EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 48 MIN
#002 Dave Willmott
from Beyond The Canvas · host Believe The Hype
In this episode, I’m joined by former English, British, and European six-title Muay Thai champion David Willmott. We explore his incredible journey through combat sports, including stepping into the boxing ring at 48 years old and not even beginning his career until the age of 30.David shares stories from training across some of the UK’s toughest gyms, the moment a sparring session with Andrew Tate earned him the nickname “Da Bull,” and how his path eventually led him to finding faith in Islam.We also dive into a deeper conversation around modern masculinity, discussing what it really means to be a healthy man today—highlighting the importance of emotional openness, brotherhood, and building genuine, vulnerable relationships with other men.
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In this episode, I’m joined by former English, British, and European six-title Muay Thai champion David Willmott. We explore his incredible journey through combat sports, including stepping into the boxing ring at 48 years old and not even beginning his career until the age of 30.David shares stories from training across some of the UK’s toughest gyms, the moment a sparring session with Andrew Tate earned him the nickname “Da Bull,” and how his path eventually led him to finding faith in Islam.We also dive into a deeper conversation around modern masculinity, discussing what it really means to be a healthy man today—highlighting the importance of emotional openness, brotherhood, and building genuine, vulnerable relationships with other men.
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