Boxing Program


In partnership with the Merced County Sheriff's Activities League and 51FIFTY Enterprises, the Carlos Vieira Foundation works to keep kids off the streets, out of gangs, and away from drugs through the Gloves Not Drugs after-school boxing program. The program allows children a safe place to learn discipline, strength, respect, camaraderie, and the art of these sports. It also gives kids another choice by presenting the opportunity to better themselves individually versus the alternative of being on the streets getting into trouble.

The Gloves Not Drugs Boxing Program is 100% free to children between the ages of 8-18. To participate in the program, the children must maintain school grades of C or better. The gyms are currently located in three cities: Livingston, Atwater, and Planada. The plan is to continue to grow the program throughout Central California.

Boxing Gym Locations

For more information or to sign up for classes, please contact the coach for the program and location you are interested in.

Atwater 51FIFTY Gym
1473 Broadway, Atwater, CA 95301

Boxing Training Hours:
Mon - Wed - Fri
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Boxing Coach Contact:
Fernando Casanova
209-777-4544
FCASANOVA@quad.com


Livingston 51FIFTY Fitness Center
436 2nd Street, Livingston, CA

Boxing Training Hours:
Mon - Wed - Fri
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Boxing Coach Contact:
Alexis Garcia
209-326-8368

Jesse Diaz - Livingston PD
209-230-8895

Le Grand 51FIFTY Gym
12961 E Le Grand Rd., Le Grand, CA 95333

Boxing Training Hours:
Mon - Wed - Fri
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Boxing Coach Contact:
Lucy Lopez
209-777-2723
llboxer209@aol.com