When Brandon Scott was 12 years old, he was bullied in secondary school for being overweight and for having Tourette's Syndrome - a condition that causes a person to make involuntary movements and sounds, known as 'tics'. Classmates called him names and picked on him, often talking behind his back about his appearance and leaving him out of conversations. Not wanting to let them upset him, Brandon tried his best to focus on himself and his interests and to ignore their negativity - until his doctor told him he urgently need to lose weight and become healthier.
After seeing his GP, Brandon went home to his dad and, inspired by the Rocky movie franchise the pair enjoyed watching together, asked him if he could take up boxing. Initially, Brandon's dad was less than impressed and hoped Brandon would find a different sport to train in - but soon helped his son get into the sport.
Ultimately, Brandon had made up his mind: he wanted to learn to box, get better and better over time - and one day make a living from it. He wanted to prove to himself and to his school bullies that just because he had Tourette's and was overweight, it didn't mean he couldn't do whatever he set his mind to.
