Carter High’s Aiden A. punches his way to boxing glory

DALLAS — Aiden A., a junior at David W. Carter High School, has always been a fighter, but he never imagined it would lead him to the top of the Texas boxing scene. At just 13 years old, Aiden stepped into the ring for the first time—not out of passion, but necessity. “I was always getting in trouble for fighting before I started,” he said. “So, on my very first day in the gym, my dad made me spar, and I’ve loved it since then.” Now 17, Aiden trains six days a week at Maple Ave Boxing Gym under the watchful eye of his father, Julian A., a Carter High School alumnus. His dedication has paid off in a big way. Aiden recently claimed the title of Texas State Silver Gloves Champion in the 143-pound weight class, earning him the No. 1 ranking in Texas and a spot representing the state in the regional tournament in Arkansas. A win there would propel him to the national competition in January. “It felt really good to win Silver Gloves,” he said. “I fought someone with 67 wins to my 23, so I was pretty proud.” Aiden typically competes in the 138-pound weight...