The Plymouth security guard is “excited” to fight for the super heavyweight title after turning the “lowest” point of his life into “unbreakable resolve”
A legendary Plymouth security guard is about to fight for the super heavyweight champion title. The ex-Royal Marine has pulled himself from “the depths of despair” transforming “suffering to strength” and is ready to thrash it out in the ring this Friday (May 24).
Sammy Wightman, who won Face of Plymouth 2019, will fight six rounds for the title, but said he’s had to “dig deep” to find his strength after a “low point” in his life.
The 45-year-old boxer wants others to know that “after struggle comes strength” – if you put your mind to transformation. As he gears up for the fight, Sammy wants to inspire other people that are at a low point in their life to take on epic challenges. He explained how after going through a tough time, he turned his “hopelessness” into positivity and got back into boxing.
Sammy said: “In the depths of despair, I found myself broken and hopeless. Each day felt like an endless struggle, the weight of pain pressing down relentlessly. Yet, in the darkest moments, I discovered an ember of resilience. Embracing the hurt, I learned to transform it, forging strength from suffering.
“Slowly, pain once again became my teacher, revealing inner fortitude I had lost for a long time. Step by step, I rose, scarred but stronger. My trials became the foundation of my strength, and my lowest point turned me back into a weapon, with agony forging an unbreakable resolve. Through struggle comes strength.”
Sammy is “turbo excited” to get his neck in the ring, he also boxed when he was a Royal Marine and fought with the Navy. This Friday’s fight for the super heavyweight champion title is in conjunction with the European Boxing Federation.
The entertaining night of novice and semi professional boxing is hosted by the Fighting Scots Gym. The fight will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow at 6pm May 24 and VIP tickets include a meal and ringside tickets.
Sammy has also won eight awards for his work as a security guard over the last six years. He’s also been recognised for his work alongside Devon and Cornwall police. Also a former doorman at Union Street’s Strobe nightclub, Sammy is a well known face in Plymouth.
Source – Plymouth Herald
