Enzo Siciliano wearing red Everlast boxing gloves in a boxing gym.

Inside a South Philadelphia Boxing Studio’s Story

Located in the heart of South Philadelphia, Boxing On Broad is a haven for those looking to get in shape, develop a new skill or learn self-defense, and most importantly, build confidence in themselves. 

Boxing is for EVERYONE! 

We asked our very own Enzo Siciliano a few questions about his thriving new boxing studio! Read his Maker’s Story below!

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How did you come up with the name of your business?
My business is located on Broad St in the heart of South Philadelphia.
 
(Now located in a bigger space at 910 McKean Street)
 
What is your business and who are your customers?
A boxing and fitness gym. My clients are everyday individuals who are looking to learn the fundamentals of boxing for exercise and self-defense.

How did you get started in this business?
I used boxing as a form of exercise for myself and I just ended up falling in love with it. The gym I was training out of at the time was looking for new trainers to help teach the classes there. They asked me if I wanted to do it with no coaching experience before. I said yes and the rest is history!

How did you choose the location and how is it a good fit for your business?
I chose the location because it’s right in the neighborhood I grew up in. There aren’t a-lot of boxing gyms around here and knew I could make it grow into something special.

What excites and energizes you most about your work?
Seeing how my clients grow with confidence every time they complete a session. Everyone has a bad day but they always come back eager to correct it and continue to grow and learn.

Do you have a favorite memory of running your business since you've started?
Just the overwhelming amount of support I received from old clients and new. Watching people strive and grow in the gym is a daily favorite memory for me.

What is one thing you need in your workspace to make it your own?
Probably my picture and posters I have on the walls. I’ve worked out of two other gyms prior to this. You walk in my gym and people know “this is definitely Enzo’s gym”. Being able to make a place my own and have my own touch to it was really nice for me.

If you could only choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would it be?
Good question! There are so many songs that fire me up in the gym. Whether I’m training my clients or training myself. There are too many to choose from!

Where do you go in Philadelphia for inspiration?
Other boxing gyms, surrounding myself with other coaches and peers. I love being a student of this game. The amount of knowledge you’re able to absorb by being around talented and dedicated coaches and fighters is inspiring.

What’s your favorite piece of Philly culture?
The diversity of the city. I see so many different types of people day in and day out. I love hearing people's stories and backgrounds and just knowing as much as I can about them as a person.

What’s your favorite local meal?
Almost impossible question to answer! I love food way too much. If I had to say one place, I’d say my favorite meal is at Palizzi Club. The food is amazing every time and the people who work and operate the place are even better. They make me feel like family every time I walk in the door.

What did you want to be when you were younger? Does that have any significance to what you do now?
I probably wanted to be 1000 different things when I was younger and none of them involved boxing or coaching. I was so against working out as a whole until I was about 22-23 years old. It astonishes me every day that I am now in the position I am in. If you told me 10 years ago that this is what I’d be doing I would have said you were crazy!

Is there a book that changed your perspective?
There are a few. My first trainer and mentor Maleek Jackson has an autobiography that tells his story and was very inspiring. Another book is called “Going Right” by Logan Gelbrich.
 
What do you need to make a decision?
A clear head and mental state. I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older that making decisions off of reactions or emotions usually doesn’t fare well for me. Having peace of mind as an adult and business owner has really helped me make smart conscious decisions.

Do you have any plans or future projects you are working on?
Of course!!! I am a believer in keeping it quiet until it comes to fruition just in case it doesn’t happen. 
 
Boxing on Broad
Boxing gym with checkerboard mats, hanging heavy bags, and mirrored walls.
Boxing gym with hanging Everlast bags, mirrored walls, and interlocking floor mats.
Boxing gym with hanging heavy bags, boxing posters, and a mirrored wall.
Man in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt stands among punching bags and boxing memorabilia.
Man in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt stands beside boxing posters and a Title Boxing banner.
Man in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt standing beside boxing posters and a Title Boxing banner.
Man in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt standing among heavy bags in a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt between heavy bags at a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt, standing between heavy bags in a boxing gym.
Red, white, and black Everlast boxing gloves stacked in a black rack.
Framed black-and-white boxing match photo beside a small Italian tricolor boxing glove.
Italian tricolor boxing gloves with a beaded ornament, displayed against framed boxing photographs.
Enzo Siciliano adjusts red boxing gloves beside a heavy bag in a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano fastening red Everlast boxing gloves at Boxing on Broad.
Person holding red Everlast boxing gloves in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt.
Man in red boxing gloves and a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt inside a boxing gym.
Man in red boxing gloves punches a speed bag in a gym lined with boxing gloves.
Enzo Siciliano practices boxing in red gloves, punching a suspended ball in a gym.
Enzo Siciliano practices boxing with red gloves at a hanging speed bag.
A man in red boxing gloves punches a speed bag in a boxing gym.
A man in red boxing gloves punches a speed bag inside a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano wearing red Everlast gloves and a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt in a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano practices boxing in red gloves at a punching bag.
Enzo Siciliano practices a punch on a speed bag wearing red boxing gloves.
Boxer wearing red gloves and a black Boxing on Broad sweatshirt.
Enzo Siciliano wearing red boxing gloves and a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt.
A boxer in red gloves practices beside a heavy bag in a mirrored gym.
Man in red boxing gloves practices beside a punching bag, reflected in gym mirrors.
A man in red boxing gloves punches a heavy bag in a mirrored home boxing gym.
Man in red boxing gloves practices beside a heavy bag in a mirrored gym.
Enzo Siciliano practices boxing beside a mirrored wall and Everlast heavy bag.
Enzo Siciliano in red boxing gloves beside a heavy bag in a boxing gym.
A boxer in red gloves punches a Title Boxing heavy bag in a gym.
A man in red gloves practices boxing among heavy bags in a poster-covered gym.
A young man practices boxing beside a hanging TITLE Boxing heavy bag.
A man in red boxing gloves practices on a heavy bag in a gym.
Enzo Siciliano boxing in a gym, wearing red gloves beside a heavy bag.
Man in red boxing gloves punches an Everlast heavy bag in a boxing gym.
A boxer practices in a gym between hanging Everlast heavy bags, reflected in a wall mirror.
A man practices boxing beside hanging punching bags in a mirrored training room.
Enzo Siciliano in red boxing gloves beside a punching bag in a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano wearing red boxing gloves in a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano in red boxing gloves beside a heavy bag in a boxing gym.
Enzo Siciliano adjusts a hand wrap beside shelves of boxing gloves.
Enzo Siciliano wraps his hands beside shelves of boxing gloves in a Boxing on Broad gym.
Enzo Siciliano wraps his hands beside shelves of boxing gloves and Boxing on Broad signage.
Man wrapping his hands in a boxing gym, with red gloves and Boxing on Broad signs behind him.
Man wraps his hands with black boxing wraps beside shelves of boxing gloves.
Man wrapping his hands for boxing, wearing a black SICILIANO shirt.
Enzo Siciliano points to a framed boxer photograph inside a gym decorated with boxing memorabilia.
Man in a Boxing on Broad sweatshirt points to framed boxing memorabilia in a gym.
Enzo Siciliano gestures toward framed boxing memorabilia in a gym.
Framed boxing photographs and an All-Time Italian American Boxing World Champs poster on a wall.

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