Big Things Boxing Academy

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Big Things Boxing Academy

We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving at-risk youth in Seven Corners, Falls Church, VA. Doing big things in boxing and in life.

06/17/2026

Southern MD Smoke 22 in pictures by @hdphotoz1

Dominick Bautista of Strike Studio vs Eniel Mendez of Big Things Boxing

Thanks to all the boxers, coaches, USA Boxing staff, volunteers, fans and sponsors for supporting!

Next show Aug. 1st back at The Rex!

05/28/2026

Miles and smiles. A few more shots from our 2026 Run for Big Things 5K.

Special thanks to for capturing the magic from race day. 📸✨

05/27/2026

The only thing better than crossing the finish line is crossing it together. Community is everything. Thanks again to all of our Big Things Boxing family and friends who helped make race day special.

Big thanks to for capturing the magic from race day. 📸✨

04/22/2026

1 month away! Register now for our Run for Big Things 5K!

https://www.bigthingsboxing.org/5k-race

Sunday, May 17th
9am
Bluemont Park, Arlington, VA

A community run/walk supporting Big Things Boxing Academy, a volunteer-powered nonprofit providing free after-school fitness classes and mentorship to our local youth.

Registration $35 Per Person
Includes t-shirt, chip-timing, and post-race celebration with snacks and refreshments.
Race day timing by Bishops Events

Thank you to our sponsors!
Rumble Boxing
FLP Painting
JBG Smith
Atlantic Builders
Wordmark Creative

04/09/2026

Register now for our inaugural Run for Big Things 5K!

https://www.bigthingsboxing.org/5k-race

Sunday, May 17th
9am
Bluemont Park, Arlington, VA

A community run/walk supporting Big Things Boxing Academy, a volunteer-powered nonprofit providing free after-school fitness classes and mentorship to our local youth.

Registration $35 Per Person
Includes t-shirt, chip-timing, and post-race celebration with snacks and refreshments.
Race day timing by Bishops Events

Thank you to our sponsors!
Rumble Boxing
FLP Painting
JBG Smith
Atlantic Builders
Wordmark Creative

We’re still welcoming additional community partners to help sponsor this event. Please reach out if you’d like to help us continue making a positive impact in the community.

03/19/2026

We’re excited to announce that on Sunday, May 17th we’re hosting our inaugural Run for Big Things 5K. The race will help us fundraise for our upcoming year. It will be held at Bluemont Park in Arlington, VA. The full details and registration page will be available soon. We’re currently looking for community partners to help sponsor the event. Please reach out if you’d like to help with this fun community event and help us continue making a positive impact in the community.

02/27/2026

This week we were in Independence, Missouri for the National Silver Gloves Tournament. Andrea lost her first match via split decision. It was a competitive match despite Andrea having less experience. This was her first time attending a national tournament and started competing just 6 months ago. She left inspired and ready to get back into the ring soon. Andrea worked really hard leading up to this including selling tamales to partially pay for her trip. This week she also turns 14 years old. She has a lot to celebrate and look forward to. Keep making us proud! ✨

11/09/2025

Andrea returns to the ring today! Matched bout in the Silver Gloves tournament. Bouts start at 12pm.

📷 ._afar

Location
Shirley Heim Middle School
320 Telegraph Road
Stafford, VA 22554

Tickets
$20
5 years old and under: FREE

09/20/2025

Puro Guate 🇬🇹

08/29/2025

Our student Andrea has a story on that follows her through her first amateur boxing competition. We’re so proud of her! It takes guts to step into the ring and compete. Very few reach that goal and Andrea is the first girl in the 5 years of our program to do it.

Read the full story using the link in our bio or the link in our story.

Address

Independence, MO

Website

http://bigthingsboxing.org/

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