Jermont Reece: From the Basement to the Pros

Jermont Reece is building something special in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The undefeated professional boxer and head coach of Kzoo Boxing joins me for Episode 12 of The KG Show to talk about building his gym from the ground up, making the jump from amateur to professional boxing, and developing the next generation of fighters. We get into his journey from training fighters in a basement to opening a new 4,000-square-foot facility, the challenges of running a boxing gym while competing professionally, and the success of standout amateur Evan Jackson. We also talk about amateur boxing judging, what separates national-level competitors, and whether fighters are born or made. Jermont is currently 2-0 as a professional, and he's got big plans for both his boxing career and Kzoo Boxing. *Follow Jermont Reece & Kzoo Boxing:* Instagram/Facebook: Jermont Reece Gym: Kzoo Boxing *The KG Show* Hosted by Kyle Geary (Krash Gordon) New episodes featuring the people, personalities, and stories behind combat sports. #TheKGShow #JermontReece #KzooBoxing #Boxing #MichiganBoxing 00:00 Introduction to Jermont Reece 00:28 The Growth of Kzoo Boxing 02:33 How Jermont Got Started in Boxing 04:07 Building a Gym From the Basement 06:35 Changing Plans and Becoming an Entrepreneur 07:52 Developing Coaches and His Coaching Philosophy 09:04 Adapting in Boxing and Life 10:50 The Challenges of Amateur Boxing 12:40 Amateur Boxing Judging and Going Pro 15:09 Balancing Coaching, Business and Fighting 17:21 Evan Jackson and National-Level Boxing 20:01 Are Fighters Born or Made? 24:01 The Future of Kzoo Boxing and Jermont's Career