In this powerful episode of the WABC Show, we sit down with current Heavyweight Wheelchair Boxing Champion Jody Bennet, alongside WABC Founder Collin and CFO Terry, for an inside look at the momentum building behind the World Adaptive Boxing Council.

Joining us from the UK, Collin — a former semi-pro rugby player — shares the vision that sparked the creation of WABC and how adaptive boxing is carving out its rightful place on the global stage. Terry, a former Paralympian, brings his elite-level experience to the conversation as he discusses the current state of the organization, what legitimacy and structure mean for adaptive combat sports, and previews a major boxing event coming this fall that promises to elevate wheelchair boxing to new heights.

Champion Jody Bennet speaks candidly about representing the sport at the highest level, the hunger among athletes worldwide, and the growing push to see wheelchair boxing included in the Paralympic Games. The trio dives into the future of adaptive boxing, the pathway to international recognition, and what it will take to build a sustainable competitive platform for athletes.

Most importantly, they open the door to the next generation. If you’re interested in adaptive sports or think you have what it takes to step into the ring, Jody shares how to get connected, receive guidance, and even try out for the WABC boxing team.

This episode is about more than sport — it’s about access, opportunity, and building a movement.

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In this powerful and down-to-earth episode, we sit down with Lelan for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like three friends talking beside the tailgate after a long day.

At 22 years old, Leland’s life changed in an instant when an accident left him paralyzed from the T4 level down. He shares what those early days were really like, including his inpatient rehab experience at TIRR Memorial Hermann — the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the mental battle that begins long before the physical healing feels complete.

We also talk about something that isn’t discussed enough: relationships after injury. Leland opens up about his wife leaving him post-injury and the reality that many people face significant relationship loss after a life-altering event. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s real.

From there, the conversation shifts into life now — his current wheelchair setup, the benefits of a titanium frame versus aluminum, and how the right equipment can mean freedom, efficiency, and independence. But beyond the gear talk, we dig into something deeper: dealing with life on life’s terms. Lelan reflects on what was harder to navigate — the mental adjustments or the physical changes — and how resilience isn’t about pretending things are easy, but choosing to keep going anyway.

This episode is authentic, vulnerable, and hopeful. And it’s a reminder that while injury can change your circumstances, it doesn’t have to define your identity.

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In this episode, we sit down with Logan K. Finn to unpack a story shaped by resilience, struggle, and transformation.

Born with spina bifida, Logan grew up feeling loved and supported — so much so that he often says he didn’t realize he had a disability. But in seventh grade, a spinal tethering surgery left him using a wheelchair. Still, he stayed active in school and pushed forward socially and academically.

By his senior year, marijuana use escalated quickly into heavy drug and alcohol abuse. We talk honestly about how that progression happens, especially when identity, accountability, and mental health go unaddressed. The Quad-Father shares insight on the role school districts play in identifying and supporting students with special needs, and why mental health resources for children are critical.

Logan reflects on growing up deeply loved — but rarely held accountable — and how that shaped his early adulthood. A powerful spiritual experience later marked a turning point, bringing immediate healing from a condition he had suffered with for three years and igniting his recovery journey.

The Quad-Father closes the show with a heartfelt moment shared with Logan, reminding listeners that growth, responsibility, and redemption are always within reach.

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