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About Us

“When you walk through those doors and come in and box with me, drop all comparison and judgment of any other women in this room. We aren’t here to compete against each other; we are here to empower each other and together reach what we could not reach alone.”

-Coach Lisa

Founder-Lisa McCubbins

Hi! My name is Lisa. I am the creator and founder of this women’s boxing program. I started boxing in 2013, right after I had gone through a bad divorce. With boxing, I discovered that it was the only thing that could quiet my mind. I always walked away feeling better mentally, and it was a form of therapy for me. I quickly noticed that not that many women were there. I began to invite friends and other women, and the answer was always, “Oh no way, that’s so scary, I would never want to go boxing with all those guys.”

I quickly understood I needed to create a program that women could come to and feel safe to be themselves. They could feel free of judgment and join other women in this space to learn together. Initially, I didn’t realize to what extent most women needed this in their lives. This program became more than just a workout. It became a place where women came to find refuge in their lives, get stronger mentally and physically, and feel supported by other women to find strength and empowerment through it all. Boxing has taught me discipline. It’s taught me work ethics, and it’s made me stronger physically, with better balance, eye-hand coordination, and more confidence.

Women’s Boxing has introduced me to a community of women that have become my friends, and it continues to blow me away all the time. I’m excited for the community of women we will meet along the way through this and excited to help women learn how to box, defend themselves, and get a great workout. But more than all of that, I love to see women empowered by knowing they can do whatever they set their minds to!

-Coach Lisa

Meet the Coaches

Coach Bri Beach

Ello!! I’m Bri! 

I started boxing in 2012 and when I started, I was so terrified! I was awkward and very uncoordinated. Thank goodness for my coach that continued to encourage and support me.

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Learning to box once felt so scary and unachievable but is now the highlight of my day. 
Boxing has been my outlet for so many years. As we get older, we  sometimes can get wrapped up in our family and kids and forget to take care of ourselves. Maybe we forget that we can still embrace that childlike learning and discover new skills and hobbies. 
However, boxing has given me the space to grow, learn, release energy, and connect with other incredible women.
I have been blessed to be able to run classes and camps with coach Lisa and have the opportunity to empower women through a sport that not only is a good workout,  but teaches us a skill that we can forever have to defend ourselves and embrace confidence. 

Coach Hailey

Hello! I’m Coach Hailey! I am a wife and mom of almost 4. I started my weight loss journey in 2018, and I lost 60 pounds! My husband signed me up for my first women’s boxing camp at the end of 2019, and I fell in love not only with the boxing

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but also with the group of women and the vibe that is created during each session. I have been consistently boxing ever since. Boxing is such a good form of therapy and workout for us women, and I am so excited to coach you and help you through your journey!

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Coach Frances

Hello! I’m Frances and I’ve been boxing at Women’s Boxing since July 2023 and immediately fell in love with the sense of empowerment, community and uniqueness that this program brings. I want to continue WBI’s mission of uplifting other women and helping them feel like their strongest, most confident and independent self. 

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Outside of boxing, I work in the film industry as a freelance film producer while working my day job at a creative marketing agency. I also graduated from Willamette University in 2023 with a BS in Environmental Science & Sustainability.

I’m a huge lover of animals, movies, music, movies and movies… if you ever come to my beginners boxing class, I’ll probably ask you about your favorite movie so be prepared!

Coach Sidney 2024 Women's Boxing Int'l

Coach Sidney

I had wanted to start boxing for a couple years when I got the opportunity to attend the Women’s Boxing Camp in the fall of 2022. I immediately fell in love with what boxing was and how it made me more confident in myself. Even though it took a while to feel like I was improving in my skill, the supportive community and rigorous training improved my mental health and my life. Before I started, I knew very little about boxing and combat sports and now I can’t believe I have the privilege of coaching and supporting women in boxing. 

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I am so grateful and excited about new experiences I will have in this industry and community. I’ve met so many confident and incredible individuals and I hope someday I reflect the fearlessness and positivity that I admire in those people.

Coach Jess

Hey all! Jessica here. I’m a mother to two amazing girls and wife to one supportive man! I believe in making sure that exercise is not a chore to be put off but is something we can’t wait to get to; and if it challenges the mind and body… bonus! I was first introduced to boxing in early 2020, jumping into a camp with women of all experience levels and have never looked back. Women’s Boxing provides a safe place for women to prove just how strong we really are. I’m excited to help you find your inner strength!