About this episode
This week on Kenty Prime Time with Kenty and Johnny, the boys sit down with one of the toughest and most fearless athletes Australia has produced – Garth Wood. From the footy field to the boxing ring, Garth’s story is raw, honest, and real.A former NRL player with stints at South Sydney Rabbitohs and Balmain Tigers, Garth later shocked the sporting world when he switched codes to boxing – and didn’t just compete, he conquered. His biggest claim to fame? Defeating Anthony Mundine in a knockout upset, cementing his place in Australian sporting history.Garth opens up about the highs, the struggles, and the unfiltered truth of life as a professional athlete in two brutal sports. No topic is off-limits – this is Garth Wood like you’ve never heard him before.Packed with intensity, laughs, and real talk – you won’t want to miss this episode!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:12 - Claim to fame06:38 - Going into The Contender house11:06 - Life inside the house12:49 - Fights in the house18:01 - Kariz Kariuki fight19:50 - Struggling with withdrawals21:41 - Prepping for Mundine27:07 - Growing up tough30:57 - Debuting in the NRL at 1733:51 - End of career and marriage36:52 - Ambassador for R U OK?39:14 - Kenty's Johnny Lewis yarn42:38 - The actual Mundine fight49:57 - The moment Garth won53:13 - Acting57:11 - Life now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
