Proper True Yarn

In this laid-back but revealing episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian boxing talent Clay Waterman drops the guard and answers the kind of questions fans rarely get to hear.
Clay opens up about the man who inspired him most - Muhammad Ali - and why Ali’s impact went far beyond boxing. He shares stories from wild nights in Miami, brushes with global fame, and what it was really like sparring elite fighters including Terence Crawford and crossing paths with the Mayweather camp.
From growing up as a late bloomer, explosive teenage growth, tattoos, and fighting tough opponents who just wouldn’t stay down, to honest reflections on mistakes, values, discipline, and staying grounded - this episode shows the human side of a man most people only see as a fighter.
If you’re into boxing culture, fighter Q&As, behind-the-scenes fight stories, Miami party tales, sparring world champions, or real conversations with elite athletes, this episode delivers a proper true yarn from start to finish.
No hype. No ego.
Just stories, laughs, and a rare glimpse behind the gloves.
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, world-title-winning boxer Clay Waterman steps away from fight talk and lays out his bold vision to change lives far beyond the ring.
Clay opens up about building a long-term backup plan outside of boxing, leading to the creation of the Manna Foundation - a purpose-driven initiative focused on youth programs, cultural education, and community-first gyms across Australia. Drawing from his Māori, Aboriginal, and European heritage, Clay explains how boxing can be used as a tool to teach discipline, respect, identity, and leadership.
He breaks down his flagship 10-week boxing and cultural program, designed to bring young people from all backgrounds together, reconnect them with culture, remove ego, and build real-world life skills - all culminating in a respectful, structured fight night. This episode tackles culture, unity, leadership, execution, and why helping others is the real definition of success.
If you’re into purpose-driven business, boxing-based youth programs, leadership mindset, cultural education, Australian community stories, or real conversations about change, this episode hits hard in the best way.
This isn’t just a plan - it’s a mission.
A proper true yarn about legacy, leadership, and changing Australia for the better.
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Welcome back to Silly Saturday on the Proper True Yarn Podcast, where Knuckles and Zak play the funniest, wildest and most ridiculous listener phone calls from around Australia and beyond.
This episode kicks off with a mysterious Scottish tongue twister before diving into a serious yarn from a truck driver about dangerous overtaking on Aussie highways and the risks truckies face every day on the road. The boys share their own close-call stories and talk about why drivers need to show a bit more respect for the big rigs keeping the country moving.
There’s also a classic pub joke involving an Englishman, a German and an Aussie, a chaotic hospital mishap that’ll have you cringing, and a bloke who accidentally jumps into the wrong car at a servo and nearly drives off with it.
As always, the yarns come straight from listeners — truck drivers, farmers, tradies and everyday legends across Australia — bringing the chaos, comedy and unbelievable moments that make Proper True Yarn what it is.
If you love Australian humour, wild outback stories, truckie yarns, tradie banter and ridiculous real-life moments, this episode is for you.

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In this wild episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Australian boxing savage Clay Waterman breaks down his jump into the brutal world of bare knuckle fighting - and why it might be the purest form of combat there is.
Clay opens up about saying yes to bare knuckle fights without hesitation, how it completely changed his fighting style, and why many traditional boxers wouldn’t survive a real street fight. He explains the mindset shift required to fight without gloves, the reality of broken hands, blood-soaked events, and why bare knuckle knockouts happen fast and brutally.
From his knockout win at one of Australia’s first major bare knuckle events, to the rise of combat sports entertainment, boxing politics, ego checks, and why learning how to fight properly can change your life - this episode is raw, honest, and unapologetic.
If you’re into bare knuckle boxing, combat sports podcasts, Australian boxing stories, street fight mentality, fight culture, or unfiltered fight talk, this one hits hard.
No fluff. No filters. Just violence, respect, and a proper true yarn.
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In this powerful episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, we sit down with Australian boxer Clay Waterman for an unfiltered deep dive into resilience, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of elite boxing.
Clay opens up about fighting for years with a broken hand, missing his shot at the Rio Olympics, and the politics that nearly ended his career. He shares what it was really like chasing Olympic qualification, why he believes turning professional earlier could have changed everything, and how stepping away from boxing to work on remote construction sites near Alice Springs nearly cost him his life - but ultimately saved his career.
From driving road trains at 150km/h in the outback, to rebuilding his body and mind, winning national titles, and earning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, this is a proper true yarn about backing yourself when everything is on the line.
If you’re into boxing podcasts, Australian sports stories, Olympic boxing journeys, combat sports mindset, or real-life comeback stories, this episode is not to be missed.
Crack a cold one and settle in - this one’s raw, honest, and hard-earned.
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