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9 yr Old Boxing Phenomenon At KnuckleUp Fitness Outer Banks
Check out this kid! This is Chance Church, a 9 year-old boxing natural. He fights out of Staunton, VA and was training at the best gym on the Outer Banks this past week!
Almost looks like Matt's about to take one on the chin!
Everyone's favorite kickboxing instructor, Matt Costa, spent some time in the ring with him and says that Church is really talented. When Matt was wearing the pads, Chance knew where to hit without it being called. Matt moved the pad, and Chance hit it. He also says to stay away from his left. As you can see in the video, Chance is pretty fast!
In 2009, Chance won the East Coast 60 lb. tournament. He also won the VA State 65lb. Silver Gloves Championship the same year. This year, he has already won the State 65 lb. Junior Olympic Championship. At this point he has had 8 fights in four different states. And Chance only turned 9 years old in May! He’s been boxing since he was six!
Hands up, chin down! Nice form!
Chance liked to watch boxing and UFC on TV, and surprised his father, Ronnie, by asking for boxing gloves on his sixth birthday. Ronnie got in touch with the Staunton Boxing Club, and Coach Bruce Frank saw potential in Chance and let him train there. Chance works out four times a week, two hours each time. He is the youngest at the gym, and has to spar with the older kids and some of the older competitive boxers in the gym.
Chance does all his fighting in the ring, and doesn’t even talk about boxing at school. He gets along with all his classmates and teachers, and is a straight “A” student.
Chance also plays football and basketball, and now after working out at KnuckleUp, is looking to get into Kickboxing and BJJ as well. Good luck finding time for all that!
Chance has an amazing talent and a lot of potential. His dad’s really proud of him, and it’s easy to see why. If Chance keeps this up, there is no doubt you’ll be watching ESPN someday and hear the name Chance Church again!
How many 9 year-olds have six-pack abs?
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Arenacross Comes to KnuckleUp!
Devon and his bike outside KnucklUp OBX
That's right, KnuckleUp isn't just about fighting and fitness on the Outer Banks anymore. Our newest member is bringing a little motorcycle mayhem our way. Devon Pilkington is a professional Arenacross racer! How awesome is that?
Devon is a Virginia native who has just started coming to the gym recently. For those not in the loop, Arenacross is held in an arena (obviously), has a dirt track, and a lot of jumps. Try holding on to your bike when your flying through the air at 50 mph. It takes a lot of strength, and Devon picked KnuckleUp as his place to get conditioned, working with Matt in the kickboxing class.
Devon flying off a jump!
This is Devon's first full season as a professional racer. He's got a sweet new bike and is confident he can make something happen this season. Pilkington has quietly become a role player in the AMA Arenacross Lites Eastern Regional championship. Through four races, he has finished inside the top 10 each time, including three top fives highlighted by a podium finish of third. He is also a 5-time State Champion. So this native son certainly has the credentials.
Good luck with the rest of the season Devon! If anyone will get you in the shape you want, it's KnuckleUp!
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From Diamond Rings to Boxing Rings
Eileen working out!
While most of us aren't too worried about our appearance in the gym, the same could not be said of Eileen Alexanian. Eileen is the co-owner of Diamonds ‘n Dunes, with her jeweler husband Ken. Eileen knows the importance of fitness on the Outer Banks, and has been a member of KnuckleUp Outer Banks for some time now.
Eileen loves jewelry and wears plenty of it, and even retains a few pieces during her workouts. She works out constantly with Matt Costa as part of his kickboxing class, and the results speak for themself. Eileen’s diamonds aren’t the only thing about her that are brilliantly cut!
Remember, it's important to stay hydrated
Eileen’s store, Diamonds ‘n Dunes, is the number one destination for unique jewelry on the Outer Banks. And the inside of the store is as different from the gym as you can get. Sweeping high ceilings, statues of mermaids and wild horses, and beautiful Italian chandeliers all give a sense of class and sophistication as befits the high quality of Eileen’s and Ken’s superior design.
While they offer almost any type of jewelry you could ask for, they have an amazing collection of engagement/wedding rings. They are also the largest provider of Pandora Jewelry on the Outer Banks.
It’s hard to miss Eileen in the gym, as she is probably the only member that sparkles with every punch. If you’re looking for a gift for a special someone (or yourself!) chat her up about her store. If she can’t help you, no one can!
Eileen can take care of your wedding rings, but for any other wedding needs in the Williamsburg area take a look at Williamsburg Wedding Guide.
