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Boxing coach Kenny Loehr is on his 57th Year
Date: 5/10/2012 Album ID: 1467737
Photos by by J.B. Forbes
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Kenny Loehr has been teaching and coaching boxing for 57 years in the City of St. Louis. Loehr boxed as a young man and then switched to coaching. He coached the Spinks brothers - Michael and Leon. Loehr continues to help young, inner city kids the sport of boxing. Loehr's Mehlville home is full of trophies and recognitions for his long career.
Boxer Demond Dorsey gets an earfull from Coach Kenny Loehr after Dorsey asked Loehr for his opinion on how he fought Thursday April 26, 2012, at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Hall of Fame Boxing Show. Loehr told Dorsey that he wasn't mean enough and not aggressive enough. I don't pull any punches, said Loehr. I tell them like it is. Some of them appreciate it. Afterwards, Dorsey shook hands with Loehr and thanked him. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Boxing coach Kenny Loehr said that coaching is what really keeps him going in life. He said that he has already outlived all four of his brothers. Behind Loehr, fighter Kenny Urnsey, 16, practices on the boxing bag at the 12th and Park gym. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Kenny Loehr has the attention of his young fighters Wednesday, April 25, 2012, when he talks to them about their daily workouts. They are from left: Devontee Courtney, Torre Chatman, Daniel Parker, and Arion Phillips. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Coach Kenny Loehr helps boxer Daniel Parker with his abdominal exercises Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the 12th and Park gym. Loehr doesn't get in the ring anymore, but he helps the fighters when he can. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Young boxer Devontee Courtney, 11, jokes with Coach Kenny Loehr Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the 12th and Park gym. Loehr has gained the respect of all his boxers who pay attention when Loehr speaks. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Boxer Devontee Courtney, 11, needs a chair to reach the speed bag Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the 12th and Park gym. He's going to be a good one, said Loehr. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Coach Kenny Loehr helps put the gloves on Tyree Brown (left) and Daniel Parker Wednesday, April 25, 2012, before they go into the ring to spar at the 12th and Park gym. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Coach Kenny Loehr fastens the headgear on boxer Tyree Brown Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the 12th and Park gym. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Keep your gloves up, yells Coach Kenny Loehr to boxers Daniel Parker (left) and Tyree Brown Wednesday, April 25, 2012, as they spar at the 12th and Park gym. Next to Loehr is his long-time friend and coach Harold Petty. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Young boxer Jonathon Blackmon (second from left) didn't take kindly to Coach Kenny Loehr's razzing Wednesday, April 25, 2012, during practice at the 12th and Park gym. The two other boxers are Marcus Golliday (left) and Jaequan Rivers. I give him trouble, but he's already a good fighter, said Loehr. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Coach Kenny Loehr talks boxing with parent and coach Marcus Golliday (left) while ring assistant Charles Tyson watches outside of the 12th and Park gym. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Coach Kenny Loehr keeps an eye on all of his boxers Tuesday April 24, 2012, from his usual seat next to the ring. Behind him Devontee Courtney, 11, hits the punching bag. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Police Captain Jerry Leyshock (left) talks with Kenny Loehr about one of their boxers Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Hall of Fame Boxing Show. At right is Coach Kirk Douglas. Leyshock helps out with coaching of some of the boxers. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Coach Kenny Loehr talks with St. Louis Police officer Julie Reynolds Tuesday, April 24, 2012, about her upcoming fight on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Reynolds beat her opponent Nicole Mazuca. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Kenny Loehr arranges one of his many trophies Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the trophy room of his Mehlville home. Loehr had the room built in his basement to hold all of his trophies and boxing memorabilia. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Kenny Loehr shows off his Outstanding Fighter award that he earned in the St. Louis City tournament in 1950. He was fighting in the 147 pound weight class then. Loehr was in the basement trophy room of his Mehlville home. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Two giant boxing gloves signed by boxers and friends hang in Kenny Loehr's basement trophy room of his Mehlville home. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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An old, yellowed photo of Kenny Loehr attending to one of his fighters during a boxing match stands behind just a few of his trophies in the basement of his Mehlville home. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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Kenny Loehr has a framed copy of the program from 1988 when he was inducted into the Golden Gloves Coaches' Hall of Fame. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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The plaque honoring Kenny Loehr as the Golden Gloves Coaches' Hall of Fame inductee hangs in the living room of his Mehlville home. Photo by J.B. Forbes jforbes@post-dispatch.com
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