Azzim Dukes Initiative

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Kids in boxing programs learn conflict resolution skills by handling disputes respectfully and constructively.

Boxing provides a safe and supportive environment for growth.

ANOTHER ONE 👆🏾
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Meet the fighter 🙌🏾

My name is Hailee. I am a varsity hurdler/ sprinter on the Hammonton High School track team, as well as living on a farm with working horses that I sort/pen cattle with year round. As a young girl I’ve always wanted to be better than any guy or girl in anything I’ve achieved so leading up to junior year in high school I felt as though I needed something more mentally challenging than the activities I already have been doing. I started my boxing journey in April of 2024 with my main coach “Coach SPARKS” and we’ve been putting in work ever since. Everyday he pushes me to higher limits and all WE can say is we’re ready for any punch thrown our way. It only takes one SPARK to light that flame ....Let’s Get It….

🎟️ HAILEE

Meet the fighter 🪓

Taj “FRANCHISE” Walker is a 16-year-old amateur boxer who currently has a record of 2-0. Taj has been an athlete since the age of five when he began both football and basketball. He thrived at and played both until high school. In January of 2023, during his first year in high school, he decided to take on boxing as a stress reliever and a way to stay physically fit. However, former boxer & trainer, Jose “Pop Chino” Figueroa, saw something special in his grandson. He encouraged Taj to continue to train and after a few months in, he was hooked.



Over the year and a half , Franchise has been committed to training 3-4 days a week, sparring, eating well and focusing on the mental tenacity it requires to succeed in boxing. In his amateur debut, he won by RSO one minute into the third round and was awarded Fighter of the Night over nineteen other fighters. Taj is a diligent worker who is committed to his goals and is excited to continue to pursue his dreams and eventually turn pro.

🎟️ TAJ

Meet the fighter 👊🏾

Luke Gambale, 33 Years old, 2nd time fighting in ADI and 3rd amateur fight (1-1). From South Jersey, but now lives in Philly. Has a bloodhound named Hank. Has been boxing 11 months.

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Meet the fighter 🔥 .tini
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Luciano Pagnotto d.o.b 10/22/2009.  Born and raised in S. Philly, a freshman at Roman Catholic High School. Has been boxing for approximately 1 year and 6 months. Is Orthodox, is Fighting out of Maleeks Gym, Coachs: Fisnik Lokku & Danny Brown. This will be Luciano’s first amateur fight.

🎟️ LUCIANO

Meet the fighter 🧯
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Michael Ijoma, DOB July 15 1998
Born in Vancouver BC, raised in Mississauga ON, and now living in Philly. Michael is an engineer working in biotech, and has been boxing for a year and a half. Fighting out of Maleek Jackson’s gym with coaches Fizz Lokku and Dan Brown, this will be his first of many amateur fights.

🎟️ MICHAEL

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