Sam Counterpunch shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Sam , thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Hey world,
I hope all is well if feels good being back on this platform..
I would say now with life…
I feel that my purpose is to keep spreading the Gospel of the Holy Spirit and being a voice for the light ….
I had a vision about a martial arts gym that I built from the ground up …..
With the challenges I’ve had I figure that it’s because I needed to fulfill my calling …
So…
I’m working hard and hoping to get things running soon…
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey world 👑
My name is sam counterpunch…
I am a survivor ..
I also appreciate the follow up edition ..
I recently lost both of my parents ..and in that time I shared my story and journey with the world ….
I went on to fight twice on pay per view …
I went 1 and 1 both tough fights …
I was discovered by James Toney and also did just turn pro ..
My brand is sam_counterpunch (future self 12)
For about 2 years it seemed I was on the top of the world …
However I never really got the support or internal support I needed from family/friends…
I won’t go into to much detail but …
Now my biggest issues have been trying to launch a pro career with no support ..the fact that most of my family has turned their back on myself and brothers ..
I have a real dad Alive who wants nothing to do with me …
Being alone your at a weakness
Martial arts isn’t something that is understood or respected by a-lot of people …
I found that my passions and the things I did hold merit to know one but myself ….
I was in a dark place I’m hoping by the time this get released I would have risen ..
The past year my life has been solitude, constant arguments… and dealings with the people closet to me ..not being their for me ..
I’m in A new city where at first ..just living was a challenge ..I happened to meet the Mayor Jason Salaman and he helped to change my life and trajectory in Rapid city ..South Dakota ..
He presented me with the Mayors Coin because of my contributions to society and youth ..
Everywhere I go..I notice I am automatically labeled and treated different …
I currently work at Outback Steakhouse in Rapid city …
I want to give a special shoutout to the Gm Jasmine as she understands ..Challenges and overcoming adversity ..
I have had a lot of different experiences working in many settings …However I never worked under someone who actually cares about her employees and she has shown me that hard work is respected …
If you’re ever in Rapid city feel free to check me out and show love to Outback Steakhouse as Jasmine Stangle is an amazing person.
-Mama Stay make sure you keep up the yoga !!!!🧘♀️
I also
wanted to shoutout my JVP Debbie Freeman as she has helped me secure opportunities and been like a second mom to me..
And the whole outback team as they have grown as family
Because of my look and unique attributes
The things I was so easily able to do before like train..mediate.. travel …
Have been a challenge as everywhere I go people observe and I’m a private person..
I’m looking to relocate to redshirt so I can actually train in private and grow my business …
I wanted to also mention Cassandra Garcia my partner in crime ..we haven’t had to easiest journey …but when everyone else turned their back on me ..she continues to stay..I met her in Las Vegas and we decided to come to Rapid and build a foundation ..
We haven’t had really any support but it feels good going thru a journey and not being alone …
She has had a few losses and I wanted to mention Julian Garcia as he was a proud father and also battling his share of issues ..He was battling a few things and lost his life ..he hasn’t been forgotten and may he rest in peace .🙏
My vision is to start a new league in Martial Arts …
God has given me a gift called “chi”
Although not a lot of people understand it..
It’s something you have to achieve as a kid or you will never have it …(however)
It’s something that is secret and guarded and Bruce Lee is someone who was trying to educate the world on it …
And mysteriously lost his life….
I also want to continue his mission while helping the city of Rapid in South Dakota ..
Drugs kill families and I want to create a unique approach by training the youth ..
Not only self defense but I will show them things that I believe will help deter them from drugs in the future ..
I want to partner with schools and also use this as an opportunity to grow my own business and help fund my pro journey ….
A lot of people ask me when I am fighting but I haven’t met one person who actually has tried to help the campaign …
So all I can do..is help myself and be a business owner so then sponsors wouldn’t be as needed ..
I opened a merch line not one of my friends supported …..
I hit a point where I didn’t want to be here …
As an independent fighter ..I am 30 plus ..
And I have certain principles so I couldn’t really accept everything thrown at me .
I was just about ready to retire after trying to reach back out to family friends ..only to hear either they don’t care ..
Or it’s not their business …
I was born in Carolina but my parents are from a different country…
I always saw my friends as family until I learned the hard lesson that …
Truthfully nobody cares ….
I went and just had faith and called a pastor I knew …His name is Pastor Justo and he leads a ministry in Miami …
He got me realigned with God again and we’re currently trying to find away to either get me back to Florida so I can minister around the world …and spread the Gospel ..
I’ve had to put the gloves down for a bit as ..having no sponsors or a major contract ..bills have to get paid ..
However, I never claimed I was rich ..and now because of my success I experience hate in a lot of ways ..(I won’t go into detail)
However I do believe their are good people in this world and that’s why I focus on the youth …
I had the pleasure of training “NyQuil” aka Gio Instagram :::Nyquilnickelz..Follow asap..
He recently punched out the island boys(🤣🎥)
testing his strength and I’m honored to have helped hone his craft ..
Shout out to his dad Nicky as he helped train me for my 2nd fight on pay per view ..
So the purpose of this edition is to spread awareness and also start a campaign to help me get back into boxing and ministry Pastor Justo was amazed by my story and suggested I tag along with his ministry in Florida …
I met him when I was 16 ..I found his wallet and we kept in touch ever since ..
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I was blessed with something called “chi”
And If it wasn’t for this I would probably be dead as of now …with the challenges I faced just the past year …
However you can say I’m a superhuman 🦸♂️ and I want to help spread by the Gospel with my unique gifts 🎁
I actually got to showcase my unique abilities to the mayor and he was amazed
..If Mayor Jason Salaman sees this (I want to Thankyou again for taking the time to talk to me when ..I was a nobody in the city ..because you believed ..it changed things around..
And I definitely want to show you the gym when it’s done ✅
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I love God ..I love Jesus Christ ..I love the holy trinity..and my mother is my strength ..(rip🙏♥️)
She was treated similarly to me as she was handicapped for 10 years and aside from her kids …nobody was there for her ..she brought numerous people to the states ..and after she passed ..their care of her and her kids passed to…..
She changed the family line from Pagan to God ..
Now she is with God watching her son “overcome”…♥️♥️🔗
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I feel that my pain …was needed to get to the message thru…
It’s easy for a rich person to say they love God…
However when you have nothing and still love God speaks magnitude …
I will always have my faith …and with this I will power thru this “darkness” and deception …
I have had a lot of people lie to me ..deceive me ..and or try to use me…
As of now it’s hard for me to trust but I’m trusting that atleast if “you” have a heart …
Even if you can’t support in anyway..you can pray 🙏 for my success..
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I have to much pride to have ever let my story out on social media ….
However if my story reaches you and or touched you …
I’m open to sponsorships and or any donations to help in my journey
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For any donations and or sponsorships
Sambeakins@gmail.com
Cash app $prettiboiisam1989
May God bless your heart ❤️
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What must be realeased now are the people who aren’t for me ……
I’m okay to struggle ..I’ll always find the light …
I’m just tired of people taking advantage of someone with trauma …
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I actually almost gave up this year ….
I can handle a lot ……..
It’s just I literally got to the lowest point of my life and nobody picked up …
And if they did they said it’s not my problem ….
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I would say I do like to always be authentic …
However I only show about 15 percent of my real intellect to most …
If your high frequency I will always show the highest version of myself ..
Chi has give. Me the abilities to heal people ..learn over 40 different martial arts ..and many more things I can’t mention..
It’s all about your Faith in God and harnessing your mind …..
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think the consensus of most people was ..
I did everything to be famous …….
However just know the love I have for my Mother transcends time ……
I did all for her and to show the world God is real ….and thru Jesus you find God 🙏❤️❤️
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Samcounterpunch.com
- Instagram: Sam_counterpunch
- Linkedin: Sam_counterpunch
- Facebook: Sam_counterpunch
- Youtube: Sam_counterpunch
- Other: The best place to reach me in Instagram sam_counterpunch
Image Credits
Ski mask (one of best friends)
James Toney (coach -Goat-)
Jasmine Stangle Outback Gm
Roy jones (all time great)
Mayor Jason Salaman
Cassandra Garcia (partner)
Pastor Justo (friend pastor)
