The comedian and Radio Nova host talks boxing mishaps, memorable motorcycle races and epic goals…
"My entire life, I’ve never felt at home anywhere, except for being on two wheels," says PJ Gallagher, who co-hosts Morning Glory on Radio Nova. Photo: Andres Poveda
"My entire life, I’ve never felt at home anywhere, except for being on two wheels," says PJ Gallagher, who co-hosts Morning Glory on Radio Nova. Photo: Andres Poveda
PJ Gallagher
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I found out I was never going to be a professional sportsperson after I entered a boxing ring for the first time. I was 20 years old and my friend Ger took me to a boxing club. I had two fights in the same day and I was fighting two German guys.
With the first guy, I remember thinking I was Rocky Balboa. The first guy was walking backwards, I was throwing punches at him and it felt easy. I was like, ‘I’m a natural born fighter’. Then the next guy got in and he hit me so hard it turned my head gear around. That was the moment I knew I could never be a proper athlete. I just remember seeing light coming through the ear hole in the head guard and hearing the referee laugh. I thought, ‘This is me done, I’ll probably just remain a spectator for the rest of my life,’ which I have done.