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Romani Alicea on His Support System, Journey to Muay Thai, Representing Brockton & Goals for 2025

December 08, 2024 • Episode 229

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In today's episode, Fares is joined by young Muay Thai champ Romani Alicea. The conversation begins with the story behind his fighter nickname (0:40) and his first steps into martial arts (1:37), leading to his transition from Karate to Muay Thai (4:01). Romani opens up about what it means to represent Brockton, MA (6:21) and the role his support system has played in shaping him as an athlete (10:17).

He shares how his coaches at Hard Knocks have pushed him to new heights (16:40) and reflects on unforgettable moments from traveling the world for competition (22:17).

From his dream fight destination to his proudest achievements in 2024, Romani gives a glimpse into his journey so far, closing with an inspiring look at his goals for 2025 (33:19).

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