Tim weatherspoon jr7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() 1 mission is that everyone comes here and learns boxing and brings out their own inner champion, whatever that might be," Witherspoon continued. They aren't being taught proper defense and other techniques. A lot of times, people start and get discouraged because they're getting hit a lot. "The main thing I want to do with this gym is give the community a chance to learn boxing the right way. "I love boxing and I love fitness, and it brings me joy to see people learn boxing," he said. The younger Witherspoon, who went 10-5-1 as a welterweight and lightweight before he retired in 2014, had been working as a personal trainer at MPR near Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown before he decided it was time to strike out on his own. "We want to make it the boxing center of Bucks County," said Witherspoon, the son of former world heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon, Sr. The business also will soon have Pilates, Tai Chi and other fitness regimens, he said. It welcomes people of all ages interested in boxing at any level and also has a yoga studio and various other exercise options, including free weights, bicycle and rowing machines and others. ![]() looks like he could still climb into the ring and hold his own against most competition.Īnd while he doesn't rule out fighting again, the former professional boxer and Pennsbury High School student is now focusing his energy on getting others into the same kind of shape.įulfilling a long-time goal of owning his own business, Witherspoon just opened Witherspoon Boxing and Fitness at the Grundy Commons Business Center on Canal Street in Bristol Borough. Trim, fit and lithe at 33, Tim Witherspoon, Jr. ![]()
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