‘I saved lives since Roy Jones Jr coaching, I’m a new type of boxing influencer’

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    Fes 'Monster' Batista battled back from being bullied during childhood to work with legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. – and he's now looking to cause a stir with Misfits boxing.

    Having been inspired not to take his own life by the music of Lady Gaga, Batista has now helped save the lives of others with anti-bullying work while aiming to get back into the ring.

    Having worked with the World Boxing Council for a decade in his role as a ambassador for peace and goodwill, the 32-year-old uses his own experiences to help others which caught the eye of Jones Jr, who trained his skills in the ring.

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    Having been left devastated by the withdrawal of a planned opponent back in 2022, Batista (2-0) now has his heart set on a Misfits boxing show having chatted with KSI's manager.

    Batista told Daily Star Sport: "Having prepared for my ring return after 5 years out last year, my opponent did not turn up.

    "Then things fell through and It broke my heart. I was heart broken and almost gave up. My mother and father said this dream has gone on enough you must stop chasing this dream. It's not possible to continue, it costs so much to go there and things keep going wrong. But I'm still standing."

    Talking of his work in the community, Batista added: "I go into schools to spread the word and have my own Fes Batista Kindness Awards.

    "The kindest pupil gets to keep a shiny trophy for a week. I plan on having 100 kindness awards and maybe more!"

    With April's Misfits card going ahead with JMX vs Le'Veon Bell the main event, Batista is looking to get his spot on MF & DAZN: X Series 007 – where KSI will take on Joe Fournier.

    Batista, who is targeting a bout with UFC icon Jose Also, concluded: "I think it's the perfect platform for me to express myself.

    "I think my story can have a big impact on Misfits. I just have this dream beating in my heart that one day those people that bullied me won't be able to watch TV without hearing or seeing me! That's what's kept my fire burning!

    "I will show that I am a winner! I am still standing!"

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