Coatesville, PA. native Calvin Grove, born August 5, 1962, began amateur boxing at the age of fourteen. His 59-fight pro career spans the years 1982-1998. Going 46-4 in amateur ranking, Calvin won the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves in 1982 in the 125lb division. He made his professional debut on June 3, 1982 by knocking out his opponent in the second round.

Calvin’s success continued with him amassing an astonishing 34-0 record, with 13 KOs before encountering his first defeat. Winning the USBA Super-Featherweight Championship on August 29, 1989 by unanimous decision, the championship bout was the main event on the first professional boxing card to occur in Moscow, Russia. Calvin continued to reign and campaign as a professional boxer challenging for the title repeatedly.

Known as one of the best in his day, Calvin currently trains amateur boxers and UFC fighters in Coatesville and Phoenixville, PA.