In this episode, we dive into the journey of New Zealand amateur boxer Watene Robertson, exploring his path into combat sports and how strength and conditioning shaped his performance. Watene shares how modern training approaches transformed his physical prep, while Sean discusses finding the balance between pushing limits of physical resilience training and preserving athlete health and performance. Watene also opens up about the challenges of weight cutting, the role of nutrition, and how he juggled full-time training with work - ultimately leading to him earning national funding support to compete at the highest level. A raw and insightful look into the demands and dedication behind the gloves.