#8 Richard Torrez Jr. likens the sweet science of boxing to a chess match (Team USA Boxing)

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Richard Torrez Jr. likens the sweet science of boxing to a chess match Richard Torrez Jr. is the #1 Super Heavyweight for TEAM USA and #3 in the world. Despite the pandemic, despite the adversity of 2020, Torrez Jr. is still going for gold in Tokyo 2021. He has persevered through the adversity by training old school with his father, his longtime coach, and mentor. Both of Richard’s parents work in education. They also own TAC Boxing in Tulare, California, Richard’s hometown located near Visalia. There are many great Not only does he wish YouTubers like Jake Paul challenged boxers to boxing matches, but Torrez is focused on winning Gold in Tokyo. Like Richard Torrez Jr. says, “You just have to go out there and give it your all. There’s no point in giving half of your best. There’s no point in doing half the work. It’s always best to give your all or nothing.” The Broken Dove Podcast analyzes what makes Olympic athletes, comedians, writers, and creatives great. Season One is titled: Breakthroughs. This season of the podcast delves into the breakthroughs we have in our respective fields when we destigmatize mental health and move past the roadblocks within our minds. Sponsored by kilo Art by Niv Bavarsky Name: Richard Torrez Jr., he’s a Super heavyweight boxer Classification: 91+ kg (200lb +) DOB: 6/1/1999 Hometown: Tulare, Calif. Team/Club: Tulare Athletic Boxing CLub Coach(es): Richard Torrez Sr. World Championship Experience 2016 Youth World Championships - 3rd 2020 Boxam Tournament - 1st 2019 Pan American Games - 3rd 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier - 3rd 2019 Strandja Tournament - 1st 2018 Chemistry Cup - 1st 2017 Bradenburg Cup 2018 Elite National Championships - 1st 2017 Elite National Championships - 1st 2017 National Golden Gloves - 1st 2015 Youth National Championships - 1st 2015 Youth Open - 1st 2014 Junior National Championships - 1st About BROKEN DOVE PRODUCTIONS Broken Dove is a video production company with a focus on sports documentaries, scripted comedy, broadcast commercials, and digital content. Founded in 2020 and based out of Santa Monica California, Broken Dove productions is led by Director/Producer Danny Simmons. www.brokendove.com https://linktr.ee/brokendove Instagram @brokendoveproductions Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BrokenDoveProductions About BROKEN DOVE MISSION create meaningful content support diverse voices and story inspire engagement and craftsmanship focus on the process and help others About DANNY SIMMONS Danny Simmons is a producer/director based out of Los Angeles, Calif. Simmons made his feature-length directorial debut with Suffer For Good. Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios Company, landed worldwide rights to Suffer For Good, the moving story of Ethiopian boxer Seb Zewdie. His Olympic dreams were shattered by Russia's boycott of the LA 1984 Olympics and a vicious near-death stabbing. After a chance encounter with CNN Hero Dr. Rick Hodes, Seb survived as a political refugee in the United States. Thirty-three years later, Director Simmons follows his journey back into the boxing ring. We now find Seb in LA a pro boxing and UFC striking coach still haunted by what could have been. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stop-the-stigma/support