Cody Purtell

Cody Purtell

Owner & Head Coach – Bancroft Boxing & Grappling

I’m the owner and head coach of Bancroft Boxing & Grappling, and I’ve dedicated my life to martial arts and fitness. As a professional boxer and mixed martial artist, I’ve trained and worked in a variety of gym environments, from general fitness to high-level combat sports.

I’m a Bancroft native—I grew up here. I played football for the T-Hawks and was a standout wrestler for NHHS. But outside of sports, there weren’t many opportunities for structured training. Summers were spent riding my bike, wishing I had a legit place to train. After school, there wasn’t much to do besides get into trouble, and like many others, I made choices that changed my life forever.

Now, my mission is to give back to my community by providing a space where the younger generation can start their martial arts journey. I want to help them learn, grow, and avoid the mistakes that many of us made. Martial arts isn’t just about fighting—it’s a lifelong path of discipline, growth, and self-improvement. I’m honored to bring this dream to life and share my knowledge with anyone ready to put in the work.