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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 59 MIN

The Making of a Fighter | Sage Johnson & Oneal Mendoza

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What does it take to build a fighter?In this episode of Ship of Fools Podcast, we sit down with Sage Johnson and Oneal Mendoza for a conversation about boxing, discipline, resilience, and the work required to rise in the sport.Sage Johnson is a rising boxer out of Surrey, BC, and Oneal Mendoza is the coach behind Mendoza Boxing Club. Together, they talk about the mindset needed to compete, the role of discipline and preparation, and the relationship between fighter and coach.This episode explores:Sage Johnson’s boxing journeywhat it takes to develop as a fighterthe importance of coaching and mentorshipthe mentality behind boxingdiscipline, resilience, and growth in combat sportsthe road ahead in Canadian boxingIf you follow boxing, combat sports, athlete development, or stories about grit and ambition, this is a conversation worth hearing.Ship of Fools PodcastWhere Wit Meets Wisdom.

What does it take to build a fighter?In this episode of Ship of Fools Podcast, we sit down with Sage Johnson and Oneal Mendoza for a conversation about boxing, discipline, resilience, and the work required to rise in the sport.Sage Johnson is a rising boxer out of Surrey, BC, and Oneal Mendoza is the coach behind Mendoza Boxing Club. Together, they talk about the mindset needed to compete, the role of discipline and preparation, and the relationship between fighter and coach.This episode explores:Sage Johnson’s boxing journeywhat it takes to develop as a fighterthe importance of coaching and mentorshipthe mentality behind boxingdiscipline, resilience, and growth in combat sportsthe road ahead in Canadian boxingIf you follow boxing, combat sports, athlete development, or stories about grit and ambition, this is a conversation worth hearing.Ship of Fools PodcastWhere Wit Meets Wisdom.

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