This month we caught up with world famous Kickboxing Champion and Manager of M13 Gym Senad Gashi to find out about his exciting career, his beloved gym and even more beloved wife!
Senad, you are a champion kickboxer, how far did you go?
Thank you for the compliment – I was 17 when I was Kickboxing World Champion, at the moment my focus is on traditional boxing. I’m currently title holder of the GBU World Champion in heavyweight.
Did you get to represent your country?
Yeah I represented my country at the Junior Olympic Games, Europeans Amateur Championship and World Amateur Championship.
Do you still compete?
Yes, on the 21st April I will fight against the German hopeful Tom Schwarz for the WBO Intercontinental title.
How are you finding running the M13 Gym?
I’m well prepared for this with my University Degree in Sports and marketing, along with my practical knowledge of over 15 years in the sporting industry.
M13 won the 2017 Marbella Award for Best Gym, what plans do you have for the gym this year?
We want to create a boxing MMA area in the gym and continue to work towards the highest level of customer satisfaction.
What is your best character trait?
I never give up.
Best advice you’ve ever been given?
Problems that can be solved with money are costs.
Worst habit?
That I never give up!
What did you want to be growing up?
A scientist.
What Actor would play you in the movie version of your life?
Tom Hardy.
Most embarrassing item in your wardrobe?
A pink scarf
What all our female readers want to know – are you single?
Not single and never will be again, sorry ladies!
What couldn’t you live without?
My beautiful wife.
If you could only take 3 things to a dessert island what would they be and why?
My beautiful wife, my phone and my dog.
If someone asked to be your apprentice and learn all that you know, what would you teach them?
Not everything that shines is gold.
What do you do to relax?
Long walks on the beach.
What would you say is your greatest achievement?
Marrying my wife.
Best thing about living in Marbella?
Great weather with many interesting people from all over the world
Worst thing?
Too many fake people and too much BS.
Contact M13 Gym Marbella today to get in shape for Summer:
Avda Manolete, Centro Commercial Plaza, Sotano 2B, 1
Call: +34 951 491 321
Instagram: m13gym
