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From El Molino to AUSSIE CHAMP. 6-0. 🇻🇪🇦🇺

Last night was a win. But it was also the critical step in the bigger fight: staying in Australia.

I’m now officially applying to stay in the country that gave me a second chance. From here it’s in the hands of the immigration department. I did everything I could inside the ring. Now we wait.

To my team: @jason_caine_crnr , @alejandrocrnrboxingpt, @boxing.coach.marcos and everyone at @cornerboxingco_ . I don’t get here without you. Thank you to @releasemysuper , @papelonmelbourne, @snow_law_ , @mcdonaldsau -Belmont, @carlos.ygoa every sponsor who believed in this before the result.

Thank you Weight-cut-whitch @bodhiandco_ 

Respect to @joshybomberrichards Tough fight, true fighter. And thank you for letting me keep the gloves @bosker_boxingequipment They’re going on the wall.

But let’s be honest. This is step one. The hardest rounds are still ahead, inside and outside the ring. I’m not stopping.
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Australia has TWO champions! 🏆🇦🇺🇻🇪🔥

Two Venezuelans proudly carrying our roots wherever we go, while representing Australia with pride and gratitude for all the opportunities this beautiful country has given us! ❤️🥹�

@rossanna.fit @ifbbproleagueoz Wellness 2026 Australian Champion 

@nachocontrerasboxing @anbf_boxing Boxing 2026 Australian Champion 

@dohertysgym 
@tkoboxing__ 
@cornerboxingco_ 
@papelonmelbourne
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SUBURB EATS — FOOTSCRAY 🍜

Back in action with another Suburb Eats. Footscray was a much more regular part of my food rotation when I was a true local, so this list mixes old favourites with more recent visits.

Plenty of Vietnamese food here, alongside sandwiches, fried chicken, pizza and a few other options. Some places still hit, while others haven’t matched the memories.

1. Huu Huu Thanh Take Away — 8.5/10 | Bone-in pho
2. ABC Bánh Mì & Chè — 8.5/10 | Crispy pork twist
3. Pho Hung Vuong Saigon — 8.5/10 | Pho favourite
4. Nhu Lan — 8.5/10 | Classic cold cuts
5. Hien Vuong Restaurant — 8/10 | Solid pho
6. Say Cheese — 8/10 | Inconsistent but tasty
7. Chicken Joah — 8/10 | Korean fried chicken
8. Saigon Pho — 8/10 | Salty, flavourful broth
9. Bun Cha Co Dao — 7.8/10 | Delicious dipping sauce
10. Ollie’s Deli — 7.8/10 | Reuben standout
11. Pho Chu — 7.7/10 | Chicken pho
12. Slice Shop Pizza — 7.5/10 | Flavourful pizza dough
13. 8Bit — 7/10 | Burger nostalgia
14. Dong Ba — 7/10 | Bún bò Huế
15. Cafe Larome — 7/10 | Japanese café
16. Papelon — 6.8/10 | Interesting arepas
17. Tan Thanh Loi — 6.5/10 | Disappointing cơm tấm
18. The Local Cafe — 6.5/10 | Juicy pork filling
19. Good Pizza — 6.5/10 | Too much dough
20. Station Hotel — 5/10 | Disappointing recent visit

Huu Huu Thanh Take Away is my favourite on this list, with the bone-in pho being the standout order. Nhu Lan’s score is specifically for the cold cut bánh mì. A few ratings reflect particular dishes or recent visits, so the slides explain what worked and what didn’t.

Still haven’t made it to some of the bigger names like Sapa Hills or DK Live Seafood. I’ve heard about the chirashi bowls at DK, so that’s on my radar.

What’s your Footscray go-to?

#footscrayfood #footscrayeats #melbournefood #melbourneeats #suburbeats
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On Saturday 31 October, I'm giving a talk about my time in Venezuela, focusing mainly on the last 12 months.

I have a lot of photos and videos I can't share online, so I'd rather show them in person at a private event: for Venezuelans in Melbourne, and for their friends and partners who want to understand WTF has happened in Venezuela, from an outsider's perspective.

My goal is to help Australians understand what's been going on in Venezuela since 2000, and how the country ended up where it is today.

Entry is free. All we ask is that you bring some cash to donate to our friend @juanmacedo1 and his project @safehomes.initiative 🙏

📅 Saturday 31 October | 7 PM
📍 Papelón Melbourne, 81 Hopkins St, Footscray
🎟️ Book your seat at papelonmelbourne.com
🔞 18+ only

See you there 🇦🇺💞🇻🇪
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