Professional boxing champion Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon leads aspiring champs into the ring at Overthrow Boxing Club. Named for a counterculture newspaper once published in the space it now occupies (at 9 Bleecker Street), the club provides a historic setting for vigorous workouts. Founding club member Joey Goodwin (also known as “The Soho Kid”) described the space as “boxing meets punk rock,” and the gym’s schedule reflects this fun-loving attitude. Drinks follow the Boxing & Booze classes on Friday nights, and special events often feature well-stocked bars and musical guests. Despite the party atmosphere, Overthrow offers a serious exercise routine for serious participants, who bond during group classes while developing (and later fine-tuning) their in-the-ring skills.