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LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in Brooklyn
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Longtime Friends and Business Partners to Open Brooklyn’s First LA Boxing Gym; Company Plans Call for More Than 25 Additional Locations to Open Throughout the Five Boroughs
BROOKLYN (March 30, 2012) – LA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with entrepreneurs Dmitry Skvirskiy and Alex Maftsir to open the first LA Boxing gym in Brooklyn.
Slated to open in fall 2012, the new LA Boxing will be the first of five locations to open in the Brooklyn market. The company plans also call for more than 25 additional locations to open throughout the five boroughs within the next 18 to 24 months.
“LA Boxing is the perfect fit for our lifestyle and professional goals,” Skvirskiy said. “We’ve been huge fans of boxing for years and were looking for a way to turn our passion into a business. When the opportunity to become entrepreneurs with LA Boxing presented itself, we knew we had found the perfect fit.”
Longtime friends and Information Technology (IT) specialists, Skvirskiy and Maftsir decided to open LA Boxing in the Brooklyn after recognizing a void in the neighborhood for such a specialized, high-intensity fitness option. Since the LA Boxing business model does not require the owner to be on site full-time, the franchise opportunity allows them the ability to become small business owners without sacrificing their professional careers.
“LA Boxing gives us the opportunity to pursue what we love, with the resources and guidance we need to help us reach our goals,” Maftsir added. “We’re able to fill a void in the Brooklyn area by providing a clean and comfortable atmosphere where members can get a great workout, while also gaining self-confidence.”
LA Boxing focuses on fun, efficient and effective group boxing workouts and intense one-on-one personal training in a clean, welcoming and friendly environment, taught by instructors with actual fighting experience. Unlike individual workouts at most gyms, LA Boxing’s group classes are filled with a mix of all fitness levels and, although intense in nature, members are encouraged to workout at their own pace. While gaining intangible growth in self-confidence and determination, members have the ability to burn up to 1,000 calories in hour-long classes.
The bright colors, clean environment, and well-organized layout break down the conventional image of a boxing gym. Each LA Boxing is outfitted with a designated area for rows of heavy punching bags, speed bags, a boxing ring, an MMA area, and cardio and strength equipment. LA Boxing has thoroughly researched and tested all components of its concept—location and layout, equipment mix, marketing plans, staff responsibilities, and class schedules, among others.
“We’re looking to grow throughout Brooklyn with franchisees like Alex and Dmitry who are business savvy and fitness-minded,” said Philip Jacobs, LA Boxing Director of Franchise Development, adding that there is a high demand throughout the market for alternatives to large, impersonal fitness centers. “We have found that local consumers are increasingly interested in fitness concepts like LA Boxing that offer an unconventional way to stay in shape and break from their typical routine.”
With nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in the development pipeline, expansion throughout Philadelphia is part of the company’s strategic franchise expansion plan which calls for more than 220 locations to open nationwide by 2015. The gyms will be concentrated in most major U.S. cities including Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Seattle, among others.
For more information on LA Boxing or franchise opportunities, visit http://laboxing.com/franchising/ or contact Philip Jacobs at: (714) 668-0911 or philip@laboxing.com.
About LA Boxing
LA Boxing® is the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts fitness franchise with nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in various stages of development. The LA Boxing Workout™—aimed at suburban men, women, and children—which burns 800-1,000 calories per hour, is taught by professionally-trained boxers, kickboxers and mixed martial arts fighters. For more information about LA Boxing, visit http://laboxing.com/.
Benefits of Exercising with Friends
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Exercising in a group environment offers benefits beyond those you get from working out individually. It provides you extra motivation, commitment and sociability that all contribute to you exercising at your full potential. Did you know that referring a friend to your LA Boxing gym can earn you rewards at participating locations? We offer a free month at LA Boxing, a free personal training session and discounts on memberships and merchandise.
MOTIVATION
Those who exercise individually may stop a workout short when it gets too difficult. The other people you exercise with provide an excellent source for motivation to make sure this doesn’t happen. With an intense workout like boxing, your workout partners will support and push you to continue when you need it the most. As you and your exercise partner are both working out, you might begin to compete in the workout, putting in more of an effort to keep up with or surpass your friend.
COMMITMENT
It is often easier to skip a day of exercising when you are only relying on yourself to get yourself to the gym. When you are working out with friends, you are both dependent on each other to go to the gym. This adds a sense of accountability now that your exercise partners expect you to show up during the scheduled workout. This commitment and accountability will maximize your workout each time you visit the gym.
SOCIAL INTERACTION
Another major benefit commonly overlooked when having an exercise partner is the social experience it brings. Some individuals may work in an environment with limited amount of social interaction and time for proper exercise. By exercising with friend, both of these needs can be met simultaneously. Exercising with a friend provides social benefits that makes the exercise more interesting than working out individually.
Zab Judah and LA Boxing; An impressive win over Vernon Paris
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
Last night, Zab Judah, demonstrated his skills, maturity and outright domination vs. Vernon Paris on NBC Sports. And for weeks leading up to the fight, there was little doubt that Judah was peaking at just the right time. It was obvious from the start that Judah was the sharper, stronger, quicker and more mature fighter, taking advantage of his south-paw strengths, with little to no answers from Paris. Judah was, indeed, in top form.
Photo Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE
Round after round, Judah dominated the younger fighter with determination and focus until the ref called a stop to the fight awarding Judah a TKO in the ninth round along with his 42 professional victory.
For this fight, Zab Judah could have trained at just about any gym he wanted. So in January, when his camp walked into LA Boxing North Las Vegas to train for his fight against Vernon Paris, we welcomed him with open arms.
For the staff and approximately 700 members of LA Boxing North Las Vegas, it would have been just another day at the gym – with pro fighters training right alongside of every day folks – except, this time, it was different. For eight weeks leading up to the fight, when Judah was around, the gym was electric, vibrant, powerful and it was serious. His preparation was on full display on Saturday night in front of his Brooklyn, NY home crowd.
“I like to train in an environment where people are. I like to make myself realistic – like people can reach out and touch me. What’s to be shy about,” said Judah. “Zab’s camp was full-on. They were at the gym constantly in preparation for last night’s fight,” says Anthony Geisler, president of LA Boxing Franchise Corporation. “It wasn’t until the NBC Sports cameras came to film that we noticed anything different – that is, other than the five-time world champ training in the ring,” he said.
“Razor” Rob McCullough shows LA Boxing members tips on The LA Boxing Workout
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Former WEC Lightweight Champion Razor Rob McCullough details how to properly wrap your hands in the MMA style. It is important that your hands are wrapped properly to avoid injury to your hand or wrist.
NBC SPORTS NETWORK PRESENTS “FIGHT NIGHT 36: ZAB JUDAH”
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Zab “Super” Judah vs. Vernon Paris on NBC Sports Network Fight Night, Saturday, March 24 at 10 PM ET
NEW YORK – March 14, 2012 – Zab “Super” Judah, former undisputed welterweight and junior welterweight champion, will be featured in Fight Night 36: Zab Judah, premiering Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET on the NBC Sports Network.
The NBC Sports Network extends its all-access 36 series to boxing for the first time with this 30-minute special that chronicles 36 hours in the life of the Brooklyn boxer as he prepares to face Vernon Paris in a box-off for the No. 1 contender position in the Junior Welterweight division. Judah’s match with Paris will air on the second edition of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night boxing series, Saturday, March 24 at 10 p.m. ET.
“Compelling, story-driven access is something we want to grow in the NBC Sports Network original space, said Ron Wechsler, Vice President, Original Programming and Development, NBC Sports Network. “Given the success we have seen with NHL 36, we are excited to extend the brand to boxing. With Zab Judah returning to his hometown of Brooklyn, we have an amazing hook for our first Fight Night 36 special.”
“The NBC Sports Network’s decision to support its Fight Night professional boxing series by extending its 36 format into the sweet science is just the kind of support that our sport needs,” said promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events. “Every boxer I know is his own reality show. I am quite confident that we will win lots of new fans to the sport with this type of programming. I can’t wait to see the premiere.”
Following are reairs of Fight Night 36: Zab Judah: March 22 at 11:30 p.m., March 23 at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., March 24 at 6 p.m. and at 9:30 p.m. as the lead-in to the Judah-Paris fight. All times are ET.
LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in Philadelphia
Monday, March 19th, 2012
PHILADELPHIA (March 19, 2012) – LA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Mike Durso and his business partners to open Pennsylvania’s first LA Boxing gym in Philadelphia. Planned to open in fall 2012, the new LA Boxing will be the first of more than 10 locations the company plans to open in the market within the next 18 to 24 months.
“LA Boxing is the perfect fit for our lifestyle and professional goals,” said Durso. “We’ve been huge fans of boxing for years and were looking for a way to turn our passion into a business. After looking into the LA Boxing franchise opportunity, the decision to open our own gym was a no brainer. LA Boxing gives us the opportunity to pursue what we love, with the resources and guidance we need to help us reach our goals.”
Local resident and technology executive, Durso and his partners were looking for a way to turn their hobby into a business without sacrificing their professional careers. Since the LA Boxing business model does not require the owner to be on site full-time, the franchise opportunity allows them the ability to maintain full employment outside the gym.
“We’re looking to grow throughout Philadelphia with franchisees like Mike who are business savvy and fitness-minded,” said Philip Jacobs, LA Boxing Director of Franchise Development, adding that there is a high demand throughout the market for alternatives to large, impersonal fitness centers. “We have found that local consumers are increasingly interested in fitness concepts like LA Boxing that offer an unconventional way to stay in shape and break from their typical routine.”
LA Boxing focuses on fun, efficient and effective group boxing workouts and intense one-on-one personal training in a clean, welcoming and friendly environment, taught by instructors with actual fighting experience. Unlike individual workouts at most gyms, LA Boxing’s group classes are filled with a mix of all fitness levels and, although intense in nature, members are encouraged to workout at their own pace. While gaining intangible growth in self-confidence and determination, members have the ability to burn up to 1,000 calories in hour-long classes.
The bright colors, clean environment, and well-organized layout break down the conventional image of a boxing gym. Each LA Boxing is outfitted with a designated area for rows of heavy punching bags, speed bags, a boxing ring, an MMA area, and cardio and strength equipment. LA Boxing has thoroughly researched and tested all components of its concept—location and layout, equipment mix, marketing plans, staff responsibilities, and class schedules, among others.
With nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in the development pipeline, expansion throughout Philadelphia is part of the company’s strategic franchise expansion plan which calls for more than 220 locations to open nationwide by 2015. The gyms will be concentrated in most major U.S. cities including Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Seattle, among others.
For more information on LA Boxing or franchise opportunities, visit http://laboxing.com/franchising/ or contact Philip Jacobs at: (714) 668-0911 or philip@laboxing.com.
About LA Boxing
LA Boxing® is the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts fitness franchise with nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in various stages of development. The LA Boxing Workout™—aimed at suburban men, women, and children—which burns 800-1,000 calories per hour, is taught by professionally-trained boxers, kickboxers and mixed martial arts fighters. For more information about LA Boxing, visit http://laboxing.com/.
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