Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany & Julianne Marlow.
Hi Tiffany & Julianne, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Tiffany and Julianne Marlow built Portland City Boxing from a vision rooted in resilience, community, and transformation. Coming from difficult life circumstances and experiencing significant personal loss, they found strength and purpose through fitness, boxing, and coaching. What began as a personal outlet eventually evolved into a passion for helping others rebuild confidence, discipline, and mental toughness through training.
Over the years, they dedicated themselves to learning every aspect of the sport and fitness industry — from coaching and personal training to athlete development, business operations, and community leadership. Through consistency, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to serving others, Portland City Boxing grew into more than just a gym; it became a supportive environment where people from all walks of life could improve their health, gain confidence, and become part of a strong community.
Today,
Tiffany and Julianne continue to lead Portland City Boxing with a hands-on approach, focused on creating opportunities for youth, adults, amateur fighters, and everyday individuals looking to better themselves physically and mentally. Their mission remains centered on empowering people through boxing, discipline, and personal growth while building a culture that feels welcoming, motivating, and authentic.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely has not been a smooth road. Tiffany and Julianne Marlow opened Portland City Boxing on March 7th, right before the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses across the country to shut down. After putting everything they had into opening the gym, they were suddenly faced with mandatory closures almost immediately, creating major financial and emotional challenges during what should have been the beginning stages of growth.
Like many small businesses during that time, they had to adapt quickly, stay resilient, and find ways to keep the community connected despite uncertainty. Beyond the financial pressure, there was also the challenge of rebuilding momentum, rebuilding membership, and navigating an industry heavily impacted by restrictions on fitness facilities and contact sports.
On top of that, building a boxing gym from the ground up came with the normal struggles of entrepreneurship — long hours, sacrifices, wearing multiple hats, and constantly learning how to grow both as business owners and leaders. But those hardships ultimately strengthened their vision and commitment to the community they were creating.
Through perseverance, consistency, and support from their members and staff, Portland City Boxing continued to grow into a respected gym and community space where people could come together, train, and better themselves physically and mentally.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Portland City Boxing?
Portland City Boxing is more than just a boxing gym — it’s a community-driven training facility focused on helping people grow physically, mentally, and emotionally through boxing and fitness. We work with everyone from complete beginners looking to improve their health and confidence to amateur and competitive fighters pursuing high-level training.
What sets us apart is the culture we’ve built. From the moment someone walks through our doors, we want them to feel welcomed, supported, and challenged regardless of their experience level, background, or fitness goals. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is authentic, motivating, and inclusive while still maintaining a high standard of coaching and discipline.
We specialize in boxing fundamentals, conditioning, personal training, youth boxing, and fighter development. Our coaches bring real competitive experience and a hands-on approach to training, which allows us to provide both technical instruction and mentorship. We focus heavily on proper fundamentals, accountability, confidence-building, and helping people push beyond what they thought they were capable of.
One thing we’re especially known for is the sense of community inside the gym. Many of our members come in for fitness but stay because of the support system and relationships they build here. We’ve worked hard to create a place where people feel encouraged, empowered, and part of something bigger than themselves.
Brand-wise, what we’re most proud of is the impact we’ve had on people’s lives. Seeing members gain confidence, improve their health, overcome personal struggles, compete for the first time, or simply find a positive outlet through boxing is what motivates us every day. We’re proud that Portland City Boxing has become a respected space in the community that represents resilience, discipline, hard work, and opportunity.
We want readers to know that Portland City Boxing is truly for everyone. Whether someone wants to lose weight, relieve stress, learn self-defense, compete, or simply be part of a positive environment, our goal is to provide professional coaching and a supportive community that helps people become stronger in every aspect of life.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
One thing that may surprise people about Portland City Boxing is how deeply personal the gym really is to us. While people see the classes, fighters, events, and business side of things, many don’t realize that the gym was built from real life struggles, loss, sacrifice, and a genuine desire to create something positive for others.
For us, boxing and fitness were never just about training — they became tools for healing, discipline, confidence, and personal growth during difficult periods in life. A lot of the culture inside Portland City Boxing comes directly from those experiences. That’s why we care so much about creating an environment where people feel supported, welcomed, and challenged to become better versions of themselves.
Another thing people may not realize is how hands-on we are behind the scenes. From coaching and mentoring members to handling operations, cleaning, event planning, marketing, and community outreach, we’ve been involved in every part of building the gym from the ground up. Every detail of the brand reflects the values we believe in: authenticity, hard work, resilience, and community.
We also think people are often surprised by how diverse our gym community is. We have everyone from first-time beginners and kids to professionals, amateur fighters, parents, and people simply looking for a healthier lifestyle all training together under one roof. That inclusive atmosphere is something we’re incredibly proud of and something we believe truly sets Portland City Boxing apart.
Pricing:
- First Class is Free
- Free 30 Minute Fitness Assessment
- Kids Classes
- Personal Training
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.PortlandCityBoxing.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portlandcityboxing/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortlandCityBoxing/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@portlandcityboxing
