In this episode, Toni sits down with former professional boxer Anthony Ogogo. Anthony opens up about his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an Olympic athlete. He shares his early experiences in sports and how he found his passion for boxing after witnessing a schoolyard fight. Anthony reflects on his drive to win and the role it played in seeking attention and validation. He also discusses the challenges he faced in his boxing career, including a dislocated shoulder and a bitter disappointment at the Olympics. Anthony's story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of success, both in and out of the ring.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Anthony had a difficult childhood, growing up with a single mother and craving attention and love from his absent father.

• Boxing became an outlet for the speaker's anger and frustration, and he excelled in the sport due to his determination and hard work.

• Anthony's ultimate goal was to win an Olympic gold medal, and he qualified for the 2012 Olympics despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks.

• Anthony's mother suffered a brain aneurysm during his Olympic training, and he had to make the difficult decision to continue with the Games while his mother was in critical condition.

• Anthony faced physical injuries, including a dislocated shoulder and a broken rib, during his Olympic training, but he persevered and competed in the Games.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was good at sport, any sport. I was that annoying kid that could pick up a badminton racket in like year two in PE and beat the teacher without never knowing what a shuttlecock was."

"I used to be like, I remember that we once had like silver fish in the cupboard because I didn't wash up properly." 

"I was never the biggest, never the strongest, never the hardest puncher or the fastest. Don't get me wrong, I was an athlete. I was good at everything, but my superpower was you would not outwork me." 

"I used to love hurting people. When the bell would go, I'd become a different person. Then the bell would end and then I'm back to being a respectful person." 

"I Should have qualified in 2011, the year before the Olympics, eight months before my shoulder came out in a fight, it got popped out by the personalized boxing." 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.