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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 ReeceGym: 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 #MichiganBoxing00:00 Introduction to Jermont Reece00:28 The Growth of Kzoo Boxing02:33 How Jermont Got Started in Boxing04:07 Building a Gym From the Basement06:35 Changing Plans and Becoming an Entrepreneur07:52 Developing Coaches and His Coaching Philosophy09:04 Adapting in Boxing and Life10:50 The Challenges of Amateur Boxing12:40 Amateur Boxing Judging and Going Pro15:09 Balancing Coaching, Business and Fighting17:21 Evan Jackson and National-Level Boxing20:01 Are Fighters Born or Made?24:01 The Future of Kzoo Boxing and Jermont's Career

Grand Rapids' own Justin “JLP The Truth” Lacey-Pierce is 14-0-1 as a professional, a former USA Boxing National Champion, and looking to take the next step in his career.

Justin joins The KG Show ahead of his return to the ring at MotorCity Casino in Detroit. We talk about where he sees his career going, the hometown draw that made him question whether he wanted to continue boxing, what he changed afterward, and his road from wrestling to becoming a national champion.

We also get into the business of boxing, learning who you can trust, the agendas that come with the sport, his interest in history and truth, and what he wants next in his career.

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00:00 Justin “JLP The Truth” Lacey-Pierce

00:21 Chasing the Contender Level

01:09 Waiting on the Call

01:38 The Hometown Draw

02:26 Did He Still Want to Box?

05:25 What Changed After the Draw

05:51 From Wrestling to Boxing

08:52 The USA Boxing National Championship

10:36 Fighting Five Times in One Week11:24 Going to War With the No. 1 Seed

14:03 Julius Ballo & the Boxing Social Media Game

15:18 “Boxing Is Full of Snakes”

16:28 Who Can You Trust in Boxing?

17:24 Everyone Has an Agenda

19:35 His Interest in History

22:09 Why He Calls Himself “The Truth”

24:03 Fight Week & What Comes Next

Fresh off a knockout win in Atlanta, undefeated Detroit fighter "Cadillac" Da'Velle Smith (15-0, 10 KOs) joins The KG Show.Da’Velle has been around Detroit boxing since he was a kid, coming up through the Kronk system and learning from **SugarHill Steward**. Now 15-0 and climbing the rankings, he believes he's moving out of the prospect stage and into the contender conversation.We talk about his recent knockout, growing up around Kronk, training under SugarHill, the influence of Tommy Hearns, becoming a father, the sacrifices that come with chasing a world title, and what it means to carry Detroit's boxing legacy into the ring.Da’Velle also talks about where he sees himself a year from now, fighting for a regional title in Detroit, and the world championship belt he's been thinking about since he was eight years old.**The KG Show**The Fight. The Fringe. The Real(est).Subscribe for conversations with fighters, artists, entrepreneurs and people with a story worth hearing.

Brandon “Hitman 2.0” Wilcox is 3-0 as a professional and quickly establishing himself as one of Michigan’s rising boxing prospects.In Episode 9 of The KG Show, Brandon talks about earning the Hitman 2.0 nickname, having legendary Detroit boxer Thomas “Hitman” Hearns ringside for his last fight, and his journey back to boxing after spending more than a decade away from the sport.Brandon also tells the story of his first sparring session with Bryant “Too Smoove” Brown at PunchTown Boxing. Bryant beat him up, dropped him in the second round, and had Brandon questioning whether he even wanted to keep boxing.People thought he would quit.He didn't.Today, Brandon can go six to eight rounds with Bryant, is a 2025 King of the Jungle National Champion, and has started his professional career 3-0.We talk about his amateur career, transitioning to the pros, the pressure of protecting an undefeated record, using doubt as motivation, what people underestimate about him, and why he believes Hitman 2.0 is just getting started.Chapters00:00 – Brandon “Hitman 2.0” Wilcox01:18 – Tommy Hearns Ringside01:40 – Growing Up & Finding Boxing05:02 – Returning to Boxing06:34 – Finding PunchTown07:04 – Sparring Bryant Brown09:39 – Amateur Career & National Championship12:30 – Turning Pro14:48 – Using Doubt as Fuel16:40 – What People Underestimate19:22 – What’s NextSubscribe for more conversations with fighters, coaches, artists, entrepreneurs, and the people behind the scenes.**The KG Show***The fight. The fringe. The real(est).*

SPECIAL FIGHT WEEK EPISODE.Grand Rapids native and former Team USA captain Joe “Sug” Hicks joins The KG Show just days before his August 15 showdown with Troy Isley.Joe opens up about the father who inspired him to box, starting the sport at 19, becoming a National Golden Gloves champion and eventually earning his place with Team USA. He also breaks down what happened when COVID derailed his path to the Olympics and how that experience created a hunger that has stayed with him throughout his professional career.Then we get into Troy Isley.Joe and Troy fought three times as amateurs, were teammates, chased the same Olympic dream and now meet again as professionals. Joe talks about their history, why he says the amateur fights no longer matter and why this fight has become more personal heading into August 15.We also talk about Joe competing his entire boxing career with an enlarged heart, his only professional loss, rehydration clauses, the hardest punch he has ever taken and what a victory over Troy Isley means for the next chapter of his career.Joe “Sug” Hicks vs. Troy IsleyAugust 15 | AtlantaSalita PromotionsSubscribe for more conversations from the fight game, business, culture and everything around it.The fight. The fringe. The real.00:00 Joe “Sug” Hicks Joins The KG Show01:05 How His Father Led Him to Boxing03:15 Golden Gloves & the Olympic Dream05:20 Beating Troy Isley for the First Time06:15 What Happened to Joe’s Olympic Spot08:10 How Missing the Olympics Changed Him09:00 Joe Hicks vs. Troy Isley: The History10:35 When Things Got Personal11:35 “I’m Just a Better Man”12:25 Boxing With an Enlarged Heart14:15 His Only Loss & Rehydration Clauses17:05 The Hardest Puncher He’s Faced18:05 What Happens August 15?

Episode 7 of The KG Show features undefeated Detroit professional boxer Bryant “Too Smoove” Brown.Bryant is 4-0 with 3 KOs and one of Michigan’s rising prospects. While in Grand Rapids supporting his Punchtown Boxing teammates at the King of the Jungle National Championships, he stopped by the studio to talk about his journey through boxing and where he’s headed next.We get into his amateur career, nearly walking away from the sport, reconnecting with coach Noah Godoy, and how finding the right team completely changed his confidence, mentality, and approach to boxing.Bryant also talks about the culture at Punchtown, becoming a leader for the younger fighters coming up behind him, and what it means to keep believing in yourself when your path hasn’t always been easy.We also dive into the business of being a professional fighter, including building the Too Smoove brand, creating limited-edition merchandise for each fight, marketing yourself outside the ring, and understanding that being a professional boxer is about more than just winning fights.Then we get into the fights themselves. Bryant breaks down how he recognizes when an opponent is beginning to break, what he can actually feel through his punches, getting caught early in his most recent fight, and the lesson he took away from the experience.Plus, we talk about what’s next as Too Smoove looks to move to 5-0.Subscribe for more conversations from inside boxing, combat sports, and beyond.The KG ShowThe fight. The fringe. The real(est).00:00 Meet Bryant “Too Smoove” Brown00:57 Growing Up in Boxing02:07 Almost Walking Away From the Sport03:51 Finding the Right Coach & Punchtown05:49 Why the Amateurs Were Harder Than the Pros09:17 Everything That Could Make You Quit11:19 Learning to Believe in Himself16:00 Building a Brand Outside the Ring20:38 Feeling an Opponent Start to Break22:41 Getting Caught & Learning From It24:44 What’s Next for Too Smoove

Welcome back to The KG Show.

This week it's just me. I'm talking about recovering from pneumonia, getting back on my feet, and why sometimes the only thing you can do is keep f*cking going.

I also break down UFC 329, share my thoughts on Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson, and Cody Garbrandt, and discuss why it finally feels like things are starting to click.

I talk about heading back to Detroit to cover the CLIP event, what it means to see new opportunities opening up in combat sports media, and a conversation with my wife that reminded me to keep chasing the goal of one day shooting UFC cageside.

If you've ever felt stuck, had to rebuild, or wondered if your hard work would ever start paying off, this episode is for you.

If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe. It really helps the show grow.

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**Chapters**

00:00 Intro

00:42 Pneumonia Recovery: Self Care & Fitness

02:51 UFC 329

06:40 Gable Stevenson Loophole

08:08 Cody Garbrandt

11:14 MMA Journalism Sucks12:00 The Dream

13:18 Things are Starting to Work 15:54 Keep F*cking Going1

7:07 Closing Remarks

Welcome back to The KG Show.This week I'm joined by Ryan Spitzmiller, tattoo artist and owner of Velouria Tattoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We dive into why tattoos can be a form of therapy, the responsibility that comes with permanently marking someone's story, the creative process behind great tattooing, building a successful shop, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the constant pursuit of getting better at your craft.

Whether you're a tattoo artist, creative, entrepreneur, or someone searching for purpose through your work, this conversation offers an honest look at what it means to create something that truly matters.

Be sure to like, comment & subscribe for more conversations with fighters, entrepreneurs, creators, and interesting people from all walks of life.

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00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Who Is Ryan?

02:00 - Overanalyzing Your Work

03:30 - The Gap

06:15 - How Tattooing Has Changed

08:54 - The Tattoos That Matter Most

10:20 - Tattoos as Therapy

13:50 - Internalizing Clients' Struggles

15:20 - Why Open a Tattoo Shop?

16:20 - Learn the Rules, Then Make It Your Own

17:50 - The Challenges of Business Ownership

19:06 - Community Involvement

20:15 - Outro

Whether you're a boxing fan, an athlete, or someone chasing a goal of your own, this episode offers an inside look at the discipline, sacrifice, and mindset required to compete at the highest level.

In this episode:

• Bringing professional boxing back to Grand Rapids

• Defeating Rodolfo Bustamante and defending the WBO NABO title

• Managing the pressure of an undefeated record

• The business side of professional boxing

• Why JJ's power is often underestimated

• Life outside of training camp

• The influence of family and his father

• Advice for young boxers

• What's next on the road toward a world title

If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more conversations with fighters, entrepreneurs, creators, and people with stories worth telling.

The Fight. The Fringe. The Real.

#Boxing #JJPagan #TheKGShow #GrandRapids #WBO #CombatSports #Boxer #Podcast #MichiganBoxing #KrashGordon

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro

00:32 - Bringing Boxing Back to Grand Rapids & Fighting at Home

04:16 - Breaking Down the Bustamante Fight

06:25 - Chasing a Belt & a Champion's Mindset

07:38 - What JJ Is Working on Right Now

08:15 - What People Overlook About JJ

08:45 - Discipline Outside the Ring & Leaning on His Team

10:20 - The Importance of Having His Dad in His Corner

11:30 - Who Is JJ Outside the Ring?

12:25 - Walkout Fits & Fight Night Style

13:15 - Who Keeps JJ Grounded?

14:30 - What Drives JJ Pagan?

16:10 - How JJ Describes His Boxing Style

17:10 - What It's Really Like After a Fight

19:29 - Watching His Fights Back & Self-Critique

20:30 - Advice for the Next Generation of Boxers

21:15 - Outro

In this episode, I sit down with undefeated professional boxer Ulysses Campos.A former Golden Gloves State Champion and now 5-0 as a professional with five finishes, Ulysses talks about his journey through the amateur ranks, making the transition to the pro game, and what it takes to stay focused in one of the toughest sports on the planet.

We get into the mental side of fighting, what goes through a fighter's mind before the opening bell, developing fight IQ, reading opponents in real time, and the business and politics that come with pursuing a career in boxing.

If you're a boxing fan, combat sports enthusiast, or someone interested in the mindset required to chase greatness, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Topics include:

• Growing up in boxing

• Winning the Golden Gloves State Championship

• The transition from amateur to professional boxing

• Mental preparation before a fight• Fight IQ and making adjustments in the ring

• The business side of boxing• Staying disciplined between fights

• Goals for the futureSubscribe for more conversations covering combat sports, business, creativity, culture, and the people behind the stories.

The Fight. The Fringe. The Real.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00- Intro

04:48- How has life changed

05:32- 5-0 start to the career

06:12- Adjustments being a professional boxer

06:28- Golden Gloves

08:29- Lessons from Golden Gloves that still apply

09:50- The Mental Side of Boxing

13:25- Fight Visualizations

14:30- What's on your mind before the bell rings?

15:03- What's it like having your dad in your corner?

16:30- Figuring out opponents

18:40- The business side of boxing

21:30- What's the next few months look like?

22:25- Advice to younger boxers23:32- Outro

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