About Us

509 Boxing Gym was founded by two local boxers, Andres Reyes and Emmerscyn Grigsby. Both Emmerscyn and Andres started their boxing journey at YPAL - a program which is now dissolved - where they trained and competed in USA Boxing amateur fights under the guidance of their coach, Reid Goyette. After participating in boxing amateurs for several years, Emmerscyn decided to take a different journey and join US Army infantry. Meanwhile, Andres continued his professional career in boxing with his trainer, Reid. Eventually, Andres chose a similar career and decided to honor his country by joining US Infantry through national guard. It wouldn't be a few years until their paths crossed since the days training at YPAL, until 2024 when an opportunity to rent the basement of an old church to use the space as a boxing gym. Although 509 Boxing Gym has taken a few months to come into fruition, the idea was born long ago by two dedicated boxers.