“I’ve Been Broke and I Wanted to Take My Own Life”: Boxer Opens Up About Dad’s Suicide in Motivational Post-Fight Interview

Boxing is a sport known for its heart-pumping action, but sometimes it’s the personal stories that resonate the most with fans.In such a brutal sport where fighters put their lives on the line, the mental stress of it can often break people. However, Canadian boxer Cody Crowley has never been one to succumb to this stress as he delivered an impressive showing against Abel Ramos in their recent fight.

Crowley beat Ramos via majority decision to secure his 22nd victory in his career. The undefeated boxer competed almost after a year after his last fight, which took place back in April 2022. However, this was understandable given that his father took his own life just nine months ago. Naturally, this victory was an emotional one for the Canadian boxer as he had to embrace it without his father. In addition, he even opened up about how his father’s suicide had mentally affected him coming into the match.

Cody Crowley opens up about his father’s suicide and inspires with a message of perseverance

In the post-fight interview, Crowley began recounting the difficulties he’s faced in the last two years. He spoke of fights getting canceled and being broke, which led to him feeling like he didn’t want to live anymore. However, it was his father’s suicide that hit him the hardest. Moreover, he added that if it wasn’t for his father, Crowley wouldn’t be here today.

“The last two years I didn’t wanna live because I couldn’t get my shot. Fights getting canceled, I’d been training since July. I’ve been broke and I wanted to take my own life, but I didn’t. But my dad did. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here today. Anyone who’s thinking about taking their own life, who doesn’t wanna be here, I am proof that you can keep fighting and you will win.”

The boxer’s candid admission of suicidal thoughts was a stark reminder of the toll that mental health issues can take on people, regardless of their profession or background. Moreover, we have seen boxers like WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury speak up on how his mental health was affected by boxing.

Crowley opens up about his future in the welterweight division

The undefeated boxer is currently competing in the stacked 147-pound division. However, he feels that he is among the top three welterweights in the world along with champions Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford. Moreover, he plans to fight either one of them to cement his legacy in the sport.

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“I truly believe that I am one of the top three welterweight fighters in the world. The only ones ahead of me are Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. Fighting either of them, I can then prove to be the best in the world.” he said in an interview with BadLeftHook

Crowley is currently 30 years old and in the middle of his prime. If he wants to capitalize on this he needs to face either of the two champions soon. Moreover, he can serve as a beacon of hope for people struggling with mental health issues as he rises through the ranks.

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