Steven Jimenez and Scott Abad both came for the mean streets of East Los Angeles.

They both have a firm understanding how the sport of boxing and mixed martial arts can help keep a kid out of trouble. Jimenez has lived in Butte for seven years, while Scott has been here much longer. While here, Jimenez developed his brand, New Level Boxing. He has a really cool logo that has really started to take off in the boxing circles.

He also opened New Level Boxing in his garage. It is simply referred to as “The Gym.”

Currently, Steven is working with about 20 local fighters, including Golden Glove champions Ethan and Eli Wroblewski of Butte.

Before that, Steven coached a guy named “Suga” from Helena. Yes, that one, “Suga” Sean O’Malley.

Scott’s son Marquis, a junior at Butte Central, also fights for Steven. Scott is working with Steven on the non-profit Butte Copper Gloves Boxing. They have big plans for a gym in Uptown Butte, looking to rebuild boxing in the Mining City.

The group will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The boxers will be on hand for event that includes food, bingo and prizes.

Listen in to this podcast as they talk about those mean streets of East L.A. and how Steven was able to avoid the gangs. Listen as he talks about his championship boxing days, his coaching of O’Malley and what drives the Wroblewski brothers.

Today’s podcast is presented by Thriftway Super Stops. Download the TLC app and start saving today. Special thank you to the Butte Brewing Co. for providing the venue.