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“Terry Canty has been in my life since 2002 and has been a positive mentor and role model for me. I’m 18 and at the age of 9, I found myself interested in boxing. Terry motivated me to learn more and begin boxing at Bad Boys Boxing Gym in Royal Oak, Michigan. Terry made sure I was physically and mentally prepared. He also taught me how to prioritize my school work with boxing. I’ve never met a man with such drive and determination in spite of his physical disability and with that, it made our relationship a lot closer. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. ”  
 

~Troy Rose 

“Throughout my life I have faced many hardships and obstacles, coming from a single parent home. I began working with Terry Canty around the age of 13. At that age, I was a very immature young man, unaware of how to take responsibility and control my anger. I found myself being suspended from school for numerous altercations with others. Then, I met Coach Terry he told he could mentor me and get me involved with boxing as an outlet way of expressing my anger. After months of training and spending time with Terry, I stopped being suspended from school and learned to control my anger. He continues to inspire me every day to become a better person. ”  
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~Kareem Johnson

“Terry Canty’s boxing programs allowed me to channel my anger and life issues. I haven’t had an easy road like most kids from an urban surrounding area. Boxing brings me peace and helps me release my anger. Now I can focus on improving my boxing skills and continue to learn life lessons from Coach Terry.” 
 

~ Ta-la Hill

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