Community Highlights: Meet Ramon And Jennifer Alvarez of Legends Boxing & Wellness Center

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ramon And Jennifer Alvarez

Hi Ramon and Jennifer, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I never planned to purchase a boxing gym, but in hindsight, I feel it’s what I was meant to do. This is how it happened. I was training at a gym called Butcher Shop Boxing in Columbia, TN for about three years. When the owner, Anthony Smith, decided to shut it down due to an out-of-state move, my wife Jennifer suggested I approach him about buying it. I wanted to save the gym for myself and my community. It’s a special place and a second home. Anthony agreed and it happened quickly. My wife and I changed the name to Legends Boxing and Wellness Center with an eye to the future.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been an amazing journey. I’m not the only one who loves the boxing gym. Elijah Jewson stayed on as head coach. Member Alex Hampton signed on as our Marketing Director, and our family friend, Katie Frye, immediately offered to become our Gym Manager. We’re lucky to have a talented team of people who have the same dream: to make Legends Boxing & Wellness Center Columbia’s premier full-service boxing gym and wellness center.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
We have already become a premier, full-service boxing gym. We offer boxing technique and fitness classes and private training sessions for all ages. Our amateur boxers travel the tri-state area to compete. We provide in-house technical sparring opportunities under the supervision of our USA Licensed and Safe Sport Certified coach. We are a tight-knit community and aim to be the “Cheers” version of a gym. We want to know everyone’s name. We want our members to feel welcome and encouraged. We’re proud of our dedication to the sport and our community. One of our goals is to add more youth services like an after-school program and summer camps. We have memberships and day passes to fit any budget, and we offer a free trial class. Come by and meet us!

What was your favorite childhood memory?
I have fond memories of training in different fighting sports and learning new skills. I’ve always enjoyed hard physical activity.

Pricing:

• Three-month contract is $100 per month for unlimited classes
• Single class passes are $10 each
• We offer a discount for veterans, fire fighters, and police officers
• Private lessons by appointment
• Free trial class

Contact Info:

• Website: https://legendsboxingcolumbia.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendsboxingcolumbia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564161730326