Ulysses Monroy

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

I’ve had an ongoing battle with mental illness all through my childhood, fitness and mixed martial arts helped me channel my negative emotions into motivation and strength. My goal in life is to become a professional fighter, I want to inspire people who feel the same way I did growing up and show them that there is a path for growth and they are worthy of success.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

I do a mix of weight training, boxing, mma, cardio and swimming. I have to ride a bike around San Diego to get to work and back home, honestly most people feel bad for me but even though it sucks I view it as a chance to grow. So roughly I’m biking 15-20 miles a day, weight lifting, boxing and I try to do a couple laps in the pool at the end.

What would you do with $20,000?

It would really help me finally start my life path, I’ve always struggled growing up but I had faith that one day all my hard work would be recognized and I can show people what I have to offer to the world. I can finally get a vehicle since riding the bike is very exhausting but necessary, then I would give 10k to my mom just to help her get ahead because she’s struggling a bit but all I really need is the vehicle and maybe 1k left so I can start really focusing on becoming a pro fighter.