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Jab Journals is an interview style podcast geared towards the Metro Detroit combat sports fan. Join us as we travel gym to gym across the Metro Detroit area to give you the most exclusive and in depth interviews of our local combat sports stars!!!!
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Today we sit with Erick Reaves. A former high school wrestler, with some monster MMA dreams. It seems like he's on his way with each of his fights ending in knockouts, before the end of the first round. Meet Erick. A young man full of charisma and exploding with talent.
In this episode, we dive deep into the career of PJ Caram. PJ reminisces about his long career in both fighting and coaching. He also covers how it feels to be back in the cage after a long hiatus. He then finishes with how coaching and motivating young fighters inspired him to return to the cage!
In our newest episode of Jab Journals we chat with undefeated Welterweight Savannah Tini. In our interview we discuss Savannah’s amateur career and how it prepared her for the jump to the professional level, her training partners and what they mean to her and her career, and she talks about how she juggles a busy work life with her training regimen.
On another exciting episode of Jab Journals we chat with Dean “M16” Caldwell. Dean discusses his upcoming fight against a familiar foe for the CLIP 185 lb MMA title, how training camp is going for this fight, and how he’s more driven and focused now then ever before.
In this episode of Jab Journals we are back at Stars and Strikes to talk to undefeated BKFC fighter Justin Street. Justin speaks on his debut in the BKFC, how fighting in multiple disciplines have led to his career in BKFC, and how his first TV appearance was like a dream come true.
In this episode of Jab Journals we head to New Way Boxing gym and speak with 203 lb Metro Detroit Golden Gloves champion, Kahmel Makled. Kahmel talks about his love for the sport, how boxing has become his passion, and how he’s become more than just a fighter at New Way.
In this episode of Jab Journals we are back at Dynamic Boxing Club with Cory Mulhern and his coach Anthony Mendez. We discuss Cory’s recent fights, what his future fight plans are, and how the two of them are helping the young amateurs in the gym with the upcoming Golden Gloves tournament.
In this episode we sit down with Katealia Chambers, we talk about her early career as a fight judge, her position on the board, the Detroit Golden Gloves and more!
This week we talk with Metro Detroit Golden Gloves President Ansel Stewart. Ansel discusses growing up in Jamaica, how he got involved with the boxing scene in Detroit, and his reign as President of the Metro Detroit Golden Gloves.
In this episode of Jab Journals we are joined by local Cruiserweight prospect Vernon “No Love” Webber. Vernon talks about his upcoming title fight with Derick Miller, his previous training camp with Jared Anderson, and how he thinks Feb 21st will end as he takes on his toughest opponent of his young career.
Justin “The Jet” Johnson looks to keep his unbeaten record in tact as he headlines a card on March 8th and the Causeway Hotel in Lansing. In this interview Justin touches on his humble beginnings, how his pro career has taken off, and how he juggles being a gym owner/professional fighter. Please make sure to like, share, and subscribe.
Cody Brooks is fresh off winning the 2024 Metro Detroit Golden Gloves and is eyeing his pro debut on Feb 21st at Motor City Casino. In this interview Cody speaks on transitioning from Amateur to pro, his relationship with longtime coach Johnny Glover, and his mindset on his upcoming fight. Please be sure to like, share, and subscribe. Enjoy!
We sit down with former Light Heavy Weight Champion Greg Wright. He reveals what it was like to come up in the heyday of Kronk gym, how he always stayed ready for fights, and how he uses what he learned in the basement of Kronk to train his fighters today.
This week on the pod we meet up with Anthony Mendez, who is one of the trainers for Dynamic Boxing Club. Anthony discusses how he got started as a trainer under the tutelage of head coach Chad Jaquillard, how growing up in Detroit helped him connect with his fighters, and how a shared hobby between him and his younger brothers turned into his passion.
In this episode we talk with local kickboxer Ben Phillips. Ben trains out of Stars and Strikes MMA in Westland, MI. In this interview Ben discusses how he is getting ready for his championship fight on April 19th, how training is going for his fight, and how fighting helped him overcome his battle with addiction.
In this episode we sit down with the head coach of Stars and Strikes MMA, James Beneteau. James discusses his inspiration to begin training in MMA, how he started Stars and Strikes, and his relationships with his fighters which has made the gym what it is today.
Nick Fillion is both a trainer and fighter out of Stars and Strikes MMA in Westland, MI. Nick discusses with us how hard training for a fight while also training fighters can be and how he juggles that. Also we touch on how much the gym means to him and how close all the fighters and trainers are. Album Art photo cred: @twostepsaheadphoto
In this episode we interview Light Heavyweight prospect Cory Mulhern. Cory discusses the rough road that led him to boxing, his less than friendly relationship with his Parole Officer, and what he hopes to do in his career.
In the next episode of Jab Journals we sit down with Detroit Super - Featherweight prospect, Sam Rizzo. Rizzo ,27, discusses his upcoming fight at Motor City Casino on March 9th, his step up in competition, and how important it is to have a coaching staff you can trust.
In this episode of Jab Journals, we are interviewing Dynamic Boxing Club’s Head Coach, Chad Jaquillard. Chad discusses his thoughts on Ja’Rico O’Quinn’s latest victory against Peter Mcgrail. He also shares about his past career as an impressive amateur boxer and current roles as head coach for O’Quinn as well as the Metro Detroit Golden Gloves.
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