Welcome to The Champ & Contender Podcast! In this episode, hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore sit down with the versatile athlete Mike Edwards. Known for his diverse achievements as a high jumper , silver medalist 🥈 in the African Championships, runner-up in Big Brother Nigeria, entrepreneur, and now a professional boxer, Mike shares his incredible journey.

Dive into his transition from basketball to high jumping, his identity quest that led him to represent Nigeria 🇳🇬, and his stint on Big Brother 📢. Mike also opens up about his current boxing career 🥊, training regimen, and his thoughts on balancing athleticism with personal growth 💡.

Stay tuned for our engaging 'Shotstopper' segment 🎯, where Mike tackles the toughest questions about the greatest athletes of our time. This episode is full of inspiring stories and valuable insights into the life of a multifaceted athlete. Don't miss it! 🚀

⏱ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Champ & Contender Podcast 🎙️

00:21 Introducing Mike Edwards: Athlete and Entrepreneur 💼

01:06 Mike's Journey in High Jumping 🏃‍♂️

04:00 Switching Allegiances: From Great Britain to Nigeria 🇬🇧➡️🇳🇬

06:10 The Mental and Physical Challenges of High Jumping 💪🧠

11:59 Balancing Training and Life ⚖️

27:39 The Big Brother Nigeria Experience 📺

36:46 Embracing the Dark Side in the Ring 🥊

37:46 Cultural Heritage and Family Traditions 🌍👨‍👩‍👦

40:29 Big Brother Experience: Behind the Scenes 🎥

42:56 Life After Reality TV 🔄

47:59 Athletes and Their Public Personas 🎭

53:39 Shot Stopper: The Ultimate Athlete Showdown ⚡

01:04:53 The Winning Mentality of Michael Jordan 🏀👑

01:05:49 LeBron James: A Journey from Humble Beginnings 🌱

01:07:00 Comparing Legends: LeBron vs. Tiger Woods 🐅

01:08:18 Father-Son Duos in Sports 👨‍👦

01:08:42 LeBron James vs. Maradona and Other Greats ⚽🏀

01:10:32 The Legacy of Muhammad Ali 🥊👑

01:16:10 Transitioning to Boxing: Mike Edwards' Journey 🔄🥊

01:18:19 The Misfits Boxing Experience 🤼

01:19:32 Training and Dedication in Boxing 💥

01:20:40 Future Fights and Aspirations 🚀

01:30:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell 👋

🔥Tune in now for an inspiring conversation! 🎧