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How David Nyika ended up as a South Paw on the Fury vs. Usyk undercard. đŸ„Š#boxingpodcast #tysonfury

March 18, 202400:50
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this is another the stars align moment
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where Israel came to watch my fight at
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Melbourne Tyson Furious happened to be
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at the same fight they both came to
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watch me fight there I fought that fight
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entirely as a left-handed fighter
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because IID learned over that period of
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time working with the likes of Izzy to
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fight as a Southport because I had to
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fast forward I've actually spent quite a
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bit of time in Southport and it's become
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quite a weapon as well Tyson Fury's
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watching watching me fight and he's seen
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me Spar and remember one thing he said
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to me and I thought this was hilarious
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someone in the gym was saying oh like so
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you can fight s and Tyson yells out and
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he goes they thought that southp was a
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flavor of ice cream fast forward he
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comes and watches my fight now he's
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calling me into Camp to spar as a southp
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as a left-handed fighter For an upcoming
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bout that's the biggest clash in recent
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boxing history it's a strange world man
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but the universe keeps spiling on me so
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I'm going to keep smiling back you know
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I'll keep doing the work

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation takes a delightful turn as the guest recounts a serendipitous moment in their boxing career. Picture this: a fight in Melbourne where not just any audience, but the legendary Tyson Fury and Israel Adesanya are in attendance. The guest shares how they adapted their fighting style to become a left-handed fighter, a skill honed through training with the best. The humor shines through as they recall Tyson's quip about southpaws being mistaken for ice cream flavors, adding a light-hearted touch to the intense world of boxing. As the guest reflects on the universe aligning in their favor, there's a palpable sense of optimism and determination. This episode is a celebration of unexpected opportunities and the joy of pursuing one's passion, making it a must-listen for fans of the sport and anyone who believes in the magic of hard work and timing.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most intense
  • 85
    Most inspiring
  • 85
    Best performance
  • 80
    Most heartwarming

Episode Highlights

  • A Left-Handed Fighter's Journey
    The fighter shares his evolution into a left-handed boxer, influenced by training with Izzy.
    @ 00m 09s
    March 18, 2024
  • Tyson Fury's Ice Cream Joke
    Tyson Fury humorously compared southpaw fighting to a flavor of ice cream.
    “They thought that southp was a flavor of ice cream.”
    @ 00m 33s
    March 18, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Tyson Watches Fight00:02
  • Southport Training00:18
  • Fury's Camp Invitation00:37
  • Universe Smiling00:45

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