"The Life that Built a Fighter" with Joel Velez

About EpisodeIn this episode, he shares the unfiltered story of growing up in the projects with a single mother who refused to give up, no matter how hard life got. Surrounded by struggle and survival, he learned early what it meant to fight just to make it through the day. But as the pressure built, he turned to food as a way to cope—until it nearly cost him everything.At just 18 years old, he suffered a heart attack that forced him to confront the reality of his choices. What followed was a complete transformation. From rebuilding his health to stepping into the boxing ring and eventually becoming a police officer, he rewrote the direction of his life. This episode is about breaking cycles, finding discipline, and becoming the man—and father—he never had growing up._________________________Prime Roast Coffee favorite restaurant @primeroast  -check them out! Discipline Equals Freedom By Joco WillinkBe Like Water by Zen RyuBe Water, My Friend by Shannon Lee favorite books_________________________Follow UsTiktok InstagramSUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel!