Greater Norristown Police Athletic League
Education, Health, Recreation, Community
GNPAL Boxing
Boxer Bernard Hopkins visits with GNPAL boxers
Philadelphia area boxer Bernard Hopkins joined the GNPAL “I Got Hands” participants for a crabfest held at Mermaid Lakes.
Photos from GNPAL Boxing Night - July 26, 2014
The first boxing matches at GNPAL were held on July 26 and marked an important milestone in the “I Got Hands” mentoring program. The program is succeeding both inside and outside the ring, making positive changes in the lives of the youth in the program.
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“Fight Night” at GNPAL
The “I Got Hands” program’s families enjoyed an evening of food and fun at the Greater Norristown PAL’s first “Fight Night.” The kids enjoyed watching movies, boxing videos, and playing boxing video games. There were also books and literature on the sport of boxing and it’s history. There was great interaction among the participants and their families that evening and everyone really enjoyed themselves!!!
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Family Involvement welcomed in “I Got Hands” program
The Morales family often attends the GNPAL’s “I Got Hands” program together. The program has become a resource for area families.
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Andre “Mack Attack” Mack named May Fighter of the Month
Andre “Mack Attack” Mack was named the May “Fighter Of The Month.” He received a certificate of achievement and a $50 gift certificate. Congratulations to Andre for his hard work and dedication.
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Former boxer Simon “One Punch” Carter visits GNPAL
GNPAL boxers listen to former Philadelphia boxer Simon “One Punch” Carter as part of the “I Got Hands” program at the center.
Simon “One Punch” Carr recently visited Greater Norristown PAL where he spoke to the boxing kids at the “I Got Hands” program.
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GNPAL Boxers Dominate in Atlantic City
On May 17, 2014, GNPAL’s “I Got Hands” Boxing Program dominated the
Guns and Hoses Tournament in Atlantic City N.J. with four 1st place belts
and one 2nd place trophy.
Special congratulations to Andre “Mack Attack” Mack on his 3rd round TKO in preparation for the Junior Olympics Regionals on May 30, 2014.
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Andre Mack wins first Championship
for GNPAL Boxing Program
GNPAL boxer Andre Mack wearing his medal for winning the 2014 District Junior Olympic Tournament 132 lb. District Championship.
Congratulations to 13 year old Andre Mack who made his amateur boxing debut a huge success on Friday, May 2 at the Junior Olympics Development Tournament in Shuler’s Gym in Philadelphia by winning the 135 lb. title.
Mack, an eighth grade student at Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy, trains with Fred Clea at Greater Norristown PAL. After accidently discovering the GNPAL boxing program, Mack has become dedicated to his new sport. He credits boxing with making him more disciplined and mature.
Andre will next fight will be on Friday, May 30th at the Packer Ave. Holiday Inn in Philadelphia.
To read an article about Andre and GNPAL boxing that appeared in the April 30 issue of The Times Herald, click on Boxing Debut.
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The Boxing staff
Fred Clea, Boxing Coordinator, Greater Norristown PAL
and founder of the “I Got Hands” Mentoring Program.
To see a letter of introduction (PDF) from Fred, click on Fred Clea’s letter.
Calvin Grove, coach
Won the Pennsylvania Golden Glove Championship in the fetherweight sub-novice division in 1978
Won the Pennsylvania Golden Glove Championship in the featherweight novice division in 1979 Won the Pennsylvania Golden Glove open division championship in 1982 and qualified for the nationa Golden Gloves championship.
Trained and managed by John Traitz
Turned pro in 1982
Won the IBF Featherweight Championship in 1988 with a TKO of Antonia Rivera
USBA Super Featherweight Champion in 1989
Had a 49-10 record as a pro, with 18 wins by knockouts
Retired in 1998.
Tyrone “Titanium” Tate, coach
Former #2 ranked cruiserweight in Pennsylvania
Ranked #40 in the world in 2006
Had 15 amatuer flghts and 10 pro fights, finishing with a of 7-3 record
2000-2004 trained and managed by Marvis and Joe Frazier
2005-2005 trained by Percy Custus of Shulers gym
Retired in 2006 due to neck injury suffered in bout against the #2 world ranked cruiserweight Emmanuel Nwodo.
To see a video of the boxing program, click on video.
“I Got Hands” Mentoring Program
The Greater Norristown PAL “I Got Hands” mentoring program is dedicated to helping kids by providing alternative education, building self confidence and self esteem while guiding them with strong adult support, and teaching life values through the sport of boxing. At GNPAL we will continue to faithfully extend our hands in advocating the advancement, health and welfare of all youth in the Norristown area.
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Champions for Life!
“I Got Hands” has added three new, exciting component to its program under the title of Champions for Life!
The first is the Norristown
- I Got Hands is truly a great resource for families and a place where the whole family can participate!!! Shown above is the Morales Family who often attend the GNPAL boxing program together.
Academic Achievement title (N.A.A.) which will be awarded to the student with the highest grade point average increase for the report period. Students will be allowed to keep the Champion’s belt (see picture on the left) and title until the next report period. There will be a gold, silver, and bronze winner named.
The second is the Economics Financial Awareness & Economics title (E.F.E.) which will be awarded monthly to the outstanding participant in this part of the “I Got Hand” program (see picture of the belt on the right). A gold, silver, and bronze winner will also be named each month.
The final component is the Fighter of the Month title which will be awarded to the participant that exemplifies the best effort and all-around progress. Attendance, discipline, behavior and participation in all of the “I Got Hands” program will be the criteria for this award. See the belt in the picture below.
Join us in helping our boxers achieve these titles and gain skills that
will last them for a lifetime!
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Eleven year old Giovanni has been named the first Boxer of the Month for the GNPAL Boxing program. According to Boxing Coordinator Fred Clea, Giovanni has great potential both inside and outside the boxing ring. Giovanni is pictured with the Fighter of the Month belt and a gift card he received.
Giovanni holding the Fighter of the Month belt he was awarded.
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GNPAL’s “I Got Hands” Mentoring Program needs your support. Please contact Boxing Coordinator Fred Clea by calling him at 215-397-7865 (cell) or at 610-278-8040 (GNPAL), by faxing him at 610-278-8055, or by e-mailing him at mrfclea_21409@aol.com to learn how you can participate by becoming a coporate or individual sponsor.
