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Coach Calvin Ford & Upton Boxing Family

The world-renowned boxing trainer has never forgotten his roots—or the young people who still enter Upton Boxing looking for hope By Doni Glover | BMORENews.com — The News Before the News (BALTIMORE – August 19, 2026) — He is a hero in these streets. Why? Because the young people know he is authentic. They know he does not wish them any harm—and that means everything. I’m talking about the young people along Historic Pennsylvania Avenue near the Avenue Market. For some, this is a part of Baltimore rarely ventured into. There is a stigma, and it has stuck. HBO’s The…

(BALTIMORE – August 17, 2026) – There are legends. And then there are champions. Not all legends are champions. And not all champions become legends. I noted this distinction in a previous Legends of Baltimore column while reflecting on a conversation with legendary Dunbar coach Bob Wade about Muhammad Ali. Ali’s greatness was born out of his love for his people. He was not afraid of his people. He did not need bodyguards separating him from the very community that loved him. Ali gave love, and he received love in return. Michael “Silk” Dukes carries a similar spirit. He is…

(BALTIMORE – August 17, 2026) — Baltimore City’s June 23rd primary election is over; the ballots have been counted, and there is a clear winner… VOTER SUPPRESSION. Only 18.9 percent of eligible Baltimore City voters showed up. That’s not a typo, and it’s not a fluke. I know this to be true because after working early voting polls from 7 am to 8 pm for a week, I can attest that the average voter was over 45 years old. I did not see many young voters or voters my age. That means a lot of people either voted by mail…