In this episode of the Built for Growth Podcast, Miesha sits down with Glenn Holmes, co-founder of Boxing Fitness Academy and founding coach of the award-winning Box ’N Burn Gym. Glenn shares how he went from running beach boot camps in Santa Monica to building two thriving boxing gyms, creating a powerful community, and launching the world’s first boxing fitness certification.
We explore his transition from hobbyist to full-time entrepreneur, the systems that make gyms scalable, and why boxing’s benefits go far beyond the ring. Glenn also gives his candid takes on Jake Paul’s boxing career, the Mike Tyson fight, and the rise of women’s boxing. Whether you’re into boxing, fitness, or business growth, this episode is packed with value.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Boxing Burn origins & Glenn Holmes intro
01:20 Beach boot camps to LA’s top boxing gym
04:43 Building a fitness community that lasts
06:45 From England to LA: chasing the dream
09:49 Culture shock & adapting to California
14:16 How to turn a boxing hobby into a career
18:54 Expanding to a second gym location
21:00 Managing trainers & packed boxing classes
24:57 Making boxing beginner-friendly
27:01 Mastering boxing technique & breathing
30:13 Jake Paul boxing career breakdown
33:08 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson analysis
36:31 Women’s boxing growth & opportunities
41:13 Rivalries & personalities in women’s boxing
45:49 Inside Glenn Holmes’ business journey
46:52 Training boxing coaches & certifications
51:20 Scaling gyms with systems & structure
54:03 MMA training insights & final thoughts
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