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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Israel Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My Life

Mar 17, 2022
Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC Middleweight champion and a master of striking, opens up about his difficult journey from Nigeria to New Zealand. He reveals how fighting became his outlet from bullying and self-doubt, and why becoming a champion didn’t bring him the happiness he anticipated. Adesanya discusses the challenges of managing fame and the importance of authentic relationships in grounding his identity. He emphasizes the significance of embracing one’s true self amid public scrutiny and reflects on his legacy and the pursuit of genuine fulfillment.
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