GET TO YOUR FEET AND FIGHT - Jerry “The Slugger” Forrest – Heavyweight contender

There are plenty of people who quit when the going gets tough and life knocks you down. Jerry Forrest isn’t one of them, as he actually got knocked down not once, not twice, but three times and kept getting up. This wasn’t surprising to those who know Jerry, as I am lucky enough to. On this week’s episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with a fighter who I’ve worked with and whose resiliency I’ve witnessed firsthand: Jerry “The Slugger” Forrest. I was in Jerry’s corner for his recent heavyweight bout with Zhilei Zhang and watched as he battled back from three separate knockdowns to earn a draw. 

We relive the fight and what was going through his mind during it, break down his career leading up to it and how he’s learned that mental preparation is just as important as physical training, how doing a lot of smack talk before a fight doesn’t mean anything if you don’t back it up, and the changes he made when he didn’t feel invested in. You’ll learn about Jerry’s start in boxing from neighborhood fights to the unique gym he started fighting in, turning pro rather than trying out for the Olympic team, and why he listens to Denzel Washington to get ready for a fight. Our discussion is sure to shed light on principles that anyone can use in their daily lives to help them prepare to tackle their goals. This is an absolute don’t-miss tale of mental fortitude, physical stamina, and why faith in yourself should be borne from sacrifice.