20+ years of boxing history at White Rock
At just 23 years old and standing tall at 6'3", this cruiserweight boxer from Blair, South Carolina, is going to be a name to watch. Emanuel March was born and raised on a family farm in Blair. Growing up, he was in various sports, including basketball and football, at Fairfield Central High School. It was during these formative years that he discovered his passion — boxing.
On July 19, 2025, Emanuel "The Madness" March stepped into the ring to make his professional debut. The event, "Summer Showdown," hosted by Stokes Promotions, took place at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, South Carolina. March won by first-round knockout.
David Barnett hosts the Golden Gloves for the 4th time. Jacob Snyder, a Golden Glove Champion from White Rock Boxing in 2012, served as referee. Billy Stanick and the White Rock team attended to support our fighters.
Local boxer DeAundre "Dixianimal" Pettus prepared for his nationally televised fight on ESPN. "Being from the south, we don't get credit in boxing at all. I feel like a pioneer for the sport down here to inspire other fighters," said Pettus.
The 2024 Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame event was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Charlotte, NC. White Rock Boxing's Billy Stanick, a board member since 2010, attended with the gym family.
The showcase, designed by Billy Stanick and fabricated by Jason Newton at Stanick Sheet Metal & Roofing Company, is 18 ft. long and 6 ft. high with shelves 2 ft. wide. The frame is made of ½" aluminum tubing welded with aluminum metal sides and tops.
Billy Stanick nominated Lamar Parks to the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame. Parks, from Greenville, SC, had an incredible amateur record of 175-13 with five SC Golden Gloves Championships and three Southeastern Regional titles. He fought in the finals of the 1988 Olympics.
Ashli B. Wise Photography came to the gym and captured beautiful photos of the students working out with trainers. A huge photo gallery was posted showcasing the heart and soul of White Rock Boxing.
View GalleryStevenson Thomas, fighting out of White Rock Boxing Gym (3-0 as a pro), won his bout by four-round decision over Lordjod Pannell. Approximately 1,800 fans attended the Stokes Promotions event.
Anna Crutchfield made her pro debut at the Trussville Civic Center in Alabama, facing Rotenberry Labonty.
After 41 years and 1,206 fights as a referee, Bill Clancy retired as the third man in the ring and accepted a position as the Regulatory Operations Administrator for the Virginia Professional Boxing, MMA & Wrestling Commission.
White Rock Boxing Gym Training launched on TikTok! President Billy Stanick said, "If you would be so kind as to click on it and like our page, we would appreciate it! I'm trying to get to 1000 likes so we can go LIVE at White Rock Boxing."
FollowBilly Stanick extended a huge thank you to all yearly Banner Sponsors. "I have been in the roofing business for 50 years and have supported the Gym for 30 years. The Gym is a 501(c)(3) organization. We have outstanding coaches who train Amateur, Blue collar and Professional Fighters."
DeAundre Pettus won a six-round decision over Anthony Hannah at the Jamil Shrine Temple, continuing his rise through the professional ranks.
Billy Stanick located some long-lost photos of a Christmas Party and more, including great past photos of Christy Martin in her earlier days when she was with Don King and still boxing.
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