Our Story

Rize Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded by world-renowned boxing coaches Calvin Ford and Kenny Ellis. Our organization fights for the underserved youth of Baltimore by providing resources to compete in amateur boxing tournaments, access to life-skills training, and one-on-one mentorship. Our focus is youth development, with programs to build confidence, discipline, and a championship mindset.

For over two decades, Calvin and Kenny have been empowering the next generation of Baltimoreans. Through a city-sponsored boxing center, they lead classes for prospective amateurs and train a growing list of professional fighters. Calvin and Kenny personally fund travel and lodging for tournaments, while playing a very active role outside the gym. They regularly meet with kid's social workers, host food drives, and work with city officials on community development.

Calvin and Kenny's commitment to the youth has produced one of boxing's biggest stars, four-weight world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis.

Rize Inc.

Empowering the next generation of Baltimore

Mission

Our Team

Hisham Sharaby

Drea Gutrick