116. The Fight Within Us: Gavin Lance Topp on Purpose, Sobriety, and Becoming a Man copertina

116. The Fight Within Us: Gavin Lance Topp on Purpose, Sobriety, and Becoming a Man

116. The Fight Within Us: Gavin Lance Topp on Purpose, Sobriety, and Becoming a Man

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 In this episode of What's the Point?, I sit down with Gavin Lance Topp, a former professional boxer whose life has been shaped as much by the battles outside the ring as the ones inside it. Gavin's story is a powerful exploration of purpose, identity, and the fight within us all. Growing up in Australia and moving often as a child, Gavin found structure and validation in boxing. What began as an outlet for rage and energy became a disciplined pursuit that carried him from amateur fights to becoming the Australian Junior Middleweight Champion and eventually earning a world ranking. But as Gavin explains, the lessons that mattered most didn't come from winning—they came from getting punched, listening to mentors, and realizing that sometimes others can see what we can't. Outside the ring, Gavin's life unraveled. Alcohol became a substitute for identity, integrity slipped, and promises were broken. At just 22 years old, standing at the graveside of his sister's boyfriend who had taken his own life, Gavin reached a breaking point. That moment—followed by walking into his first recovery meeting—became the beginning of sobriety, self-honesty, and a second chance. From near homelessness and food vouchers, Gavin rebuilt his life. He returned to boxing with clarity and discipline, eventually living out his childhood dream of becoming a national champion. But success brought new questions. What do you do when the dreams you chased finally come true—and still something feels unfinished? That question became the doorway to Gavin's deeper purpose. Through mentors, faith, and years of inner work, Gavin began to understand the idea of rites of passage—the transformation from boyhood into mature, grounded manhood. That understanding led him to found Fight Like a Pro, The Man Alive Experience, and ultimately a global mentorship platform helping thousands of men find purpose, identity, and direction. Today, Gavin speaks openly about courage, humility, adventure, and living a life that inspires others. He challenges men to pursue dreams bigger than comfort, to stop living out of alignment, and to understand that purpose often reveals itself through struggle, honesty, and service. This is a human story of growth—one that reminds us that while every man will die, not every man will truly live. What's The Point? is a podcast hosted by Bill Ellis featuring real conversations with people who've figured out what matters – their purpose. Each episode explores what motivates them and how they find meaning in what they do. Connect with Bill: bill@billellis.com www.billellis.com www.brandingforresults.com IG - @wcellis Facebook - @CoachBillEllis Facebook - @bill.ellis LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellis Book: Women Who Won Links for This Episode: https://gavin-topp.mykajabi.com/manchallengetickets https://www.youtube.com/@gavinlancetopp https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076350442592 https://www.instagram.com/gavinlancetopp?igsh=MW1xanN6OTlsejMxbA== Quick Episode Summary: 00:00 – Welcome + Introducing Gavin Lance Topp01:00 – Early life in Australia and entering the boxing gym03:00 – What boxing gave Gavin as a teenager04:00 – The lesson: a cornerman sees what you can't06:00 – Learning to trust more and force less08:00 – Traveling young and searching for manhood09:30 – Alcohol, loss of integrity, and reaching a breaking point12:00 – Standing at a graveside and asking for help14:30 – Walking into his first recovery meeting16:00 – Reclaiming integrity and creating personal oaths18:00 – From food vouchers to national champion19:30 – When dreams come true… now what?21:00 – Rites of passage and the gaps men don't see23:00 – Faith, calling, and being carried through the fight25:00 – The mission behind Fight Like a Pro26:30 – Every man longs for a battle, an adventure, and love29:00 – Purpose vs mission and finding the fire32:00 – Why men burn out when living someone else's purpose34:00 – Personal oaths, fatherhood, and leading by example37:00 – What a good day looks like now39:00 – Living a life of adventure that inspires others43:00 – Domestication, comfort, and shrinking our dreams46:00 – What he hopes listeners take away48:00 – "Every man will die, not every man will live"
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