K.O. Boxing & Fitness

K.O. Boxing & Fitness is located on the lower level of 2044 Tuttle Creek Blvd in Manhattan, Kansas. Established in 1999 by Lorissa Belcher, the gym transitioned in 2020 to Head Coach and Owner Pedro Marquez, a 2018 Kansas State University Kinesiology graduate and 2018 State and Regional Golden Gloves Novice 165-lb champion, alongside Assistant Coach and Co-Owner Caity Hinnergardt. The club's USA Boxing competitive squad, Team K.O., has coached more than 45 amateur boxers ages 8 to 45 and produced 11 National Titles, 1 National Runner-Up, and multiple Silver and Golden Gloves champions. Weekly classes include Boxing 101, Intermediate/Advanced Boxing, K.O. Kids for ages 6 to 12 at 4:30 pm, KO Women, Saturday morning Aged for Action for ages 35 and up, and Friday and Saturday Open Gym. The facility also hosts eight-week non-contact Boxing 1-4 courses for Kansas State University college credit.