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Scott Anthony joins Matt Cox to share how his early years in Chicago gangs led to a life of crime, years on the run, and time behind bars before turning his life around and becoming an author who uses his past to help others.
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Chapters:
00:00 - The Cuban Cigar Run That Changed Everything
08:17 - Whacker’s Influence on Scott's Early Life
18:08 - Neighborhood Rivalries and Leaving Gang Life
26:35 - Years on the Run and False Identities
30:09 - Fake IDs and Identity Schemes
39:57 - A Turning Point in Scott's Life
48:00 - Scott's First Mug Shot and Early Legal Trouble
1:05:24 - The Armored Car Heist
1:15:13 - Scott's Arrest and Questioning
1:26:52 - Prison Stories and Meeting Steven Bauer
1:33:27 - Counterfeit Money Raises Suspicion
1:40:14 - Federal Charges and Growing Legal Trouble
1:56:46 - A Miami Trip Takes an Unexpected Turn
2:03:43 - Escaping to Mexico
2:18:41 - Starting Over in Mexico
2:24:55 - Scott's Arrest at His Gym
2:33:48 - An Unexpected Legal Turning Point
2:43:52 - Case Dismissed and a Fresh Start
2:54:17 - Building a Career in Boxing
2:57:37 - The Cuban Cigar Business Begins
3:04:01 - Building a Fitness Business Empire
3:08:16 - Rebuilding His Life After Divorce
3:15:33 - Meeting Christina in Odessa
3:21:29 - Scott's Marriage and Family Life
3:40:11 - Becoming an Author After Prison
3:45:38 - Finding Purpose Through Writing
3:49:30 - Old Friendships and Personal Growth
3:57:36 - A Gym Regular's Hidden Past
4:08:13 - Scott Reflects on His Past
4:15:42 - Moving Forward and Leaving the Past Behind
4:16:17 - Where to Find Scott and His Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me
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