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The Art of Manliness

#524: Boxing Trainer Teddy Atlas on What It Means to Be a Man

Jul 10, 2019
Teddy Atlas, renowned boxing trainer and ESPN analyst, shares his unconventional journey from a privileged background to training 18 world champions. He discusses lessons learned from his mentor, Cus D'Amato, and how boxing shaped his views on personal responsibility and manhood. Teddy recounts intense training in the South Bronx, emphasizing the resilience developed in fighters facing tough environments. He reflects on the impact of family teachings on masculinity and uses boxing as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges.
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  • Teddy Atlas shares his journey from high school dropout to renowned boxing trainer, highlighting personal responsibility and overcoming fear.
  • Atlas emphasizes the role of personal responsibility in boxing and life, guiding fighters to accept control over their choices.

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