{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63311f1500e9c0001256e035/670a14fd9343c2d47a41657c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 326 - Billy \"The Hammer\" Polkinghorn","description":"<p>Professional Boxer in the Super Lightweight division Billy \"The Hammer\" Polkinghorn joins Tommy for a chat about growing up in Essex, the choice to start amateur boxing, then moving to Australia to couch surf and commit to going into the pros. The boys discuss how the All Stars Boxing helped Billy in his No Limit journey after a whopping 196 fights in the Amateurs, his most 3 previous fights in only 3 months and his future goals, especially the British title before wrapping up with the guest questions. Was unreal to get another legend on who is honing his craft in the biffing. Enjoy trendsetters!</p><p>If you're keen to follow and support Billy's journey by reaching out to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:australianatheleteconnection@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">australianatheleteconnection@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or check out Billy's Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/billypolkinghorn/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/billypolkinghorn/?hl=en</a></p><p>The 2024 Story of the Show T-shirt PRE-SALE goes live tomorrow night, 6PM QLD time at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://alphablokes.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">alphablokes.com.au</a>&nbsp;- adults and kids sizes available.</p><p>Bought to you by Better Beer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.betterbeer.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.betterbeer.com.au</a></p><p>Ever wanted to watch the Podcast? You can watch full visual episodes ad-free and uncut on our Patreon and also check out all of our vlogs on the flats there as well:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://patreon.com/alphablokespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/alphablokespodcast</a></p><p>0:00 - Growing up in Essex</p><p>5:42 - Starting Amateur Boxing</p><p>16:11 - Going Pro</p><p>22:11 - Training at ASB</p><p>31:03 - 3 Fights in 3 Months</p><p>38:30 - Future Goals</p><p>48:38 - Favourite Career Fights</p><p>53:21 - Perfecting the Craft</p><p>58:02 - Guest Questions</p>","author_name":"Alpha Blokes Project"}