About the Decatur Boxing Club

Operated and owned by Xavier "Bad Pads" Biggs, Decatur Boxing Club brings the Philly flair to Atlanta. Join us and train in a soulful environment that stimulates your mind, body, and spirit! We honor the Sweet Science with tried and true boxing techniques that will have you ready to take on life both in and outside of the ring.

Our Trainers

Owner and Head Trainer

Xavier "Bad Pads" Biggs

Growing up in West Philadelphia, Xavier Biggs was enthralled with the rich boxing culture that surrounded him.

Youth Boxing Trainer

Tyrell Biggs

The DBC is proud to feature the history-making, Olympic gold medalist, Tyrell Biggs aiding with our youth boxing program.

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Coach Andrew

Andrew has been with Decatur Boxing since 2012. Join him for class Mon and Wed at 6:00 pm or for sparring classes on Sun at 4:00 pm.

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Coach Ashleigh

Women's boxing fitness coach.

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Coach Rod

Hailing from Houston, Texas, Coach Rod brings his experience to the DBC.

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Coach Eddie

Decorated amateur boxer and trainer at DBC.

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Coach Matt

Amateur boxer and trainer at DBC

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Coach Pinkie

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Coach Justin

Amateur boxer and trainer at DBC.

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Coach Tate

With over 30 years of experience, Coach Tate provides his traditional boxing techniques and training to our amateur and youth programs.

In Memoriam

Coach Johnny Gant

We were honored to be the great Johnny Gant's final gym. His amazing insight, tutelage, and stories of his years in the ring with the greats of his time will forever be memorialized.