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Who Are We?

Welcome to The LAB — The Life After Boxing, crafted by the celebrated boxer Demond Nicholson. Located at Cherry Lane Boxing & Youth Fitness in Laurel, MD, The LAB is your destination to empower, transform, and rejuvenate through the discipline of boxing. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve coordination, or instill discipline in a fun and dynamic way, The LAB welcomes all young champions. Get ready to experience fitness with a knockout punch!

Demond Nicholson | The LAB Founder, Coach, and Author

Demond Nicholson, a Laurel native, is not just a former professional boxer but a passionate mentor who has triumphed not only in the ring but also in his personal life, overcoming significant challenges such as kidney failure. His remarkable resilience and dedication to health have led him to become an ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation. With an impressive career that includes numerous high-profile bouts and a deep commitment to the sport, Demond founded The LAB to pass on his knowledge, experience, and the life lessons he's learned through boxing and beyond. The LAB isn't just about boxing; it's about crafting a resilient mindset that helps overcome any challenge, fostering a community where young individuals learn to thrive both physically and mentally.

Cherry Lane Boxing & Youth Fitness

Nestled in the heart of Laurel, MD at 701 Montgomery St, Cherry Lane Boxing & Youth Fitness serves as the perfect backdrop for The Lab. This facility is not just a gym, it's a community hub dedicated to fostering the physical and mental growth of its members through youth-focused fitness programs.

NEW RELEASE

Dangerous Because Aware

A powerful new book by Demond Nicholson exploring discipline, leadership, and self-regulation for men who refuse to live passively.


A bold guide to discipline, leadership, and self-regulation.


Dangerous Because Aware challenges you to think clearly, lead with purpose, and build lasting strength.I\

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Getting through kidney failure showed me that there isn't much I can't do


Demond Nicholson

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