Co-owner of MADfit MMA, Matt Leisching hails from a family of boxers. Leonard Leisching Matt’s great uncle won olympic bronze and commonwealth gold in 1952 and 1954. (Leisching's first-round opponent, Emmanuel Agassi, is the father of tennis champion Andre Agassi.) Matt has coached both in the EFC and UFC. He is a decorated boxing coach having proven success with both amateur and professional boxers. MADFit MMA has gone from strength to strength and now ranks as one of the top boxing gyms on the African continent. Offering Boxing, Kickboxing and BJJ for those of all levels. Today we hear from Matt on how he has managed to balance a fruitful coaching career in the sweet science whilst being successful in the business world. Hear Coach Matt's thoughts on Elite Mindset, Motivation, World Boxing, Business, the UFC, Zero to hero stories of his clients and where he sees the fight game going in South Africa.
In this episode, we speak with Matt Leisching , Co-Owner of MADFit MMA, about his journey up the ladder of the boxing and business world.
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We also discuss Matt's experience coaching in the UFC and how he applies the discipline and focus he learned on the in the ring to his daily work. And finally, we explore some athletes he says to keep an eye on for the future.
We hope you'll find this episode both informative and inspiring. Tune in next time as we have another very special guest for you.
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