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The Opening Bell kicks off its 2025 campaign with a look ahead to what we can expect in the boxing world over the coming months.The bill in Sheffield, featuring Callum Simpson and Caroline Dubois, is previewed, we reflect on the heavyweight movers and shakers, ponder what might be next for Conor Benn and name our one wish for the boxing year ahead.In This Week, we venture back to 2006 and a cruiserweight rip-roarer between O'Neill Bell and Jean Marc Mormeck.For anyone wishing to help out Ringside Charitable Trust, you can do so HEREhttps://www.theringsidecharitabletrust.com/how-to-donate Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I was at a big family function on Christmas Eve, where I ran into my brother-in-law, who used to be a world champion boxer.David Haye is his name. Way back when, his sister and I were married, and he is uncle to my two oldest children. I don't know if that makes him former brother-in-law. Whatever.I still maintain that the world doesn't quite know what an exceptional boxer David was. His speed and power were second to none. The wins in France against Jean-Marc Mormeck to win the cruiserweight World Title, after being knocked down in the fifth, and then in Germany against the unbeaten Russian Nikolai Valuev, who at 23.4 stone and 7 feet, was the largest heavyweight in history, were two of the greatest British overseas wins ever.In winning both cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles, he achieved something only two other boxers, Evander Holyfield before him and Oleksandr Usyk after, have managed. That tells you how good he was. Yet, he is not quite seen in the same light as those other two, largely because of injuries and losses later in his career.I've known David since he was 16, and he was going to be the heavyweight champion even then. It was almost all anyone in the family talked about.What I always most admired about him is his singularity and clarity of purpose; that and his breathtaking, fearless honesty. He hides nothing. He tells it like he sees it and then lives with the consequences. Jordan Peterson would be proud.It's that singularity of purpose - that winning mentality - I want to talk about today.As a youngster, David used to spar with a fighter who was naturally more gifted but never made it through the amateur ranks. “He would rather be the guy who could have made it,” David used to say. “The guy sat in the pub 10 years from now telling everyone he could have made it. He would rather be that than take the necessary risks and make the necessary sacrifices to actually make it.”I was always incredibly struck by that attitude.Burn the ships: have no plan BWe all met up at David's mum and dad's, my old in-laws, on Christmas Eve. All our kids were there, and it was a lovely family do. David's son, Cassius, who is 16, is turning out to be quite the tennis player. I reminded them of a story from when Cassius was seven or eight.We were having lunch, and I said that tennis was a great sport to get good at because, unlike, say, football, if it doesn't work out, you can always get a job as a tennis coach. You can go anywhere in the world and have a pretty nice life.I looked to my right and saw David fuming, “What are you telling him that sh*t for? Why are you putting those kinds of doubts in his head?”I was thinking like a risk-manager, I guess. The sports stars of old always used to get a trade first. Not so David.His mentality reminded me of a story about Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, which I tell in my new book on gold to be published later this year. Cortés landed in Mexico in 1519. His purpose was to find gold and to conquer. He had 508 soldiers and 11 ships. On landing, he scuttled 10 of them. It meant there was no escape. His men now had to win - or die.Speaking of gold, have you signed up for Charlie Morris's monthly gold report, Atlas Pulse? It is, in my view, the best gold newsletter out there, and, best of all, it's free. More here.Later that night, David and I back-and-forthed on texts a bit, and I told him the Cortés story. And so we come to the point of today's missive - and it's an appropriate one, given we are in the season of New Year's resolutions.David sent this message back in reply, which I think is one of the most brilliant texts - about winning, clarity, singularity of purpose - I have ever received. So I publish it in full here:Yes, I've heard the same story, and it's a lesson that resonates deeply with me—not just in the abstract, but in how I've lived my life and shaped the mindset of my children. When Cortés sank his ships, he left his men with no option but to succeed. That's not just a story of conquest; it's a metaphor for the winning mindset. When there's no retreat, no Plan B, the path becomes clear. The mind and body focus completely on achieving the one goal that matters. That same principle was drilled into me from an early age. My dad told me I could box aged 10, but only if I was the best. There was no room for half-hearted effort or second thoughts. From the moment I said I wanted to be the heavyweight champion of the world—the pinnacle of the sport—every decision I made aligned with that goal. There was no ambiguity, no backdoor exit. Winning wasn't just a possibility; it was the only outcome.That's the mindset I've passed on to Cassius and Kingston. He wants to be the best tennis player in the world, and he knows what that means: living full-time in Spain, training in the blazing heat on clay courts, and pushing his body and mind to the limit every single day. He understands, like I did, that greatness demands clarity and sacrifice. It's about burning the ships—eliminating all distractions and doubts—so there's only one way forward.Winning isn't an accident or a stroke of luck. It's the result of relentless dedication and a mindset hardwired from the very start. It's about creating an environment where success is the only option, so the journey becomes as clear as the destination. That's how champions are made—whether in the ring, on the court, or in life.Share this message with a friend.We don't all want to be number one. Many of us are content with what we have. But if you are serious about becoming top dog, then that text message - from someone who has been there and done it - should be put to memory.I look at my own life, and I'm the very opposite: jack of all trades, master of none. Comedian and financial blogger. What - how does that work? I've also been: prolific voiceover artist, podcast host, TV presenter, actor, author of three books, boxing ring announcer (for Hayemaker Boxing - who says nepotism doesn't exist?), and a million other things I can't remember. Even within comedy, my career is disparate: comic songs, stand-up, MC, witty raconteur, lectures with funny bits. Gold or bitcoin - which is it? Why not both...I'm occasionally asked why I am not more well known than I am. There's your answer. I do too many things quite well instead of excelling at one.I think it's partly because I get interested in stuff. But it's also a defensive thing, I'm sure. If one doesn't work out, I've always got the other to fall back on.Here is one of my resolutions for 2025: do fewer things better.What do you think? Please post your thoughts in the comments below.Happy new year, everyone. Let's hope it's a belter.Buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times? I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe
I was at a big family function on Christmas Eve, where I ran into my brother-in-law, who used to be a world champion boxer.David Haye is his name. Way back when, his sister and I were married, and he is uncle to my two oldest children. I don't know if that makes him former brother-in-law. Whatever.I still maintain that the world doesn't quite know what an exceptional boxer David was. His speed and power were second to none. The wins in France against Jean-Marc Mormeck to win the cruiserweight World Title, after being knocked down in the fifth, and then in Germany against the unbeaten Russian Nikolai Valuev, who at 23.4 stone and 7 feet, was the largest heavyweight in history, were two of the greatest British overseas wins ever.In winning both cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles, he achieved something only two other boxers, Evander Holyfield before him and Oleksandr Usyk after, have managed. That tells you how good he was. Yet, he is not quite seen in the same light as those other two, largely because of injuries and losses later in his career.I've known David since he was 16, and he was going to be the heavyweight champion even then. It was almost all anyone in the family talked about.What I always most admired about him is his singularity and clarity of purpose; that and his breathtaking, fearless honesty. He hides nothing. He tells it like he sees it and then lives with the consequences. Jordan Peterson would be proud.It's that singularity of purpose - that winning mentality - I want to talk about today.As a youngster, David used to spar with a fighter who was naturally more gifted but never made it through the amateur ranks. “He would rather be the guy who could have made it,” David used to say. “The guy sat in the pub 10 years from now telling everyone he could have made it. He would rather be that than take the necessary risks and make the necessary sacrifices to actually make it.”I was always incredibly struck by that attitude.Burn the ships: have no plan BWe all met up at David's mum and dad's, my old in-laws, on Christmas Eve. All our kids were there, and it was a lovely family do. David's son, Cassius, who is 16, is turning out to be quite the tennis player. I reminded them of a story from when Cassius was seven or eight.We were having lunch, and I said that tennis was a great sport to get good at because, unlike, say, football, if it doesn't work out, you can always get a job as a tennis coach. You can go anywhere in the world and have a pretty nice life.I looked to my right and saw David fuming, “What are you telling him that sh*t for? Why are you putting those kinds of doubts in his head?”I was thinking like a risk-manager, I guess. The sports stars of old always used to get a trade first. Not so David.His mentality reminded me of a story about Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, which I tell in my new book on gold to be published later this year. Cortés landed in Mexico in 1519. His purpose was to find gold and to conquer. He had 508 soldiers and 11 ships. On landing, he scuttled 10 of them. It meant there was no escape. His men now had to win - or die.Speaking of gold, have you signed up for Charlie Morris's monthly gold report, Atlas Pulse? It is, in my view, the best gold newsletter out there, and, best of all, it's free. More here.Later that night, David and I back-and-forthed on texts a bit, and I told him the Cortés story. And so we come to the point of today's missive - and it's an appropriate one, given we are in the season of New Year's resolutions.David sent this message back in reply, which I think is one of the most brilliant texts - about winning, clarity, singularity of purpose - I have ever received. So I publish it in full here:Yes, I've heard the same story, and it's a lesson that resonates deeply with me—not just in the abstract, but in how I've lived my life and shaped the mindset of my children. When Cortés sank his ships, he left his men with no option but to succeed. That's not just a story of conquest; it's a metaphor for the winning mindset. When there's no retreat, no Plan B, the path becomes clear. The mind and body focus completely on achieving the one goal that matters. That same principle was drilled into me from an early age. My dad told me I could box aged 10, but only if I was the best. There was no room for half-hearted effort or second thoughts. From the moment I said I wanted to be the heavyweight champion of the world—the pinnacle of the sport—every decision I made aligned with that goal. There was no ambiguity, no backdoor exit. Winning wasn't just a possibility; it was the only outcome.That's the mindset I've passed on to Cassius and Kingston. He wants to be the best tennis player in the world, and he knows what that means: living full-time in Spain, training in the blazing heat on clay courts, and pushing his body and mind to the limit every single day. He understands, like I did, that greatness demands clarity and sacrifice. It's about burning the ships—eliminating all distractions and doubts—so there's only one way forward.Winning isn't an accident or a stroke of luck. It's the result of relentless dedication and a mindset hardwired from the very start. It's about creating an environment where success is the only option, so the journey becomes as clear as the destination. That's how champions are made—whether in the ring, on the court, or in life.Share this message with a friend.We don't all want to be number one. Many of us are content with what we have. But if you are serious about becoming top dog, then that text message - from someone who has been there and done it - should be put to memory.I look at my own life, and I'm the very opposite: jack of all trades, master of none. Comedian and financial blogger. What - how does that work? I've also been: prolific voiceover artist, podcast host, TV presenter, actor, author of three books, boxing ring announcer (for Hayemaker Boxing - who says nepotism doesn't exist?), and a million other things I can't remember. Even within comedy, my career is disparate: comic songs, stand-up, MC, witty raconteur, lectures with funny bits. Gold or bitcoin - which is it? Why not both...I'm occasionally asked why I am not more well known than I am. There's your answer. I do too many things quite well instead of excelling at one.I think it's partly because I get interested in stuff. But it's also a defensive thing, I'm sure. If one doesn't work out, I've always got the other to fall back on.Here is one of my resolutions for 2025: do fewer things better.What do you think? Please post your thoughts in the comments below.Happy new year, everyone. Let's hope it's a belter.Buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times? I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe
In this episode, we are joined by two-weight world champion David Haye. He's one of only three men - with Evander Holyfield and Oleksandr Usyk - to have won world titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.After becoming the first Brit to reach a world amateur final, David turned pro and quickly became known for punching power, as illustrated when he stopped both Jean-Marc Mormeck and Enzo Maccarinelli to become the unified cruiserweight world champion. He then moved up to heavyweight where, despite conceding 7 stone in weight, he beat the giant 7ft-plus Russian Nikolay Valuev to become the WBA champion. Eventually, he faced Wladimir Klitschko in a unification bout but he was soundly beaten and his post-fight excuse of a broken little toe severely damaged his standing among fight fans. Thereafter, came controversy and frustration: a much-publicised brawl with Derek Chisora in Germany led to a contest between the pair where David was victorious. But, a highly anticipated fight with Tyson Fury fell through as David suffered injuries that would keep him out of the ring for a long time. He eventually returned and fought Tony Bellew twice before retiring following his defeat in their rematch.Despite his success, David has been a sometimes divisive figure with the boxing public. Here, he tackles everything: becoming a two-weight world champion, his defeats to Klitschko and Bellew, why he made some of his controversial statements, and he gives his thoughts on Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. He also explains why Saudi Arabia's takeover is good for boxing and tantalisingly, he reveals whether his career may not yet be over.Subscribe for future episodes and head to http://www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan for full video episodes. 18+ please gamble responsibly.Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.
Jean-Marc Mormeck avait dit qu'il était « peut-être le boxeur qu'on attendaiy depuis longtemps en France ». On n'en est pas encore là mais les mots de l'ancien champion du monde unifié des lourds-légers dessinent le potentiel du garçon. A 20 ans, le super-welter Bakary Samaké représente sans doute le plus grand espoir français actuel en boxe anglaise. Un gros potentiel qui continue son ascension avec un test face à l'expérimenté Ahmed El Mousaoui le 22 février dans le combat principal d'une belle soirée organisée au Zénith de Paris. Avant ce rendez-vous, Bakary Samaké et son père-coach-promoteur Issa sont les invités du RMC Fighter Club pour raconter l'évolution de ce talent de ses débuts avec des gants dans sa plus tendre enfance jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Sans oublier les perspectives d'avenir. Plongée dans la construction d'un grand espoir.
Frédéric Roualen œuvre dans le milieu de la préparation physique depuis plus de 30ans. C'est un touche à tout de génie. Il a notamment accompagné : Jean Marc Mormeck en boxe anglaise pendant plus de 10 ans. Les judokates de l'équipes de France féminines jusqu'au Graal Olympique pendant 12 ans. Il sera aussi de la partie avec l'équipe de France de squash avec notamment Camille Serme #2 mondiale. Dans un milieu où la pratique des chaises musicales est de mise, sa longévité prouve sa valeur dans un staff technique. Frédéric est un homme humble et discret mais ses connaissances et sa capacité d'analyse m'ont toujours bluffées. Dans ce premier épisode, vous découvrirez : Sa définition de la préparation physique Quelle est le rôle de l'entraineur dans un staff L'importance de l'enfance dans la motricité La notion de charge d'entrainement La différence entre charge interne et charge externe Comment la recherche scientifique sert le sport L'athlète passif face à l'athlète actif Si tu veux aller plus loin tu peux retrouver l'article de blog associé à cet épisode juste ici : >>> Lire l'article Je m'inscris cliquer ici
Cette semaine dans Belle Trace, Florence Masnada reçoit Stéphane Caristan, ancien champion d'Europe du 110 m haies et champion du monde en salle sur 60 m haies.Le petit dernier de la famille, il raconte ses débuts difficiles dans l'athlétisme à l'âge de 10 ans. Avec un coach assez dur, il s'accroche pour continuer à grandir. Stéphane Caristan dévoile son amour pour le sport. Ce touche à tout se dirige naturellement vers les haies. (2:00)Après une fin assez brusque avec son coach, le natif de Créteil décide de s'entraîner seul pendant six ans. Il développe comment il a réussi à travailler seul avec Harald Schmid, ancien détenteur du record d'Europe du 400 mètres haies, comme conseiller et l'aide de son futur beau frère. (12:00)La question du dopage arrive dans sa carrière. Il fait partie des rares à dénoncer cette triche dans les années 90's. Avec son entourage, l'ancien directeur des équipes de France d'athlétisme se demande ce qu'est le dopage après une tournée aux Etat-Unis.(14:40) Le passage de coureur à entraîneur s'est fait de la plus simple des façons. Stéphane Caristan était déjà dans ce rôle là pour aider les autres athlètes. Il raconte sa reconversion où il est aussi présent pour l'athlétisme mais aussi pour accompagner Jean Marc Mormeck. L'ancien coureur de haies est un entraîneur qui fait très attention au physique de ses athlètes. (26:50)Autre carrière, Stéphane Caristan est devenu consultant télé. Il explique son envie de vulgariser la compétition de haut niveau. L'ancien coach souhaitait expliquer les raisons d'une victoire ou d'une défaite d'un athlète pour que le téléspectateur comprenne mieux. (35:00)Bonne écoute !Ecoutez d'autres épisodes de Belle Trace :Camille Serme : "Plus jeune, je me donnais des coups de raquette mais tout a changé avec la préparation mentale"Julien Benneteau : "Quand on arrête, ce qu'il nous reste, ce sont les émotions qu'on a vécues"Jean-Paul Loth : "Il n'y a peut-être pas quelqu'un qui a le parcours que j'ai"Vous pouvez réagir à cet épisode sur notre page Twitter.Retrouvez tous les podcasts d'Eurosport ici.Animation : Flo MasnadaProduction : Eurosport Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Je vous raconte aujourd'hui les débuts de Jean-Marc Mormeck, de son déracinement lorsqu'il quitte la Guadeloupe pour rejoindre son père en Métropole, en passant par sa découverte de la boxe, jusqu'à son 1er titre de champion du monde.
Je vous raconte aujourd'hui les débuts de Jean-Marc Mormeck, de son déracinement lorsqu'il quitte la Guadeloupe pour rejoindre son père en Métropole, en passant par sa découverte de la boxe, jusqu'à son 1er titre de champion du monde.
Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the Ukrainian Response to the IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes. Two weeks ago we discussed the IOC's controversial decision regarding Russian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That episode was called "Talking Russia in the 2024 Paris Olympics." In response to the IOC's decision there have been strong and unequivocal responses from President Zelinsky of Ukraine, the Foreign Minister, and former Boxing Olympian, Wladimir Klitschko. We will continue to cover this story as it plays out on the world stage. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the code BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus. Photo credit for Thumbnail: "Weltmeisterschaftskampf Wladimir Klitschko vs Jean-Marc Mormeck" by Fotometz is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
YET again Canelo Alvarez proved he's in a different league to his peers, this time with a clinical beatdown of the brave Caleb Plant.But Plant was better than many expected beforehand as Canelo was made to work hard until he stopped his opponent in the 11th round. The all-round excellence of Alvarez is under the microscope as we wonder if the Mexican can scale new heights in the future.This Week In History is David Haye's brilliant victory over Jean Marc Mormeck. We hear from Haye, who describes the highs and lows of his career in detail.The excellent Boxxer show and the performance of Zach Parker is reviewed and we look ahead to Kid Galahad's bout with Kiko Martinez.Please rate, review and subscribe to help us along. Your support is hugely appreciated!
Aujourd'hui, les débuts de Jean-Marc Mormeck, de son déracinement lorsqu’il quitte la Guadeloupe pour rejoindre son père en Métropole, en passant par sa découverte de la boxe, jusqu’à son 1er titre de champion du monde…
Judith Beller accueille Jean-Marc Mormeck et Laurent Vimont « C’est Excellent, l’émission qui crée le lien »
Jean-Marc Mormeck est un ancien boxeur, champion du monde des mi-lourds WBA et WBC. L'un des plus grands moments de sa carrière reste son combat contre l'Ukrainien Vladimir Klitschko pour un titre mondial chez les lourds. Aujourd'hui délégué interministériel pour l’égalité des chances des Français d’outre-mer, il se bat pour aider les jeunes qui arrivent en métropole, tout en gardant un oeil avisé sur la boxe. Cet épisode de Transisport est présenté par Anthony Audureau et Julien Da Sois, et a été préparé avec Thomas Larabi. La musique d'intro est de Huma-Huma et s'intitule Heavy. Celle de fin est Mormeck, de Kery James. Retrouvez-nous sur Twitter (@Transisport_MP3) ou Instagram (Transisport.Podcast). Pour voir le reportage sur Michel Mothmora, boxeur de 38 ans, rendez vous ici : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Sqgff4uxo&
Le sextuple champion du monde boxe, Jean-Marc Mormeck, revient sur sa carrière et ses nouvelles fonctions de délégué interministériel à l'égalité des chances pour les Outre-Mer. Il s'engage pour la jeunesse comme quand il montait sur le ring. Crédits sons : Waste Time - Vincent Augustus / freearchivemusic.org (cc by 4.0)
Le sextuple champion du monde boxe, Jean-Marc Mormeck, revient sur sa carrière et ses nouvelles fonctions de délégué interministériel à l'égalité des chances pour les Outre-Mer. Il s'engage pour la jeunesse comme quand il montait sur le ring. Crédits sons : Waste Time - Vincent Augustus / freearchivemusic.org (cc by 4.0)
Pour en savoir plus rendez-vous sur : www.lemanalshow.comDans cet épisode, on va voir commencer dépasser ses limites et développer un mental de gagnant !Un français sur 2 se dit ne pas être heureux et aimerait changer de vie, mais combien osent vraiment franchir le pas ?On a tous des limites qui nous empêchent de réaliser nos rêves et ça crée une véritable frustration qu’on peut retranscrire dans notre quotidien : on devient aigrit, déprimé, et démotivé.Nos propres limites nous empêchent finalement de nous épanouir.Pour les dépasser, il va falloir faire des efforts qui sont à la portée de tout le monde, des choses très simples vous allez le voir qui vont complètement changer votre état d’esprit !Dans la première partie nous allons nous pencher sur cette notion de dépassement de soi à travers des exemples et comprendre comment on peut s’en inspirer pour casser nos propres barrières.Puis je recevrai mon invité, Jean-Marc Mormeck, un boxer de très haut niveau qui a été 6 fois champion du monde! Il va partager son expérience et nous dire comment LUI il a fait pour dépasser ses propres limites !Dans la troisième partie, Juliette et Sofiane me rejoindront pour nous parler de projets innovants qu’on va pouvoir utiliser concrètement dans notre quotidien.Enfin je terminerai cette émission en vous donnant mes meilleurs conseils pour vous aider à repousser vos limites et adopter un mental de gagnant ! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.
Un champion de boxe avant le combat Le plus tranquille du monde En 2005, le Français Jean-Marc Mormeck est devenu champion du monde de boxe des lourds-légers WBA et WBC en battant le Guyanais Wayne Braithwhaite à Worcester (USA). En gagnant, il a rejoint des mythes comme Marcel Cerdan ou Arthur Cravan, le poète-boxeur. Avant son combat, il s'échauffait au micro d'ARTE Radio. Enregistrement : 6 août 04 - Entretien : Silvain Gire - Mix : Christophe Rault - Montage : Charlie Marcelet