Sheila Yama: From Papua New Guinea to World Title Contender

In this episode of Shed Life, Jason sits down with Sheila Yama, the Papua New Guinea-born, Hamilton-based unbeaten boxer who is quickly rising through the professional ranks.Sheila shares her journey from growing up in a village in Papua New Guinea, training as a nurse, moving through the Cook Islands and New Zealand, and eventually finding her way into boxing. Now 7-0 as a professional and fresh off winning the IBF International Super Lightweight Title, Sheila talks about discipline, pressure, post-fight blues, life as a fighter, and what it takes to keep showing up when motivation disappears.