The UM Boxing Club competes in shows and tournaments 
year round, culminating in the United States Intercollegiate 
Boxing Association (USIBA) Nationals Tournament in March. 
Many competing boxers join the club with zero prior experi-
ence, some of who bring back championship belts at the year’s 
end. Found throughout their practice space in the Sports 
Coliseum are the letters TDSM - teamwork, dedication, slight 
work, and motivation. The mantra can be heard echoed at the 
breakdown of each practice, six nights per week.

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I n t h e R i n g

Photos by Mike Zlonkevicz

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 // The Statement
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