Marnie Merrilees: Inside the Mind of a World Champion Bare Knuckle Boxer | Guest MICK TERRILL | E1

In this episode, my guest Mick Terrill, World Champion Heavyweight Bare Knuckle Boxer reveals his physical and mental preparation for his upcoming fight to defend his BKFC World title TERRILL vs HUNT on 27th April 2024 in Los Angeles.
Its a discussion that I'm sure everyone, whether your a fan of bare knuckle boxing or not, will find interesting and informative especially with regards the mental preparation leading up to a big fight and the dedication and hard-work required to be a World Champion BKFC.
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Show Notes:
Introduction
Marnie Merriless introduces herself and describes her background in psychology, specializing in high performance.
Introduction of guest Mick Terrill, World Champion in heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing.
Main Discussion Topics
The Psychology of Combat Sports: Insights into the mental toughness required in bare-knuckle boxing.
Training and Preparation: Mick Terrill discusses his training regimen and mental preparation for fights.
Overcoming Adversity: Techniques and strategies for handling pressure and setbacks.
Performance Psychology: Marnie and Mick discuss how psychological principles can be applied to enhance performance in high-stakes environments.
Closing Thoughts
Summary of key takeaways about mental resilience and performance.
Closing remarks from both the host and the guest.
Resources Mentioned
Mention of specific books, articles, or previous studies related to performance psychology

[@aaronbrown3573]

New fan of this man. Nothing wrong with a man who is humble , respectful, hard working, family oriented and savage. Great example of man for the youngsters to emulate, the adults too.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

I agree. Well said 🙌

[@roberthendry10]

Great interview, love the mindset of the big man. So glad he dealt with the trash talker across in America 👏🏻🥊

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you I really appreciate your feedback. Mindset of a World Champion 👊🏼🥇 Mick is a true Warrior, Hunt soon realised that 😵‍💫

[@nikiguymer5840]

@@MarnieMerrileesHUNT had no business moving up to heavyweight,so pleased for mick.throughly decent bloke.upmost respect to the champ.bring on Big Ben!great insightful interview Marnie!🥇🏆🏅

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@nikiguymer5840 thank you, appreciate your feedback 😁 yeh Hunt looked like he realised he bit off more than he could chew once he was in the ring with Mick.

[@dugegg]

As a former boxer i always had bareknuckle boxing as very unprofessional, and full if arseholes. But this is a good insight, and this man alone has changed my mind. A true professional and decent fella. A good insight

[@MarnieMerrilees]

That's amazing! I'm pleased that watching my interview with Mick has provided you with insight into Micks character, his professionalism and approach to his sport, ultimately changing your perspective on BKB. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! 🙌

[@JohnDoe-pu5gk]

The man is a legend, very inspiring.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

He truly is 🙌

[@JohnDoe-pu5gk]

@MarnieMerrilees Yeah and I'm not even into bare knuckle lol but I watch quite a few of these guys and they are gentlemen funny and very inspiring :)

[@AlanLaidlaw-th6bo]

Fantastic. Such a humble fella.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Yes indeed. Mick Terrill provides great insight into the dedication and hard work which takes place everyday, day in and day out, come rain or shine, over many years to become a world champion 🥇👊🏼

[@JamesGraham-dx5kq]

Carrots for a "treat" thats SERIOUS inspiration to clean up my diet. Dedication !! Great fight against Lorenzo ! Dudes arm broke bc Mick rang him with an uppercut. Not a freak accident, but a result of being hit hard and clean by Mick. The way mick fights and carries himself, Im an instant fan. Mick vs Big Ben would be EPIC.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Mick is a true professional in every sense of the word. His fight performances 👊🏼, mindset 🧠 and world titles 🥇 are testament to his hard work and dedication in his relentless pursuit of excellence in his sport. Well deserved win 🥇 👊🏼💥 💯 the powerful uppercut took Hunt out and he fell to the floor broke his arm. Game over.

[@Steven-ze2zk]

When did he say that? I only heard him say he eats red meat all the time because he thinks it's healthy.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@Steven-ze2zk Mick mentions his strict diet and eating a slice of carrot🥕 as a sweet treat when he used to cut weight for fights. If you listen to the whole interview you’ll find it enjoy 😊

[@Steven-ze2zk]

@@MarnieMerrilees He described it as a treat and also said it was horrible. He does not know what planet he's on. No wonder he could not make it in a real sport.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@Steven-ze2zk I recall Mick saying carrots were a sweet treat. Mick defended his World title BKFC 🥇👊🏼💥

[@curry1457-d5u]

Great interview with Mick ! he's so truthful and such a great person, good luck to the future Mick.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you much appreciated 🙏 and for wishing Mick well in the future. Appreciate your kind words 🥰

[@adam-p4n9p]

That was a great interview with big mick

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you 🙏 appreciate you taking the time to feedback 🙌

[@DYL2020]

Brilliant interview, good luck Mick👏

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you!

[@danh2310]

What a legend. Definitely deserves a big pay day.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@danh2310 absolutely 💯

[@mmafan9518]

Great interview both come across well and was great to see big mick flatten big mouth hunt.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Appreciate your feedback, thank you 😊 … yes it was and in no time at all 😆

[@ynwa9785]

Big up mick top lad respect him massively

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 thank you for your comment 🙌💯

[@crackedblackpepperandrocksalt]

Mick is just a man's man isn't he. Just a bloke. Who loves the banter and loves his sport. A family man also.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Yep. A down to earth good bloke 🙌

[@mattyearl8281]

Got a sub from this interview, absolutely spot on 👌

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you 🙏

[@lukeguthrie8233]

Cracking Interview.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you, appreciate your feedback 😊

[@Lll-g6u8c]

Great interview In my opinion he needs a big pay day after many years of giving to the sport, maybe see if a top heavyweight boxer in a stadium??

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you 😁 YES that would be amazing and well deserved 🙌

[@mickt3390]

Micks a top bloke 👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Yes agreed. It was great interviewing Mick. He’s very down to earth, open honest and fun! A true champ 🥇👊🏼

[@SouthlandsMotorCompany]

Great video! Subscribed for more!

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Pleased you enjoyed watching. The next guest lined up is awsome 🙌

[@terranceforbes9748]

Really nic guy mick 👍

[@BomberPlastering]

Great interview by both, all the very best Mick🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 💙💪🏼👊🏼💥👌🏼

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you, appreciate it 🙌

[@BoxfitMarksmith]

very honest

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@BoxfitMarksmith yes indeed 💯

[@flashgordon1262]

Good stuff!

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Great pleased you enjoyed it. What did you find most interesting?

[@msksportsinjuryclinic8242]

What a great podcast! Well worth the wait. Already looking forward to the next one 👍

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@msksportsinjuryclinic8242 Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. You won’t be disappointed by my next guest. Stay tuned it’s going to be exciting 🎙️ 🥊 🔥

[@flashgordon1262]

@@MarnieMerrilees Well you are a good interviewer ,,,i am a fighter myself in a small way so i get the fellow you interviewed but you gave him lots of time and where not judgemental in any way...good stuff as i say 😍

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@flashgordon1262 thanks really appreciate the feedback 🙏

[@ynwa9785]

Boss Mike 💯 my cup tea no we get on well

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 yep 🙌 so easy to get along with. Top bloke 💯

[@richardchallenger6871]

Pleasing the algorithm

[@MarnieMerrilees]

That sounds like a good thing. Enlighten me please?

[@sarahrobertsongta]

@@MarnieMerrilees Comments and engagement helps the KZbin algorithm. So keep replying to every comment like you have been as it helps push your videos out to more people.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@sarahrobertsongta OK will do thanks for explaining 🙏

[@sarahrobertsongta]

@@MarnieMerrilees No worries, a lot of channels will love and like every comment for this reason even the hate comments and trolls. It looked like you were replying to every comment anyways so it can only help your videos. Nice video and interview by the way

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@sarahrobertsongta thank you I’m pleased you enjoyed it… and thanks for more tips 🙌

[@ynwa9785]

Mad reminds me cousin mickie and av brother called Mike

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 😊

[@ynwa9785]

Good lad Mickey don’t no him personally be nice meet him no he’s good lad even from a far

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 yep 💯 he’s a great guy 🙌

[@carlingram9722]

Seems a humble guy,tough as old boots,not in your face like majority of them especially the yanks,great interview👍

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you, appreciate your feedback and taking the time to comment 🙌 Mick is humble and very professional 👊🏼💥

[@ynwa9785]

I hope mick rains for good few years decent lad respect

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 well said 👊🏼

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 💯

[@ynwa9785]

Next time fight in England go watch get ya some jds jack Daniel’s be nice meet ya

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 thank you for your comment 😊

[@johngordon636]

Whyvspeak like a robot not good

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Must be the way I speak, never mind 😆

[@ynwa9785]

😂

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 than you 😊

[@neilj8224]

Mick clearly works hard instead of talking about working hard. There's a lot to be said about not banging on about what you are doing while training for any competition. Not so much because it "gives your secrets away" but because it quenches some of the fire; non constructive gratification can come from "telling people how hard I am working mewl,mewl,mewl" instead of that slow, slow, slow building upon a base. There's loads of others guilty of this, in this sport especially. Mick is not one of them. Anyone who thinks this criticism is about them, it probably is because they care too much what other people, and even strangers think of them, rather than what they do.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Mick highlights the hard work and dedication required day in and day out for many years to become world class athlete. The foundations for success are in the daily grind which builds up over years. That’s why Mick is world champion 🥇because he’s worked hard to get there 👊🏼 relentless in pursuit of excellence 💥

[@ynwa9785]

Big up mick doing are country proud

[@MarnieMerrilees]

🙌 yes he is indeed.

[@nikiguymer5840]

It’s mad how the English are dominating heavyweight combat sports!mick being the bare knuckle champ,Aspinal the interim UFC mma champ,De Fries the KSW mma champ & the gypsy king the WBC and lineal boxing champion!!!!!respect🥇🤼‍♂️🏆🥊🏅👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@nikiguymer5840]

Top man mick!respect the champ!

[@MarnieMerrilees]

He is indeed. He has the mindset 🧠 and training regime of a true world champion. It’s well deserved 🥇👊🏼

[@Joe-qt2bw]

Goodness me, if you set this to 1.25x speed shes almost bearable to listen to

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@Joe-qt2bw thank you for your comment 🙏

[@ynwa9785]

Takes a week get over loss it’s pasted then revenge Insticked on mine then horrible a loss about week we over it

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 thank you for your comment 🙏

[@davidmartin1093]

If I punched Mick I'd probably break my hand on his bristles and he wouldn't even feel it...😁 I've been following Mick's BKFC fights and he was well on top of Lorenzo on Saturday night and would have won comfortably without the elbow injury stoppage in my opinion. Like Lorenzo said Mick, I hope you came back to our little UK from the great US of A and enjoyed your tea and crumpets...🙂

[@MarnieMerrilees]

😆 probably. Yes absolutely without doubt. I’m sure he’s enjoyed eating some cakes 🍰 🤣

[@ynwa9785]

It’s mad how strong birds put us in r place we need that tho women r bosses

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 couldn’t agree more 😂

[@peternufc1981]

Excellent this great insight into a champion’s lifestyle. Really enjoyed listening to this . Great content. Good luck Mick, punch the lips off him . 💪

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Appreciate the feedback 🙏 pleased you enjoyed the content. Excited for Saturday 👊🏼💥

[@peternufc1981]

@@MarnieMerrileesi cant wait flower . It’s going to be massive. I wish him all the best he sounds like a really nice guy and gentleman. Big up mick terrill 👍

[@Ckultuur777NLD]

Real champ👊🏼 Great interview.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you for your feedback, I'm pleased you enjoyed the interview. Mick is the peoples Champion and Heavyweight Champion of the World BKFC! Mick has a professional attitude which shows in his mindset, training regime and fight performances.

[@ynwa9785]

Be good av bevy with mick no we get on

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 cheers 🍻

[@BigPumpa3603]

Some man is Mick terrill

[@MarnieMerrilees]

💯 🙌

[@ynwa9785]

Top man mick be good meet ya

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@ynwa9785 he’s a great guy 💯 thank you for taking the time to comment 🙏

[@davidOConnor-z3l]

The sweet science is more than prepping the fighter physically it’s also prepping his mind for the sweet science of victory

[@markhynes6517]

Big mick is a gem of a man.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and yes I agree.

[@scraggs11]

This interview would’ve been great if she wasn’t a single question behind what mick said “I like the odd cake” “I heard you eat cake is that true?” 😂😂

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Mick especially likes 🍒🥧

[@scraggs11]

@@MarnieMerrilees 😂😂😂

[@ceowulf7328]

Becoming a big fan of this chap! Also, quality interview. Thanks.

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Great to hear 💥👊🏼 and thank you 😁

[@gavfreeman8797]

Makes me laff when you say world champion hahahaha

[@MarnieMerrilees]

😁 fills me with joy to see people become the best version of themselves too 🙌

[@gavfreeman8797]

@@MarnieMerrilees how can anyone say they are the best in anything for instance has he fought everyone in the world NOPE BUT HEY WATCHING YOU WAS GOOD 🌹

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@gavfreeman8797 that’s true of every world title I guess. You’ve got to be in it to win it 🥇 Thank you I’m pleased you enjoyed the interview. Stay tuned for the next podcast guest…. Exciting 🤩

[@mrsupplementsUK]

Most humble fighter out there 💪💪 top guy

[@MarnieMerrilees]

Agreed. Mick is an incredible fighter and a great guy 👊🏼💥🥇 Took no time to knock Hunt off his feet 😵‍💫

[@mrsupplementsUK]

@MarnieMerrilees go on girl 💪 all the best with thid channel girl 💪

[@MarnieMerrilees]

@@mrsupplementsUK thank you 💪🏼

[@gavinrichards4581]

Is she A.I

[@MarnieMerrilees]

😂😂😂😂

[@MarnieMerrilees]

My intelligence is due to 30+ years studying 📚 and working 😅 check out my LinkedIn @marniemerrilees I’m very real 😊 thank you 🙏

[@matthughes7047]

Great interview with a top bloke!

[@MarnieMerrilees]

I’m pleased you enjoyed the interview with Mick 😁 Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated.