About this episode
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. Connect with Miesha: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built For Growth Podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Glenn Holmes: IG: https://www.instagram.com/glennholmesla/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/GlennHolmesLA/ X: https://x.com/glennholmesla?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/glennholmesla Website: https://www.boxingfitnesscoaching.com/sp 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 #MieshaTate #Boxing #FitnessBusiness #Podcast #BoxingTraining #GymOwner #WomensBoxing #Entrepreneurship #BuiltForGrowthPodcast