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From a rough childhood in Poland to standing toe-to-toe in the UK’s bare-knuckle arenas — Rafal Witkowski has lived a life built on fight, focus and pure resilience.Find Rafal Here - https://www.instagram.com/rafix_1991?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In this raw episode, Rafal opens up about how his dad’s health struggles shaped his mindset, how moving to England changed everything, and how he found purpose through the brutal world of bare-knuckle fighting.He doesn’t just talk about throwing punches — he talks about mental health, sports psychology, and the power of facing your demons head-on. This isn’t just a fighter’s story; it’s a story about surviving, adapting and never giving up.Thanks to our Headline sponsors - Zinsser Episode sponsor - Brewers decorators centres Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rafal Witkowski01:12 Rafal's Early Life in Poland08:02 Family Dynamics and Challenges12:29 Transition to England and New Beginnings19:59 First Exposure to Fighting32:21 Journey into Professional Fighting39:00 Mental Health and Sports Psychology43:32 The Bare Knuckle Experience58:27 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Fights
By Russell PayneFrom a rough childhood in Poland to standing toe-to-toe in the UK’s bare-knuckle arenas — Rafal Witkowski has lived a life built on fight, focus and pure resilience.Find Rafal Here - https://www.instagram.com/rafix_1991?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In this raw episode, Rafal opens up about how his dad’s health struggles shaped his mindset, how moving to England changed everything, and how he found purpose through the brutal world of bare-knuckle fighting.He doesn’t just talk about throwing punches — he talks about mental health, sports psychology, and the power of facing your demons head-on. This isn’t just a fighter’s story; it’s a story about surviving, adapting and never giving up.Thanks to our Headline sponsors - Zinsser Episode sponsor - Brewers decorators centres Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rafal Witkowski01:12 Rafal's Early Life in Poland08:02 Family Dynamics and Challenges12:29 Transition to England and New Beginnings19:59 First Exposure to Fighting32:21 Journey into Professional Fighting39:00 Mental Health and Sports Psychology43:32 The Bare Knuckle Experience58:27 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Fights

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