In this episode of Not Every Fight Ends at the Bell, Todd and Julie interview Brian “Braveheart” Wallace, an alumni and former boxer from the 2018 Hope NYC event. Brian took up boxing for fitness after some time off from work to travel on a personal journey, and his friend Halvo convinced him to sign up for Haymakers for Hope.

The episode explores Brian's journey with Haymakers - from his initial fears about boxing and being judged, to finding a welcoming community at the gym. He won his fight, but the ultimate accomplishment was honoring his mom, a 20-year cancer survivor. Brian reflects on special moments with his mom before and after his event, including her later becoming a beloved "ring card girl" at a future event.

(00:22:25) "I swear my chest is so tight just like thinking about this moment, right? Like, it's, it is, it's, it's, it's, but I, I can, I know that feeling so well. I will never forget that moment. I will never forget that feeling."

(00:26:40) "That was the most special thing was, was doing this for her and, and kind of seeing it through and then finding her."

(00:44:58) "But every event I've been to, every time I step in, every time I see [the] Dark Auditorium. You know, because I'm usually there early with a spotlight shining on this boxing ring, like my heart skips and every moment from here on out."

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Haymakers for Hope is an official 501(c)(3) charity organization that gives you the opportunity to fight back against cancer. They also have charity bibs for races all across the country and host charity golf tournaments.

Not Every Fight Ends at the Bell is presented and produced by Haymakers for Hope, in partnership with StudioPod Media. Our producers are former fighters Jordan McMillan and Julian A Lewis II.