As a kid I grew up watching boxers like Mike Tyson and always dreamed to be able to compete at that level. I was fortunate enough to find a great, local gym in my teen years and immediately knew it was right where I wanted to be. If I close my eyes I can still smell the leather of the mitts and bags.
In 2006, my family and I relocated to Stephenville so I could finish my degree at Tarleton State.   When I graduated, I took a position as a social worker for Erath County. I currently serve full time in that role but in my heart, I've always held opening a boxing gym as something I longed to do.
In October of 2020 I was motivated to turn that dream into a reality when my former Coach and mentor, John "Lawman" Lawson, passed away unexpectedly.  I opened SBC in his honor and use the same tried and true principles he taught me as a kid to train our fighters today. 
It is my hope that SBC will be the type of place my old gym was for me: a refuge from the chaos of the outside world; A place where fighters come to decompress, for camaraderie, physical fitness, to learn self defense, to clear their mind, and to learn and appreciate the sport of boxing for the art that it is.
No matter your skillset, current fitness level, or knowledge of the sport, I welcome you to come try out a class and see why myself and so many others love this sport. You won't be disappointed. 
Coach Elias "Bones" Medina