World Champion Boxing Coach - Isaac Peach on Training Mea Motu, Overcoming Alcoholism & More!
- Jul 6, 2024
- 1:14:59
- Full Episode
Isaac Peach is impossible not to like- a down to earth plumber from West Auckland with 4 kids under 10 who is producing a stable of world champion boxers from a shed in his back yard.
In the conversation we chart Isaacs journey from struggling with alcoholism to establishing one of the country's most respected boxing gyms.
We cover a ton of ground here including:
His views on the novelty Mike Tyson- Jake Paul fight.
His addiction battles.
How he transitioned from being a fighter to being arguably the best boxing trainer in NZ.
Why his wife, Aliana, thought he was a dick when they first met.
His relationship with his star student, world champion and former podcast guest Mea Motu and so much more.
I loved this chat and I reckon you guys will too.
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Brief Summary
Isaac Peach discusses boxing, his coaching journey, and Mia M's transformation into a champion.
Key points
- Isaac Peach's Boxing Journey. Isaac Peach shares his transition from fighter to trainer and the challenges he faced.
- The Risks of Boxing. Peach discusses the dangers of boxing and the respect fighters deserve.
- The Importance of Win-Loss Records. Peach explains how the focus on records affects boxers' careers.
- The Coach's Perspective. The coach shares insights on the challenges and rewards of training Mia.
- Mia's Transformation. Mia's journey from a troubled past to becoming a world champion is inspiring.
- Finding Love Amidst Struggles. The speaker shares how they met their wife and the rocky start to their relationship.
Episode highlights
- Isaac Peach's Boxing JourneyIsaac Peach shares his transition from fighter to trainer and the challenges he faced.“You're only as good as your last fighter.”2:20Jul 6, 2024
- The Risks of BoxingPeach discusses the dangers of boxing and the respect fighters deserve.“The worst one you can die.”6:14Jul 6, 2024
- The Importance of Win-Loss RecordsPeach explains how the focus on records affects boxers' careers.“It's everything, that's stupid.”12:42Jul 6, 2024
- The Coach's PerspectiveThe coach shares insights on the challenges and rewards of training Mia.“It's rewarding like the life change.”29:03Jul 6, 2024
- Mia's TransformationMia's journey from a troubled past to becoming a world champion is inspiring.“It's a bit of a Cinderella story.”29:10Jul 6, 2024
- Finding Love Amidst StrugglesThe speaker shares how they met their wife and the rocky start to their relationship.“It was the opposite of love at first sight.”38:57Jul 6, 2024
- A Tough Journey to SobrietyThe speaker reflects on their struggles with alcohol addiction and the challenges of quitting.“I haven’t drunk now for seven years now.”43:17Jul 6, 2024
- The Loneliness of SobrietyThe speaker describes the isolation felt during the first year of sobriety.“The first year is lonely because your whole life revolves around who you’re meeting at the pub.”48:33Jul 6, 2024
