RSO - Boxing Club

The UMass Boxing Club was founded as an RSO in 2007 by President Tom McDevitt and Vice President Regina Diemand. The competition team started in 2010 when Coach Rocky Snow was hired. Coach Rocky’s 40 years of experience greatly aided Josue Lopez in the team’s initial years of competition. As one of the club's Presidents and team captain, Josue was a three-time All-American and two-time National Champion (2012, 2013).

Our competition team has achieved a great deal of success in the ring and academia. The UMass Boxing Club has been ranked as high as fifth in the country, trailing only the military academies.

Members are provided with a controlled environment, with safety and fun being paramount in practices. 

Now that Coach Rocky has taken a step back from coaching, the team is headed by co-head coaches and UMass Boxing alums, Sean Donnelly and Meiya Berkey. Each was a standout competitor with the team, with a decade of experience and mentorship under Coach Rocky. Their goal is to continue his legacy by helping members achieve success in both the ring and classroom. 

Members in the Club are instructed on the fundamentals of boxing, emphasizing proper techniques through drills and instruction from coaches and trainers. The UMass Boxing Club helps individuals build confidence, and discipline, while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Practices are at the UMass Recreation Center and an off-campus facility. Check out the club’s various social media for more details (instagram, discord, facebook, twitter, TikTok). 

Club Discord Link, main method of communication: https://discord.gg/UfC267BaCY

Many Alumni and members of the UMass Boxing Club note that the friendships, skills, discipline, and environment helped them achieve success in their lives.