Former professional boxer Cairo George finished his career with 18 wins from 20 fights and multiple national and international titles, before moving into coaching and building a strong stable of professional fighters, including David Nyika.
In this episode, Dave sits down with his longtime friend to talk about walking away from boxing as a teenager, the motorbike crash that brought him back on track, his journey through the professional ranks, and the transition from fighter to coach.
A powerful kōrero about second chances, discipline, family, and finding purpose beyond your own career.
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Good work boys, proud of you Cairo, great to have been part of your journey
this was awesome bro thanks dave
what a great interview Cairo very humble man
Good work Dave team super
What a story Cairo! And still going! ❤
Cairo would have to be New Zealand’s most delusional boxer ever. He claimed to be World Class yet if you look at his record, in 20 Fights he fought Five guys on debut and Thirteen guys with losing records. The two times he took an extremely MINOR step up In class from his usual debutants and blokes with losing records he lost to seasoned journeyman with 13 losses Stevie Ferdinandus and after feasting on more low level opposition with losing records he then lost to 40 yr old Jamie hilt who was having his retirement fight.