Shannan Davey has spent the last couple of weeks exploring Paris while competing in the Olympics.

It’s a far cry from the life he was leading in the regional town of Narrabri at the age of 10. He was regularly fighting in the playground, was hyperactive in the classroom and loved to eat pizza on the couch.

Two years later – his brother told him to put the pizza down and come with him, to the boxing gym. Six weeks later he had his first fight in nearby town, Cobar.

This story, the journey. IT HAS NOT BEEN EASY.

There have been many falling out’s, trouble getting recognition because he was from the country, travel, money, eating, so many things. But Shannan Davey – the boy with his roots firmly bound in Narrabri – has triumphed – and he’s not done yet – he’s so excited for Australia’s boxing team at Paris.

He reckons it’s going to change the face of boxing in Australia – and that’s why he continues to work so hard.

This is a Manson Podcasting production in partnership with Rabobank Australia.

Production assistance by Alice Moffitt.

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