What Boxing Takes From You - Omer Izaz

This week we sit down with rising Australian amateur boxer Omer Izaz for one of our deepest conversations yet.From competing against world-level fighters at just 20 years old to dealing with pressure, imposter syndrome, discipline and the mental side of boxing. Omer opens up on what it really takes to chase greatness in one of the toughest sports in the world.A raw conversation about sacrifice, identity, faith and the reality behind elite boxing.Make sure to hit the follow button and share the episode around!Omer's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/omerboxaa/Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier 0:00 Welcome To The World Of Boxing4:50 What Age Should You Start Boxing?6:00 Why Are Boxing Coaches Father Figure Like7:50 Does Boxing Humble A Person?8:35 First Time Getting A Real Punch9:40 What Makes A Boxing Gym Home?10:35 Boxing Is A Mental Sport 13:40 How Does Boxing Work In Australia?17:00 Boxing Is Harder Than We Think20:51 Fighting People Where Boxing Is Their National Sport24:50 The Hardest Fight Ever28:35 Make All The Mistakes As An Amateur Before Going Pro29:52 Conversation Between Boxer And Coach At Fights32:10 How To Constantly Improve As A Boxer34:15 Is Boxing Your Only Identity35:06 People Always Talk About Faith In Sports But How Is It Really Applied?37:20 How Family Is A Support System38:20 Goal To Become An Olympic Gold Medalist And World Champion 39:40 What Does A Day Look Like For An Amateur Boxer41:50 Life Outside Of Boxing42:45 Why Do Young People Lack Discipline And How Omer Developed It Through Boxing43:40 Is Being Humble Boring In Boxing44:30 Relationship With Other Boxers 46:25 What Does A Comfort Zone Look Like47:25 Making Weight Is Hard!50:00 Travelling The World To Box55:48 Carrying His Grandfathers Name And Building A Legacy