Joseph “Joey” Miller Goodwin
Overthrow New York
Overthrow is not your average boxing club. In 2014, founder Joey Goodwin saw a For Rent sign in the window of the former Bleecker Street headquarters of the Youth International Party, or Yippies, a free speech and anti-war group founded in 1967. Envisioning a community space for activism, fitness, and art to continue its legacy, Joey named the space “Overthrow” after the Yippies’ underground publication, published there in the 1960s.
Today, Overthrow New York has become a destination for serious boxers to spar, for novices to learn self-defense, and for people to come together and enjoy cultural performances, including DJs, breakdancers, or hip hop artists performing inside the ring. Overthrow also continues the legacy of community activism by hosting Trans Boxing, donation classes for charitable causes, and an annual Run for Justice.
In 2023, Overthrow received a NYC Opportunity Fund loan to strengthen the business. Additional financing from a Community Advantage loan from Accompany Capital will be used to purchase equipment and working capital to generate new revenue streams and expand the brand footprint, including creating new merchandise and opening a second Overthrow location.