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Falcon Boxing Gym in Glenview Dominates Amateur Boxing Tournament
Glenview, Illinois – The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame hosted their 5thannual Rocky Marciano Amateur Boxing Tournament on February 13th and fighters from Falcon Boxing Gym (3090 North Lake Terrace Road, Glenview) did not disappoint. Boxers Virgil Houston, Tyler Wright-Daye, and Nelson Ibarra, all won coveted titles with Chris Richards and Yousif Sal also representing Falcon at the event. Falcon Boxing Gym is owned by former NFL player, Daniel Falcon and is supported by a highly skilled team that includes head coach Billy “Bo” Coleman, assistant coach Chuck Wade, and conditioning/nutrition coaches Sam Rodriguez, Dave Ashford and Jen Ori.
“Falcon Boxing Gym is becoming well known throughout the Chicagoland area as a club producing top boxing contenders. We have the proper training facility, experienced coaches and boxers with heart” states Dan Falcon, Head Trainer and Owner of Falcon Boxing Gym.
The Falcon team also competed at Fight Night on February 21st at Elmwood Park’s Park and Recreational Building. Boxer Yousif Sal competed and won.
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The contemporary Falcon Boxing Gym showcases extreme fitness and customized programs, along with an indoor turf field, full-size boxing rings, hot room, a full track, and cardio room. The facility offers a variety of classes, including boot camps, yoga and competitive training sessions. Programs are built for athletes of any age, sport, or skill level. Additional information is available on the Falcon Boxing Gym website at www.falconboxinggym.com.
