Who We Are

Together, We Fight!

United Boxing Club, Inc. is a family-operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Canton and the surrounding community. Established in 2019, we use boxing, fitness, mentorship, and community outreach to help people become stronger physically, mentally, and personally.

We welcome youth, adults, women, beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and competitive athletes. Whether your goal is to step into the ring, improve your health, build confidence, or simply become a better version of yourself, there is a place for you at United Boxing Club.

Meet Coach Markees Watkins

United Boxing Club was founded by Markees Watkins, a licensed amateur and professional boxing coach, trainer, referee, and judge. Markees is also the Executive Director and Chairman of United Boxing Club.

For Markees, boxing has always been about more than punches, championships, or winning fights. He believes boxing can teach discipline, accountability, confidence, perseverance, and respect. These are lessons that carry into school, work, family, and everyday life.

Markees stands for faith, family, service, personal responsibility, and giving people a genuine opportunity to grow. His goal is not only to develop successful fighters, but also to help develop strong, confident, and responsible people.

A Family With a Mission

United Boxing Club is more than a gym, it is a nonprofit family business built with love, sacrifice, and a shared commitment to serving others.

Markees operates United Boxing Club alongside his wife, Tahlia Watkins, who serves as President of the organization. Their children are also part of the United Boxing Club family and have grown alongside the gym, participating in its programs, events, outreach, and daily life.

Together, the Watkins family has created an environment where members are treated like family and everyone is encouraged to keep fighting through life’s challenges.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower and mentor people through boxing and combat sports. We create programs, partnerships, and community initiatives that promote positive values, physical wellness, mental strength, and personal development.

As a nonprofit organization, we work to make training and mentorship accessible to individuals and families who may need additional support. We believe finances should not prevent someone from having an opportunity to learn, grow, and belong.

Some of our members compete. Others never spar or enter the ring. Both are equally valuable members of our community.

At United Boxing Club, the first opponent is always the person you were yesterday. Whatever fight you are facing, you do not have to face it alone.

Together, We Fight!