Mike Epps Announces ‘RIGHT JAB’ Youth Boxing Gym in Indianapolis, With Opening Details Still Limited
A hometown project framed around youth mentorship
Indianapolis native and entertainer Mike Epps has announced plans to open a youth-focused boxing gym in the city under the name “RIGHT JAB,” marking his first boxing-gym venture. The announcement was made in early June 2025 and positioned as an effort aimed at steering young people toward structured activities, mentorship and discipline through boxing.
At the time of the announcement, key operational details remained unconfirmed. No official street address was released and an opening date was not publicly provided. Images shared from inside the space showed a built-out gym environment featuring prominent wall art, including murals credited to Indianapolis artist Kwazar Martin.
What is known, and what is not yet public
Confirmed: The gym name is “RIGHT JAB,” and the project is described as a youth boxing gym planned for Indianapolis.
Confirmed: Epps publicly connected the gym’s purpose to youth support and harm-reduction themes, emphasizing encouragement for young people to train and develop structure.
Not confirmed publicly: The gym’s address, official opening day, hours, membership model, coaching staff, program requirements, and whether it will operate as a nonprofit or a private business.
Context: Indianapolis youth programming and the boxing-gym landscape
The announcement arrives as Indianapolis continues to see a mix of boxing options that range from traditional training settings to fitness-oriented studios and youth mentorship models. In the past year, at least one new boxing facility publicly highlighted mentorship as part of its mission, reflecting a broader trend of gyms combining athletic instruction with structured guidance for adolescents.
Epps’ planned gym also fits within his broader profile of civic involvement in Indianapolis, which has included community-facing events and partnerships connected to youth engagement.
Why the missing details matter
For families and community organizations, practical information will be crucial to evaluating RIGHT JAB’s reach: who can enroll, costs (if any), transportation access, safeguarding policies for minors, and the availability of certified coaching. Those factors can determine whether a gym functions primarily as a competitive training site, a drop-in recreation option, an after-school program, or a comprehensive mentorship hub.
At the time of publication, an address and opening date for RIGHT JAB had not been publicly released, limiting the ability to confirm programming and enrollment specifics.
What to watch next
The next milestone will be an official opening announcement identifying the location and program structure. Additional confirmation is also expected on whether RIGHT JAB will operate in coordination with existing community institutions, how it will staff coaching and youth services, and what measures it will use to track participation and outcomes.