The High Performance Podcast E41 - Carl Frampton: Making your dream a reality
Feb 17, 2021
In this discussion, Carl Frampton, a former two-weight world champion boxer from Belfast, shares his inspiring journey to become a three-weight world champion. He reflects on the mindset of a champion, detailing the resilience needed to navigate challenges in boxing and life. Carl dives into his upbringing in a tough community, contrasting it with his children's sheltered lives and the lessons learned. He also discusses the balance of loyalty and ambition in relationships, emphasizing the importance of trust and personal growth on the path to achieving dreams.
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Early Boxing and Dedication
- Carl Frampton started boxing at 7, excelled, but became less dedicated around 16.
- He regained focus, realizing his dream of becoming a world champion.
Life Lessons from Tigers Bay
- Growing up in Tigers Bay, a working-class neighborhood in Belfast, taught Frampton valuable life lessons.
- Despite its reputation, he emphasizes the generosity and high morals of the people there.
Respect and Discipline from Boxing
- Frampton credits his boxing trainer, Billy McKee, for instilling respect and discipline.
- McKee's influence was so strong that Frampton feared disappointing him more than his parents.