Published: 2/9/2013 - Updated: 3 months ago

Oregon International Boxing Club

Kids participate in the International Boxing Club in Oregon on January 16, 2013. Participants in the free program are required to spend one hour each day at the club doing homework before they begin the physical portion of practice. Currently there are 42 kids in the program, including about 10 girls. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

Juston Garcia, 12, of East Toledo, center waits for his turn to work with Cody Houghtalling during practice at the International Boxing Club in Oregon.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Juston Garcia, 12, of East Toledo, center waits for his turn to work with Cody Houghtalling during practice at the ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Cody Houghtalling, of East Toledo, center, works with Charley Wolf, 15, left, in the ring. Houghtalling, who spent four years in the program himself before graduating high school, now works as a coach, tutor and mentor.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cody Houghtalling, of East Toledo, center, works with Charley Wolf, 15, left, in the ring. Houghtalling, who spent four years ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Justen Sykes, 17, right, works the bag as other students jog laps. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Justen Sykes, 17, wraps his hands. Most of the students just work out, though Sykes has already logged three fights. His record is 2-1.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Justen Sykes, 17, wraps his hands. Most of the students just work out, though Sykes has already logged three fights.... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Students run laps. The gym is housed in a former skating rink. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Justen Sykes, 17, center, packs up his homework after reviewing for his law exam as he and other students put away their books and get their boxing gloves out.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Boxing gloves sit on a counter. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Executive director Harry Cummins, left, helps Lucas Weirich, 13, of Oregon, center, with his math homework while Justen Sykes, 17, right, reviews for his law exam. In addition to helping kids stay in school, Cummins says the program, which he founded 15 years ago, is also offering vocational training for kids who want to become electricians, carpenters or plumbers.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Executive director Harry Cummins, left, helps Lucas Weirich, 13, of Oregon, center, with his math homework while Justen Sykes, 17,... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Justen Sykes, 17, center, reviews for his law exam. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

The International Boxing Club in Oregon serves as an organization working to help kids get off the streets and stay in school.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The International Boxing Club in Oregon serves as an organization working to help kids get off the streets and stay ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Justen Sykes 17yrs from Oregon, holds the bag while a friend punches. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cody Houghtalling, of East Toledo, right, works with Camry Cook, 11, of Oregon, on her form. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lucas Weirich, 13, takes a breather after a few punches. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Assistant coach, Cody Houghtalling helps Camry Cook, 11, work on accuracy. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Camry Cook, 11, from Toledo, warms-up while punching the bag. she has been coming to IBC for 2 years. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Camry Cook, 11, from Toledo, warms-up while punching the bag. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Assistant coach Cody Houghtalling helps Devan Keiser, 17, from Eastwood, wrap his hands. Devan " has a lot of respect ... THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Daniel Spaulding 12 yrs old from Oregon wraps his hands for practice. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Assistant coach, Cody Houghtalling counting stretches with Juston Garcia, 12. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Assistant coach Cody Houghtalling counting stretches with Juston Garcia. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kids warm up for practice. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Justen Sykes, 17 yrs of age just wrapping his hands before practice. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Executive director Harry Cummins, center, works with a boxer on his form. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Justen Sykes, 17, of age just wraps his hands before practice. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cody Houghtalling talks to kids during practice. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Executive Director, Harry Cummins. THE BLADE/ASHLEY ISAAC

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cody Houghtalling, of East Toledo, center, works with Garrett Clarke. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cody Houghtalling, of East Toledo, center, works with a young boxer on his form. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Anthony Rosales, 14, left, and Juston Garcia, 12, both of East Toledo, work the bags. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Executive director Harry Cummins, right, helps Ashley Crampton, 13, get her gloves set. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Charley Wolf, 15, works the bag. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Students stretch around the ring. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

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