106) Nathaniel Collins - The Journey and Mindset of a Commonwealth Boxing Champion

Today’s conversation is with Nathaniel Collins, Professional Boxer and Commonwealth Featherweight champion. Expect to learn about Nathaniel’s turbulent route through amateur boxing, the role his family played in his career so far, and the politics involved in getting the coaching and opportunities you need to progress. Nathaniel shares the defining moments of his amateur career, his recovery from a serious car crash, and why boxing was the career path he had to choose. Naturally, we talk about his Commonwealth championship winning fight in July 2021 and his subsequent successful defence of his title in November 2021. As part of this, you will find out about Nathaniel’s routine, habits and what needs to be done to get ready for a professional fight. This conversation delves into mindset, self talk, sports psychology before we discuss the financial realities of boxing. I also ask Nathaniel what impact celebrity boxers and Youtubers like Jake and Logan Paul are having on the sport. This week’s podcast is supported by HS Athletics HS are a performance brand. Their vision is to start up the next generation of athletic development and move forward the health and fitness industry within Scotland. Being able to train and move like an athlete is the ability to explore human potential, and push it forward. From carefully designed initial assessments to programming, everything is designed to make you faster, stronger, leaner. Ultimately HS help shape a physique that performs as great as it looks. Hit the link and use the code COLIN10 to get a discounted rate on your first appointment whether that’s for Health and Performance testing, sports therapy and massage, or diet & nutrition. HS Athletics Testing - COLIN10 Connect with Nathaniel: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcollins/ Connect with Col: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Support me: Musclefood and CAMBRO for £5 off - http://tidd.ly/4992134b MyProtein and MPCOL for 37% off - http://bit.ly/MyProteinCol