Former 2X Heavyweight Champion/ 3X National Amateur Champion

He began boxing at age 5 and competed at age 10 as all his older brothers & SISTERS were boxers as their father (Joe) trained them all. What is The Blender Style? He recalls his thoughts, feelings, and experience at the 1992 Olympics and winning a Silver Medal. How was it fighting back home in Michigan after turning pro?

We talk openly about going from middleweight to heavyweight in 3 fights, how he gained the weight, what he made in first two pro fights, what his recovery was like after fights, and why he was rushed to a hospital after winning a fight. The discussion goes into winning his first heavyweight title and some insight thoughts on this fight. Defeating Evander Holyfield for a second title and the punishment he took from Wladimir Klitschko. What happened when he dropped 40 pounds to fight at light heavyweight?

Life after boxing was not good for Chris for many years as we hear about the chronic pain, PTSD, severe neuropathy, and his life ending thoughts. This is an emotional part of the show. How he has transformed his life, what has helped him alleviate the pain, and his future to become the middleweight champion of the world at the age of 50. Let’s Get It!

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