I wish I'd been told this when I started boxing

I'll be sharing a personal story about overcoming fear to achieve success in Olympic boxing. It's a narrative I've never shared before, recounting my experience in the semi-finals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Interestingly, Deontay Wilder fought on the same day after my match against Kenny Egan.
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[@Tony_Jeffries]

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[@DannishPlaysReturns]

Sure.

[@Thesaver1]

Sure

[@Trithij]

What are you talking about? Olympic boxing = game. What is there to be afraid of? Get more points than your opponent.

[@mr.hypro_max5220]

Yes for sure !!

[@dmacrolens]

No.

[@daverage4729]

You accomplished a hell of an achievement in even getting to the Olympics let alone winning an Olympic medal. Thanks for sharing Tony...both your story and your knowledge!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Appreciate it mate

[@chrissmith5961]

How do you qualify for the olympics anyways

[@mqwrz]

@@chrissmith5961olympic qualifiers?

[@chrissmith5961]

@@mqwrz when do those happen, and if u wanna be picked for the national team is there any requirement or can you just participate in the qualifiers

[@treasurewuji8740]

More legit than any of the weight class champions out there. This man is a freaking gold mentalist

[@rast4man]

I've boxed, kickboxed, and wrestled many years of my life. Now, at 47, recently married, and have two stepkids (hotheaded teens), I decided to watch Tony to get some refreshers since they are asking me about fighting. I'm glad I found him. He taught me a few techniques and allowed me to get refreshed so I could teach my kids properly how to box (in the ring only). Thanks Tony.

[@jeffriesfamily]

thanks amte, appreacite this message, I wish you all the best

[@jameswilliams3448]

I had my first amateur fight a few months ago and the months leading up I had terrible anxiety(struggled mightily all my life with anxiety). The weeks before the fight I started really envisioning every small detail. Warming up in the back, the walk out, if my opponent did this or that. It helped so much I felt no bad anxiety the day of the fight, came out and performed and got it done. Appreciate all the info you give us. Means a ton.

[@johnapperley6291]

Well done on your first fight,wish you all the best, from an old pugilist, Melbourne Aust

[@jameswilliams3448]

@@johnapperley6291 I appreciate you! All the best to you from the states 🤝🏼

[@DeezzzzzzNuts12]

I'll fight

[@mrunique4871]

You need that fear , it's what keeps you alert and focused , or at least that's how I feel about it . I only boxed as an amateur , but I can definitely relate Tony . I used to be so nervous before a fight , but as soon as that bell went it was like a switch was pushed and everything else became almost non existent , it's an amazing feeling that I've never been able to come close to in anything else I've ever done .

[@WHODOESBLUDTHINKHEIS]

You helped me get into boxing thank you bro your underrated💪

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Glad to hear it mate 👊

[@17losttrout]

Not underrated by many, and not for long. Top bloke Tony! ​@@Tony_Jeffries

[@36shinejohn98]

Who ever thinks Tony is a inspiring man like the comment 👇❤

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks ma man, means a lot 👊

[@36shinejohn98]

❤ respect

[@sudonym5356]

Why not just like the actual video tho'? 😐

[@Brotherken1234]

​@@sudonym5356I know right.

[@cr1pto_1]

​@@Tony_Jeffriestony you got any drills that can help me fully extend my arm because when I punch my elbow always bends instead extending all the way

[@byzantineroman2407]

St. Paul says life is like an athletic event. We train and compete. The important part is doing our best and finishing well. Glad to see that sentiment in this video

[@trinidadraj152]

St. Paul was using sports as a metaphor for something much more important than sport... for the spiritual journey and following Christ to find salvation. Not the same thing as boxing.

[@prodigal_]

Not the same thing as boxing you say. Then how come this story inspired so many of us? Is it not because it is a metaphor for life, and dealing with anxiety and fear?

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

@@trinidadraj152exactly. He tells us to lay aside the things that hold us back to run for the prize.

[@l.c.899]

And here is me, 43, started kick boxing 2 years ago, shitting ny pants while sparring😂😂😂

[@CFCseventy]

Done bit of karate everyone is nervous before a fight doesn’t matter how many you have try not to show it nerves are good they give you energy and motivation

[@l.c.899]

@@CFCseventy did karate for 4 years, but then quit it, and went to kickbox gym

[@inokathilakaratne3715]

Hello Mr.Jeffries , I am also a boxer from Sri Lanka and I wish to be a great boxer and your tips and techniques have been so helpful so thank you , Staying hard!!!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks mate 👊 Let me know if you have any questions mate

[@aaronconners5570]

Man you’re so inspirational, had all of us practicing boxing on deployment! Master teacher!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Happy to hear that mate 👊

[@razzor8970]

My heart was pounding as you went through the story, I cannot imagine what it must have been like for you, super awesome that you maintained that control over your nerves. Very inspirational.

[@jim-se5xc]

He explained it so well. Wonderful.

[@dario3522]

I am 23 and I have started boxing because I am very shy and feel absolutely scared of physical touch and being hurt, I feel like I am way too sensible sometimes. Greetings from Sicily, Catania.

[@user-io9me1ve7q]

Outstanding video. My favourite of all your videos. Thanks for posting and the honesty and candidness.

[@rweaver-eh1qn]

nice one tony thanks for taking time to share this great account 💫🥊🥊

[@marioritchie5845]

This man’s humility is on another level. Truly an inspiration

[@theflyingboxcar4804]

Thanks Tony, I needed to hear this. Appreciate you man

[@junglejim3433]

This is a lesson that I needed to be reminded of. It can't be said too often. Also a great story, well told.

[@mikevaldez7684]

Beautiful story! Mesmerizing. Truth is powerful. Remember that! Speak from the heart & we'll always be with you! I'm coming up to see you! 🙋🙏

[@garynoonan7373]

Thanks Tony. Great video and inspirational. Even more so when you talk about the fight not going your way. It didn't matter and it doesn't matter, you took care of your bit. 👍

[@Adrian-yi8fl]

Possibly one of the best videos I've ever seen in my life thank you Tony

[@aldertonewood6575]

Enjoyed listing Tony; You’re a solid, down to earth guy who focuses on realistic approaches and responses. Your guidance is highly appreciated and utilized in both my boxing and day to day living. You got a good head, a good heart and you keep it real! Keep doing what you do. 👍

[@Grandpa_Boxer]

You are a "CLASS ACT"-- Your honesty and vulnerability is such an inspiration!! Thank you!!

[@Eyelidyoinker]

This is applicable to everything thanks for this story. You’re inspiring!

[@BudToStud]

Tony, Thank you for sharing your story with me. I don't have a coach in real life to train me, but I am damn thankful you are here for me, and I am thankful to be learning from one of the best.

[@dudeahmedmedhat]

Very inspiring and motivating Tony. Thank you for making us better fighters and better humans. God Bless You and your family.

[@jordanmartens5591]

Visualization changed my life in a big way, not only to defeat anxiety but also with reprogramming responses to other things in my life. Thanks a lot for sharing, this technique is talked about often but seldom actually put into routine and practice!

[@antonearmstrong6725]

All of you videos and instructions are great! The nuances you point out, and the principles, outstanding! I consider you one of my boxing trainers.

[@yuvrajkashyap1535]

Thank you Tony for every advice and teaching you give us. The best Boxing Teacher❤🥊

[@daasassd271]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! As a fellow boxer, I can definitely relate to the power of visualization and anticipation in achieving our goals. It's not just about boxing; it's a universal tool for navigating life and finding the motivation to push through. Appreciate your insights 👊

[@Arman-jx7hu]

Wow, what an amazing story!! That was great!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks mate, Happy that you loved it

[@alejandromartinez9959]

Beautiful story Tony. Thanks for sharing. I'll start visualizing before my sparring sessions.

[@levipatterson6259]

All I can say is, you’re amazing. Thanks for this. I needed this.

[@saucedoinsurance5374]

Tony..great stuff. Love your vids, thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill. From the LBC in SoCal..

[@Honraxxx]

Tony, thank you so much for this video. Fantastic inspiring story and great piece of advice. Im in a hurry to show this to my friends 🙂

[@jaydrex]

Tony, thank you for this great personal story. As I listened , it is not just a great story about boxing that you used visualization it is a great technique that we can all use about Life. Thank you man and the best to you 🥊🤙🌎

[@itguru2037]

Such a great story. Thank you for sharing 🥊

[@Sneakypete9742]

Tony, that was a great story, I was there as you told it. It takes a lot to acknowledge when the other guy is just better, it happens sometimes. Congratulations on your Olympic medal ol' boy and thank you for telling the tale and sharing your preparation techniques. All the best, cheers!

[@hiramhiram1635]

Great ,unforgettable story. Not many people have opportunity to experience this feelings whole their's live. Congratulations mr.Tony

[@szymon308]

I found that visualization is just as important as preparation. Great video!

[@vince_warfare3143]

Tony, you have to be one of the most inspirational person I have ever known. You are the reason I even considered the wild possibility of me boxing as a hobby. Honestly before I watched all of the amazing videos you put out to help people like me box better, I couldn't even throw a proper jab. You are an inspiration to so many people and especially to me, I'm still a teenager but things you have taught me will resonate with me for my entire life. Cheers! :)

[@deeplearning7097]

You're a proper champion, Tony. In and out of the ring. Thanks for all your work, it's very much appreciated.

[@WhoseRob]

Hey Tony. I wanna start off by saying that this video found me at an incredible time. It renewed a confidence in myself to accomplish goals that I had accepted for a while would be unattainable. I’m a big fan of your videos and your wisdom that you pass on. I’d love to say I’m an amateur fighter, but enthusiast is more like it. I know it’s a stretch, but I’d love to send you footage of some of my training and see if I can have even just the most general advice. Regardless if that would be okay or not; thank you for the content and sharing your stories. They help all of us more than you know, Champ🙏🏼

[@fongfeen]

liked this video. insightful and humble. it's something i try to teach my son in sports. don't concentrate on the result, prepare and try you hardest. because the worst thing is not knowing how good you could be. thumbs up from Dublin, Ireland

[@jean-claudeantonio4851]

Loved that story. Loved the fact that you did play not any trick before the fight, although it crossed your mind. Loved your fairplay. Loved your positive mindset. Great storytelling, Great Champion.

[@johnny_rain3226]

It's such a powerful story about life in general and you tell it so good, you are such a wonderful soul tony thank you for everything❤

[@jimfy3357]

Tony, I tune in to see boxing tips but this was maybe the best content I've seen from you yet. I'm presenting in front of my entire department in two days and public speaking is not a natural talent of mine. I am going to utilize these techniques to try and get this job done as well as I can. Thank you!

[@raphaelkaume]

Thank you Tony Jeffries, much respect. I'm glad this is a highly practical visualization process tested and forged through fire. Also so glad it wasn't a Cinderella story but that you also honestly give your opponent props, dusted yourself off and went on to a spectacular life. And now inspiring us all across the world. True class - Shukran Mheshimiwa as we say in Swahili - "Thank you Sir"

[@awabbelghith2885]

Needed to hear this thanks for sharing this tony

[@abdelrol]

That was awesome Tony. Thanks for sharing

[@user-dj9po2dy8g]

Inspirational stuff Tony, thank you!

[@mihnearazvan1]

Here I am, a newbie to boxing from Romania, listening to this one with my heart in my throat. Best video in a while!

[@user-nw1yx7md6g]

Hi Tony, Greetings from russia! Thank you for this great story and advice. I am glad that i've learned english so i can watch your videos and improve myself boxing using your experience and techniques. I wish you health and success in what you do!

[@carlm.m.5470]

Really good story. I'd like to hear about your experiences as a boxer. You told the story so well, I'm certain to like the next one. Also, I'm glad you didn't do anything to that guy in the waiting area.

[@user-pu8zh4sv8f]

Tony you nailed... You have the courage to speak about a loss in this way ...I know what it means... i felt that way... So it's very encouraging to hear and see an honourable man who speaks true experience ... actually about his loss...not just bullshit about inspiration and etc... please share more videos like this! Stay safe and strong ❤

[@user-ou5lj2tu5f]

Empowering story Tony thank you so much for sharing

[@dabsafe]

Inspirational talk my friend. 😎🇨🇦🥊

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks ma man, means a lot 👊

[@dabsafe]

@@Tony_Jeffries Sometimes in life there’s an “ah hah!” moment that we all have. I just came to the conclusion that I in effect won the lottery; woke up in a nice home, great girl in my life, full belly, no volcanoes earthquakes or wildfires and no one shooting at me. The penny just dropped after 66 years 🇨🇦🥊😎

[@oaksaint4458]

This is awesome! Thank you for this, I have a fight on Saturday and I'm having some issues with my nerves, I'll try this visualization technique and post an update to this comment afterward.

[@MikeJones-cn7wn]

Thanks my man , I needed this

[@ENIGMAXII2112]

The story had much meaning. Thank you for telling us, and told you did very well. Thank you Mr. Jeffries...

[@anzaninetshitangani1819]

Thanks a lot. I have qualifiers in a few days and was really struggling getting my nerves down. You really gave me keys to unlocking the shackles in my head.

[@Madmun357]

I appreciate these lessons. Thank you, from Texas.

[@veganliving6255]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on visualisation and how it helped you in your career. Great insight into how beneficial it can be.

[@Joe-ig3ri]

just some random kid but tony you helped a lot genuinely. i honestly don't know if i would have had the motivation to continue learning to fight without your knowledge and help so thanks a lot man

[@simonsaphire]

A great story well told Tony. In a way the humility with which you describe defeat is the most impressive of all.

[@No4murasame]

Hey, this was different. I appreciate it. I have a fight coming up in London. This was what I needed now. Thank you.

[@themadrazorback2019]

Great stuff Tony. Thanks for sharing.

[@split23e]

Congratulations for your great achievements and great career Tony!

[@Kmasse8]

Extremely interesting to hear what you felt, and how you dealt with the expectations, fear and pressure, and learn about your experiences. This experience and wisdom is not only useful for boxing or sports. An elite athlete who is humble and modest, great combination!

[@mazleytaz]

What a story!! Love it! 1% better every day Thanks Tony

[@joshturner9766]

Thanks mate I needed this Been struggling lately and shitting myself for 2nd of March Hope I can achieve half of what you have 🤜👍

[@frankirfourfingers]

That was 15 minutes I really enjoyed,I hope it sinks in... Thanks man ❤

[@christineribone9351]

Great story Tony! You had me in there with you, feeling the way you described. Youre a good storyteller!! Pls share more. I always did the visualization in bodybuilding and powerlifting competition. I could see myself winning the trophy, I felt the trophy in my hands, I saw my name on the plaque. I always won!!

[@FightingSet]

You’re a great champion Tony. Any athlete that went up in a big competition will feel all your words. ❤❤ Respect!

[@georgemyers6190]

Fantastic, Tony doesn't give up. He is a winner.

[@thomasglaister8374]

Very helpful. I’ll try to use this, cheers Tony

[@mudassiralamkhan2743]

You're inspiring me. I started learning boxing watching your videos few months ago

[@asklipiadas]

Endless Respect for you Sir!!! Greetings from Hellas

[@FurzilllA]

helpful as always, thanks man.. good channel

[@ryanharris687]

Amazing story. Thank you for being a little vulnerable to tell us your experience. Really good

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@seamusday1964]

What an inspirational, humble human being you are Tony! Really enjoy your videos and your totally honest down to earth approach. Thank you

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼 means alot

[@napraznicul]

That was nice story. The best content on your channel until now, in my opinion (and i'm not painter, i was boxer amateur between '88-'92, so i'm able to appreciate any content about fight technique)

[@storminboy]

Well done indeed. Fantastic advice, many thanks Tony.

[@ayayeshakur]

Awesome information man. Thanks....I started naturally doing those visualizations several months ago as I eat, sleep, and breathe Boxing , visualizations began to come to me... 💪

[@Rick356A]

You did yourself justice and that is the most important thing, the worst thing to do is not to loose but to feel you didn't do as well you could have so this is a very good video for those just starting out.

[@AktarusGoldrake-zb8fs]

The best mate everybody wants 👍 Cool guy, a fine boxer, an excellent teacher and a genuine northern lad 🥊

[@KdWat]

Thank you for sharing brother, you are truly inspiring and your instructional vids have helped my son

[@_non_zero_sum_game8958]

thank you so much for your story. it was so very touching.

[@CjBurns-ms9sy]

Great video, definitely want more like this💪👊🏼

[@ValerioAlessio]

We need more stories like this from fighters

[@Dan-wq8id]

Thank you Tony very inspiring and helpful ❤

[@yusefendure]

As you said, the practice of visualization is useful in the ring and in life. Thank you, Tony!

[@gforce7four]

Love everything about this story. This is'nt just an inspiring anecdote for boxing, it's a metaphor for the challenges of life in general. Thanks Tony.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@romeovictor1999]

Amazing Story, My heart rate went up just listening to you. My fear is finally getting into the ring, Now I know what I am going to listen to before a fight. Cheers "You are better than him."

[@rfrancoi]

I really enjoyed it Tony, It was inspiring.

[@DominickMontano-xn4mo]

nice advice Tony!! im 13 and im a newbie at boxing, but watching your vids "boosts my confidence!!"

[@jimhattery4348]

Tony, I live this content!

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video and information, Tony Jeffries

[@ccctindy]

I can see that you are a great likable humble guy. Thanks Tony. You are gold bro

[@MrStealYoLighter]

What a standout lad and smart teacher I've been watching for years and always learning something new, whether it be about boxing or just life in general, solid individual mate love to see how much the channel has grown

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼 means alot