An Underserved Combat Sports Market
THE PROBLEM
▪Rowan County (142,372 residents) and the surrounding region have no dedicated boxing or MMA training facility — nothing combining training, fighter development, sanctioned events, and community programming under one roof.
▪Existing options don't fill the gap: Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness offer no combat sports coaching; the YMCA is general wellness; the 1-2 local martial arts studios teach a different discipline and are kids-focused, not authentic boxing/MMA.
▪Demand already exists nearby: Charlotte (45 min away) supports 15+ boxing/MMA gyms and Greensboro (60 min) supports 8+ — proving the regional appetite, just not locally accessible to Rowan County residents.
▪National demand is accelerating faster than capacity: 1,400+ boxers competed in the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics, with 250 additional athletes turned away due to lack of capacity.
▪USA Boxing membership grew 23% since 2020 (65,712 members, 2,837 clubs in 2024), and MMA participation is growing 14-18% annually — but Salisbury families and athletes have nowhere local to train.
Athletes turned away during 2025 junior Olympics due to compacity
250+
Authentic combat sports facilities in Rowan County
0
USA Boxing membership growth since 2020
+23%
Investment Opportunity: Up to $850,000
Capped, one-time raise — no future funding rounds, no dilution
Structure:
Up to 30% aggregate non-voting equity, allocated proportionally to investment
(Investment ÷ $850,000 × 30%)
Founder retains: 70% ownership + 100% operational/voting control — permanent, not subject to further dilution
Minimum investment: $25,000
How you're protected:
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All capital held in neutral third-party escrow
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Released only against verified milestones ($470K at property closing w/ investor approval
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→ $80K + $80K renovation tranches → $220K equipment/launch)
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90-day guarantee: 100% capital returned if no property is approved in 90 days
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How you get paid:
Single liquidity event — property sale, refinance, or founder buyback (targeted Year 3-7). Not a monthly distribution.
The Ask
The Vision
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The "Gleason's Gym of the South" — a debt-free, property-owned combat sports and event destination in Salisbury, NC, rooted in Livingstone College and built to develop athletes, strengthen community, and create lasting equity.
The "Gleason's Gym of the South" — a debt-free, property-owned combat sports and event destination in Salisbury, NC, rooted in Livingstone College and built to develop athletes, strengthen community, and create lasting equity.
90° Boxing & Fitness will be North Carolina's premier combat sports hub—a facility that combines elite boxing & MMA training, sanctioned fight events, and community event rentals. This flagship venture of Psalms 82:6 Management LLC creates sustainable revenue while developing athletes and serving the community.
Flagship Venture of Psalms 82:6 Management LLC
Premier Combat Sports Hub Coming to North Carolina
A home for elite athlete development, sanctioned events, and community impact.
WHY CAMERON R. HARVEY?
WHY NOW ?
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Over 8 years experience in Professsional Boxing Management
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Over 10 years of People and Personnel Management,
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Graduation from a 4 year College (Livingstone)
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Compleated 30 credit hours of A Sports Management Masters Program ( Marshall University) Courses Include
✅ ESS 674 – Sport Finance Economics (Grade: A)
✅ ESS 615 – Legal Concerns in PE & Athletics (Grade: A)
✅ ESS 511 – Ethics in Sports (Grade: A)
✅ ESS 516 – Planning & Development of Athletic Facilities (Grade: B)
✅ MIS 678 – Management Information Systems (Grade: B)
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NC NATIVE
Born and Raised in Raleigh, NC
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LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE ALUM
Graduated With a Bachelor.s of Science in Business Administration c/o '14
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PROVEN SUCSESS IN BOXING
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Verified championship track record — JacQuan Townes went from debut to WBF Heavyweight Champion in under a year (2018),
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Proven turnaround management — Tayshawn Autry went from a 0–8 record to a four-fight win streak and two regional title fights under Psalms 82:6's guidance,
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Scale of dealmaking — 20+ professional contracts negotiated across multiple fighters and promotions
WHY SALISBURY ?
WHY NOW ?
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Salisbury is not too far from other major counties and cities with a cheaper cost for property acquisition and break even goals
✅ Mecklenberg County (Charlotte)– 45 min away county population 1.15m (2024)
✅ Guilford County ( Greensboro) – 45 min away, county population 562,234 (2025)
✅ Cabbarus County ( Concord) – 30 min away, county population 225,804 (2020)
✅ Rowan County ( HOME) – population 155.096 (2025)
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WHY SALISBURY
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Growing Market: Salisbury’s population has grown 38.2% since 2000, creating an expanding customer base for fitness, youth athletics and sports entertainment.
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Strategic Regional Location: Located along the I-85 corridor, Salisbury provides convenient access to a broader regional customer base beyond the city itself.
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Young, Active Demographic: Salisbury’s median age of 36.3 supports demand for fitness, youth programs, recreational sports and competitive boxing.
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Underserved Boxing Market: No comparable facility currently combines boxing training, fitness, athlete development and live boxing events under one roof—creating a differentiated opportunity for 90° Boxing & Fitness.
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WHY ROWAN COUNTY
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153,384 Residents: Rowan County provides 90° Boxing & Fitness with a substantial countywide customer base, far beyond Salisbury’s city population.
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Growing Market: The county grew from 130,340 residents in 2000 to 153,384 in 2024, representing approximately 17.7% growth.
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Affordable Market: Rowan County’s 84.4 cost-of-living index is well below the U.S. average of 100, while median home values remain below the North Carolina average—supporting an attractive market for families and consumers.
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Diverse Economic Base: Employment is spread across healthcare/education (21.9%), manufacturing (14.1%), retail (12.4%) and professional services (10.7%), creating multiple customer and partnership opportunities for 90°.
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WHY NOW?
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1,400+ boxers competed at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics, with 250 additional athletes turned away due to capacity.
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65,712 USA Boxing members and 2,837 registered clubs in 2024—both reflecting significant growth since 2019.
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10,000+ amateur and professional fighter/toughman records maintained by the NC Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.
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North Carolina consistently ranks among the nation's top 10 states for boxing event activity, creating an established regional market for training and live events.
The Model: One Property, Nine Revenue Streams
Commercialization Plan
The Livingstone Pipeline
Add a Title
Add a Title
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
MEMBERSHIPS
TRAINER INITIATIVE
CLASSES
PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR BOUTS
EVENT SPACE RENTAL
FIGHTER MANAGEMENT
EVENT HOSTING
WHERE DOES THE 850k GO
PROPERTY ACQUASITION
PROMOTION OF GYM
EQUIPMENT
LEGALS
TARGET PROPERTY
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8k+ Sqft Building
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8k with potential to build up to the necessary size for events
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10k to 15k, no necessary future build
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14'+ Ceilings
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Ample parking space
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8k+ Sqft Building
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8k with potential to build up to necessary size for events
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10k to 15k no necessary future build
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14'+ Ceilings
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Ample parking space