Where Champions Are Made
About The Conn-Greb Boxing Club
If you’re looking for a generic franchise gym, this isn’t the spot for you. The Conn-Grebb Boxing Club is a unique, community-based environment for everyone - regardless of age or experience level. Our classes and personal training sessions were developed to push you to the next level and help you reach your fitness goals. Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds, including numerous top-ranked boxers from around the world.
Originally located in Shadyside, our new club sits in a historic warehouse at 3053 Penn Avenue in the Strip District. We consider the Conn-Greb Boxing Club a “throwback gym” that has all the equipment and trainers you’ll need to reach achieve peak physical shape.
Each one of our optional, drop-in classes is led by actual trainers and fighters. With their instruction and expertise, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of boxing and get the best workout experience imaginable.
Our Trainers
Michael McSorley
Conn-Grebb Boxing Gym Founder and Owner
After competing as a Golden Gloves boxer during college, Mike has been involved in nearly every aspect of boxing for more than three decades. He has trained both U.S. and international fighters at the original Conn-Greb Boxing Club location. His amateur fighters have won championships in both regional and international tournaments, while his pro boxers have won various titles all over the U.S., Canada and Europe. He currently trains Oleh Dovhun, ranked #2 in the world by the World Boxing Association.
Mike is also a well-known Pittsburgh boxing promoter and co-owner of Integrity Fighter Management. He's also helped countless charities, including the Paul Sciullo Memorial Alumni Hockey Game, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Western PA, the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, the Healy-Hartwood Story Bus and many more. Mike also sat on the board for the Pittsburgh-based Quantum Theatre. In 2012, he was awarded the Distinguished Young Alumni award by Central Catholic High School, his alma mater. Mike is known for his upbeat, positive demeanor and expression, “ONWARD AND UPWARD!”
OLEH DOVUN
After 347 amateur fights and five national titles in his native Ukraine, Oleh “The
Ukrainian Pitbull” Dovhun came to America in 2017 with one goal in mind: win a world
title. He is currently on the verge of making that happen. Oleh is an undefeated top
ranked contender in the talent rich (122lb) superbantamweight division. He has
remained in the top 10 rankings of the prestigious World Boxing Association’s (WBA) for
the past 3 years.
Lyubomyr
“The Demolition Man” Pinchuk
Lyubomyr “The Demolition Man” Pinchuk is a top ranked contender in the cruiserweight
division. Prior to coming to America to train at the Conn-Greb in 2017, Lyubo had 250
amateur fights in his native Ukraine. In 21 professional fights, Lybubo has taken on all
comers in the cruiserweight division. He won the WBA NABA Gold title in 2022
against Jose Mario Lopez on an ESPN broadcast at the Turning Stone Casino in
Verona NY.
Derek Gionta,
MBA, NASM-CPT, CSNC
Derek has been involved in boxing for over 20 years working in various capacities such
as training, promoting, and managing of professional and amateur boxers. In addition to
working with boxers, he also trains athletes and general fitness clients of all ages and
backgrounds. He holds various personal training certifications under the NASM
umbrella as well as their Certified Sports Nutrition Coach certification. His experience in
the fitness industry ranges from private training sessions in the gym, home and
corporate settings in a 1 on 1 and group capacity.
JJ Richardson
JJ is a veteran of the fight game. He has had amateur fights in both boxing and jiu-jitsu
and he is co-owner of Integrity Fighter Management where he manages and promotes
professional boxers. He is a current board member and past president of Big
Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and a member of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment for the City of Pittsburgh. He is a partner and Co-Chair of the Litigation
Group at Bernstein Burkley, PC.
Tom Dasta
Tom is a veteran of the fight game and a long time member of the CGBC. He has
worked the corner for several professional fighters across the country. Tom has won
regional grappling tournaments and wrestled Div 1 in college at Duquesne University.
The Dasta brothers (John (RIP), Tom, and Nick) are Penn Hills High School wrestling
legends and hold several records.
Aidan Shovlin
Aidan is 22 years old and started boxing at the Conn-Greb Boxing Club at age 10.
Aidan won the Western Pennsylvania Golden Gloves in 2015 and 2016. He is a 2020
graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and University of Villanova 2024. In
addition, Aidan has played on the Pittsburgh Celtics of the Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic
Association.
Teddy Acklin
Teddy is an amateur boxer who began training in high school at the CGBC. He has
been trained under the watchful tutelage of Michael McSorley and top ranked super
bantamweight Oleh Dovhun. Teddy is a 2024 graduate of The University School in
Pittsburgh.
Doug Cavanaugh
Doug was born and raised in Los Angeles. A former beach boy and surfing instructor in
the Malibu area, he moved to Pittsburgh two years ago and now works as a bartender
and freelance journalist. Doug is the foremost historian on boxing in Western
Pennsylvania and an amazing writer. He is an author who penned two books on our rich
boxing history and his essays have appeared in numerous books and magazines over
the years. He is a familiar figure at ringside on fight nights.