Canton

ERICA

Erica is a special ed teacher by day and trainer by night. You can see her passion and talent in how she teaches her classes because she is patient and will take the time to teach you proper form and technique.

Getting ready for her wedding  first brought Erica  to TITLE over 5 years ago. She came to the grand opening of TITLE Canton and says it was love at first punch! She has been a loyal member  and hooked on TITLE since then and her goal was to eventually become a trainer. It took a while, but she made it and loves it!

Check out one of her classes!

My personal mantra:
You can do it, all you have to do is try!

My training style is:
energetic

My why:
I love helping others!

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My fighting spirit comes from my love of helping others, no matter who they are! I've been teaching special education for 23 years and always fight for the rights of my students.

JILL

Jill is not only a trainer, but a full time student at Schoolcraft College. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition and  is studying the sciences to pursue a career in nutrition. After taking a few classes with us, she fell in love with the full-body workout boxing provides and wanted to become a trainer herself.
She says, “TITLE is an amazing community where we focus on hard work, motivation, and discipline. Title gives me the opportunity to explore new ways to exercise, to meet new people, and push myself in ways I have not been pushed before. Dreams don’t work unless you do. Let’s work it out together!”

My personal mantra:
Live every day like it's your last!

My training style is:
energetic

My why:
Every day is an opportunity for growth.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
I do not accept failure as an excuse, there's always room to push even harder and further to be better!

Tyler

Tyler came to TITLE because he was looking for a boxing gym.   After his first class, he was hooked! He became a member and loved the workout so much he wanted to become a trainer! Tyler played hockey for 10 years and baseball for 8 years during his adolescent years . He performed in local productions at the State Wayne Theater from the age of 7  to 14  and was very  invovled in the  drama program in high school, where he was also a director for a few productions. Tyler not only can act and sing but he can juggle too!  Tyler wants to share his love of boxing with you so check out one of his classes this week!

My personal mantra:
Life's a biscuit, you have to risk it.

My training style is:
authentic

My why:
I became a trainer at TITLE because I loved the workout!

What gives me my fighting spirit:
I always want to be better and improve

Ben

As a youngster, Ben always had an interest in the sport of boxing and martial arts. During high school, he earned his first degree black belt in taekwondo and did basic MMA training at a local training facility. After graduating from high school, he went on to get an Associates Degree in Science and became an NASM certified personal trainer. In college he continued to develop his own physical strength, as well as learn about the science of health and fitness and he is ready to help others do the same thing.

My personal mantra:
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

My training style is:
Authentic and connected

My why:
Boxing is one of my favorite passions and I want to teach anyone who is willing to learn.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
The future is uncertain and I want to be ready for anything that comes my way

Doug

Doug began combat sports at the age of 12 and started competing at 16 years old. He was the Mad Men Bantam Weight Champ and UFS Fly Weight Champion in his weight class in 2011-2013. He retired in MMA in 2018, now focuses on training and mentoring others who want to enter combat sports. He feels privileged to give back to the sport that has enriched his life so much.

My personal mantra:
Give 100% in all you do, everyday!

My training style is:
Authentic & Fun

My why:
To share my passion for boxing and kickboxing.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My mom and my amazing, supportive fiance!

Bryan

Bryan was born in Caguas Puerto Rico. He as always been passionate about sports, especially boxing and basketball. As a youth, he and his family would gather one Saturday a month and watch boxing matches all night long. When he entered high school, he had the chance to meet the great boxer, Miguel Coto, which sparked his desire to pursue the sport. Every Saturday at 5:30am he and his friends would run alongside Coto then watch him train. The more he spent time training and spending time at the gym, the more his passion and motivation of becoming a better boxer grew. After high school, Bryan was not able to continue with the sport but went to Therapeutic massage school and learned how to work on every muscle in the body. He came to Michigan 4 years ago and found TITLE Boxing Club Canton. There, his old passion for boxing was reawakened. Currently, he is training to box again and is looking forward to achieving his goal of becoming a professional boxer.

My personal mantra:
Never Give Up!

My training style is:
Authentic, Fun, Connected and Transforming

My why:
I am passionate about the sport of boxing, and want to use that enjoyment to help others achieve their goals.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
My fighting spirit outside Title comes from my son. All I want to do is give him the best I can.

Jennifer

A true country girl at heart, Jennifer “Country” was born and raised in eastern NC, and moved to MI in 2011. She played many sports growing up, but found a passion for contact sports later in life. Now a “retired” athlete, she is a veteran of the IWFL and WFA women’s football leagues, playing seven years total as a defensive back for the Carolina Phoenix and the Detroit Dark Angels. A coworker (and TITLE Boxing Club Member) told her about TITLE Boxing Club, and she fell in love with boxing after her very first class. Like football, boxing requires hard work, dedication, and determination. Like football, it’s very physical and fun!

My personal mantra:
Don’t put limits on what you can do! As Vince Lombardi said, “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.”

My training style is:
Energetic, Fun and Authentic

My why:
I love the community at Title. I’m aware more and more that Title Boxing Club is a family—a family of motivators, supporters, and cheerleaders. We push each other to do more than we could ever accomplish individually.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
The men and women in uniform who protect us every hour of every day, wherever they may serve. Knowing that they willingly put their lives on the line makes me push harder and give a little more, even when the going gets tough.

Gayle

As a former leader in corporate America, Gayle understands the pressures and challenges of daily life. TITLE Boxing Club gave her the home, the tools and the opportunity to put herself first, lose more than 40 pounds and become a stronger, healthier person-both in  mind and body. Gayle was a member for four years before becoming a Trainer and approaches every class with electric energy! Her passion for helping people set and achieve their fitness goals and get the most of their “me” time is her ultimate motivation.

My personal mantra:
99% of reasons are excuses-stop fooling yourself and just do it!

My training style is:
Energetic and Connected

My why:
People need people. I know how hard it can be to take those first few steps, reach and maintain a new, improved you. I want others to feel alive, confident and proud of their own accomplishments.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
The photo of myself that I carry around of that girl I used to be... I was tired, unhealthy and not the person I wanted to be. There's no looking back for me!

Greg

Greg is a former light heavy-wight champion, who held the North American Boxing Federation title, and was ranked 4th in the world in the light heavy-weight division. His passion for boxing , hard work and perseverance let him to realize his childhood dream of having his picture over the rink of the Kronk Gym in Detroit. After retiring from  professional boxing, he has dedicated his career to helping others meet their fitness goals. His passion  for helping people become the best they can be is what has motivated him to be our Head Trainer at TITLE Boxing Club.

My personal mantra:
How bad do you want it? And how hard are you willing to work for it?

My training style is:
Fun and Transformative

My why:
Like boxing changed my life, I want to change peoples lives through boxing!

What gives me my fighting spirit:
I do not fail at anything I do! My strong will and determination give my clients a sense of obligation to challenge themselves and I do not accept failure as an excuse!

Kelly

Kelly is a high school social studies teacher and a mother to two smart and funny girls. She joined the TITLE family in 2013 and fell in love with boxing, the people, and the best workout ever. In her free time, she really loves eating (her husband is an executive chef) and spending time with her family. If you come to one of Kelly’s classes expect high-energy, motivation, and great work out! Kelly’s captivating personality as a trainer makes it hard not to laugh, and have fun all while getting an amazing workout.

My personal mantra:
Strong mind, strong body.

My training style is:
Connected and Fun

My why:
I have been a teacher for twenty-five years and I've always been passionate about health and fitness. Being a trainer at TITLE allows me to combine my two passions, while also helping others attain their fitness goals.

What gives me my fighting spirit:
Being a good role model for my girls ,by showing them how to be a strong confident woman!