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WSBC Interviews Michael Moorer

HOLLYWOOD — On Mar. 12, Everett Osceola of Seminole Broadcasting interviewed two-time world heavyweight champion Michael Moorer for a short segment about good health habits, boxing and the Tribe that will air on the Seminole Broadcasting channel.
Moorer, who had a spectacular record of 22-0 with 22 knockouts as light heavyweight, relinquished his WBO title to move up to the heavyweight level where he won the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.
Although Moorer was inactive for three years, he returned to the ring in 2001 and is now training at the Warriors Gym. His current record is 43-3 with 34 knockouts.
Moorer grew up in the inner city of Monessen, PA and was raised by his mother and grandfather, Henry Smith, who was a local boxing trainer. Initially, Smith refused to bring him along to the gym, but he saw Moorer’s potential when he hit the heavy bag for the first time.
“ My grandfather said he heard thumps on the bag,” said Moorer.
Although Moorer regarded boxing as an extracurricular activity and never formally set any goals, he progressed steadily through the regional, national and international levels.
“I just took it one fight at a time,” said Moorer, “I did what I had to do and I was the best at it.”
At 16, Moorer was training with grown men “and beating the pulp out of them,” said Moorer, “To be the best, you got to train with the best and it made me a better boxer.”
Throughout his career, Moorer has sought his motivation from within. “Everything in life is mental,” said Moorer, “All problems have a solution and if you put your mind to something, you’ll do it.”
While training, Moorer sticks to a combination of healthy habits: no sodas, no juices, no fried food, no junk food and plenty of water. “Three years ago, I was 275 pounds,” said Moorer, “and I just curbed my eating habits.”
Moorer said that, while he has not been affected, Diabetes runs in his family, and that he has focused on his own eating habits. “It’s all about sacrificing,” said Moorer.
Moorer is scheduled to fight on March 29 at the Coconut Creek Casino, and will also appear at the upcoming Big Cypress/Immokalee Youth Conference in April. He has agreed to share his knowledge and experience with the Seminole youth about the importance of healthy living.
According to Moorer, now is the highest point in his career, especially “being around positive people, great trainers and the whole Tribe,” said Moorer, “It makes you want to perform better, makes you want to be the best.”