Robin Hillis Trains With Buzz Grant

By: Robin Hillis, CBBF National Bodybuilding Competitor

His fists are like a swarm of killer bees and by the time you hear the buzz, it’s already too late! This quote is from pro boxer, Buzz Grant, who I had the honor of meeting Monday January 17th at 'Xtreme Couture' in Etobicoke, Ontario. I was going to meet Candice Kay, Official Founder of WMMA (women in mixed martial arts), who has invited me to be involved in this new and upcoming organization to promote women coming together and staying healthy. The plan was to train Candice on camera and put her through 1 of my workouts. However, when I got there, Candice had a change of plans and that’s where Buzz entered the “ring”, I mean picture! She thought it would be fun to do a “role reversal” workout. Buzz would teach us some boxing and in return, I would put him through a workout in the gym! After our session, it was clear there was mutual respect for each other’s sport and the amount of discipline, dedication and sacrifice it took to get where we are. Buzz and I exchanged information and met again Thursday to train! We met at Xtreme Couture again (which is a phenomenal gym)! I took him through my back workout and he took me through 6 rounds of boxing drills! Then we went to eat all you can at Mandarin! This is where I got to know the very humble, laid back Buzz! He has been boxing since he was 17 years old. He always wanted to get in to the sport and was dedicated right from the start! He turned pro in 2005 and has been a boxing coach for 13 years. At the present time, Buzz is healing from a broken hand from his last fight and works as a locomotive engineer with split shifts. This gives him the chance to still train in between those hours. Here are his stats: Amateur record is 49 – 6 Won 2004 Ringside Championships Won 2007 Super Bantam Weight Canadian Championships Won 2009 OBC Lightweight Title Professional record is 10 -4 If you want more information on Buzz Grant, you can visit his website at www.buzzzcorner.com. And remember, honey is sweet, but the bee stings!