It’s been a pretty difficult last 12 months or so for the Covington Boxing Club. COVID shut things down last year. Then, two months ago, coach Jimmy Glover, who founded the club nearly 50 years ago, died. The boxers began working out again last September, but the pandemic was preventing clubs from hosting boxing shows. Finally, last Saturday night in Pine Bluff, Ark., … [Read more...] about Braylen Rudd gets a knockout as Covington Boxing Club returns to action
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The world could certainly use more men like Jimmy Glover
For the better part of 20 years, Jimmy Glover used to send me handwritten letters on notebook paper every few weeks or so during boxing season. The first time I got one I was 24 years old, fresh out of college and navigating my first job in journalism. It was written in cursive and when somebody put it on my desk I recall saying something like “What in the world is this? I … [Read more...] about The world could certainly use more men like Jimmy Glover
Terrance Currin, Anthony Campbell earn national titles
The Covington Boxing Club’s long tradition of excellence continued last weekend at the National Boxing Tournament in Ripley. Five local boxers entered the tournament. Four made the finals and two, Terrance Currin and Anthony Campbell, brought home national championship belts. “This was without a doubt the biggest boxing event ever held in the area,” said Covington coach Jimmy … [Read more...] about Terrance Currin, Anthony Campbell earn national titles
