BERNARD HOPKINS | Turning Losses into Lessons and Being in Competition with Yourself

Bernard Hopkins (@bhopdaalien) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2016. He's one of the most successful boxers of the past three decades, having held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed middleweight title from 2001 to 2005, and the lineal light heavyweight title from 2011 to 2012, and probably most notably, he was known as the guy that finally beat Oscar de La Hoya and what's interesting now is that he actually works with Oscar at his company, Golden Boy Promotions.  What Travis and Bernard discussed:Growing up in a family where boxing was everyone's passionHow Bernard got a second chance in life to change his behavior and set the foundation for his success later in life The turning point in Bernard's life after his brother passed away and how his own life was at riskHow Bernard turned every loss into a lessonThe one word that changed everything: DifferentBernard shares the story of one of his most challenging fights: Defeating Oscar de le HoyaThe difference between entertainment boxing and REAL boxing Step into the ring and join us for a riveting conversation with Bernard Hopkins, one of the greatest boxers of our time, as he shares his inspiring journey from a troubled past to becoming a world champion. Listen as he reveals the turning point in his life, the lessons he learned from every loss and the one word that changed everything for him. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of his legendary fight against Oscar de la Hoya and the difference between entertainment boxing and real boxing. Don't miss out on this knockout episode with a true champion! Check the full episode + transcript here This is an episode you can’t miss! Head over to www.travis.team and subscribe to Travis’s free newsletter. Follow Travis on Instagram: @travischappell Subscribe to Travis Makes Friends on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy