Today’s a special episode of The Black Lion Blueprint as we sit down with pro boxer Muhammad Musharaf, fresh off his second pro fight and a dominant TKO victory.
We dive deep into the preparation, the mental game, the adversity behind the scenes, and the lessons learned from stepping into the ring and getting the finish.
Muhammad shares insights on:
- Managing nerves and visualizing success
- Why being patient in the ring changed everything
- How amateur experience (or lack of it) shaped his pro approach
- The importance of trusting your coach and the process
- Building a fighter brand outside the ring
- Fighting through injuries, sickness, and personal challenges during camp
Plus, we wrap up with a rapid-fire Lightning Round covering his favorite moments, hardest challenges, shoutouts, and advice for young fighters coming up.
This episode is raw, real, and packed with lessons every fighter can learn from.
Key Topics Covered:
- 00:00 – Intro + Correcting the name pronunciation
- 00:17 – Recap of the TKO win and what’s different now
- 01:00 – How training camp was structured and lessons learned
- 06:30 – Visualization and the mental side of fighting
- 08:00 – Trusting faith, trusting preparation
- 10:00 – Building confidence through sparring and experience
- 12:00 – Differences between kickboxing and boxing mindset
- 17:00 – Why knockouts matter for brand and career growth
- 19:30 – Becoming a fighter fans want to see
- 25:00 – Feeling the opponent break – empathy as a weapon
- 30:00 – Respect for opponents who show heart
- 35:00 – Fighting through sickness, injury, and adversity
- 39:00 – Lessons from this fight: nervousness vs fear
- 41:00 – What's next for Muhammad
- 42:00 – 🔥 Lightning Round: Camp Favorites, Hardest Moments, Shoutouts, and Advice for New Fighters
Connect with Muhammad:
- Instagram: @_mo.curry
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