Tigers, Tattoos, and Mike Tyson: Jeff Fenech Pt.2
3/9/202646 min
For a world champion, life in the spotlight is a bizarre mix of extreme wealth and unexpected betrayals. As Jeff Fenech rose to international superstardom, he found himself inside the inner circles of men like Mike Tyson and Kerry Packer. From training a heavy-hitting legend to experiencing the extravagant generosity of a billionaire, Jeff saw a side of the world few ever encounter.
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First 90 secondsGary Jubelin· Host0:00
[upbeat music] The public has had a long-held fascination with detectives. Detectives see a side of life the average person is never exposed to. I spent 34 years as a cop. For 25 of those years, I was catching killers. That's what I did for a living. I was a homicide detective. I'm no longer just interviewing bad guys, instead I'm taking the public into the world in which I operated. The guests I talk to each week have amazing stories from all sides of the law. The interviews are raw and honest, just like the people I talk to. Some of the content and language might be confronting. That's because no one who comes into contact with crime is left unchanged. Join me now as I take you into this world. [upbeat music] What does it actually take to be the best in the world? We're back with Jeff Fenech, diving into the brutal reality of prize fighting, the dark side of fame, and the bizarre characters he's met along the way. Plus, Jeff's take on why a boxing gym is the best cure for a life of crime. Jeff Fenech, welcome back, part two, I Catch Killers.
Jeff Fenech· Guest1:06
Always good. Let's do it.
Gary Jubelin· Host1:07
I, I, I've enjoyed, uh, enjoyed part one. During the break, we had a look [chuckles] at the, uh, what I would describe as the, uh, hall of fame. And, uh, the s- The wall of fame? [laughs] The hall of fame, or- The wall of fame. Wall of fame, sorry. Wall of fame.
Jeff Fenech· Guest1:20
Yeah.
Gary Jubelin· Host1:20
Lots of people you've met throughout your career. This is, uh, I suppose, part and parcel of, of achieving what you've achieved in the boxing world, and giving you access