Champion-led training. Community impact. Stories that go beyond the ring.
From local news coverage to television appearances and community initiatives, see how Brick City Boxing has been recognized for the work happening both inside and outside the ring.
Featured Stories
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Pasadena Now
Read the full storyPasadena officials visited Brick City Boxing to support the city's growing first responder mental health initiative and learn boxing fundamentals from owner Joe Hanks.
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Pasadena Weekly
Read the full storyAt Joe Hanks's Brick City Boxing LA in Pasadena, former "All My Children" actress Kari Fraser, 62, trains five mornings weekly, even sparring with Hanks, crediting the gym for her fitness transformation.
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Spectrum News
Watch the storyEmpowHer Institute teamed up with Brick City Boxing to launch EmpowHer Girls Academy Altadena, a free wellness program for girls to develop mental and physical health resources.
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Los Angeles Times
Read the full storyDespite two break-ins, Brick City Boxing owner Joe Hanks kept classes running. Pasadena's assistant city manager grabbed a broom to help clean up, joined by gym members — a testament to the real community Hanks has built.
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Storage Wars
Watch the episodeHost Brandi pays a visit to Joe Hanks at Brick City Boxing to discover the value of her boxing gear. Before she knows it, she's lacing up gloves and trading real reps in the ring with the former heavyweight champ himself.
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SGV Podcst
Listen to the interviewOn the SGV Master Key Podcast, hosts talk with Joe Hanks about his journey from boxing in Newark to founding Brick City Boxing, exploring resilience, mentorship, and building an inclusive community space in Pasadena.
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Pasadena Now
Read the full storyPasadena Fire and Police squared off at Brick City Gym, training hard for the "Battle for Mental Health" sparring event — first responders trading punches and camaraderie to raise suicide awareness and support the mission of Next Rung.
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Pasadena Now
Read the full storyPasadena Police laced up gloves at Brick City Boxing to launch the Pink Patch Project, throwing punches for breast cancer awareness — turning a fun sparring session into real support for research, early detection, and fellow officers battling the disease.
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LA Sentinel
Read the full storyCommunity activists brought together the many generations of Pasadena's Black community, including Joe Hanks of Brick City Boxing, to talk about how collectively they can build a stronger and better Pasadena.
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