Cory Spinks gives back to USA Boxing; Adds a generation

By Johnny Schulz-

Former undisputed welterweight world champion and future Hall of Famer Cory Spinks has come full circle with his passion for boxing and is contributing to the humble grass roots of the sport that gave him a long and successful career. Since retiring Spinks has become a certified USA Amateur Boxing trainer and has flourished in South Florida as a coach to kids from the ages of 6 to adults. StrikeGym in Coconut Creek Florida is his boxing home now and his boxing family consist mainly of a bunch of young kids who love his playful but strict coaching style, however most are far too young to really know who he is, and what amazing accomplishments he has made in the sport of boxing. The parents know and they also know their kids are in great hands. He is also grooming a team of young amateur boxers who know exactly who he is and what he has accomplished and follow his lead precisely.

Spinks will be leading his team of young amateur boxers as they compete in their home ring. Spinks the former 5 time world Champion was one of the best boxers of his era and one of few recent boxers to hold unified titles. Spinks comes from a strong boxing bloodline, both his Father Leon and Uncle Michael Spinks won Olympic Gold and were at one time Heavyweight Champions of the world. Most recently Cory has added to that lineage and his wife Christy just gave birth to a baby boy named Cory Leon Michael Spinks. The next next Generation. StrikeGym is located at 6814 Florida 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.