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Women’s Boxing to Make its Debut in Summer Olympics
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
Women’s Boxing to Make its Debut in Summer Olympics
Finally, female boxers are getting the chance to fight for a medal in the Olympic games. The Summer Olympics, with the opening ceremony July 27, will feature women in boxing for the first time, with three ladies on the U.S. team.
Representing the U.S. will be Claressa Shields, Marlen Esparza, and Quanitta “Queen” Underwood. As the first female boxers to compete in the Olympics, they’ve already made history. The ladies will join 33 (a small number compared to the 250 men competing) other fighters, in three separate weight classes (the men’s competition has 10), all competing for the coveted medals.
While boxing joined the Olympics in 1904, it was the only Summer sport without females until now. The entire US boxing team has 12 members, making it the largest at the London games. The women’s tournament begins on the second Sunday of the games (August 5 and 6), and will last five days, with semifinals on August 8 and the gold-medal matches on August 9.
Meet the U.S. Women’s Team:
- Claressa Shields: Flint, Michigan, 17, competing as a middleweight (165lbs)
- Marlen Esparza: Houston, Texas, 22, competing as a featherweight (112 lbs)
- Quanitta “Queen” Underwwod: Seattle, Washington, 28, competing as a lightweight (132lbs)
Related articles:
The Detroit News: Flint boxer Claressa Shields helping to make Olympic history
Yahoo Sports: Women boxers get long-awaited Olympic chance
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/women-boxers-long-awaited-olympic-140512595–oly.html
The New York Times: U.S. Has Its First Female Olympic Boxer
Yahoo Sports: Women’s USA Olympic Boxing Team
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/womens-usa-olympic-boxing-team-fan-overview-222300187–oly.html
LA Boxing® Inks Partnership Agreement with Costco
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Select California Costco Locations Will Offer LA Boxing Membership Packages to Customers
SANTA ANA, Calif. [JULY 10, 2012] – LA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today an exclusive agreement with wholesale retailer Costco to sell memberships in-store at select California locations, starting July 2012. Featured in the form of activation cards, the three month memberships also include two private-training sessions with LA Boxing trainers.
The initial Costco locations that will carry the memberships include: Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Lakewood, San Juan Capistrano, Signal Hill, Torrance, Yorba Linda and two locations in both Laguna Niguel and Tustin.
“Partnering with a retail giant like Costco gives us tremendous exposure and the ability to offer our memberships to a customer base that has very similar demographics to our own,” said Philip Jacobs, LA Boxing Director of Franchise Development. “Costco benefits by offering its members a unique alternative to the typical gym membership, while also identifying itself as a believer in health and wellness – it’s a win-win for both companies.”
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.
“This partnership in California is part of an initial test to gauge the Costco customer response,” Jacobs said. “We hope to eventually roll this program out nationwide.”
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/.
LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in North Jersey
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Company Plans Call for Nearly 15 Additional Locations to Open Throughout the State
TOTOWA, N.J. – LA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it signed a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Franco Pacelli to open a new LA Boxing gym in North Jersey, which will be located at 360 Route 46 in Totowa.
Planned to open in September 2012, the new LA Boxing will be the first of nearly 15 additional locations the company plans to have open or in development throughout New Jersey within the next 18 months. Currently, there are seven locations already operating throughout the state—three in North Jersey, two in Central Jersey, and two in South Jersey.
“We’re looking to grow throughout New Jersey with franchisees like Franco 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 New Jersey 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 Chicago, New Orleans, New York, 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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LA Boxing® Goes for SoCal Knock Out
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
The Unique Fitness Franchise Announces Aggressive Expansion Plans for Southern California Market
SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 20, 2012) – LA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today aggressive growth plans for the Southern California market. With a recently opened location in Long Beach and a signed franchise agreement in Orange County, the company plans to bring upwards of 10 additional locations to the market by 2014.
“As we know from being headquartered here, this area of the country is one of the most fitness-conscious places in the world, making it an ideal location for our results-oriented boxing, kickboxing, and MMA workouts,” 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.
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.
The unique fitness franchise made its debut in Long Beach, Calif. in January 2012 when the company’s General Counsel, Shaun Grove, opened a location. Grove joined LA Boxing in the spring of 2009 as General Counsel to the burgeoning fitness concept. After working closely with the company, the former NCAA Div. I-AA football player for San Diego University decided his life-long passion for fitness would translate well into owning a gym.
“I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur and just being around the gyms made me want to open an LA Boxing location,” said Grove. “Fitness has always been a passion of mine, so I was really attracted to the unique workouts that LA Boxing offers its members. When the opportunity came to open a gym in Southern California, I went for it.”
“Aside from being our General Counsel, Shaun’s knowledge and passion for fitness and exercise, coupled with his leadership skills made him the perfect person to capitalize on our Southern California growth strategy,” said Jacobs.
With nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in the development pipeline, expansion throughout California 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 New Orleans, New York, 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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LA Boxing® Knocks Out First Franchise Agreement in Seattle
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Local Franchising Group to Open Washington’s First LA Boxing Gyms; Company Plans Call for a Total of Six Locations to Open Throughout the Market in the Next 18 Months
For Immediate Release:
SEATTLE (4/24/12) – 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 franchising group Huntro, LLC to open three LA Boxing gyms in Seattle. The announcement stems from a larger company expansion plan, which calls for a total of six locations to open throughout the market within the next 18 months.
With a family history in franchising that spans more than 50 years, Huntro, LLC’s Managing Director Terry Wynia was looking for the right franchise opportunity that he could embark on himself.
“I had been looking into a variety of franchise concepts for years and wasn’t finding anything that was the right match,” Wynia said. “My brother is a member of the San Diego LA Boxing gym and recommended that I check it out. After seeing the location and talking with company executives, I knew LA Boxing was the right franchise fit for not only my own lifestyle and professional goals but also for Seattle consumers—there are no other gyms like it in the market. I’m excited to bring LA Boxing to Seattle.”
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 Seattle with franchisees like Terry and his team 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 Seattle 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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LA Boxing® Knocks Out First Franchise Agreement in New Orleans
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Local Personal Trainer to Open New Orleans’ First LA Boxing Gym; Company Plans Call for More Than 5 Additional Locations to Open Throughout the Market
For Immediate Release:
NEW ORLEANS (April 16,2012) – 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 Scott Musso to open the first LA Boxing gym in New Orleans. Already very successful in Baton Rouge with 2 gyms and another one opening soon in Lafayette, the new LA Boxing will be the first of more than five locations the company plans to open throughout New Orleans within the next 18 months.
A college athlete and local personal trainer, Musso had always wanted to open his own gym where members could work towards their health and fitness goals in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. By pursuing his dream through LA Boxing, the 32-year-old knew he would have the opportunity to successfully fulfill this passion with a proven business model and ongoing support from the franchise.
“LA Boxing is the perfect fit for my lifestyle and professional goals,” Musso said. “As a personal trainer, I’ve been working with consumers throughout the market for the past five years and know LA Boxing is just what New Orleans needs—there’s no other gym like it in the market. I’m excited to bring the first to the area and look forward to further expanding the brand.”
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 our highly successful gym in Baton Rouge, aggressive expansion throughout New Orleans comes as a natural growth progression for LA Boxing,” said Philip Jacobs, LA Boxing Director of Franchise Development. “There is a high-demand throughout New Orleans for an alternative to large, impersonal fitness centers, making LA Boxing a perfect fit for the area. We’re looking to grow throughout the area with franchisees like Scott who are business savvy and fitness-minded.”
With nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in the development pipeline, expansion throughout New Orleans 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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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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FITLOSOPHY AND LA BOXING TEAM UP TO KNOCKOUT BREAST CANCER
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
FITLOSOPHY AND LA BOXING TEAM UP TO KNOCKOUT BREAST CANCER
COSTA MESA,Calif. — September 27, 2011 – fitlosophy, inc. creator of the fitness + nutrition journal and goal setting system, fitbook TM, has teamed up with LA Boxing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special campaign to knockout cancer called boxing4boobs. The mission of boxing4boobs is to create awareness about breast cancer prevention, raise funds for breast cancer charities, and provide opportunities for men and women to try the healthy-living solutions offered by fitlosophy and LA Boxing.
Beginning October 1, 2011 a limited edition fitbook PINKTM will be available at LA Boxing locations across the country and online at www.getfitbook.com. fitbook PINK will contain all of the benefits of the original fitbook, only it will feature pink binding and display a pink breast cancer ribbon on its cover to support breast cancer research and awareness programs. fitbook is a unique 12-week planning system that provides the framework to set goals, record workouts and log food intake on a daily basis. LA Boxing will be giving back to the community in honor of breast cancer awareness month by offering free kickboxing classes all day October 8, 2011 at gyms nationwide and donating a portion of proceeds during the month of October.
fitbook will be available for purchase throughout October and for every fitbook PINK sold, $4 will be donated to breast cancer charities. Half of all contributions will be given to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade whose beneficiaries range from leading cancer research and clinical centers to community-based, non-profit breast health education programs. The additional funds raised from each fitbook PINK will be donated to MyLifeLine.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of cancer patients and their families and friends to foster connection, inspiration, and healing.
In addition, fitlosophy will also be offering pink tank tops printed with the company’s mantra: “live life fit” throughout the boxing4boobs Campaign. Tank tops will be available for purchase at www.getfitbook.com and $2 for every shirt sold will be donated to the designated breast cancer related charities.
“fitlosophy is tickled PINK to join forces with LA Boxing this year to give breast cancer a healthy punch through the boxing4boobs campaign,” said Angela Manzanares, chief fitlosopher of fitlosophy, inc. “Through our fun-spirited boxing4boobs campaign we hope to inspire women and men of all ages to integrate fitness into their lifestyle and positively impact the means in which they approach their health.”
boxing4boobs is spearheaded by Manzanares and LA Boxing Director of Marketing, Keith Williams. Manzanares and Williams will be on site at the LA Boxing Costa Mesa location engaging with the public at the 9:30am kickboxing class and sharing their message to be proactive about early detection, lessen their personal risks, and to live life fit.
About fitlosophy, inc.
Based in Orange County, California, fitlosophy, inc. is the creator of fitbookTM, a revolutionary line of fitness journals that have transformed the way people reach their fitness goals. fitlosophy’s mission is to inspire people to live a healthy, active lifestyle by motivating and supporting them with innovative products, to redefine how people integrate fitness into their lifestyle. The company’s founder, Angela Manzanares, embraces a fit life and has a passion for positively influencing the lives of others. The fitlosophy mantra: live life fit. Learn more about fitlosophy online at http://www.getfitbook.com.
To learn more about fitbook or the Boxing 4 Boobs campaign please contact:
Golie Alemi, PR for fitlosophy, inc., PR@getfitbook.com, (949) 735-2445
Angela Manzanares, founder fitlosophy, inc. Angela@getfitbook.com
