Boxing Gyms in Druid Heights

Umar Boxing, located at 1217 W North Ave in Baltimore, has been a pillar of the Druid Heights Community since 1996. This nonprofit gym combines athletic training with academic support under the motto "No Hooks Before Books." Serving 45 children aged 8 to 18, it offers after-school programs, summer camps, homework help, tutoring, boxing, physical training, GED services, yoga, meditation, and mentoring. The facility includes a boxing area, a classroom, and a seven-station PC lab.

Founded by Marvin McDowell, a former pro boxer and Maryland Boxing Hall of Famer, Umar Boxing is a registered USA Boxing facility with certified trainers. Operating Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., it also hosts a bi-weekly food pantry and provides remote tutoring. Partnerships include The Lawrenceville School Camp, Coppin State University, Loyola High School, and the Ravens Foundation. The 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament takes place on May 31, 2024, at The Woodlands Golf Course.

Featured in WJZ 13 News, FOX 45 News, The Washington Post, and The Baltimore Sun, Umar Boxing welcomes donations and volunteers. Contact Marvin McDowell or Board Chair David Schorr via phone or email for more information.