ROUND 11 - MICHAEL OLAJIDE

Published: June 30, 2020, 5 a.m.

ROUND 11 - MICHAEL OLAJIDE Michael Olajide (27-5) Former Middleweight top contender talks with Pat Healy about his boxing skills that earned him the nickname "Silk". His skills only matched by his toughness which he showed by competing for years after losing sight in one eye due to a sparring accident. Olajide, kept this as a secret not wanting his career to end and went on to fight the likes of Iran Barkley and Tommy Hearns with limited vision. After his successful career in the ring, Michael essentially founded boxing for fitness while holding small classes in NYC. This lead to the opening of state of the art gym in Manhattan as well as becoming a fitness trainer for stars such as Adriana Lima, Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg and many more. Hot topics include discussion over current champions and the difference in training between fighters of old to today. ALL ACCESS + CLIPS + FULL EPISODES + SUBSCRIPTION https://linktr.ee/thepodmatrix FOLLOW us on SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @thepodmatrixnyc https://www.instagram.com/thepodmatrixnyc/ Follow Michale Olajide on Instagram @elcuerpodepapi Linkedin: THEPODMATRIX https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepodmatrix/ Facebook: @thepodmatrix Support this podcast