Meet Team BB

Ali Benjamin

Owner | CEO | Head Coach

​Hey my name is Ali Benjamin, owner of Benjamin's Boxing & Fit. This establishment has been a dream of mine for a lifetime! This was always a goal of mine to make a place where boxers could become world champions, regular people could get into shape, and most importantly youth could come and learn tools that can help them become the best individuals they can be while learning to box while they do it. I have been boxing my whole life both as a fighter when I was younger and a coach starting in my late twenties! I am a certified USA Boxing Coach and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I have a passion for helping people first  boxing and fitness a close  second. I strive to be a pillar in the community and a role model for my athletes, trainers and clients of how to treat people and how to live a healthy lifestyle. I'm excited to see you come through our doors and work towards greatness with hard work and dedication.

Jonny Haskell

Amateur Fighter | Assistant Coach

​​As a seasoned boxing coach with a State Golden Gloves and over 30 amateur fights under my belt, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the training table. I understand the dedication and hard work required to succeed in the sport, and my passion is helping others improve not just their physical fitness, but also their overall well-being and ability to chase their dreams. My own drive and determination as a successful boxer is matched by my dedication to providing personalized training programs that push my clients to reach their full potential. I strive to create a positive and supportive environment where individuals can build confidence, discipline, and resilience. My ultimate goal is to empower my clients to not only become better boxers, but also to improve their lives and achieve their goals.

Juan Hernandez

Amateur Boxer | Assistant Coach

My name is Juan and I have been boxing for half my life, with over 15 amateur fights under my belt. I have two goals: become world champion and to be of service to those that are passionate about exercise and boxing.

I love helping people reach their boxing and fitness goals, along with helping people become more disciplined and confident in themselves.

Tristan Perez

Gym & Social Media Manager | Assistant Coach | Media

I’ve been a martial arts enthusiast for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching lots of martial arts movies, boxing matches, and playing lots of fighting video games and fantasizing one day that I could do some of this stuff in real life. I was just a kid with a growth mindset and the burning desire to improve.

One day, I stumbled upon Benjamin's Boxing. The facility was a year old at the time and I started coming consistently with Juan. I continued to train every day alongside the competitive team, growing both as a fighter and as a person. Over time, I was blessed with the opportunity to start working here.

Fast forward almost two years later and I now manage the gym, social media, and train people with that same desire for growth and learning. I love to help people and I love to see them progress. Let's work :)

Olivia Griffin

Fitness Program Director | Office Manager

​My names Olivia and I’m passionate about helping people accomplish their fitness goals through strength and conditioning training, stretching and mobility! I am a CSU Long Beach alumni with a degree in recreational therapy. I have worked as a physical therapy aide and am a certified AMFPT personal trainer. I’ve been training clients at Benjamin’s Boxing and Fit for almost a year and I love it!

Luis Villanueva

Sparring Workshop & Intermediate Boxing Program Director | Assistant Coach

​My name is Luis Villanueva, I am USA boxing an amateur boxer and boxing coach here at Benjamin's Boxing and Fit. I started gaining interest in boxing as a youth and when I met coach Ali it really grew my passion for boxing. After a few years in the sport decided it was time to give back and take the skills that I learned and pass them on. When I am coaching that passion is there and continues to grow. I have several clients and teach classes at Benjamin's Boxing and more importantly, I am a part of the family!

Greg Warren

Head Trainer, Dog House Training | Boxing and Functional Movement Coach

"I make machines."

My goals with training you are for you to understand how to move your body with full control in every aspect, in ALL planes of motion. You'll be able to move with speed, power, precision, and explosiveness. I've trained state and national title holders across multiple sports, from football to boxing.

You will leave every session better than you were yesterday and I will hold you to that.

Fox Memon

Fitness Trainer

​National Academy of sports medicine(NASM)
Personal trainer academy-Global- Certified personal trainer.
CPR/AED certification
International sports and science association- PT 
Functional movement screening (FMS-1)
Certified Nutritionist 
Les Mills Bodycombat-GX 
Pre and post-natal 

Bio-
I grew up as a Multi sport athlete playing Cricket, Volleyball, Martial arts and Track/field events like Shot-put and High-Jumps. Unfortunately in my senior year of high school, I wasn’t very active in sports and adopted poor eating habits. I tried to go to the gym every once in a while but, struggled to be consistent due to school. I was miserable just trying to scrape by with good grades. Being an athlete my whole life since childhood it made me feel horrible mentally and physically. 
Fast forward 2 years, I started Boxing and resistance training regularly and never stopped since then. It changed my life! Within the next few months, I shed 25lbs of body fat while gaining lean muscle mass. Slowly and steadily I found my life coming into balance and for the last 15 years I have been consistent with working out and Training my Clients with proper programming and scientific training. I specialise in Functional Hypertrophy (bodybuilding), strength endurance training programs, Female Fitness & Self-defence and Full body functional training. 
 Training smart is equally as important as training hard. As an Master Trainer, my goal is to provide you with solutions that are positively life changing and help you attain your goals.

Trudy Hy

Fitness Trainer

​I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology which helped me truly understand how to work effectively with others.  My Master’s in School Counseling showed me how to help people use coping tools and guide them to achieve their goals. I’m a true believer in a growth mindset, which got me through my own journey of losing 50lbs myself.  I lost that weight and kept it off by weight training for over 4 years and eating well balanced healthy meals.  It’s all about making those better lifestyle changes and not quick short term fixes.
From my own experience, I empathize with those who are or have faced similar challenges and I want to help be the positive motivator in their lives.