Fighting To Recover Podcast

In this powerful episode of Fighting to Recover, we sit down with Mike Egan — a world champion in TWO weight classes, respected gym owner, and cancer survivor. Known for his explosive spinning elbows, Mike has fought in Thailand, trained champions, and built a legacy in the fight world. But his toughest opponent wasn’t in the ring — it was cancer. Mike opens up about his diagnosis, the brutal recovery, and the mindset it took to return to the sport he loves. He didn’t just come back — he came back stronger than ever to win the King of the North title in one of the biggest fights of his career. We talk: 🥊 Life in the ring 🇹🇭 Fighting in Thailand 💥 His signature spinning elbow KOs 🏋️ Building multiple gyms 🩺 Beating cancer 👑 Winning his comeback title 🧠 Fighter mindset, recovery, and what it means to never give up This episode is a MUST-WATCH for fighters, survivors, and anyone in the middle of a battle they didn’t choose. Mike’s story is proof that your greatest fight might still be ahead — and you can win it. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories from fighters, survivors, and comeback champions. 📲 Follow Mike Egan: Instagram: [@MikeEgan] Gym: [The Box - rhos on sea ] 📢 Follow the podcast: youtube - fightingtorecoverpodcast/jamieedwardsboxing Spotify / Apple Podcasts: Fighting to Recover Host: [Jamie Edwards] #FightingToRecover #MikeEgan #MuayThai #ComebackStory #CancerSurvivor #SpinningElbow #MuayThaiChampion #FighterMindset #CombatSportsPodcast

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Fighting to recover podcast, we sit down with Gaz — a former head doorman turned MMA gym owner, fight promoter, and mentor. From bare-knuckle scraps with traveller friends in hay bales, to promoting his own shows in sold-out venues, Gaz’s story is as raw as it gets. We talk about his rise through violence, discipline, and loyalty… His experiences with alcoholism in the family, and how that shaped his mindset… Helping his friends come off heavy drugs, and even supporting a coach through relapse and recovery… All while running a successful gym alongside his fiancé, a CrossFit champion. This isn’t just about fighting — it’s about redemption, brotherhood, and rebuilding from the inside out. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Life as a head doorman in the city’s wildest clubs Bare-knuckle fights in hay bales and the traveller fight scene Battling the shadow of family addiction and alcoholism Building a gym community from the ground up Helping others through addiction, relapse, and recovery Promoting MMA events and balancing chaos with purpose The power of discipline, trust, and second chances Plus: a Quick Fire Round to end on a high! 📣 Whether you’re into MMA, Recovery, mental health, gym life, or gritty stories of resilience — this episode is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments: what part of Gaz’s journey hit the hardest? 🎥 Don’t forget to: ✅ Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Turn on notifications for future episodes #MMA #Podcast #BareKnuckle #AddictionRecovery #CrossFit #FightPromotion #Alcoholism #MentalHealth #FightingSpirit #RealTalk #GymLife #TravellerFights

In this episode we talk about rehab at a early age, kickboxing whilst in active addiction, how ketamine is destroying the younger generation and getting and living clean.