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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