Boxing Promoter and former league player Dean Lonergan || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP59 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Dean Lonergan
Dean Lonergan was a Kiwi rugby league player in the late 80s and early 90s. He is reluctantly most remembered for a sickening head clash where he was knocked out cold and convulsing on the field…before returning to play only 6 minutes later.
Since retiring from sport, he had a very successful career in breakfast radio before reinventing himself once again and becoming New Zealand’s most well-known sports promotors, introducing the fight for life concept to NZ.
His life story is one hell of a ride with some huge highs and some very deep lows, and we cover all of them in this conversation:
- His league career then radio days - His yearlong depression and what caused it. - The acrimonious split with his Duco events business partner - Why he is now back in NZ and flatting with his mum and sister. And so much more.
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Brief Summary
Dean Lonigan shares his journey from rugby to boxing promotion, family ties, and overcoming financial struggles.
Key points
- The Toughest Combat Sports Athlete. Jaya Pattaya fought a world title match with a broken jaw, showcasing incredible resilience.
- Dean Lonigan's Radio Journey. After a knockout, Dean Lonigan transitioned to a successful radio career, showcasing his charisma.
- Radio Beginnings. The speaker recalls starting in radio in the early 90s and the connections made.
- Family Dynamics. Discussion about living arrangements with family and the bond with his mother and sister.
- Fight for Life Origins. The speaker shares how the Fight for Life event began as a way to help a friend.
- Resilience Through Hardship. Reflecting on the lessons learned from a year of depression. "I was depressed for a year."
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Episode highlights
- The Toughest Combat Sports AthleteJaya Pattaya fought a world title match with a broken jaw, showcasing incredible resilience.“He fought 10 rounds with a broken jaw.”4:26Feb 25, 2023
- Dean Lonigan's Radio JourneyAfter a knockout, Dean Lonigan transitioned to a successful radio career, showcasing his charisma.“I got a job on radio hierarchy and I got to tell you, there is no doubt...”12:48Feb 25, 2023
- Radio BeginningsThe speaker recalls starting in radio in the early 90s and the connections made.“It was a great time down in the manner with two in Palmerston.”17:03Feb 25, 2023
- Family DynamicsDiscussion about living arrangements with family and the bond with his mother and sister.“I live with my mum and my sister and I absolutely love it.”23:34Feb 25, 2023
- Fight for Life OriginsThe speaker shares how the Fight for Life event began as a way to help a friend.“We raised about 50 Grand and it was one of the greatest things I've ever done.”31:37Feb 25, 2023
- Resilience Through HardshipReflecting on the lessons learned from a year of depression. "I was depressed for a year."38:08Feb 25, 2023
- The Power of TruthThe importance of being honest with friends during tough times. "You have to be upfront and tell them the truth."41:52Feb 25, 2023
- David Tour's AuthenticityDavid Tour's unexpected moment of sincerity during a trash talk session.“I’m really going to hurt you and thank you for the opportunity.”51:23Feb 25, 2023
