Why I’ll Never Drink Again – Pro Boxer’s True Story

What happens when a pro boxer, chess player, and physicist walks away from alcohol for good? In this raw and powerful conversation, Ed Latimore (@EdLatimore) joins The Willpower Podcast to share how he went from growing up in the projects of Pittsburgh to building a life of discipline, purpose, and sobriety. Ed has been sober since 2013. He’s a former professional heavyweight boxer, a physics graduate, a competitive chess player, and the bestselling author of Sober Letters to My Drunken Self and Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business. His journey is nothing short of incredible — and packed with life-changing lessons. 🎯 Topics we cover: Why he quit alcohol — and what really helped him stay sober How addiction is tied to rejection, trauma, and identity The importance of tribe, self-respect, and structure What boxing taught him about fear, willpower, and mindset How he rewired his life through discipline and learning 📚 Books by Ed Latimore: Sober Letters to My Drunken Self Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: Boxing and the Art of Life 🎙 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – Search The Willpower Podcast 🧥 RCVR Apparel: Celebrate resilience with RCVR’s stylish, recovery-inspired clothing. Save 10% with code thewillpowerpodcast at rcvrbrand.com/thewillpowerpodcast 💊 Liver Medic Supplements: Feel your best with natural liver support. Use code THEWILLPOWERPODCAST10off for 10% off at livermedic.com/discount/THEWILLPOWERPODCAST10off 🎤 AMPLIFY Sober Voices (Jan 15, 2026): Join sober creators at Podfest 2026. Get $20 off with code WILL at amplify.soberliferocks.com