got the fight schedule for the Golden Gloves. No fights this week but "Tim the Bleeder" is scheduled the following week. The rest of you guys have a couple of weeks to work yet. Hit it hard and bring home the gold!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Jimmy vs Jimmy






A couple of tough guys, here.















Talking shop after the fight.













The Callahan corner crew with Jimmy















Lean, mean, fighting machine at 158 lbs.











Our own Gentleman Jimmy Holmes fought Saturday night at the Patriot Center In Fairfax, Virginia, losing a 10 round decision to his opponent Jimmy Lange. From a fan's standpoint it was a barnburner. Lots of action by both fighters in just about every round. Jimmy Lange took round six off to recover from the action of the first five rounds and then came right back for the next four. The judges had it scored a unanimous 97 - 92 Lange but many thought the fight was much closer. Holmes had a point taken away from him in one of the early rounds that cost him a round, without that, it could have been a draw easily enough.

Regardless of the scoring, Jimmy fought extremely well in his first ten rounder against a world ranked fighter. We're all extremely proud of his performance but now it's time to focus on the Golden Gloves for the next few weeks.

Let's get out there and do your roadwork, people. You can't be a fighter without that cardio training.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Weigh-In

Coach Jimmy just got back from his weigh-in. 158 pounds - same as his opponent. Looks to be a good match up. Both guys about the same size, age, style, and are both hard hitters. Let's hope our Jimmy brings home a win!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Heading to Virginia

Jimmy and Coach Mengel are taking off this morning for Jimmy's upcoming fight on Saturday night. Should be a nice little vacation until Saturday night's showdown - then it's going to be all business. Regardless of the outcome, Jimmy has been training hard and is finally getting his big chance. Let's all wish him luck.

The gym will be open tonight and every Wednesday rather than Thursday until the Golden Gloves tourney is over, don't forget. Coaches Ernie and Ron will be running the show, so you'll all be in good hands. Those of you who will be fighting in the Gloves need to be out doing your roadwork on the off days.

I'm sorry to report one of our past champions, Charles Wheet, passed away over the weekend. Rest in peace "Chuckles".

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Upcoming Events

Coach Jimmy is only a week away from his big fight in Virginia against Jimmy Lange. Our Jimmy was feeling a little under the weather the last few days but should be in the pink for his scheduled 10 rounder on March 12th. The line up for the card is posted at his opponent's website Jimmy Lange Boxing. Looks like a really good night of fights.

The Golden Gloves starts next Thursday but fortunately, none of our fighters are scheduled that first night. Jimmy will be back in town to take the boys down but Coach Mengel will have to miss a couple of nights. The boys will be in good hands anyway and hopefully Jimmy will be in high spirits coming off his win against Jimmy Lange.

We've had lots of good sparring the last few weeks and seen a lot of improvement from our young guys. The weather will soon be breaking and everyone will be able to get outside and get some roadwork in. Everyone needs to put in the miles and do the wind sprints. Plus it'll just be nice to get outside in the fresh air and the warmer temperatures.

We'll be putting on an in house show soon. Check back for the date and also check out Demotte Boxing Club on Facebook for the latest news. Don't forget the schedule change due to the Golden Gloves - we'll be open on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays while the tournament runs in Indy.