S1:E3 - I Get To Yell At People - Western Avenue Boxing Gym - Rebecca & Travis Hoffman

S1:E3 - I Get To Yell At People - Western Avenue Boxing Gym - Rebecca & Travis Hoffman

Author: J.Audra.Lane August 12, 2021 Duration: 36:11

Today’s guests are Rebecca and Travis Hoffman, the owners of Western Avenue Boxing Gym. Rebecca and Travis, both champion fighters, have quite a story about how they got to be one of the few genuine boxing gyms in Oklahoma City!

In today’s episode, we’ll learn all about their journey and why they love boxing so much.

Podcast Episode Summary

  • The history of Western Avenue Boxing Gym
  • Rebecca and Travis’ professional boxing journey
  • Can you actually make money as a professional boxer?
  • What does it take to be a good boxer? Hint: It’s not the person who hits the hardest.
  • Rebecca’s path from England to Oklahoma
  • Travis’ side business getting paid to yell at people. Seriously, people pay him to yell at them!
  • COVID’s effect on their gym
  • Learn about Systema, a Russian martial arts.
  • What they love the most about running the gym and what they don’t love so much.
  • Why you should give boxing a try.

Recommended Resources

I Will Yell At You - FB page for Travis’ yelling service

Systema - A little known Russian martial art

Contact Info

Address:  4408 N. Western Avenue, a block north of Sushi Neko

Phone: (405) 532-3204

Website: WesternAvenueBoxingGym.com


There's a particular kind of person who builds something from nothing right here in the heartland. Rock the Boat Oklahoma is a series of conversations with those very people, hosted by J.Audra.Lane. This isn't about polished corporate success stories, though success is certainly part of the journey. Instead, each episode pulls up a chair with an Oklahoma entrepreneur to understand the real person behind the business-what keeps them up at night, what made them leap into the unknown, and why they chose this often difficult path. You'll hear from the brave, the unconventional, and the quietly determined individuals who aren't afraid to be called a little weird for pursuing their vision. Through these candid interviews, the podcast reveals the drive, the resilience, and the occasional dose of healthy stubbornness it takes to thrive. It’s about the human spirit of enterprise, found in local shops, startups, and family-run operations across the state. Tuning in, you get more than just business tips; you find a source of genuine inspiration, a reminder that building something meaningful often requires rocking the boat just enough to make waves.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 23

Rock the Boat Oklahoma
Podcast Episodes
S1:E8 - Furry Freedom: Tail Waggers Mobile Dog Grooming - Sara Paden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:17
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Sara Paden, owner of Tail Waggers Mobile Dog Grooming. Sara took an interesting path to dog grooming in that she didn’t always work with animals. It wasn’t something that was…