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LA Boxing Bethesda Continues to Host Top Professional Boxers
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Bethesda, MD, September 21, 2011 – Washington DC-based LA Boxing continues to play host to world-renowned professional boxers with top-ranked heavyweight Tony “The Tiger” Thompson as he prepares for his October 28, 2011 IBF Heavyweight Championship Elimination Bout versus Eddie Chambers. The elimination bout will be broadcasted as a featured “special event” on Showtime’s ShoBox Television Series. Thompson will be training at the newest LA Boxing location in Bethesda, MD.
“We have seen a tremendous amount of excitement and demand for our gyms in the DMV area and equal excitement amongst our members and the public for hosting world-class fighters,” said Brian Sreniawski, company partner for LA Boxing. “Having a stand out, top-ranked athlete like Tony Thompson training at LA Boxing Bethesda is a great boost to our gym and our member morale,” he said.
LA Boxing, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique boxing, kickboxing and MMA training regimens, has trained world champions and numerous professional fighters. The vast majority of our members are women and men who are interested in The LA Boxing Workout™ a cardio workout that burn 800 to 1000 calroies per one-hour class. Everyday folks enjoy the benefits of our fitness-training program right beside future heavyweight champs.
About Tony “The Tiger” Thompson: Currently on a 25 fight win streak, the 6’5″ Thompson is coming off of huge victories over top heavyweight contenders, including victories against Owen Beck, Paul Marinaccio and against Maurice Harris in an IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator on May 26. He is now set to fight Eddie Chambers, currently number one in the IBF ranking.
Press Release: LA Boxing Hires World Champion Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, “Razor” Rob McCullough
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
LA Boxing is pleased to announce the addition of world champion mixed martial arts fighter “Razor” Rob McCullough as the new director of instructor training. McCullough will be sourcing, training and certifying professional fighters across the nation to teach the benefits of The LA Boxing Workout™ – the gym’s signature cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA workouts. He will be based out of the Santa Ana, California corporate office and will work directly with the vast network of LA Boxing franchise owners, general managers and trainers across the country.
Knowing what it takes to be the best, McCullough said, “I’m ready to make a difference at LA Boxing. I’d like to bring a new level of training, techniques and fun to the workouts that LA Boxing developed over the years.”
McCullough is no stranger to LA Boxing or its intense workouts. “Rob’s journey with LA Boxing has come full circle,” said Anthony Geisler, president of LA Boxing Franchise Corporation. “Long before his first fight in the ring and cage, Rob started as a member at our original gym in Costa Mesa back in 1995.” He said.
McCullough was only 17 years old at the time he joined the club. Sean McCully taught his first class and immediately noticed something special about Rob. Quickly, he transitioned into a trainer, teaching LA Boxing’s signature workouts to everyday folks. By age 19, he was ready for his first professional fight. Skill, tenacity, respect and victory soon earned McCullough shots at televised fights, career changing opportunities and world-class opponents. His professional record is impressive with 19 wins and seven losses. He holds titles in International Muay Thai Council (IMTC), World Extreme Cage Fighting (WEC) and in numerous other international fight organizations. More recently, McCullough starred as an assistant coach on season 11 and 14 of the popular reality MMA television show, “The Ultimate Fighter.”
LA Boxing is the world’s largest franchisor of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts gyms. Gym members of both sexes – from pre-teens to senior citizens – experience unique methods of getting and staying in shape. Integrating mixed martial arts and various related physical activities and exercises, the trademark LA Boxing Workout is a one-hour, heart–thumping, calorie-burning workout that relieves stress, burns up to 1000 calories and builds self-confidence. Members also can benefit from personal training sessions as well as the latest cardio and strength equipment and LA Boxing fashion apparel.
For additional information or interview opportunities with Anthony Geisler or Rob McCullough, please contact Keith Williams at 714-668-0911 or email keith@laboxing.com.
Weekly Links Round-up: Jan. 3-7
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Every week we gather a list of articles related to health, fitness, MMA, boxing and kickboxing for our readers as a one-stop shop for helpful tips and tricks when it comes to working out. Enjoy!
Unexpected Foods Which Aid in Weight Loss:
http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/unexpected-foods-which-aid-in-weight-loss-79260391
How To Keep Your Fitness Resolutions:
http://www.examiner.com/fitness-in-ft-myers/how-to-keep-your-fitness-resolutions
Brandon Vera Released From UFC:
http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blogs/report-brandon-vera-released?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+bjpenndotcom+(BJPENN.COM+NEWS+BLOGS)
LA Boxing Baton Rouge Owner Gabe Miller Talks About Staying Motivated During The Holidays
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
VIDEO:Â WBRZ interview with LA Boxing Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE- The holiday season is usually the time where people get too busy to exercise.
If that’s you, think about this. Every workout missed is used against you.
It is used against you to make your belly bigger, your muscles smaller and weaker, and your life shorter.
Unfortunately, most Americans choose to not consistently exercise, and it’s because they don’t stay motivated.
Fitness expert Gabe MIller, owner of LA Boxing gives us tips on how to stay motivated this holiday season and through the New Year.
Rear Naked Choke Radio: Paul “Semtex†Daley, Benji Radach
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Paul “Semtex†Daley and Benji Radach are stepping up in their respective returns to the cage at Strikeforce on Saturday, but first they steps in for Rear Naked Choke Radio on the MMA DieHards Radio Network with Joe Rizzo and Jeremy Fullerton.
Semtex takes on Scott Smith in what should be an exciting welterweight match. He has a Strikeforce contract that is non-exclusive and talked about looking to Japan for some more fights.
Radach took a fight on short notice and will make his light heavyweight debut against Ovince St. Preux in a match televised on Showtime. Dan Henderson against Renato “Babalu†Sobral is the headlining match.
Joe and Jeremy will also preview that card, the TUF 12 Finale and give their picks with the betting odds.
The show streams live right here on the MMA DieHards Radio Network on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Eastern (3:45 Pacific) unless otherwise noted.
Benji Radach To Face Ovince St. Preux Saturday In St. Louis On SHOWTIME®
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
NEW YORK (Nov. 30, 2010) – Fresh off his fifth straight victory less than two weeks ago, former University of Tennessee standout linebacker turned rising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Ovince St. Preux (8-4) will re-enter the cage to face hard-hitting Benji “Razor†Radach (21-5) this Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
Local Woodbridge Boxer William Joppy Fought to a Draw Against Cory Cummings
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Saturday night at the Patriot Center, ICE Promotions and Jimmy Lange Boxing held a boxing event featuring many local fighters. The Co-Main Event featured William Joppy, a boxer who fights out of Woodbridge VA, though originally from Silver Spring, MD. Joppy’s affiliation is with LA Boxing in Woodbridge, right off the Prince William County Parkway.
Fighting Faisst
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
For as long as Metal Mulisha’s Ronnie Faisst has been competing, he’s been referred to as “Kung Fu Faisst,” yet he had never revealed his martial art fighting skills to the masses … until this past Saturday at Ellismania 6. The brainchild of professional skateboarder, boxer, and Sirius talk show host Jason Ellis, Ellismania is a light-hearted battle royale, which pairs up famous personalities giving them the opportunity to get their fight on in a safe and fun environment. Notable participants in the past include radio personality Riky Rachtman, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden and MMA fighter and host of MTV’s “Bully Beatdown,” Mayhem Miller just to name a few.
LA Boxing’s own Ashley Weakley fighting this weekend to go 5-0!
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
This week, Friday, September 24, LA Boxing member, Ashley Weakley enters the ring versus T.J. Cunanan in the 135 lbs. weight class. Looking to better her record to 5-0 at the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Fighting Championships at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Weakley will be turning pro following a hopeful victory Friday night.
LA Boxing had a chance to talk with Ashley about her training, her desire to go pro, and where that “Baby Tyger†nickname came from. It’s a “10-count†with Ashley Weakly.
LAB: What’s your training regimen like?
AW: Right now, prepping for a fight, I train 6 days on, 1 day off. My typical week breaks down to 3 days of strength training, 2-3 days of jiu-jitsu, 6 days of cardio, and 6 days of fight training. Depending on how I’m feeling, a training day will last any where from 3-4 hours a day when I have an upcoming fight and 1-2 hours a day when in between fights.
LAB: What’s the process of getting your mindset and strategy when you’re preparing for a fight versus when you’re between fights?
AW: Having good coaches has made the process smooth; we go over all the videos and set up our strategy from there. When you’re prepping for a fight you’re a lot more focused than usual, and when your opponent takes you by surprise in the middle of a fight with something you didn’t anticipate, you have to just go with the flow, stay calm and stay focused, otherwise they’ll shock you again.
LAB: How did you get the nickname “Baby Tyger�
AW: I was joking around with friends in highschool and we were all saying what our nicknames would be if we were to become fighters. They said mine would be “Baby Tyger†because I’m un-suspecting, but if you underestimate me, I can be a big threat.
LAB: What’s the best and also the hardest part about being an aspiring professional MMA fighter?
AW: The hardest part is definitely the training. You have to sacrifice a lot of things in your life. It’s not necessarily physical sacrifices because your body eventually gets used to all the training, but more the life sacrifices; not seeing your family/friends quite as much as you’d like to. You just can’t go out every other night. The best part is getting in the ring and feeling that adrenaline rush and knowing that you want to be better every time.
LAB: What’s the worst injury you’ve suffered?
AW: I’ve actually been really, really lucky. I’ve been fortunate enough not to have any serious injuries so far. You get the occasional dislocated toe, but I’ve never sustained an injury bad enough that it took me out for a while.
LAB: What’s the best advice you can give new fighters aspiring to be professional?
AW: Stick to your goals. Be reasonable with yourself and with your goals. I started this in November of 2009, so not long ago, and I just took it one step at a time. I didn’t go into it saying I’m going to go pro by this time. Just make sure you go after what you want and make small goals for yourself, then go from there.
LAB: Mixed Martial Arts combines different disciplines of martial arts, what’s your favorite and why?
AW: I have a background in amateur boxing, so I prefer moves standing up, but when I started MMA training in November of 2009, I realized I needed to be equally proficient in stand-up as well as ground work, so I learned jiu-jitsu. I’d say I mix them up now about 50/50.
LAB: For those unfamiliar with the specific discipline of Mixed Martial Arts, can you explain how it differs from other martial arts?
AW: MMA is a combination of all fighting arts. You have to be good at everything (all martial arts) to be good at this. For those not interested in the fighting aspect of it, it’s a great workout because it puts your body through new routines and constantly changes what your body gets used to in other workouts.
LAB: If you could go toe to toe with anyone dead or alive who would it be?
AW: No one in particular. After my fight this Friday, I’ll be going pro next year and I’d say I’d fight anyone that stands in my way.
And on that note we will get out of Ashley’s way.
From all of us at LA Boxing and on behalf of all the members you have our best, Baby Tyger, fight hard and good luck!!!
