"Coach Solo at Get Em Boy Boxing is Top Notch. Once my son got to Get Em Boy Boxing Coach Solo changed everything. My sons skills improved, his confidence grew. Get Em Boy Boxing is Family. Coach's wife also puts in many hours teaching our children great things for the future. #1 GYM hands down"
— Deborah B.
"We couldn't be more grateful for dedication and guidance our kids have received at Get Em Boy Boxing Gym. Coach Solo pours his heart into every training session, not just teaching skills, but life lessons, but leading and preparing my kids to compete at the highest level of amateur boxing"
— J. Alers
"Get Em Boy Boxing has been a safe place for my son. Keeps him focused and consistent with his commitment to the craft. Coach Solo has also been a positive mentor to all the boys there. Carla, his wife has also been a positive influence and we are grateful"
— Cassandra H.
Owner/Master Trainer/Head Coach/Mentor of Get 'Em Boy Boxing
2016 — Founded Get Em Boy Boxing as Owner/Head Coach
2020— Formation of the youth team by Coach Solo, a former professional heavyweight boxer.
2021 — present
Team begins competing in prestigious amateur events, showcasing rapid development and grit.
Competitions: Silver Gloves, state and regional tournaments, and the National Junior Olympics—each a proving ground for rising talent.
Local Pride: GET 'EM BOY BOXING is becoming a standout name in not only Connecticut’s boxing scene, but on a Nationally level.
Coach Solo, brings lived experience, grit, and unmatched authenticity to every youth he trains. His journey—from homelessness and incarceration to becoming a three-time Golden Gloves champion and professional heavy weight Boxer. At 38, he pursued his dream of going pro in boxing, drawing on his past victories in the ring and lessons from the streets. His story is not just redemption—it’s a blueprint for resilience. He sees himself in every youth who walks through the gym doors, and he trains them not just to fight, but to rise. He is a respected community leader— as well as the heartbeat of this program.
A Dream Realized, A Legacy in Motion
Twenty years ago, Get Em Boy Boxing was just a vision. Today, it’s a living, breathing reality—evolved into something far greater than imagined. What began as a dream has become a transformative force in the lives of hundreds of youth across Greater New Haven.
Welcome to Get em Boy Boxing fondly known as THA KENNEL!
Member of USA BOXING Sanctioned Gym/Coach
Member of 100 Men of Color
CT Hall of Fame
12 Time National Championship Coach
12 Time State Championship Coach
12 Time Regional Championship Coach
Head Coach of New England Elite Team Two Years in a row (2024 and 2025)