LIVE BOXING IS BACK IN RICHMOND: A Conversation with Eric Ash of Vintage Boxing Gym

Live boxing is back in Richmond! This Saturday (June 11) is the first-ever River City Invitational. The event will take place at the Richmond Raceway and feature around 20 amateur bouts. It is presented by Vintage Boxing (located on Arthur Ashe Boulevard). And my special guest for this episode of the Cheats Movement podcast is the owner and operator of Vintage Boxing Eric Ash.Eric is not only the owner of Vintage Boxing, he has the distinct honor of being the lead trainer of the Vintage Boxing Team. A team that will be on full display this Saturday, with several fighters planning to go pro over the next 12 months. Eric is a trainer, manager, mentor, and entrepreneur. Vintage Boxing is a special place. It has all trappings of a classic boxing gym (think Wild Card in LA or Kronk in Detriot). And the environment — the uplifting community spirit — is a true testament to Eric's leadership and the fantastic staff he has assembled. From boxing coaches to personal trainers to the front desk staff, Vintage has the feel of your favorite local hangout, but it's much more. It's a boxing gym first and foremost, but it is safe to say, Vintage is a full-scale wellness center. And I'm not just speaking from one or two visits, I'm speaking from the perspective of a member of the Vintage community for several months now. (That's right, your boy signed up a few months ago.) Vintage Boxing Gym is a special place, and Eric is a tremendous leader. Learn more about Vintage, the River City Invitational, and the Matthew Smiles Foundation, right here on the Cheats Movement Podcast. Subscribe to the Cheats Movement Podcast everywhere podcasts are available. Follow @Cheats_RVA on IG; @CheatsMovement (Twitter) Follow @VintageBoxingGym on IG Follow www.thefamilypn.com