In this fiery and fun episode, world champion boxer Viviana returns with more chaos, heart, and wild yarns. From the moment her partner Ben called her “too fat” on date night to the billion-dollar dream of flying her whole family over, Viv shares the raw, honest, and hilarious side of life in and out of the ring. She talks tiger pets, Colombian stereotypes, fighting her cousin, meeting Lomachenko, and the tattoo that sealed her relationship with Ben. Packed with laughs, grit, and passion—Viv’s message is clear: age is just a number, hard work wins, and never underestimate a 51kg Colombian weapon.#ProperTrueYarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fighting Alone in a Colombian Nightclub – Viviana Ruiz’s Wild Road to World Champion
World flyweight champion Viviana Ruiz shares her rawest yarn yet—her insane journey from total underdog to global boxing elite. In this episode, Viviana reveals how she flew solo to Colombia with no team, fought in a nightclub cornered by a random stranger, and still knocked her opponent out.From surviving pepper spray chaos ringside to rupturing her Achilles right before signing with a major promoter, this yarn is chaos, heart, and pure determination. She talks training in a moon boot, hiding injuries, fighting through hormonal battles, and the dream of one day becoming Colombia’s first undisputed boxing champion.It’s brutal. It’s honest. It’s everything you don’t see behind the belt. An unmissable Proper True Yarn.#ProperTrueYarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Too Small, Too Old, Too Dangerous – Viviana’s Warpath to the Top
World champ Viviana Ruiz returns for another high-octane yarn, diving deep into the brutal and unlikely road she took to become a professional boxer. From lying about her weight to get fights, to getting bashed by veterans, to pushing back against a boxing system that didn’t want her – this is a raw, honest look at what it takes to rise when the odds are stacked against you.Viviana shares the harsh realities of being a petite, 30-something Colombian woman in an Australian boxing world that tried to ignore her. With over 60 amateur fights, constant travel, and rejection from selectors, she and her partner Ben fought everyone and everything to finally reach the pinnacle – winning the WBA Women’s Flyweight World Title in April 2025.This yarn is about grit, sacrifice, and fighting for your place when no one wants to give it to you.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Hangovers to World Titles – The Viviana Ruiz Story
Viviana Ruiz went from blackout nights and homesickness to becoming the WBA Women’s Flyweight World Champion—and this yarn is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Starting boxing at 32, after leaving Colombia and giving up a career in engineering, Viviana shares her wild journey from pouring wines as a waitress to pouring sweat in the ring.In this Proper True Yarn, she opens up about falling in love with boxing, being trained by her now-partner Ben, and battling doubt, language barriers, overtraining, and burnout to chase a near-impossible dream. It’s passionate, raw, and packed with the kind of determination only a true champion carries.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two Punch Knockout & Monkey Business – Ben Savva Unplugged
In this laugh-filled Proper True Yarn episode, boxing coach Ben Sava opens up about everything from billion-dollar dreams to the most famous fighters he’s met. He recalls the wildest fight of his life—including the time he accidentally knocked out two people with one punch—and reveals his dream pet (spoiler: it’s got a tail). With hilarious tangents on street brawls, pick-up line disasters, and fighter mindsets, this yarn is as unpredictable as it is entertaining.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to "Proper True Yarn," the podcast that takes you on a rollicking journey through the wildest, funniest, and most extraordinary stories from around the globe. Join your host, the one and only Knuckles from Country Trucker Caps, as he sits down with an eclectic array of captivating individuals, each armed with a remarkable tale to share.Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure as we dive headfirst into the rich tapestry of human experiences. With a mix of humor, heart, and sheer audacity, our guests regale us with their most unforgettable yarns. From heartwarming anecdotes that tug at your emotions to sidesplitting tales that leave you doubled over in laughter, "Proper True Yarn" promises an electrifying blend of storytelling unlike any other.Whether it's a daring escapade across far-flung lands, an encounter with the supernatural that defies explanation, or simply a slice of life that resonates with the universal human spirit, our podcast uncovers the gems that make our world a truly captivating place.So, grab your favorite pair of Country Trucker Caps and prepare to be enthralled. Tune in to "Proper True Yarn" as Knuckles and his spirited guests weave a tapestry of the extraordinary, reminding us all that life's most incredible moments are often just a story away. Remember, it's not just a tale – it's a proper true yarn!#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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