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Everything happens for a reason - Sam Rapira
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Being a champion in anything is a long journey and requires a lot of commitment. Whilst a lot of sports receive a lot of support, others are breaking new territory and are yet commanding the financial backing thats needed to propel the sport and its contenders into the necessary spotlight to maximise their opportunities. Enter: Sam Rapira Alongside his family (Brother, Jake. Mum, Tich and Wife, Jess) Sam has created an everlasting legacy that spills out from within the boxing ring into the community of New Plymouth and Taranaki that will never die. Not only did Sam have 70+ amateur fights before turning pro and hold multiple NZ titles but with the aid of his support network and the boxing community he was his own promoter - promoting every fight that he had in Taranaki. Often mistaken for his Rugby League cousin - Sam, Jake and their co-owned boxing gym do regular charity work for the community and SPCA. Organizing food banks for the winter months and Christmas Season. - How to turn negatives to positives - How the threat of violence can change your life and - How to make the most out of working with family As we all know, life can smash you over and knock you out so who better to share with us the ways of getting back up?
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