The mainstream media reporting on the French riots in Paris, that are now spreading across Europe.

I know it’s just glorified white collar boxing, but this clip made me feel really proud . A week ago I headlined @MisfitsBoxing against Joey Essex this was the last round. Wanted to share these moments of men together, believing they could do something, led by Stuart Lammers. A man who helped save my marriage, my life, taught me to fight, rebuilt me when I was on my knees broken. Coming back to the corner after the 3rd I told Stu “I’m done, I’m finished, I’m f%^&ed.” I was broken, felt like I had absolutely nothing left. He tells me the mind gives up long before the body. It’s lying to you. He still expects us to work when we’re broken. That’s how you find out what you’ve actually got. Men need other men around them. A proper tribe. Blokes who sharpen you, push you, give you confidence and make you want to be better. There’s real power in that. We’ve all got heart in us, most of us just need to find it. You need to find it. I’ve been through the addiction, the mental health battles, the times when everything felt too much and I’ve sobbed feeling weak and pathetic. But the people who go through life’s proper struggles, the dark days, the mental health stuff, and still keep fighting to get better they’re some of the strongest people out there. When I watch this back I’m inspired by the man I see. I’m proud of him. If you’re struggling, that’s what you need right now – something to be proud of. You’ve got fight in you. Don’t give up. Give it everything you’ve got. Show heart.

Today I celebrate four years sober, after the emotions of this weekend watching that video completely broke me, I’ve just sat on my bed crying for 10 minutes, it’s been a hard journey, but it’s giving me some amazing rewards. It’s hard to find the words for something like this that’s so personal, but my sobriety means my kids finally have their dad fully present instead of blurred by benders, my family has a man who shows up instead of escapes, and I’ve built a life I no longer want to check out of, because the peace, pride, and purpose I get from being there for them beats anything drink or drugs ever promised. And just look at what I’ve been able to achieve in just four years of sobriety, 2 more babies, a happy wife, boxing, films, tours & happiness. It’s been worth it, if it’s currently got its teeth sunk into you, you do t need it, it’s just a habbit, a coping mechanism, out what you’re trying to escape and confront it. Don’t wait, don’t lose any more of your life, there’s so much more out there for you ❤️

Thank you for all the support & comments after my fight last night with Joey Essex on @MisfitsBoxing . I’m emotional because I know what EVERYONE around me had to put into the last month for that fight, my coach, sparring partners, the gym, my team, my friends, the in-laws & my amazing wife. Taking that on 3 1/2 weeks notice, being older, less fit and clearly the underdog became a real mental battle. But those battles in my head luckily I’m very experienced in. If you’ve gone through struggles in your life and in your head, you are equipped with strength you don’t even know you have. And it fell on world mental health day. @SessionsTheFilm is out Nov 26, premiere released next week! I’ve missed the kids terribly, & I’m tierd, but proud. I really hope it inspires someone & people can see I gave it my all, all I wanted to do was showcase some good boxing and a big heart. You are stronger than you think.

I’m glad both myself & Joey Essex tried to shown some respect & class here ahead of our fight Saturday! Although this is just a white collar exhibition boxing match, this is a big platform & a lot of kids watch these shows. And if I’m honest, some of the behaviour that’s been coming out of @MisfitsBoxing lately hasn’t been a great representation of boxing. I hate the idea that there’s a generation of kids that think they can make it by doing negative horrible things for clout. People in gyms up and down the country are in there every day, focused, sparring, cutting weight, doing the hard rounds nobody films, much better boxers that deserve this platform much more but don’t have the “following”, we need to respect them & do it properly. Anyone who’s got the bottle to step through those ropes deserves respect. We’re representing our gyms, and hopefully we’re going to do it the right way. Shout out to @playbookboxing for this bit of content! See you Saturday 👊🏻

The police hold a press conference about Danny Tommo being denied bail again and the RAF Fairford suspects being released.

You can tell alot about a protester by his shoes…

This week I was offered the opportunity to headline London @MisfitsBoxing and step in for Joey Essex opponent on 3 weeks notice, and Ive took it to promo @SessionsTheFilm Ive got nearly 10KG to drop & I got to get fight fit while touring every weekend, but sometimes you’ve just got to challenge yourself! Hes younger, been in fight camp, game, and keen to make a name for himself on misfits, but, this is a glorified white collor, lets not over think it! LOL lets have some FUN! Lets entertain! Win lose or draw im doing this to get out to the youth! I promise to be respectful to the sport and represent the gym well. Huge shout out to Stu Lammers for taking me on short notice and Gary and the lads down the Academy boxing club. And special thanks to @MamsTaylor for giving me the opportunity and @AdamBrooksMedia for sorting out the details! There’s no fight harder than the one I fight every day with the demons in my head, I’m game! Who Is coming down to the Copper Box Arena to support your boy ?? LETS HAVE IT!

How to fool the police at a protest.

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