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UFC AND MAX HOLLOWAY COLLABORATE TO BUILD THE FIRST UFC-BRANDED YOUTH FITNESS CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII

UFC and former two-time UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii to open the Max Holloway Fitness Center, which is the first UFC-branded gym in any Boys & Girls Club worldwide. Holloway, a native of the area with deep ties to the Clubhouse and community, played a key role in bringing the fitness center to life with his generous initial $60,000 donation in partnership with UFC.

“I’m blessed to have the opportunity to give back to my community in a big way in opening the first-ever UFC fitness gym in any Boys & Girls Club anywhere.” - Max Holloway

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“I’m excited and being the Health and Fitness Ambassador is a huge deal. Every time I have the opportunity to coach, I love it, and to watch someone grow is amazing.” - Max Holloway

At the event, BGCH officially honored Holloway as the organization’s first Health and Fitness Ambassador. In this capacity, Holloway will inspire and motivate 16,000 youth across nine Clubhouses through his passion for physical fitness and mental resilience ,as well as raise awareness and funds for BGCH. The collaboration aims to instill discipline, self-confidence, and healthy living by utilizing his journey as an example of perseverance.

The grand opening featured Holloway leading BGCH members through a fitness lesson in the brand-new facility, where they learned a series of self-defense drills, practicing hand-eye coordination and punching on the new bags, and the importance of team building. The state-of-the-art space is equipped with nine punching bags and open space for exercises, promoting well-being and healthy lifestyle choices among the youth.Currently, the Waianae Clubhouse serves hundreds of keiki from the area, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to learn, grow, and thrive.
Max Holloway at the Waianae Boys & Girls Club
Max Holloway at the Waianae Boys & Girls Club
Max Holloway at the Waianae Boys & Girls Club