Mustafa Abdullah is a 2005 New York State Metropolitan Amateur Champion and a two-time semifinalist in the prestigious New York City Golden Gloves—one of the nation’s largest and most respected amateur boxing tournaments. Beyond his accomplishments in the ring, Mustafa has coached both male and female amateur boxers to the semifinals of the NYC Golden Gloves, helping develop the next generation of athletes.

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Driven by a desire to give back what boxing once gave him, Mustafa founded BOXER, Inc. to ensure today’s youth have access to the same discipline, mentorship, and opportunities that helped shape his life. Through BOXER, Inc., he is committed to using boxing as a vehicle for personal growth, confidence, and positive change—inside and outside the ring.

Kenneth Pannell was born and raised in Virginia and now calls Brooklyn, NY, home. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications with a minor in English from Old Dominion University. After graduation, Kenneth began a career in insurance compliance, spending over 16 years with companies including XL America, The Dewitt Stern Group, and HSBC Intermediary Solutions. During this time, he played a key role in developing business procedures, creating marketing strategies, establishing new business entities, and building strong corporate relationships.

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Kenneth has recently joined the team at Rose Classic/Conrad McRae Tournaments, where he supports day-to-day operations and helps expand the reach and impact of these youth-focused events. Beyond his professional work, Kenneth is a talented web developer and music DJ, bringing creativity and technical skill to everything he does.

Mr. Massey was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Roxbury Latin School before earning his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colgate University in 1983. He went on to co-found Massey Knakal Realty Services, building it into the New York metropolitan area’s premier full-service brokerage firm.

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Beyond his business accomplishments, Mr. Massey is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He brings the same vision, leadership, and dedication that guided his professional success to supporting youth programs and nonprofit initiatives, helping create opportunities and resources that empower the next generation to achieve their full potential.

Boyd Melson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point earning his BS. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Touro University International. Boyd completed his Active Duty Service in the rank of Captain, and continues to serve as an Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was an alternate for the 2008 US Olympic Boxing Team, giving up his alternate position due to injury.

 

Melson donates all of the money that he earns in his boxing matches to
spinal cord research, and his efforts have been profiled on the Emmy Award Winning HBO Series Real Sports, ESPN.Com, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo. Melson is the WBC USNB Junior Middleweight Champion. Melson served on the USA Boxing Board of Directors. In Corporate America, Melson has worked as a medical device sales rep for Medtronic, J&J, and Gauss Surgical. He is a professional speaker, and he is also a founder of the non-profit Team Fight to Walk.

Rhonda Odom, J.D., is a seasoned leader, attorney, and community advocate who brings a strong commitment to youth empowerment, wellness, and organizational integrity to the Board. With extensive experience in compliance, governance, and team leadership, Rhonda supports nonprofit missions by helping build sustainable programs rooted in accountability, equity, and positive community impact.

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Throughout her career, Rhonda has worked across legal, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, partnering with diverse stakeholders to navigate complex challenges while keeping people at the center of every decision. Her background includes overseeing operations, managing risk, mentoring teams, and ensuring adherence to policies that protect both organizations and the communities they serve.

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As a long-standing nonprofit board member and active community volunteer, Rhonda is passionate about creating safe, structured spaces where young people can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. She strongly believes in the power of boxing to teach discipline, confidence, resilience, and respect—skills that extend far beyond the ring and into everyday life.

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Rhonda is proud to support programs that use boxing as a pathway to healthier lifestyles, stronger communities, and brighter futures for youth.