podcast, please help me by posting a review on iTunes! In addition to his fight training, James volunteers as a strength and conditioning coach at John Marshall High School in Los Angeles. Shaw saw videos of Wilson on his Instagram account, and reached out to the undefeated heavyweight. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Im not going to set nothing less than them being the best that they can be, Wilson said. Now his focus has shifted to boxing. Immediately following on April 14, 2016, The Beast joined fitness celebrity pros David Kirsch, Barbara Becker and Kate Hudson to attend the 'World of CYBEROBICS' presentation in Berlin, Germany launching CYBEROBICS. The Beast is all about giving back to underserved communities and promotes Eggleston Youth Center, Inc. EYC is a licensed, non-profit, social service agency serving abused, neglected, abandoned and delinquent youth in the Greater Los Angeles region. James works closely with Los Angeles-based Camp Bully Busters and their anti-bullying campaign reaching kids of all ages. At first glance he fits the mold of a fighter. What drew him towards combat sports initially? Boxing King Media Presents Episode 3 of our online documentary series, titled (Boxing Kings). Photo courtesy of stuff.co.nz, Im a strong-willed person; thats what pulled me through everything when I was a kid, said Wilson, the father of three boys ages four, seven and 10. He has that it factor that I saw with Kimbo Slice. Your feedback will help me improve the show and ensure it helps. I tell kids that your hands are weapons, your mouth is a weapon, and the pnly place for fighting is inside of a ring., When asked who he wants to fight and what his goals are in the sport, Wilson said, I am not looking to fight anyone individual specifically, I am looking to fight all of them. You are helping me make this podcast better and better each week and becoming a better person by doing it. I would haul off on everybody in the house. The American is set to launch his boxing career with a series of bouts throughout July, culminating with a fight against undefeated Kiwi heavyweight Conrad Lam (3-0), the nephew of David Tua at Pat Lam, at the Ellerslie Event Centre on July 29. He wants to offer as much advice to beginners and pros as possible. Some of these and their associated thoughts include: You will want to follow this guest in the future. If you are scared of doing something, take baby steps, walk into the water one step at a time, move an inch at a time. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Beast has quickly been noted as one of the top U.S. Professional MMA Heavyweights and Kickboxers. He graduated with a BA degree in sociology, and accepted an offer to play semi-pro football with the Warsaw Eagles in Poland. He then fights on July 8th and 15th before taking on Lam, New Zealand's biggest boxer at around 165kg. I should be a statistic. Height: 6'0" Weight: 245 lbs Reach: 72" Copyright 2020 James Wilson and Beastmode or no Mode If you go to www.nextlevelguy.com/affiliates or click on Affiliate Deals in the blue ribbon at the top of the website homepage, you can go straight there to my affiliate wonderland. I know where I should be right now not here. But outside of the ring, he is an incredible father to his three boys. I would like to bring back that era, bring back that dog of boxing in the late-1980s and early-1990s. But I think playing football and lifting weights took care of my anger. "Push" (Remastered) #push #exercisemotivation #boxingtime #workouttrend #slo_l, Beware of "James The Beast Wison" #boxing #sports #mma #fitness #hardwork #heavywweight #jamesthebeastwilson #jtizzlemuzic #fighter #miketyson, i heard gen z is trying to cancel eminem original, matanzas high school teacher vs student basketball, biden and trunp video games biden gets tinder, anthony jeselnik dropping baby pallbearer. Upon graduation, armed with a B.A. How does he develop his fighting skills and how did shorten his learning curve to improve so much so quickly, How make your own salad with your skills! That sped up my process and development. You can be a victim of your circumstance or the controller of your destiny. Los Angeles has never had a Heavyweight champion, so it makes perfect sense that the 1st one will be with a complete Los Angeles based team with James, Justin, Golden Boy and myself. Wilson started training in various different martial arts to improve his fitness for football and he immediately fell in love with the sport of K1 and went on to choose to have a career in fighting instead. . I did well in school and started playing sports and now I had positive options in my life. How he used sport as a way to avoid trouble during childhood, How did he manage to stop his criminal actions and negative path and follow the path of development to be the man he wanted to be, How did he avoid slipping back into trouble. For bookings, or fights please contact. Benavidez Vs. Caleb Plant Showtime PPV Undercard Fights, Introducing undefeated Heavyweight Sensation James Wilson, Results / Photos: Tommy Fury Topples Jake Paul, Results / Photos: Matias vs Ponce, Jamal James defeats Palmetta, Gennady Golovkin vs. Callum Smith possible for next May in Liverpool, WBC putting Canelos mandatory defense on hold, Devin Haney says Ryan Garcia has the neutralizer for Gervonta, Jeremias Ponce trainer on Subriel Matias: I never saw a fighter that strong, Tony Harrison hugs Tim Tszyu in first face off, Alberto Puello defends against Rolly Romero on May 13th. Notable Traits/Relationship Moments: Talia defied her . Wilson had a scrape with the law, and that changed his life.for the better. The Daily Beast. Wilson again traveled the globe and began his punching for pay career in New Zealand. My coaches used to say, You run like youre angry. And I was. Currently, ranked in the top 15 heavyweight kick boxers in the world. A star running back and defensive end at John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, he played briefly at Concord University before transferring and playing at Averett University in Virginia. Hes 6-foot, 250 pounds and possesses explosive power. I channeled my anger that way but growing up in that time, I lost my older brother David, when he was killed at 20 in 2004. -If you don't have God you have nothing. I do a lot of speaking and seminars for anti-bullying. 522 talking about this. Golden Boy Promotions is one of the leaders in our sport when it comes to promotion companies. James said. Upon graduation, armed with a B.A. In 2011, he was picked up as a Free Agent for the Chicago Bears but decided rather to focus energies on MMA combat. Im pretty much the teacher for all things, he said. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. When I was a kid in the group home, we used to have to share how we felt and I didnt like to talk. We wanted to see whether Manny still has enough to challenge a top pound 4 pound fighter as the legendary fighter remains at the top of the world rankings, year after year. Where he goes in his career and how fast he moves, it really doesnt matter. He has the combination and speed and power that you do not see in the heavyweight division. Required fields are marked *. Links with Left Lane Didon for Ayahuasca off Deluxe Drugz Vol. In 2011, he was picked up as a Free Agent for the Chicago Bears. We look forward to the opportunities that will come for James, and to showcase James extraordinary set of skills. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Biography submission guide. Los Angeles native Wilson endured living in a single-parent household and experienced homelessness. Using his own personal philosophy, he changed his life around to become a multi-sport high school and college sports standout. This is a blue-chip athlete, said Shaw, who grew up in the sport as his father Gary Shaw has been one of the top promoters in the world for the past three decades. James Wilson is a heavyweight boxer with a past. He went on to become the 2011 California MMA Heavyweight Champion title with a background in Kempo Karate, Muay Thai, Kickboxing & Wrestling. Wilson was very successful in K1 fighting for world renowned brands like Glory and he amassed a very impressive record of 16-2-1 in a sport where every body suffers losses.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'boxingaddicts_com-box-4','ezslot_4',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-boxingaddicts_com-box-4-0'); Wilson then went on to fight in Bellator MMA and he also amassed an impressive record of 5-0-1 staking his claim as someone who is born to fight and an athlete that knows how to win but he still wanted to go on and try his hand at professional boxing. I used to blow up a lot. James's July 2017 win against Kiwi heavyweight Conrad made him the 2017 WBC Muay Thai World Champion. "Jared contacted me, and . Away from the ring, the dedicated father spends his time giving back and helping others going down the wrong road a chance to find their passions and go Beast mode in the chase for their dreams. This success ultimately lead him to become Los Angeles Times Player of the year and earn a full scholarship to play college football. I was locked up and then placed in a group. I was bitter about my life and I needed to release. James is nicknamed The Beast as it is easy to see why by looking at his physique. Press Esc to cancel. In November, Wilson signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions and is managed by Jared Shaw, Gary Shaws son. James currently has 7 wins and 1 draw meaning this undefeated fighter will need to dig deep to stop some of the stronger contenders in the heavy weight division if he wants to move on to bigger fights and eventually world titles. A terrific athlete, who was in an NFL training camp with a background in fighting that displays ferocious power. At EYC, he operates as a facility trainer for probation minors, at-risk and foster youth. Age: 36 | Date of Birth: 1986.10.15. In this interview, a lot of jewels of self-improvement are discussed. Wilson, who graduated with a degree in sociology, then went on to play professional football in of all places, Poland. James has done plenty of clean tests since then so lets hope he has turned the corner as a clean athlete. I think I can be someone for kids to look up to and let them know that they have a future despite whatever circumstance they are in. James was offered a full sports scholarship to college. "The Beast" is all about giving back to underserved communities and promotes Eggleston Youth Center, Inc. EYC is a licensed, non-profit, social service agency serving abused, neglected, abandoned and delinquent youth in the Greater Los Angeles region. In recent years, he has been focusing on boxing with the goal of becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. When David was killed, I wished it was me instead. jamesthebeastwilson Verified Follow 1,530 posts 336K followers 76 following James Wilson Athlete -Howard University -Professional Heavyweight Boxer, Kickboxer, Mixed Martial Artist, and Muay Thai Fighter. James passion for children is exemplified in his Beastmode Day Camp. To succeed you need to find your passion the drive and stay focused on it, Once you train your mind to never quit, the body will follow, Mix up your training to reap the mass training boosts from cross-training. degree in Sociology, he accepted an offer to play Semi-pro football with the Warsaw Eagles in Poland. You can decide what and who you are going to be. Stop trying to escape what you dislike in your life with gadgets. At a young age, Wilson faced homelessness, juvenile delinquency, and ultimately became a child of the foster care system. 2023 RING TV LIVE. The Beast has trained with some of the greats including Dewey Cooper, Jeff Mayweather at Mayweather TMT (in Las Vegas) and Roy Jones boxing gyms, and is currently training with Xavier Biggs. His impressive physique shows the struggles he has overcome in the past to make it into professional boxing after a career in K1 in MMA. He wore the same unwashed clothes every day, hanging off his thin limbs and dinner each night was a surprise because the little family didnt know whether or not they would be eating. You are not racing anybody, work your own pace and path. 129 talking about this. Wilson has all the attributes of the above mentioned qualities. If you need it, its there and stuff you will want that you never knew you needed. Golden Boy Promotions is one of the leaders in our sport when it comes to promotion companies. At 7-0, Wilson then met longtime boxing industry player, Jared Shaw. James "The Beast" Wilson(born October 15, 1986) The Beast is a Former Chicago Bear and Warsaw Eagles Football Player turned Celeb Fitness Trainer, Professional Kickboxer, Professional MMA Athlete and Professional Heavyweight Boxer. Its Beast Mode or No Mode., Boxing News 24 Introducing undefeated Heavyweight Sensation James Wilson, Tszyu vs Harrison lands @ Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, Okolie vs Light: Okolie out to "literally break" David Light on March 25. He infuses the program with soft skills training for the kids - honesty, trustworthiness, team building, effective communications, conflict resolution, and positive attitudes. Growing up in a single parent home with a struggling mother and no existing father of father figure, James had no stability, was constantly living in different locations more often a motel, park bench, or a car. Wilson, now 32, continues his journey this Saturday when he takes on Sylvester Barron (9-10-1, 3 knockouts) at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, in a heavyweight bout supporting featherweight contenders Jesus M. Rojas vs. Can Xu, and the Jaime Munguia-Takeshi Inoue match-up for the WBO junior middleweight title. Your email address will not be published. From that alone, it is safe to assume that the fit couple . To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Jared contacted me, and met at the gym, and he had the same vision for me that I had, and the rest is history.. . Copyright 2020 James Wilson and Beastmode or no Mode, Running Back, Poland Warsaw Eagles 2011, Amateur Southern California MMA Heavyweight Champ 2011, Averett University Offensive Player of the Year 2010, USA South All Conference Running Back 2010, Averett University Football Team Captain 2010, Concord University Offensive Running Back Rookie of the Year 2005, Los Angeles Times Player of the Year 2004, Two-time All City Running Back 2003 2004, Three-time All City Track Field for 100M 400M 2003 2004, Two-time All Conference Running Back 2003-2004, Two-time All Conference Defensive End 2003-2004, Starred in Picture Lab Entertainments award-winning indie feature film, Badass Bikers, Featured love interest in GRAMMY nominated artist, K-Michelles video and iTunes hit, If They Knew video featuring Rapper, Rick Ross, Featured in Doritos Couch Warrior commercial which aired during Super Bowl XLVIIIl. I came from a violent background but I went from sleeping in a car to fighting all over the world. I started doing Kenpo-Karate, Muay-Thai and Kickboxing. Wilson had a professional Kickboxing record of 16-2-1 where he competed in top organizations such as K-1 and Glory. The athletic program gives its minors an outlet three days a week where they can have fun and work hard. I can tell by their mannerisms and the response I get from them what direction they want to move towards., View Park Battles in Urban Rugby Tournament, NBA Cares Breaks Ground on Green Schoolyard at Esperanza Elementary. In an age where heavyweight boxing is once again a hot division. Athletic build with an intimidating glare and muscles that are seemingly everywhere. At 15, James was arrested on multiple counts and was fortunate enough to get placed into a group home instead of Youth Authority where he would have been facing a multi-year sentence. Wilson is here with renowned trainer Bernie Hopalian, who has worked with many top boxers including former world ranked heavyweight Malik Scott. Heavyweight James Wilson. For bookings, or fights please contact. Simply go to www.nextlevelguy.com/affiliates and enjoy! During his spare time James continues using combat sports for good as he works closely with Los Angeles-based Camp Bully Busters and their anti-bullying campaign reaching kids of all ages. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:James "The Beast" Wilson. James Anthony Wilson: sex: male alias: The Beast: age: 36: nationality: USA height: 6 0 / 183cm: residence: North Hollywood, California, USA: birth place: Los Angeles, California, USA register as manager: register as promoter: Boxing Pro 9 bouts date w-l-d last 6 result; 2022-08-20 . While it may be considered a bold claim to compare Wilson to one . , he was picked up as a Free Agent for the next time I comment to one,... 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