Episode Details

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Troy Pilcher — a heavyweight boxer known for his size, strength, and willingness to step into the ring with anyone.

But this conversation goes far beyond boxing.

Troy opens up about growing up in a tough New Zealand environment, navigating violence, fear, and identity as a young man, and how sport became both his escape and his proving ground. From rugby to MMA to professional boxing, Troy reflects on the moments that shaped him  inside and outside the ring.

For the first time publicly, Troy speaks candidly about the mental toll of fighting, the pressure to always be strong, the quiet moments of vulnerability after losses, and the difficult decision that he first announcesThe Clink. 

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