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March 18, 2025 β€’ 90 mins

Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast! In this episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the versatile athlete Mike Edwards. Known for his diverse achievements as a high jumper , silver medalist πŸ₯ˆ in the African Championships, runner-up in Big Brother Nigeria, entrepreneur, and now a professional boxer, Mike shares his incredible journey.

Dive into his transition from basketball to high jumping, his identity quest that led him to represent Nigeria πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬, and his stint on Big Brother πŸ“’. Mike also opens up about his current boxing career πŸ₯Š, training regimen, and his thoughts on balancing athleticism with personal growth πŸ’‘.

Stay tuned for our engaging 'Shotstopper' segment 🎯, where Mike tackles the toughest questions about the greatest athletes of our time. This episode is full of inspiring stories and valuable insights into the life of a multifaceted athlete. Don't miss it! πŸš€

⏱ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Champ & Contender Podcast πŸŽ™οΈ

00:21 Introducing Mike Edwards: Athlete and Entrepreneur πŸ’Ό

01:06 Mike's Journey in High Jumping πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

04:00 Switching Allegiances: From Great Britain to Nigeria πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§βž‘οΈπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬

06:10 The Mental and Physical Challenges of High Jumping πŸ’ͺ🧠

11:59 Balancing Training and Life βš–οΈ

27:39 The Big Brother Nigeria Experience πŸ“Ί

36:46 Embracing the Dark Side in the Ring πŸ₯Š

37:46 Cultural Heritage and Family Traditions πŸŒπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦

40:29 Big Brother Experience: Behind the Scenes πŸŽ₯

42:56 Life After Reality TV πŸ”„

47:59 Athletes and Their Public Personas 🎭

53:39 Shot Stopper: The Ultimate Athlete Showdown ⚑

01:04:53 The Winning Mentality of Michael Jordan πŸ€πŸ‘‘

01:05:49 LeBron James: A Journey from Humble Beginnings 🌱

01:07:00 Comparing Legends: LeBron vs. Tiger Woods πŸ…

01:08:18 Father-Son Duos in Sports πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦

01:08:42 LeBron James vs. Maradona and Other Greats βš½πŸ€

01:10:32 The Legacy of Muhammad Ali πŸ₯ŠπŸ‘‘

01:16:10 Transitioning to Boxing: Mike Edwards' Journey πŸ”„πŸ₯Š

01:18:19 The Misfits Boxing Experience 🀼

01:19:32 Training and Dedication in Boxing πŸ’₯

01:20:40 Future Fights and Aspirations πŸš€

01:30:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell πŸ‘‹

πŸ”₯Tune in now for an inspiring conversation! 🎧

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