My daughter fought for me, so why can’t I fight for her?

Mea Motu is a professional boxer, nicknamed “The NightMea”. She's a five-time national champion across four weight classes — the most titles held by any female Kiwi boxer. In 2023, she captured the IBO World Super Bantamweight crown, defending it twice. This past January, she challenged Unified Champion Ellie Scotney in the UK in an historic bout for four major belts. She recorded her first professional loss but earned global respect for her courage and tenacity. Mea is also a mother of five, a survivor of domestic violence, and an ambassador for the mental health charity ‘I Am Hope’. 

In this episode, Mea talks about:

• Her Māori identity

• How she was able to reclaim herself in the wake of an abusive relationship

• The connection between boxing and love

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WHERE TO GET HELP

If you are experiencing family violence, please know you are seen, you are loved, and you are worthy to reach out and get help. Visit areyouok.org.nz or call 0800 456 450. 

A huge thanks to Celebrity Speakers for supporting this episode. If you want to book Mea for a keynote and leave your audience buzzing, visit celebrityspeakers.co.nz