In this exclusive interview, John Padron opens up about his journey from the Bronx to the Combate Global cage. After losing close family members, he found direction through fight training and a drive to constantly challenge himself.
John shares how working as a security guard shaped his discipline, the incredible Tampa fishing incident that earned him a police award for heroism, and the mental and physical toll of cutting from 230 pounds down to 185 for this fight.
He also talks about preparing to face Jawy Mendez, the pressure of being told he could lose his job if he lost the fight, and how personal struggles tested him mentally. Fighting in Combate Global isn’t just about winning — it’s about proving something to himself and inspiring others through his anti-bullying message.
Often called the “Puerto Rican Anthony Joshua,” John explains what drives his hunger inside and outside the cage — and why this fight means everything.
🥊 Topics include:
• Life after family loss
• Extreme weight cuts
• Mental health in fight camp
• Heroic real-life moments
• Fighting for purpose, not just wins
• Inspiring youth through anti-bullying
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