The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer’s Fight With Binge Eating Disorder

April 18, 2026

For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete.

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Danny O’Connor, professional boxer, author, Weight Class

At night, O’Connor’s pajamas consisted of a sauna suit under his winter track suit, then he’d spit into an empty gatorade bottle to help shed any extra water weight. Some nights, he’d lose up to six pounds.