LTAI:The Dragon's Path: Champion Boxer China Smith on Faith, Mentorship, and Life's Hardest Fights

Host Dora Sherry welcomes champion boxer and "people's champion," China "The Dragon" Smith, for a lively and inspiring discussion about his life in and out of the ring. China shares the incredible journey of his boxing career, which included 40 professional fights with 35 wins and 26 or 27 knockouts. He details the intense discipline instilled by his father from the age of three and the mindset he adopted to overcome challenges, viewing losses as life lessons rather than defeats.

Beyond his athletic achievements—including his upcoming 2026 induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame—China discusses the core of his identity: being a "man of God". He talks about leveraging his platform for motivational speaking and life coaching, and the wisdom found in his book, The Way of the Dragon. China also opens up about his work mentoring young people, teaching self-respect and discipline through the foundation of boxing. Hear China's candid thoughts on the need for men's mental health awareness, the importance of appreciating life and releasing grudges, and how deeply personal trials, like the challenging circumstances facing his son, continue to test and strengthen his unwavering faith.