Habits and Hustle Episode 487: Antonio Sabato Jr.: From Teen Heartthrob to Boxing at 53 (And Why He Was Blacklisted from Hollywood)
Sep 23, 2025
Antonio Sabato Jr., a former Calvin Klein model and soap star, shares his fascinating journey from teen heartthrob to boxing at 53. He candidly reveals the impact of his support for Trump that led to a decade-long blacklisting in Hollywood. Antonio also discusses overcoming addiction to painkillers, his intense four-hour workout routine, and high-profile relationships with Madonna and Pamela Anderson. Now, he’s making a comeback in celebrity boxing while navigating new pursuits in real estate.
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Ignore Others' Fear-Filled Opinions
- Antonio argues many people's opinions reflect fear and insecurity, not truth, and warns 90% of people won't want you to succeed.
- He recommends cultivating a self-driven, selfish focus to pursue goals despite external doubt.
Age Is Not A Limiting Constraint
- Antonio treats new physical pursuits as timeless: learning gymnastics in his 30s and racing or boxing later in life.
- He frames age as irrelevant when discipline, curiosity, and training drive capability growth.
Swam With 40 Tiger Sharks
- Antonio recounts swimming with 40 tiger sharks at the Mirage wearing a steel mesh suit after signing a release.
- He uses risky stunts to illustrate his fearlessness and love of testing limits.
