In this episode of the Big Hype podcast, Jonathan Millard interviews Linus Udofia, a professional boxer from Luton. Linus shares his journey into boxing, starting at the age of 17 for self-defence, and discusses the influences that shaped his career. He reflects on the transition from amateur to professional boxing, the differences in training and competition, and the role of journeymen in the sport. Linus also talks about his experiences during title fights, the impact of COVID-19 on his career, and the lessons learned from both victories and losses. He expresses his aspirations for the future, including a potential rematch with Kieran Conway, and shares his plans for life after boxing, including investments in the gym sector. Throughout the conversation, Linus emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and the realities of being a professional boxer.

00:00 - Introduction to Linus Udofia
01:03 - The Journey Begins: Linus's Introduction to Boxing
04:12 - Influences and Inspirations in Boxing
06:42 - Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Boxing
08:28 - The Differences Between Amateur and Professional Fights
10:12 - The Role of Journeymen in Boxing
12:34 - Early Professional Career and Challenges
16:50 - The Reality of Being a Professional Boxer
19:43 - Title Fights and the Impact of COVID-19
20:32 - Experiences During Championship Fights
24:01 - Reflections on Losses and Learning
30:19 - The Importance of Seizing Opportunities
32:14 - Preparing for the Kieran Conway Fight
35:11 - The Aftermath of the Conway Fight
37:13 - Potential Rematch with Kieran Conway
40:40 - Future Aspirations in Boxing
43:45 - Life After Boxing: Plans and Investments
45:40 - Lessons Learned from Boxing
49:25 - Rapid Fire Questions with Linus Udofia

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