The Champ & Contender Podcast

EP 39: I Nearly Quit Boxing!” – Shona Whitwell Reveals the Truth About Going Pro


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🥊 The Champ and Contender Podcast: Journey to Pro Boxing Ft. Shona Whitwell | Women’s Boxing, Team GB, Mindset & Motivation In this powerful new episode of The Champ

and Contender Podcast, hosts Fabian Collymore (@fabsfitnessuk) and Joseph J. Jones (@josephjjonesmusic) welcome their first-ever female boxer guest — Shona Whitwell (@shonawhitwell).

From starting boxing at just five years old to representing Team GB and now making waves as a professional female boxer, Shona shares the highs, lows, and lessons from her inspiring journey.

00:00 Welcome to the Champion Contender Podcast

00:37 Introducing Shona Whitwell

01:04 Shona's Early Boxing Journey

02:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Amateur Boxing

03:38 Life on Team GB

05:53 Transition to Professional Boxing

18:19 Training and Coaching Dynamics

21:22 Navigating the Professional Boxing Scene

41:19 Role Models in Boxing

42:21 Staying True to Yourself

42:53 The Power of Social Media

43:46 Game Time: Shots Stopper

44:33 Female Boxers Face-Off

51:00 Meeting Katie Taylor

54:13 Professional Debut Experience

59:56 Mindset Coaching and Techniques

01:03:17 Promoting Women's Boxing

01:07:03 Fun and Personal Questions

01:08:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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The Champ & Contender PodcastBy Joseph J Jones and Fabian Collymore