Our Story
About Pittsburgh Girls Box
Strength. Faith. Purpose.
Our Mission
Pittsburgh Girls Box exists to empower women and girls through boxing, mentorship, faith-based programming, and life skills development. We believe every woman and girl deserves a safe space to discover her strength, build her confidence, and find her purpose.
Strength. Faith. Purpose.
7–70
Ages Served
1,000+
Lives Impacted
4x
National Champion Founder
Pittsburgh
Born & Raised
Where We Come From
Pittsburgh Girls Box was founded by Tika Hemingway — a 4x National Champion boxer, Team USA representative, and Pittsburgh native whose own story of resilience became the foundation for this organization.
Tika knows firsthand what it means to face impossible odds and find strength through faith and discipline. She built Pittsburgh Girls Box so that every woman and girl in our community could access the same transformative power of boxing.
From our home at Weightmasters Boxing Gym in Wilkinsburg, we serve women and girls of all ages and backgrounds — offering not just boxing training, but mentorship, life skills, faith-based programming, and a community that believes in them.
What We Stand For
Empowerment
We believe every woman and girl has the power to transform her life. Boxing is our vehicle — discipline, confidence, and strength are our gifts.
Community
We are stronger together. Pittsburgh Girls Box is a family — a place where women and girls lift each other up and build lasting bonds.
Faith
Faith is the cornerstone of everything we do. We believe in the potential of every person who walks through our doors.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard — in the ring and in life. Excellence is not a destination; it is a daily practice.
Ready to Join Us?
Whether you want to train, volunteer, or support our mission — there is a place for you at Pittsburgh Girls Box.