The 43-year-old British boxing great, who returns to the ring on July 2 after a 10-year layoff, joins the show to discuss:

• Why he's decided to come back (6:40) 
• Struggles with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts (10:19)
• Advice to fighters who can't find an identity after retiring (20:37)
• Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett’s weight issues (31:50)
• Sobriety (35:23)

And much more.

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