Episode 23: A Fighter's Life, from Amateur Hopeful to Professional Legend: Souris Manfredi

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What if you had to start over in a foreign country with a dream to be one of the best in a highly competitive sport?

Join us as we sit down with Souris Manfredi, an incredible professional fighter from France, who shares her extraordinary journey from discovering MMA in Romania to making a name for herself internationally. Souris opens up about facing skepticism and poor physical condition when she first started training, then pushing through these barriers with sheer determination and the critical support of her manager and coach, Charlton Henri.
From navigating financial struggles to securing a breakthrough sponsorship from a French clinic, Souris' story is one of resilience and innovation. Listen as she recounts her move to Thailand, where she had to find creative ways to support herself, including starting a guest house for fighters. We dive deep into the harsh realities of balancing training with financial stability and the strategies fighters can use to build their careers and attract sponsors.
Souris also sheds light on transitioning from Muay Thai to MMA, highlighting the cultural differences and unique challenges of each sport. We explore the pressures of maintaining a social media presence as a professional athlete and how shifting perspectives can turn it from a burden into a powerful tool. Through personal anecdotes, Souris reveals the importance of motivation, adaptability, and creativity when facing obstacles. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation that offers a rare glimpse into the life of a professional fighter.
Click here to connect with Souris on Instagram souris_manfredi_
Souris' record:
🔺BKFC THAILAND FIGHTER-2W-2KO-1L
🔺MUAYTHAI-LETHWEI RECORD-45F-33W(20KO)
🔺WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPION WLC

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Capitoli

1. Episode 23: A Fighter's Life, from Amateur Hopeful to Professional Legend: Souris Manfredi (00:00:00)

2. From Amateur to Professional (00:00:07)

3. Building a Fighter's Career (00:09:42)

4. Struggles With Finance and Consistency (00:23:39)

5. Navigating Financial Struggles in Athletics (00:31:10)

6. Balancing Motivation and Expectations (00:42:08)

7. Navigating Social Media as Athletes (00:46:22)