Ever wondered what your favourite athletes were like before they were world champions, pay-per-view stars and internationally renowned celebrities?
First Round - an original series from The Sporting News - offers an insight into the road athletes took to get where they are today.
Whether it's their first job, first loss, first tattoo or first fight, we hear the stories behind these often seminal moments in the lives of individuals in the limelight.
Catch every episode of First Round below and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more original content.
Tim Tszyu
Tim Tszyu shares the story of the first fight he remembers watching and why it's stuck with him ever since.
Alex Volkanovski
The UFC featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski tells us how he humbled a mouthy tough guy on his first day in the gym.
George Kambosos
The former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos reveals why the first time he got knocked down was one of the favourite moments of his career.
