#038 – Michael Roos – From Alcohol Struggles to Turning Professional in Boxing at 31

From drinking a litre of whisky a day during lockdown… to making his professional boxing debut at 31.This is the story of Michael Roos, a man who grew up surrounded by athletes but lost his way through ill-discipline, alcohol, and self-doubt — before turning his life around in the boxing ring.In this raw and inspiring episode of The Bits You Don’t See, Michael opens up about:🥃 Hitting rock bottom with whisky and Deliveroo during lockdown⚽ Growing up in a sporting family but failing to fulfil his early potential🥊 Walking into a boxing gym for “fitness” and walking out with a new life🧠 How ADHD, anxiety, and addiction shaped his mindset🔥 Sparring world champion Rocky Fielding and getting a reality check🏆 Turning pro at 31 and chasing a belt before retirement💼 Balancing his boxing career with running a business in DubaiMichael’s story is proof that it’s never too late to change your life, find discipline, and fight for redemption.🕒 Chapters00:00 – Intro01:00 – Growing up in a family of athletes04:10 – Glasgow school fights & broken noses07:30 – Partying, wasted potential & ill-discipline10:15 – Rock bottom in Dubai: whisky, Deliveroo & anxiety14:40 – The medical definition of an “alcoholic”16:00 – The turning point: Rangers v Celtic, January 202117:30 – Walking into a boxing gym for the first time20:00 – Replacing alcohol with discipline23:30 – ADHD, addiction, and bursts of focus27:45 – First fights, BoxIQ, and sparring pros33:30 – The Rocky Fielding reality check35:00 – Going pro at 31 in Dubai & Thailand38:00 – Training with Paul Weir & sports psychology40:10 – From functioning alcoholic to pro athlete ranking42:30 – Why he no longer drinks44:30 – Society’s obsession with alcohol46:00 – Building boxing events in Dubai49:00 – Boxing, business & critical thinking50:30 – What’s next for Michael Roos🎧 Listen / Watch on Your Favourite Platform• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitsYouDontSee• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GoQcDSj3bU1og11KUZ7uX• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bits-you-dont-see/id1787517797👉 If you’ve ever battled with discipline, addiction, or self-doubt — Michael’s story will show you it’s never too late to fight for a second chance.💬 Drop a comment: What’s the biggest fight you’ve had to overcome?#Boxing #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #TheBitsYouDontSee