5. From the Boxing Ring to the BBQ Pit: Chasing Passion with Davis Ng

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Davis Ng, a professional boxer and chef. Davis recently won the WBC Silver Asia Middleweight title and runs a unique fusion restaurant in Singapore, Kemuri BBQ, which combines Texas barbecue with Japanese culinary influences. Davis shares insights into his boxing career, overcoming setbacks, starting a food business while in culinary school, and his epic internship in a famous Austin barbecue joint. He also talks about the challenges and rewards of opening and running his restaurant and balancing his boxing career. Tune in to hear about Davis's journey, his inspirations, and future aspirations. Guest links: Kemuri BBQ: https://www.instagram.com/kemuribbq.sg/ BaconKing SG: https://www.instagram.com/baconking.sg/ Davis Ng: https://www.instagram.com/davistheking/ Podcast links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252  00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:25 Davis Ng's Boxing Journey 02:33 Overcoming Defeats and Challenges 07:52 Starting a Culinary Career 13:57 Building a Food Business 17:00 Opening a Restaurant 33:04 Future Plans and Reflections 37:47 Conclusion and Contact Information