Abimbola Osundairo: Winning the Golden Gloves, Representing Team USA and Becoming a Professional Boxer
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This episode spotlights the inspiring journey and incredible rise of Abimbola Osundairo coached by Floyd Mayweather's TMT Coach Nate "The Snake" Jones.
Bola was a bodybuilder and actor before he decided to take up boxing fairly late at the age of 25. Winning the Golden Gloves in 2019, he represented Team USA in the 2021 Boxing Elite National Championships. Turning pro shortly after, he's gone on to fight in arenas in Las Vegas, Mexico, and Nigeria.
During our conversation, we talked about his motivations for boxing, the valuable advice he received from legendary coaches, and his greatest strength inside the ring. Bola expressed concerns about CTE and emphasized the importance of recovery while also discussing the sacrifices he's made to turn pro.
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