(AUG 5) “Necessary Roughness” the new USA network drama, filmed a new episode at Xavier Biggs’ Decatur Boxing Club, on New Street in Decatur , GA. Decatur Boxing Club has been used on location in several media and television productions for well known companies like Turner Studios, Mattel, Sherman Williams, Travelocity, The Prostrate Cancer Coalition, and more. “Decatur Boxing Club has the flavor of an old school “Philly” style boxing gym that’s perfect for the camera”, said Biggs.

Retired WIBA/WIBF World Champion Terri Moss also of Decatur Boxing Club was the technical advisor and choreographer for the boxing scenes and trained actress Alyssa Diaz, the main character in the episode, and at Moss's suggestion, Las Vegas fighter Melinda Cooper, was cast

as the double for Diaz. “Melinda Cooper was a great match for Alyssa Diaz- and Alyssa was very excited to have a world class fighter like Melinda to partner with. It was amazing to have this opportunity to work together, and I really enjoyed working with Melinda Cooper as well.” Terri said. Necessary Roughness is aired on Wednesday nights at 10pm on USA Network.

[top photo: Melinda Cooper-lower photo: Terri Moss]