Tony Bellew: Nothing Made Me Happy Until I Found This | E156
- Jun 29, 2022
- 1:25:15
- Full Episode
Tony Bellew is a professional boxer and a former British, Commonwealth and World Champion. As well as this, he is also an actor, and the star of Creed with Sylvester Stallone, and the author of last year's bestselling book, Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face.
In this raw, honest and emotional interview, Tony breaks down exactly why people dedicate their life to fighting, and how it’s often because they have no other choice.
Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:22 What are the most pivotal moments of your childhood? 09:05 Racism & its impact on you 13:48 Your relationship with your father & his prison years 23:06 Street life & lack of role models 30:36 The death of your first trainer & his prediction of your success 37:49 Becoming a world champion 50:49 How much boxers actually make 56:24: Chimp Paradox 01:00:58 Dealing with grief & depression 01:10:53 How to deal with hard moments 01:19:36 Our last guest's question
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Tony’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Plan-Until-They-Punched/dp/1841884707
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Brief Summary
Tony Bellew shares his journey from a troubled upbringing to boxing champion, discussing family, loss, and the quest for happiness.
Key points
- The Fight Within. A fighter's journey is shaped by family struggles and personal battles.
- Heartbreak and Resilience. Witnessing a parent's infidelity leaves lasting scars on a child's heart.
- Lessons from Jail. A father's wisdom about prison shapes a son's perspective on failure.
- The House of Failure. A poignant reflection on the consequences of choices and the reality of jail.
- The Influence of Jimmy. A heartfelt tribute to a mentor who shaped a fighter's life and career.
- Boxing as Salvation. Exploring how boxing gyms provide safety and hope in troubled communities.
Episode highlights
- Heartbreak and ResilienceWitnessing a parent's infidelity leaves lasting scars on a child's heart.“It's heartbreaking watching your mother cry herself to sleep at night.”3:43Jun 29, 2022
- Lessons from JailA father's wisdom about prison shapes a son's perspective on failure.“Don't ever come here... it's the house of failure.”21:48Jun 29, 2022
- The House of FailureA poignant reflection on the consequences of choices and the reality of jail.“If you're in jail, you've failed.”22:43Jun 29, 2022
- The Influence of JimmyA heartfelt tribute to a mentor who shaped a fighter's life and career.“Grief is the worst feeling in the world.”34:07Jun 29, 2022
- Boxing as SalvationExploring how boxing gyms provide safety and hope in troubled communities.“It literally does save lives.”39:19Jun 29, 2022
- The Cost of BoxingProfessional boxing comes with financial struggles, even for champions. "I know what it's like to be skinned."44:13Jun 29, 2022
- Achieving the DreamWinning the world title brings unexpected pressures. "Imagine getting to that point in life becoming world champion..."44:42Jun 29, 2022
- The Pain of LossLosing a loved one deeply affects relationships. "I still remember that phone call and [ __ ] like that."1:02:37Jun 29, 2022
