Today we’d like to introduce you to La’ondre Jones
Hi La’ondre , 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?
First and foremost I want to say thank you for the opportunity to talk to you guys again!! Im a boxer based out of Washington State!! I started boxing in 2023 in seattle at Benavidez Sports. And from there gained alot of experience in the ring training and learning the craft and science of boxing. There is many levels and you really have to dedicate the time in order to see and feel progression. It was never in my plans to start boxing. As a young adult 23 years old at the time before I started boxing my mental health was suffering poorly. I was faced with many obstacles and challenges with life in general. It got to the point where I wanted to take my own life away. Luckily I found myself surrounded by the right people and made a very close friend out of it that got me to my feet. Including family and more. I wanted to stay productive so I researched boxing gyms which led me to seattle. From there my boxing career took off.
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?
This journey in boxing was and still is hard. I face obstacles and challenges everyday. Showing up is the first step. But what I do in that time is the next. I got to give it everything I have everyday to stay sharp and ready to the best of my capability. So having a great team is important. Brick Boxing is where I train at currently in Olympia Washington. My hometown. I have a strong team to push me and we work hard to accomplish my own personal goals.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I put all my time into boxing. Im going to hold off on going pro and gain more ring experience out of state as an Amateur Boxer. Tournaments, Goldengloves. That is what me and my team is focused on currently.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I personally use Instagram as my main source when it comes to networking and marketing yourself. You need a good team and people in general to help you along your journey in whatever you wish to partake in.
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