Tyson Fury is British professional boxer and current heavy weight champion of the world. He made his professional debut at the age of 20 in December 2008. Seven years after his professional debut, Tyson had the opportunity to contest for the World Heavy Weight title against Wladimir Klitschko.  Tyson won the fight, to become the the Heavy Weight Champion – a title previously held by fighters like Mike Tyson and Mohamed Ali. He was on top of the world. In December 2016 -  on the back of a drug investigation, Fury announced that he was vacating his Heavy Weight World Champion belts. The reasons were due to his problem with drugs and an ongoing battle with depression. Four years later, in 2020 Tyson reclaimed the title of Heavy Weight Champion of the World in a title fight against Deontay Wilder. Behind the Mask captures Tyson’s journey to the top of world boxing, his fall into severe depression and then his rise back to the top. In this episode of the Future Champions Podcast, we explore five quotes from this incredible journey.

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EP 055: 5 Quotes – Behind the Mask, Tyson Fury

In this episode of the Future Champions LivePOD, we catch up with Richard Roar from Richard Roar’s BANTA. Richard Roar is a die-hard, tragic, Brisbane Roar fan. His orange wig and often orange mo has reached cult status within the Roar fan base. More importantly, he is infectiously positive and spreads the type of joy we need in our community at the moment. We met at the Peninsular Power versus Brisbane Roar Youth game - for a top of the table NPL clash. Peninsular Power won a very entertaining game 2-1.

EP 054: Live Pod Richard Roar

In this episode of the Future Champions Podcast, we catch up with Brisbane Roar FC Head Coach Warren Moon, at the the Peninsular Power v Brisbane Roar Youth game.

EP 053: Live Pod Warren Moon

On 17 April 2021, James Swao walked out onto the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. It was very first time he wore the Maroon uniform to represent Queensland, making the final of the u17 400m to compete for the Australian Championship. Born in Adelaide and raised in Alice Springs, James shares his inspirational story. His wisdom and humility make him a joy to speak to. In every sense of the word, James Swao is a champion. https://youtu.be/PQ-wdBJi1nw

EP 052 Future Champion James Swao

In this episode of the Future Champions Podcast, we explore the word adapt. Everybody has to deal with change. It is how you deal with that change that makes the difference.

EP 051: A Word – Adapt

This is part two of an interview with Amanda Christen, who lost her son to a vicious type of brain cancer. In this episode she talks about the process of love, loss and healing. From this experience, Amanda has collaborated with Coral Vass and Nicky Johnston to write a book, through the charity Hand in Hand Fighting Brain Cancer, Where the Magic Happens. It is a resource for children with brain cancer and their families, to prepare them for the scary journey brain cancer. If you would like to know more about Where the Magic Happens, visit www.handinhandfbc.org.

EP 050: Amanda Christensen Pt 2

Amanda is the co-author of a very different and difficult book, Where the Magic Happens. It is a book that Amanda hopes no one would ever have a need to read. Through her own experience and tragedy, Amanda identified the need for a book that explains to a child what they can expect when they are treated for brain cancer. In this episode Amanda shares the joys of raising her beautiful son Cooper Christensen. Then the fear felt when she began to sense something was wrong. The heartbreak of discovering that Cooper had a form of brain cancer that no person has ever survived. Finally the complete tragedy of the death of her son.

EP 049: Amanda Christensen Pt 1

In this episode of 5 Quotes, we explore some of the themes in Shane Warne’s Biography – No Spin – co-authored by Mark Nicholas. Shane Warne is an Australian cricket legend voted in the top 5 cricketers of the century. He represented Australia in 145 test matches in a career that spanned from 1992 to 2007. He is one of the most gifted players the world has ever seen and also has one of the most incredible cricket minds.

EP048: 5 Quotes – No Spin, Shane Warne

Enthusiasm is a decision. It is a choice. It is not dictated by your circumstance. In fact, it is the exact opposite, enthusiasm dictates how you approach your circumstances.

EP 047: A Word Enthusiasm

Michelle Obama is highly regarded as the former First Lady of the United States of America. This book recounts her journey as a young African American growing up in Chicago, to becoming one of the most powerfully inspiring people on the planet. Becoming is an incredible book about a remarkable journey.

EP 046: 5 Quotes – Becoming, Michelle Obama

In this episode of the Future Champions podcast, we explore the word, patience. Insightful view of what patience means for anyone chasing a dream.

EP 045 A Word Patience

In this episode of the Future Champions Podcast we explore the journey of Noah Byrne. There is something about this young man that makes me think he is going to continue strive and achieve his goals. Noah is 13 years old and currently attends St James Lutheran College in Hervey Bay. He has always had a passion for acting. As a keen 7-year-old he joined the Macabre Theatre Company in Hervey Bay. When he turned 12, Noah was eligible to join the Z-PAC Junior Theatre Group, and it only took a few weeks before he started to feel like he belonged.

EP 044 Future Champion Noah Byrne

MANDELA: My Prisoner, My Friend is the story of one of the world's greatest freedom fighters, Nelson Mandela, through the eyes of his prison guard, Christo Brand. This is a powerful book that explores one of the hardest periods of South African history. It is a true story of friendship, justice and forgiveness. In this episode of the Future Champions Podcast, Stuart Taylor shares five quotes from Brand's book that left an imprint on his soul.

EP 043: 5 Quotes – MANDELA My Prisoner, My Friend

This is part two of the interview with champion, Willie Wallace. Willie Wallace is a former professional football, Celtic FC legend and Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductee. He was part of the Celtic Football team that won the European Cup in 1967 – the first British to claim the trophy. We met for a chat at the Croatian Football Club on the Coast to watch the U18 Brisbane Roar v Gold Coast United.

EP 042: Champion Willie Wallace Pt 2

Willie Wallace is a former professional football, Celtic FC legend and Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductee. He was part of the Celtic Football team that won the European Cup in 1967 - the first British to claim the trophy. We met for a chat at the Croatian Football Club on the Coast to watch the U18 Brisbane Roar v Gold Coast United.

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