Born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Robbie Epps was trained by his father, Silas Epps. He and his three brothers were all Golden Glove Champions.   His amateur record includes the following:  Won 100; Lost 9;  Won National JO Championship; Winner 1976 South Carolina Golden Gloves;   Winner 1976-1977 Mexico Golden Gloves;  Winner 1975 Texas AAU Championship;  Winner 1975 National Championship, Ohio. His professional boxing record was the following - Won 34; Lost 4 and; won over Dwight Davison (#1 contender for Middle Weight Title) -April 1981.   This fight was televised nationally from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and can be seen on You-Tube. At the time of the bout, Davison was 28/0 with 27 KO's and Epps was 28/1.

Brandon Mitchem began boxing in 1987 at the age of ten. He earned numerous awards over a ten year period, including: National PAL Champion, National Silver Gloves Champion and National Golden Gloves Champion. In 1995 he was awarded the Georgia Governor's Commendation Award. He retired from boxing in 2007 with a professional record of 25-5-1. Brandon earned a BA degree in Criminal Justice from State University of NY at Albany and is presently employed by Savannah/Chatham county School District in Savannah Georgia. He has served as a volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America and was assistant coach to Billy Costello, Kingston PAL 2007-2009.  He enjoys running, caoching amateur boxing and taking care of his two 10 year old boxers, Spinks and Holmes

Jay C. Welch was born in Greeley, Colorado in 1956. The family later moved to Newton, NC. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.S.B.A in Accounting. He earned a Masters in Accounting from Columbia College in Columbia, MO and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, where he was Managing Editor of the Law Review. He is an expert in state and local tax, having retired after 30 year service with the Missouri Department of Revenue as an Attorney and CPA. He is a national speaker on state and local taxation.  He was inspired at an early age by the teaching of Sonny Talyor, Jim Carter and Chick McCurry, who coached him from the Lincolnton, NC Boxing Gym. He says, "They taught me how to be a wonder in life, not just boxing!" His record speaks for itself: Of 88 amateur bouts, he won 80 and lost 8. He was two-time Carolinas Golden Gloves Champion, placed second in National Junior Olympics as flyweight and received numerous Outstanding Boxer and Knockout awards.  Jay remains active in sports and enjoys golfing, tennis and table tennis. He is an active member of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Blue Springs, MO and numerous civic clubs. He is a charter organization representative of Scouts.   Jay C. Welch and wife, Sharon, have been married for thirty years. They have two sons and live in Blue Springs, MO.

Heavyweight Calvin Brock earned his B.A. degree from UNC-Charlotte. He was known as the "banking boxer" because he worked for Bank of America while preparing from the 2000 Sydney Olympic games.  Brock, who began boxing at the age of 12, had a sensational amateur career. He won hundreds of bouts for the Charlotte Boxing Academy, where he also won the National Golden Gloves and was the US Challenge Champion in 1999. He beat all in his path to qualify at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.  His dream, to become the world Heavyweight Champion, faded when he Cwas stopped by Vladimir Klitschko, the sensational champ from the Ukraine, in Madison Square Garden in 2006.  In a thrilling fight in Las Vegas he earned his chance at the title when he scored a spectacular knockout over Timur Ibragimov of Russia to win the USBA title with a powerful left hook.   "Calvin was a great athlete. He would have made a fine college or even pro quarterback," said fellow Olympian Jim Beatty and the first man to break the four minute mile indoors. "He had those smooth moves in the ring and a terrific right hand." "Boxing certainly gave me a start in sports," Brock says. "I think I lost several of my first bouts but I did learn sportsmanship and how to connect with the public." And connect he did, not only in winning a legendary number of tournaments, but finishing his pro career with a 31-32 record.   Calvin Brock, one of the best boxers to come out of the Carolinas, retired from boxing in 2007 and operates his own remodeling business.

Clarence Flemings, President of the USA Boxing, North Carolina Association, Inc. was born in Rockingham, NC. Clarence enlisted in the US Army in 1965. During his military career he worked as a Communications Specialist and Activities and Recreation Non-Commissioned Officer. Upon retiring after twenty-five years of service, Flemings became a Sports Specialist, working for the Federal Government in the Recreation Department at Fort Bragg, NC.  He became involved with Amateur Boxing in 1980. During this time he worked his way up through the ranks as Referee, Chief of officials, Treasurer, Registration Chairman and finally President. He also served as Supervisor of the basketball officials for the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament.  Clarence Flemings has worn many hats during his time in boxing, some of them at the same time. He has "done about everything there is to do with boxing", including officiating professional bouts and working the corner of professional boxers. According to him, he has enjoyed every minute of it, too.  Mr. Fleming holds a degree in Recreation, as well as further studies in Marketing and Business Management.

Kim Ray Welch was born in Greely, Colorado in 1955. His dad was a professional boxer, which was an early influence on both Kim and his brother. His boxing career started in 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Kim, at 119 lbs., won the City Golden Gloves.  The family moved to Conover, NC in 1971 where he met Sonny Taylor, Chick McCurry and Jim Carter, who were strong influences in his life from then on. Kim and his brother fought for Lincolnton VFW and won many victories for themselves and the team. Kim says this "was the best of times", giving credit to Coach Taylor, Coach McCurry and Coach Carter, who truly turned boys into men. According to Kim, they won every team championship for a two-year period of time. In addition, he won the 1973 Carolina Golden Gloves Championship. In 1977, both brothers were nominated by the State Boxing Commission to the NC All-Star Boxing Team. His record: 89 wins/9 losses. Kim gives credit to his coaches for his boxing successes. "What Sonny, Chick and Jim taught me early in life, I have carried with me my entire life. They are my heroes."  Welch graduated from Appalachian State University in 1978. He served his country in the U.S. Army, spending a year in South Korea and three years in Europe, and is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.   Kim works on the family's cattle ranch in Roseland, Missouri, and enjoys watching old fight films, as well as playing golf with his son.

Billy Sharpe was born in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of a Baptist minister. He served as a Deacon at Hilda First Baptist Church. Billy also was Secretary of Hilda Masonic Lodge, a member of Mar Shrine Temple and Gideon International. He served his country in the United States Air Force.  Sharpe was employed for thirty-three years as a Ranger with the South Carolina Forestry Commission. He served thirty-eight years as Chief of the Hilda Fire Department and, during his spare time, ran and coached the Hilda Athletic Club.   Sharpe was president of the South Carolina USA Boxing Association for sixteen years. He lost his final bout to cancer on December 19, 2011