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Alex Plichta

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October 12, 2026

Lily - October 2026 Member of the Month

How did you get involved with AWBC?

My mom signed me up, and at first I didn’t want to go and then I fell in love with boxing.

What’s your favorite part about being a member?

The experience, and volunteer opportunities.

What’s your favorite punch or combo?

1, 2, 4, 3 (jab-cross-rear uppercut-lead hook)

Do you have a favorite boxer or martial artist?

Gervonta "Tank" Davis

What do you do outside of boxing? Are you a student? Do you work?

I am a student at [a local school].

Any hobbies or passion projects?

I like basketball, sketching, and volleyball.

What's your "walkout song?"

"My Type"—Saweetie

Can you give us two of your favorite musical artists and two of your favorite music genres to work out to?

My two favorite musical artists are Summer Walker and Miguel. My two favorite music genres are R&B and Hip-Hop.

How has AWBC changed your life?

AWBC made me become strong and helped me regulate and express my emotions.

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Claire S. - September 2026 Member of the Month

I was tired of bro-ey culture at my old gym and went looking for a gym with a better sense of community. AWBC was the only all-women gym I found near me, and after a couple classes I was hooked on boxing.

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Katie H. - August 2026 Member of the Month

I had always been fascinated by boxing and was getting bored of years of running. I met a former AWBC coach at a party who told me about AWBC. I stopped in with my then 5 year old daughter (10 years ago?!) and met Julia

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Sophie L. - July 2026 Member of the Month

I especially love the all- women community, as whenever I was sparring with the boys when I was younger, they’d either not want to hit me, or REALLY want to hit me. I think boxing, especially at AWBC was a perfect choice.

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Robin R. - June 2026 Member of the Month

I absolutely love the intensity of the exercise and constantly improving my boxing skills.

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How Amateur Boxing Competition Works

Most AWBC members don't compete. But some members do. And if you've ever wondered how that works (what it actually takes to get from your first class to a first amateur fight), keep reading.

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When You’re Ready for More: Intermediate and Advanced Classes at AWBC

Boxing Basics and Boxing All-Levels classes are where every AWBC member starts, and where a lot of members happily stay. For members who want to go further, we have a path beyond it.