Life's a Fight

This is the second of two episodes that highlight the powerful influence of father-son relationships. The Spaniard continues talking to Muay Thai fighter and gym owner Chris "CROM" Romulo. CROM muses over the lasting effect of exposing his young son to professional fighting, and he shares his heart for helping the children of absentee fathers. Listen for the poignant story of what one boy learned after watching his father in a boxing match. CROM also describes how he and his wife Sarah were affected by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.

This is the first of two episodes that will get you thinking about your father. The Spaniard talks with Chris "CROM" Romulo, a leading Muay Thai fighter for over 20 years and now owner with his wife Sarah of a training facility in his native Queens, New York City. CROM traces his past from craving the attention of his gambling-addicted, distant father … to running the streets with friends who also lacked male role models … to nearly dying in a senseless brawl … to becoming an amateur and professional champion in a combat sport that The Spaniard hails as the most intense of them all. This episode ends with a cliffhanger as CROM is lying in the ring at the lowest point of his fight career.

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Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life.

Want to get more out of the AM Excellence (AMX) experience?

Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life.

Want to get more out of the AM Excellence (AMX) experience?

Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life.

Want to get more out of the AM Excellence (AMX) experience?

Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life.

Want to get more out of the AM Excellence (AMX) experience?

Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life.

Want to get more out of the AM Excellence (AMX) experience?

Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life.