Ep 79: Chris Algieri- Diet, Education, longevity & fighting Pacquiao! - a podcast by Tony Jeffries
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In this episode of the Box N Life podcast, find out the championship mindset of a world-class fighter. Tony and Glenn sit down with Chris Algieri, the Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 13 years professional fight experience. Chris talks about how he got into boxing, shares stories of his late start, rise to fame and his mindset that sets him apart from others.
How do nutrition, diet, and education play a part in the longevity of a fighter’s career? The guys go into a deep conversation about brain health and boxing. Find out how his work in the ring and out is changing the lives and training of elite athletes from many different sports. To view the show notes, please check out https://www.boxnlifepodcast.com/Chris
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How did Chris get into boxing? Fall in love? (0:00)
Chris talks about his boxing career (2:56)
Chris divided money and sold tickets himself!
Figure out social media and get out there!
How is his mindset when he gets knocked down? (6:30)
Once he became world champion, did he become complacent? (8:09)
Road to Manny Pacquiao fight (8:52)
Boxing is a team sport!
Game plan guy
Fight with Amir Khan, how did it come about? (15:02)
What does he do outside of boxing? (19:23)
o Education was always very important
What does daily nutrition look like for a boxer? Weight cutting? (21:25)
How much is he working outside of boxing? (26:52)
o Loves sharing his knowledge and education
o Keeps sport safer
How much does supplementation play a part into his programming and lifestyle? (28:00)
Brain health and boxing (31:46)
o More research will help the future
o Diet, nutrition and keeping yourself educated
o Always been tough, just didn’t show it
What is next for him? (38:18)
Featured Guest
Chris Algieri (@chris_algieri) • Instagram
Chris Algieri (@ChrisAlgieri) · Twitter
Chris Algieri - http://www.chrisalgieri.com/
Resources
Photo: Chris Algieri's eye was a mess, but he still beat Ruslan Provodnikov -
https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/6/15/5811340/photo-chris- algieris-eye- was-a- mess-but-
he-still- beat-ruslan
Amir Khan traces his journey, from Olympic medalist to a prize fighter -
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/khan- traces-his- journey-from- olympic-
medalist-to- prize-fighter/
Beetroot Juice: 12 Health Benefits - https://www.healthline.com/health/food-
nutrition/beetroot-juice- benefits
Dana White: Adding divisions won’t help UFC’s weight-cutting issues -
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/10/18/16501558/ufc-dana- white-weight- cutting-more-
divisions-mma- news
CRIS CYBORG: Weight Loss Process by Paula Sack - https://youtu.be/-hANQdqqFB8
Kimera Koffee - https://kimerakoffee.com/
Do you need Nootropics-infused Coffee in your life? -
http://www.artofwellbeing.com/2016/02/27/kimera-koffee/
The Cognitive Benefits of Creatine Explained -
https://www.naturalstacks.com/blogs/news/76559685-the- cognitive-benefits- of-creatine-
explained
Tip: Creatine and Water Weight - https://www.t-nation.com/supplements/tip- creatine-and-
water-weight
Professional fighters brain health study: rationale and methods. -
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23735309
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health | Cleveland Clinic -
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/neurological/depts/brain-health
Ep 76: Dr. Charles Bernick. MD, MPH - https://www.boxnlifepodcast.com/brain
Aaron Hernandez Had Severe C.T.E. When He Died at Age 27 -
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/21/sports/aaron-hernandez- cte-brain.html
Mendez Boxing NY - http://www.mendezboxingny.com/
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