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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 55 MIN

What makes someone keep fighting… even when there’s almost no money, brutal injuries, a rough record, and every logical reason to quit?

from The Driven Agenda with Shannon Sagan · host The Driven Agenda

In this episode of The Driven Agenda, I sit down with my longtime friend Stephen James Bobinchuck — better known in the fight world as “Battletoad.” I’ve known Stephen for over 16 years since our Muay Thai gym days, and I watched him grind through the amateur circuit across Florida and beyond before becoming a professional fighter.This conversation isn’t about undefeated records or fame. It’s about grit, obsession, sacrifice, identity, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up when almost nobody understands why.We talk about:- The reality of fighting professionally -Continuing after a serious eye detachment injury -Why he ignored doctors and kept competing -The mental side of fighting and fear -Why he always told me “one fight will change your life” -The growth and future of Muay Thai Addict -Building a life through coaching and private training -Balancing passion, business, and marriage after retirementWhether you’re into fighting, business, entrepreneurship, or just pushing yourself beyond comfort, this episode hits deeper than combat sports. Drop a comment:Would YOU ever step into the ring one time just to test yourself?#MuayThai #Podcast #Fighting #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #TheDrivenAgenda #MuayThaiAddict #CombatSports #Discipline #MentalToughnessThis video is sponsored by www.thedashcamlawyer.com | Injury lawyer supporting Palm Beach County community | Offices in Palm Springs and Belle Glade

In this episode of The Driven Agenda, I sit down with my longtime friend Stephen James Bobinchuck — better known in the fight world as “Battletoad.” I’ve known Stephen for over 16 years since our Muay Thai gym days, and I watched him grind through the amateur circuit across Florida and beyond before becoming a professional fighter.This conversation isn’t about undefeated records or fame. It’s about grit, obsession, sacrifice, identity, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up when almost nobody understands why.We talk about:- The reality of fighting professionally -Continuing after a serious eye detachment injury -Why he ignored doctors and kept competing -The mental side of fighting and fear -Why he always told me “one fight will change your life” -The growth and future of Muay Thai Addict -Building a life through coaching and private training -Balancing passion, business, and marriage after retirementWhether you’re into fighting, business, entrepreneurship, or just pushing yourself beyond comfort, this episode hits deeper than combat sports. Drop a comment:Would YOU ever step into the ring one time just to test yourself?#MuayThai #Podcast #Fighting #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #TheDrivenAgenda #MuayThaiAddict #CombatSports #Discipline #MentalToughnessThis video is sponsored by www.thedashcamlawyer.com | Injury lawyer supporting Palm Beach County community | Offices in Palm Springs and Belle Glade

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