The 28 - Second Knockout That Changed Everything. Simon Ibekwe
Show notes
Simon Ibekwe’s journey to becoming one of Britain’s most exciting heavyweight prospects has been anything but conventional.Just three weeks after getting the call, Simon stepped into the ring in Thailand on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s final fight and produced the biggest moment of his career so far. 28 seconds. One devastating knockout. A moment that went viral and put the heavyweight division on notice.Find Simon Here -https://www.instagram.com/simon_ibekwe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==But this episode isn’t just about the knockout.We get to know the man behind the boxer.Simon opens up about growing up in Tottenham, his family and faith, his journey from football into teaching and eventually professional boxing, and the setbacks and cancelled fights that tested his patience long before the world started paying attention.We also break down exactly what happened against Daniel Bear, the game plan going into the fight, the moment Simon knew his opponent was hurt, and how life has changed since that knockout exploded across social media.Now unbeaten and with momentum firmly behind him, Simon talks about the opportunities ahead, why he refuses to get carried away by the hype, and his determination to turn one huge moment into a serious career at the top of the heavyweight division.Is Simon Ibekwe the next genuine threat in British heavyweight boxing?This is the story behind the 28 seconds everyone saw, and the years of work they didn’t.🎙️ The Talking Tradesman Podcast with Simon Ibekwe.Available now on YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.