Coach Solo

Who is Coach Solo?

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. 

The Solo Experience

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!