What to Expect
Ramp-up
Get your blood flowing and your body prepared to attack the heavy bag during the Bag Rounds!
Bag Rounds
Level up your fitness and boxing skills through structured bag rounds that combine technique, conditioning, and explosive power.
Active Recovery
Train like a true boxer would and keep your heart rate up before the next bell rings.
Core & Strength
After gloves come off, we finish with core and strength work to leave you feeling your best.
Meet the Team
Kole Pepa
Biography
Kole began his journey in combat sports at the age of 8, training in boxing, karate, and kickboxing. As a young competitor, he traveled to 51 countries, earning multiple first-place titles in kickboxing and Muay Thai tournaments. Over the course of his fighting career, he amassed an impressive record of 60 wins and just 8 losses. A highly decorated martial artist, Kole holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 5th-degree black belt in American Freestyle Karate. Before moving to Michigan, he spent nine years in Kansas training professional MMA fighters, refining their skills at the highest levels of competition. He continues to work with top-tier boxers and MMA professionals today. Since 2017, Kole has been a cornerstone of TITLE, leading both classes and private training sessions. With eight years of coaching experience at TITLE and over 35 years of expertise in boxing and MMA, his deep knowledge, technical precision, and passion for the sport shine through in every class he teaches.
My Personal Mantra
Actions speak louder than words.
My Training Style Is
Connected
My Why
I grew up with this sport, and because of that, I love it. It was never about money or fame—if anything, I’ve taken more punches than paychecks. I teach because boxing and MMA have shaped me, challenged me, and given me more than I could ever repay. Sharing that with others is what truly drives me.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
The real fight isn’t against an opponent—it’s against yourself. Every day, I compete to be better than I was yesterday, and that’s the spirit I bring to everything I do.
Kyle Christian
Biography
Born and raised in Detroit, Kyle discovered boxing in his teenage years and quickly developed a passion for combat sports. At 19, he moved to Florida, where he competed in both boxing and Muay Thai for several years before returning to Michigan to train and compete in mixed martial arts (MMA). After experiencing a difficult personal loss, Kyle stepped away from competition for a time before rediscovering his love for boxing back home in Detroit. In his early 30s, he joined the TITLE Boxing Club team, where he spent four years helping members develop their skills, confidence, and love for the sport. Now, Kyle is excited to return to TITLE and begin a new chapter with the team. Drawing from years of competitive experience and personal perseverance, he's passionate about helping members improve their technique, challenge themselves, and discover the physical and mental rewards that boxing has to offer.
My Personal Mantra
Make an impact
My Training Style Is
Transformative
My Why
To utilize my many years of boxing experience and to teach others the craft that changed my life.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
My love for boxing and my love for cats
Quinn Mcmullen
Biography
Quinn is a former football and lacrosse athlete who discovered a strong passion for boxing at the age of 15. Inspired by Vasyl Lomachenko’s creativity, Quinn quickly fell in love with the sport’s combination of skill and discipline. After competing in multiple fights, he developed a deep appreciation for the mental toughness and physical conditioning boxing requires. Today, Quinn channels that same drive into helping others reach their full potential. With a strong commitment to health and fitness, he strives to empower every member to grow stronger, move smarter, and unlock their inner fighter—both on and off the heavy bag and in and out of the ring.
My Personal Mantra
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
My Training Style Is
Authentic
My Why
My passion for boxing and the opportunity to teach and inspire others through the sport.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
Fueled by adversity and growing stronger with every obstacle.
Dave Gardner
Biography
Dave is a lifelong athlete and boxing enthusiast. From watching Muhammad Ali highlights as a toddler to training as a competitive fighter, boxing is his passion. Not only does he value the physical benefits of boxing and athletics but more importantly he loves how fitness can transform a person’s mental health. Dave grew up playing basketball, football, track and loves to swim. In his free time he loves playing basketball, spending time with friends and family, and hiking with his English Mastiff, Bruce Wayne. Dave is thrilled to join you on your fitness journey and show you how boxing can transform your health, confidence, and life!
My Personal Mantra
The light of day comes after the darkest part of night
My Training Style Is
Heart
My Why
I am here to pay it forward
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
My parents and grandmother
Dmaine Harris
Biography
Inspired by legendary boxers like Sugar Ray Robinson and Smokin' Joe Frazier, I developed a passion for the "sweet science" from a young age. Competing in amateur boxing not only honed my skills but also instilled in me the values of confidence and discipline. My journey didn't stop there; I expanded my martial arts repertoire by excelling in taekwondo, where I clinched first place in forms and board breaking competitions, and I earned a blue belt in Judo. As a coach at TITLE, I leverage my diverse martial arts background to help clients achieve their fitness goals, whether they're looking to improve their strength, agility, or overall well-being. My coaching philosophy is rooted in fostering a positive, empowering environment that encourages personal growth and self-confidence. In addition to my passion for boxing, I bring a strategic mindset from my career as a partner at a consulting firm specializing in engineering solutions. This unique blend of technical expertise and athletic experience enables me to offer a well-rounded, holistic approach to fitness training. Join me on a transformative journey to reach your full potential on and off the bag rack!
My Personal Mantra
Progress over prefection
My Training Style Is
Authentic
My Why
I want to aid members in learning the sweet science.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
I am on a quest to be the best version of myself.
Kelsey Pittman
Biography
Kelsey has had a passion for sports from a young age. She started with gymnastics, figure skating, and played softball through high school. When shoulder surgery took her out of the game, she discovered weightlifting at the age of 17 and never looked back. After volunteering at a local community center to instruct adaptive fitness classes, she decided to combine her two favorite things: movement and helping people. With her current background in power-based lifting and boxing, her goal is to empower every person in class to unleash their inner fighter and help them succeed with one punch (and squat!) at a time.
My Personal Mantra
If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.
My Training Style Is
Heart!
My Why
My passion to help people unlock their true potential through boxing and exercise, and my love to empower people to push their limits and build confidence to achieve their fitness goals.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
spirit outside of TITLE? (Ex. My daughter; I’m a cancer survivor). My pursuit of knowledge, experience, transformation and growth.
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Ani Metai
Biography
Ani started boxing at the age of 15, and what began as a challenge quickly turned into a deep passion. Over the years, the sport has shaped him both as an athlete and as a person, teaching him discipline, resilience, and the power of perseverance. He’s a three-time Greek national champion and has proudly represented Greece in international competitions, sharing the ring with some of the world’s top fighters.
For Ani, boxing isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of life. It’s the lens through which he sees the world, the fire that keeps him moving forward. It’s taught him discipline, resilience, and the importance of showing up, even when it’s hard. Boxing is in his blood, in his heart. He brings that same mindset to TITLE, helping others discover their own strength and pushing them to go beyond what they thought was possible.
My Personal Mantra
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez: 'This is the reality of my life. No boxing, no life'
My Training Style Is
Energetic
My Why
My love for boxing and to share that love with the TITLE fam so they benefit from it as I have.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
In one word - boxing. It's the lens through which I see the world.
Emily Hirt
Biography
Emily has had a passion for various sports from a young age. She played soccer, basketball, and volleyball. She was an all-state competitive swimmer. An athlete is who she is at heart and being active is in her blood. She fell in love with boxing the first time she tried it and has pretty much lived at TITLE Boxing club since, taking classes and private training 6 out of 7 days a week! Her passion now is to show each and every member she touches how boxing can help them both physically and mentally.
My Personal Mantra
Don't wish for it, work for it
My Training Style Is
Authentic
My Why
I fell in love with boxing as a member, and becoming a trainer gave me the chance to share that passion and inspire others to reach their goals.
What Gives Me My Fighting Spirit
My kids are all the drive I can ever ask for.