Goated Podcast Episode 25 - John "Iron Man" Cantrell and Damon Reed
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In this episode of the Goated Podcast, Kevin sits down with John "Iron Man" Cantrell, reigning ABO Heavyweight Champion, and his Coach, Damon Reed!
We open up about the long road from 315 pounds to a 15â0 pro record and a shot at an IBF regional title. Coach Damon Reedâveteran of nearly a hundred pro fightsâshares why he first said no, why he changed his mind, and why âyou donât play boxing.â Together, we break down the engine behind the streak: relentless roadwork, tenâround strategy, and a belief that humility and hunger beat hype. Youâll hear raw details of Cooperâs prognosis, the global wave of prayer, and the steady march from walker to road runs beside Dad. The story isnât sanitized; itâs full of relapse, confession, forgiveness, and the daily decision to surrender weight you canât carry.
We also get into the sport itself: rankings and belts, the IBF ladder, how politics shape opportunities, and why obsession must be paired with wisdom. From Aliâs audacity to Holyfieldâs courage among giants, we pull lessons that apply far beyond the ropesâmarriage that doesnât coast, businesses that donât accept âdown quarters,â and a mindset that treats storms as training. Along the way, we talk giving backâyouth boxing support, affordable payâperâviewâand what it means to steward a platform with God over all things.
If you need proof that purpose can be forged in fire, youâll find it here. Tap play, share this with someone who needs hope, and if the story moved you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find it. Then tell us: what are you surrendering today?
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