Francis Ngannou's Coach Dewey Cooper - In the Ring: Dewey Cooper's Story of Combat and Championships

Step into the ring with us on this action-packed episode. We hold no punches as we bring you a fascinating conversation with kickboxing's two-time weight division champion, Coach Dewey Cooper. Dewey, a force to be reckoned with in the arena of combat sports, takes us down memory lane. He shares his experiences from the golden era of these sports, shedding light on everything from spirited amateur Muay Thai events in the 80s to the heart-thumping professional competitions worldwide. He recounts tales of the greats, names like Maurice Smith, Dan, Rob Cayman, Ernesto Huss, and Rick Rufus, who embodied the pure, heart-driven love for the sport. Now, imagine Muhammad Ali attending your fight. Dewey lived that thrill. Listen as he talks about his adventures and challenges in the worlds of kickboxing, MMA, and boxing. With a life steeped in the fighter’s lifestyle, Dewey has collected unique insights into these sports, from the training regimes to the psychological demands of eight-man tournaments. His stories are as adrenaline-charged as the matches themselves. The grand finale? A deep dive into Dewey's illustrious career as a fighter, coach, and martial artist. Having trained professionals for over two decades, his coaching journey boasts 8 world titles in boxing. The episode concludes with an enlightening discussion about Francis Ngannou's fight against Tyson Fury, examining the challenges, strategy, and the boxing world's unexpected reaction. Join us for this knock-out episode as we spar with one of the legends of combat sports, Coach Dewey Cooper. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:04) - Interview With Coach Dewey Cooper (0:10:40) - Boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai (0:17:48) - Retirement, Martial Arts, and Boxing Titles (0:29:59) - Francis Triumphs Against All Boxing Odds