Chapters
00:00 | Trailer
02:26 Brian’s thoughts on the episode
06:07 Brian’s Introduction
06:41 Tell them you feel great
Act it and show them you mean it
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16 Acting great without the manners, is trouble
12:57 Constant analysis of his aspirational persona as a respected warrior
15:43 The qualities of the warrior going into the boxing ring
19:58 Developing ways to gain respect and a desire to be called English
25:03 Early days in New York
27:26 Nelson Mandela’s example of how a great man can show humility
31:10 The Pale Blue Dot
35:51 Why Chris Eubank would like to debate with Stephen Fry following his statement about God
48:31 Being a fighter, justice becomes part of you
49:25 His response to the public perception that a fighter cannot be against violence because they put those two together
51:49 There’s nothing you can’t do, you just have to mean it
55:09 How he overcame areas where he knew he was at a disadvantage
57:40 What happens on the night, only determined by what you have done months and years before
1:01:17 Rivalry with Nigel Benn who was terrifying
1:03:24 Temptation of another fight with Nigel Benn
1:03:24 View of Mayweather v Pacquiao fight
1:09:44 His bottom line is in the ring
1:10:53 Movement is a key ability
1:13:14 Taking punishment, continuing to fight knowing you will not win, but then winning
1:15:16 How did he win that first fight with Michael Watson
1:16:08 After a knockdown, jumping back up with something in him to put behind one punch
1:24:36 The aftermath of that punch which created a blood clot on Watson’s brain
1:29:44 What it is about Michael Watson that inspires Chris
1:31:19 How that fight affected Chris
1:36:17 Adopting a unique style
1:37:50 Winning the hearts of people when he was losing fights
1:41:29 Participating in documentaries and what he tries to convey when speaking publically
1:48:11 Chris’ part in his son Chris Eubank Jnr becoming a boxer
1:50:26 Is Chris happy his son is a boxer
1:51:59 Why did he once say “Boxing is a mugs game and I will not promote boxing because it is barbaric
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1:51:42 It is what you project
Chris recalls the quote attributed to Nelson Mandela
1:54:11 It is our light within that most frightens us
1:56:13 How does a sportsman deal with retirement
The apt Desiderata quotation
1:59:31 Committing to memory quotations which resonate with him and using them to inspire others
2:02:28 Success secrets
2:03:15 I don’t like fame, I love it
2:06:07 In 10 years, what will Chris be advocating for those who want to make it in what they want to do
2:10:01 Does he still box
Brace yourself Brian
2:13:02 Phone call to the 20 year old Chris Eubank
2:16:16 He is a harsh critic of himself
2:16:59 Best advice he ever received
2:19:55 Advice to the 20 year old watching
2:20:44 Brian’s summing up.
