Aces Boxing Club To Host Official Grand Opening August 25

Aces Boxing Club of Boonton has announced they will be hosting their official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Saturday, August 25.  The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with the mayor cutting the ribbon promptly at noon.  Refreshments will be available throughout the day, and specials and promotions will be offered as well as complimentary training passes.

Additionally, the grand opening will allow prospective clients to check out and walk through Aces Boxing Club’s facility and speak one-on-one with various trainers to discuss their specific training needs and how Aces can help them meet them; there will be various meet-and-greets with current boxers, including former IBA World Cruiserweight Champion Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn, Hector Camacho Jr., and several other up-and-coming stars.

 “Since we first opened up our doors a few months ago, we have received a tremendous response from the local community,” said Joe Zabry, owner of Aces Boxing Club.  “We are honored that the Mayor is coming out for the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and we look forward to making Aces Boxing Club a household name throughout New Jersey.”

Aces Boxing Club is more than a boxing gym.  In addition to offering various boxing skill and strength and conditioning programs, and an after school program to keep local kids off the streets and giving them something positive to work on rather than getting into trouble, Aces Boxing has recently implemented a scholarship program for boxers who want to go to college as well as adults looking to further their education.  

Aces Boxing Club is North Jersey’s premier boxing facility looking to help contribute to keeping the local kids on track and focused on a positive future.  

The 3,000+ square foot boxing club offers the feel of an old school boxing gym coupled with the latest advancements in sports conditioning and training. 

The new boxing club offers a variety of training programs for kids and adults of all ages and athletic levels, from the beginner boxer to the seasoned professional. 

Aces Boxing Club is located at 718 Main Street “Top Floor” Boonton, NJ 07005; Phone- 973-794-6509.  On Main Street, go through the double doors at 718, and go up to the top floor, and through another set of double doors.

For more information on how to get started at Aces Boxing Club visit www.acesboxingclub.com.

Aces Boxing Club To Host ‘Back In Black Round II” August 10

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On Friday, August 10, boxing again returns to Boonton as Aces Boxing Club hosts ‘Back In Black Round II’.  The show is a follow-up to their inaugural show held in May, where seven amateur boxers competed for Aces Boxing Club.

“The show back in May was great; it gave our boys a chance to fight in front of their hometown friends, family and fans,” said Joe Zabry, owner and coach of Aces Boxing Club.  “We received an overwhelming response from the community and are hoping this next show is even a bigger success.”

Aces second show will consist of 10 bouts featuring local boxers of varied ages competing against fighters from some of the top boxing gyms in North Jersey. 

Opening the gym on Main Street in March, Aces has quickly established themselves as the premier boxing club in Morris County, offering an array of boxing skills programs, as well as strength and conditioning classes and core training.

A close knit town, Boonton has welcomed Aces with open arms and continues to embrace what the boxing club brings to the community.

“We continue to receive an abundance of support from the town of Boonton—residents and other local businesses,” said Zabry.  “It means a great deal to be able to put on these show every few months to showcase the up-and-coming talent produced from our club.”

In addition to the 10 amateur bouts, Aces has also announced that there may be a special exhibition pro bout featuring Boonton’s own Anthony Fraguada. 

In addition to the assortment of training programs offered at Aces—including women’s only competition training, specific programs for Cops and Firefighters, Boxing for MMA, and more—Aces is implementing a scholarship program for high school students and adults pursuing continued education.

Aces Boxing Club’s ‘Back In Black Round II’ amateur boxing show will be held at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005.  The doors open at 7 p.m. with the first bout beginning at 8 p.m.  Tickets are now available at the boxing club, and are expected to sell fast so boxing fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance to avoid the show being sold out on August 10. 

Aces Boxing Club is located at 718 Main Street “Top Floor” Boonton, NJ 07005; Phone- 973.794.6509.  On Main Street, go through the double doors at 718, and go up to the top floor, and through another set of double doors.

For more information on how to get started at Aces Boxing Club visit www.acesboxing.com.

Robbie Huetter Prepares For Boxing Debut

On May 25, 20-year-old Robbie Huetter will be stepping between the ropes of the squared circle for the first time as he makes his amateur boxing debut.  The road leading to this fight has been four years in the making, and Huetter is anxious to get in there and go to work. 

An avid boxing fan growing up, Huetter first laced up the gloves at the age of 16, and since has been trudging forward learning the art and working his way to fighting competitively.

“I have always been a fan of boxing, and growing up I watched it as much as I could.  Watching the big fights and seeing it in movies, I had always wanted to give it a shot, but I didn’t know where to go or how to get started.  My dad and my aunt got my cousin into it, and after seeing him do it, I kind of followed him into it, and never looked back.”

For the next few years Huetter trained diligently at improving in the craft, honing his skills to work towards becoming fight ready.  Training at Aces Boxing Club in Boonton, Huetter is looking forward to making his debut and getting his amateur career started.

“When I first started boxing I did it just because I loved the workout, and knew eventually I wanted to compete,” said Huetter.   “The past few months my schedule opened up, and I have been focusing on getting in the ring and working hard to get better.”

At 20-years-old Robbie Huetter balances his time between his boxing training, working, attending school in pursuit of a Physical Education degree, and a social life.

Despite the demands the sport of boxing requires, Huetter embraces it and looks forward to training day in and day out.

“I am fortunate that I am able to work and go to school in the mornings, so it allows for my evenings to be free for training,” said Huetter.  “I don’t think of boxing as work.  There’s a certain camaraderie at Aces; all the guys are there to motivate and push each other to work harder.  It’s the days you don’t want to come in that you get the most out of the workout, and the guys will always be there to push you to the next level.”

In preparation for his May 25 amateur boxing debut, Huetter has been training hard inside and out of the gym to get ready for what he faces in the ring.  At the end of the day, he is focused on going out there and putting all of his hard work come into fruition.

“I am excited for the fight,” said Huetter.  “I am looking to go in there and do my best.  Win, lose or draw, I want to go in and do my best and give it everything I got.  I want to walk out with my head held high, and to prove to myself that I can do it.”

The journey getting Huetter to his first amateur fight has been more than sacrificing blood, sweat and tears in and out of the gym on a daily basis.  Nearly three years ago Robbie Huetter lost his dad in a car accident.  His dad was a major reason why he got his start in this sport in the first place, and Robbie knows that come Friday night he will be watching over him inside the ring.

“My dad is my biggest inspiration, the way he lived his life,” said Huetter.  “He overcame a lot of obstacles in his life and he showed me that anything is possible.  I know he will be in my corner on the 25^.”

It’s rare in boxing—or in life—to be able to meet people who are genuine and sincere in what they do, but Robbie Huetter is true to his character with everything he does inside and out of the gym.  The maturity and determination Huetter displays within the walls of Aces Club on a daily basis have made him a leader within the club and someone boxers of all ages look up to.

But don’t be fooled by his baby face or his sincere demeanor.  Robbie Huetter is the epitome of a “Quiet Storm” fighter.  When that bell sounds the easy-going team player gets tunnel vision and only becomes concerned with the opponent standing across the ring from him.

“I’m not an aggressive person,” said Huetter.  “Outside of the ring I am a loveable person that gets along with everybody, but when I step between those ropes I become a whole new animal.”

Huetter is anxious to make a big impact May 25 in his amateur debut, and will be looking to ease his way further into the sport.

“I would love to one day really get involved more in boxing.  Depending on how things go on the 25^th, I’d love to fight more and more.  I plan to take things one day at a time, and one step at a time, and not to look too far into the future.  But ultimately I’d like to keep the amateur thing going and see where it goes.”

Don’t miss Robbie Huetter make his amateur boxing debut next Friday, May 25 at the Boonton Elks Lodge. 

For tickets visit Aces Boxing Club in Boonton (718 Main Street, Top Floor).  The fight is May 25 at the Boonton Elks Lodge (125 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005).  Doors open at 7 p.m. with the first fight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

“Lastly, I’d like to give a shot out to my mom; she doesn’t really want to watch it, but she’ll be at my fight and she’ll enjoy it,” Huetter closed with a smile.”

Outside The Ropes With John Facchinei

Discipline and dedication have become more than simply words to amateur boxer John Facchinei.  Those two words are embedded inside the mind of the 24-year-old, and each morning he wakes up he puts them into practice as he begins his training regime for the day. 

For over a year Facchinei has trained at Aces Boxing Club, and he made his amateur debut last October in the 178-pound weight class.  Although he lost, Facchinei gained a lot of experience and took a lot out of the fight. 

“It was a great learning experience,” said Facchinei.  “I went in there and was out of my element.  You hear what is said in the gym, but when you are actually in a fight and going through it, you realize what you have to do.  I learned how quick I need to be, and that 178 probably wasn’t the best weight class.  I cut a lot of weight since the last fight.  Coming off that loss I had that hunger, so I have been working hard to get better.”

Facchinei returns to the ring May 25 and will be fighting at 160 pounds. 

While playing linebacker for the Western Connecticut State University football team, Facchinei pursued a degree in Justice and Law Administration, and upon graduation in 2011, he sought out a new sport to remain active.

At a young age Facchinei was introduced to boxing.  He grew up watching fights with his dad and grandfather—who were tremendous fans of the sport.  Having much admiration for the dedication and discipline exhibited by boxers, Facchinei found his way to the boxing gym and began training.

“Through my life I have always had passion for boxing, and had much respect for fighters due to the hard work they put in,” said Facchinei.  “When I was done with football, I wanted to pick up this sport.”

The drive and dedication John Facchinei exudes in his personal life is clearly carried over into his boxing training.  The young fighter understands the demands of the sport and embraces them with open arms. 

As he chooses to box competitively, he accepts the responsibility of the lifestyle that is required of the sport. 

Outside of the gym Facchinei works full-time as a Security Officer, and is working towards becoming a Police or Corrections Officer.  On a daily basis he goes to work and then training, in addition to balancing a social life.

“It’s not really hard to balance because I want to do it,” said Facchinei.  “If you don’t want to do it then it can be real tough.  I am fortunate that my job doesn’t interfere with training.  The training is hard.  That’s one of the reasons why I chose this sport; Coach (Joe Zabry) always says that in order to be successful, it’s not just about coming to the gym.  When you get here it’s always going to be hard and you have to put the work in.  It’s about getting up early and running before work, going to work, watching what I eat throughout the day, training at night, then going home to bed, and waking up the next morning to do it again.  It’s sacrificing your weekends, coming in and sparring, and taking care of your body.  It is hard work, but if you want to do it, you do it.  I chose boxing because of the discipline and dedication the sport requires; for me it’s not a problem.”

To prepare for his bout May 25 John Facchinei is ensuring that his opponent is not training harder than he is.  His unrelenting work ethic and desire to improve all aspects of his fight game can be seen in the blood and sweat he leaves in the gym each day.  But while he strives to push ahead and improve, he is always more than willing to work with one of his teammates in the weight room or with the pads. 

John Facchinei is a class act outside the ropes and a work horse inside the gym, and has the desire and drive to have a future within the sport. 

Going forward in 2012, Facchinei is looking to stay active within the squared circle and fight consistently. 

“I haven’t really set any goals for myself inside the ring,” said Facchinei.  “I am just taking it one week at a time, continuing to learn, and just keep doing it and working.  If an opportunity presents itself to take it to the next level and the time is right with everything in my life, I would love to.  I want to stay active, and I don’t plan on stopping for a long time.”

John Facchinei prides himself on being a strong leader within Aces Boxing Club, and is anxious to step between the ropes on May 25 and go to work.

“I’d like to give a shot out to my grandfather Clem Facchinei.  He passed away when I first started boxing, and he is my inspiration for doing this.  I know he’s proud of me.”

For tickets to John Facchinei’s fight May 25 visit Aces Boxing Club in Boonton (718 Main Street, Top Floor).  The fight is May 25 at the Boonton Elks Lodge (125 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005).  Doors open at 7 p.m. with the first fight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Fighting Toward A Dream, One Round At A Time

When school ends for the day, most high school students head home to relax and take it easy.  For 16-year-old Montville High School sophomore Nicolas Vitone, the bell signifying the end of the school day simply means the commencement of his boxing training.

For nearly a year Vitone has been working out at Aces Boxing Club, learning the art of the sport while honing his skills in anticipation of his first amateur fight.  On May 25, Vitone will be stepping between the ropes of the squared circle for the first time as he makes his amateur debut at the Boonton Elks Lodge. 

Growing up an avid boxing fan, Vitone has spent much time watching fight videos of both professionals and amateurs to study their styles, footwork, and anything he can apply to his own skillset within the ring.

“I love the competitiveness of boxing,” said Vitone.  “There’s nothing else like it.  I’ve played a handful of other sports, but there’s no feeling compared to when you are in that ring.”

At a young age and with less than a year of formal training, Vitone exhibits the poise, comfort and ring presence of a skilled and experienced amateur who has been fighting for years.

Vitone attributes picking up of the sport so quickly to his coach and trainer Joe Zabry, an 11-year Air Force veteran and owner of Aces Boxing Club in Boonton. 

“Joe pushes us and trains us hard every day,” said Vitone.  “Whether it is boxing, strength and conditioning or sparring, he makes sure we give it our all so that we are ready for anything we face inside the ring.”

The lifestyle of a boxer at any level is not an easy one.  Boxing requires unrelenting discipline and perseverance, and Vitone knows that in order to be victorious, he has to put the work in to get ready for May 25.

Preparing for his amateur debut means more than hitting a heavy bag once in a while.  Vitone’s training schedule consists of the following:

·         Boxing skills and conditioning three days a week

·         Endurance and strength conditioning twice a week

·         Sparring twice a week

·         Running (distance and sprinting) four times a week

In addition to going to school, Vitone diligently trains day after day to work toward his dream of one day making it as a professional fighter.  He possesses the discipline, determination and drive to go far in this sport, and can’t wait for his opportunity to get in the ring.

“I just want to get in there and fight,” said Vitone about May 25 with a smile on his face.  “A lot of my friends and family will be there for my debut, so I want to go out and put on a good show.”

Nicolas Vitone will be making his amateur boxing debut May 25 at the Boonton Elk Lodge, located at 125 Cornelia Street in Boonton, NJ.  Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at Aces Boxing Club—718 Main Street, ‘Top Floor’, Boonton.

Aces Boxing Club To Host Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing Show May 25

Boonton’s new boxing facility—Aces Boxing Club—has announced that they will be hosting a one-night amateur boxing show at the Elks Lodge on Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m.  The fight card will consist of (8) amateur bouts featuring both Boonton boxers as well as other local talent.

This is the first amateur boxing event to be held in Boonton, and Aces Boxing Club is excited to introduce the exciting sport to the blue-collar town.

“Boonton is a very community-oriented town,” said Zabry, owner and head coach of Aces Boxing Club.  “Everybody supports each other, especially the businesses here in town.  And everybody in town seems like they have a strong sense of Boonton pride; I like the idea of Aces Boxing Club as Boonton’s best.”

Aces Boxing Club opened up in Boonton less than a month ago and has already received a very positive response within the town.  In addition to offering competitive amateur and pro boxing programs, Aces Boxing runs an after school boxing program geared to keeping kids active and working toward something productive. 

Zabry currently trains a handful of high school students from Boonton, Montville and other surrounding towns. 

“We feel that an after school boxing program will provide these kids with a safe, sanctioned place to work out and learn the art of boxing, socialize and develop skills that will be useful throughout their lives,” said Zabry.

Aces Boxing Club has also announced that they plan on hosting an amateur show at the Boonton Elks Lodge every eight weeks to give local boxers a chance to work towards the Olympics or the pro level.

Aces Boxing Club specializes in one-on-one training for both beginners and experienced boxers, allowing individuals to train at their own level.  They also offer group training, which allows individuals to learn from the trainer as well as other peers in the group. 

The 3,000+ square foot boxing club offers the feel of an old school boxing gym coupled with the latest advancements in sports conditioning and training. 

The new boxing club offers a variety of training programs for kids and adults of all ages and athletic levels, from the novice boxer to the seasoned professional.

Aces Boxing Club’s Friday Night At The Fights Amateur Boxing show will be held at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street, Boonton, NJ 07005.  The doors open at 7 p.m. with the first bout beginning at 8 p.m.

Aces Boxing Club is located at 718 Main Street “Top Floor” Boonton, NJ 07005; Phone- 973.794.6509.  On Main Street, go through the double doors at 718, and go up to the top floor, and through another set of double doors.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Aces Boxing Club.

For more information on how to get started at Aces Boxing Club visit www.acesboxingclub.com.