The CEO Advantage Podcast

Darcy Ellis: Building HitFit and Finding Strength Beyond the Ring


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Darcy Ellis, founder of HitFit and son of five-time world champion Lester Ellis, joins us to share the journey from growing up in a boxing family to creating one of Australia’s fastest-growing boxing fitness brands. A former professional boxer himself, Darcy has transformed his passion for the sport into a mission to make boxing accessible, inclusive, and life-changing for people of all ages.In this episode, Darcy opens up about:

  • The lessons he learned from his father about discipline, sacrifice, and resilience
  • The struggles of carving out his own identity during his teenage years
  • Why he walked away from a promising professional career to start HitFit
  • How boxing can build presence, community, and mental strength inside and outside the gym
  • The importance of bringing governance and vision into small business growth

Darcy’s story is as much about mental health and leadership as it is about sport. From creating safe spaces where anyone can experience the transformative power of boxing, to scaling a brand that now spans multiple locations, Darcy shows how courage and community can change lives.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in fitness, entrepreneurship, or personal growth.Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support more conversations like this.

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The CEO Advantage PodcastBy Paul Edginton