Morehouse College Boxers Makes HBCU History with Jaw Dropping National Title Win
Talk about throwing punches that echo beyond the ring!
Morehouse College’s student-run boxing squad became the first HBCU ever to throw down at the U.S. Intercollegiate Boxing Association Nationals. But here’s the kicker—they didn’t just participate. They owned the arena.
Two warriors from the team, Elijah McLean and Kaleb Hudson, snatched national championships in their weight divisions. Their wins scream louder than any bell—Black excellence isn’t confined to classrooms or courts. It thrives wherever there’s grit, including leather gloves and mouthguards.
Jacobey Bell, the club’s president and founder, dropped a truth bomb: “In two decades of this tournament’s history, no HBCU’s stepped into this ring—hell, most don’t even have boxing programs.” Let that sink in.
Why the historic gap? Morehouse’s Chief of Police Charles Prescott—a key supporter—explained it straight: When the NCAA axed boxing as a varsity sport back in the 1960s, HBCU teams got left in the cold. “We’ve been grinding off the books ever since,” Prescott posted after their win. “This isn’t just about trophies. It’s about Morehouse men rewriting rules when the system says ‘no.’”
Starting as a scrappy student org, the club somehow pulled together a seven-fighter roster this year. No fancy gear. No big budgets. Just hustle, community love, and caffeine-fueled late nights. Against all odds, they road-tripped to Macon, Georgia… and came back legends.
Cash flow nearly KO’d them early on. Prescott became their financial corner-man, rallying donations and even dipping into his own wallet for hotel rooms and gas money. “Shoutout to Morehouse Student Services for having our backs,” he stressed. “This win? It’s everybody’s victory.”
Their story’s more than Rocky vibes—it’s a blueprint. They’ve shown future Black fighters that glory isn’t reserved for ivy-covered gyms. The ring? The record books? That’s their turf now. Wanna help keep this knockout streak alive? These kings could use a hand.