ABC Youth Foundation was started by boxing Legend, Archie Moore in 1957. Archie was more than a boxer; he was a visionary who predicted a violent drug and gang epidemic that would trouble our nation. He proposed a simple solution: prevention. With this idea in mind, the Any Boy Can Youth Foundation was formed (later renamed Any Body Can Youth Foundation). Archie used the lure of boxing to instill discipline, respect, and other positive values into the lives of youth to prevent them from falling into dangerous lifestyles.

The ABC Youth Foundation, founded by boxing legend Archie Moore, is dedicated to providing afterschool mentorship and fitness programs that empower San Diego’s youth. With a mission to keep teens engaged, active, and focused on their future, the foundation offers a safe and supportive environment where young people can thrive. Archie Moore’s legacy of discipline and perseverance lives on through these programs, helping inner-city youth develop essential life skills both in and out of the gym.

Today, the ABC Youth Foundation is proudly carried on by Archie Moore’s son, Billy Moore, who continues his father’s vision of transforming lives through mentorship and fitness. Under Billy’s leadership, the foundation remains a vital part of the San Diego community, offering guidance, education, and a sense of belonging to local teens. The programs at ABC Youth Foundation not only foster physical fitness but also build character and resilience, ensuring that the youth of San Diego have the tools they need to succeed.

Billy Moore became deeply involved and held the torch on his journey of service when his faith of the Holy Spirit guided him and called upon him to restart the organization 26 years ago. Furthering the mission of empowering our youth to thrive, Billy Moore’s leadership at Anybody Can Youth Foundation today has been fruitful and has touched the lives of countless young individuals! 

“ANYBODY CAN ACHEIVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL!” – Archie Moore