Shane's big suprise 'OUR DAUGHTER'S A MIRACLE!'
New Zealand Woman's Weekly|July 4, 2022
Becoming a dad again nearly knocked out the former boxer, but it was the best thing for the newly rekindled couple
Rebekah Hebenton
Shane's big suprise 'OUR DAUGHTER'S A MIRACLE!'

He's been a farmer, a father, and a champion boxer, but now Shane Cameron has H entered a new phase of his life as a businessman and fitness entrepreneur. And he's doing it all with the help of his beloved partner Casey Potatau by his side. for me,"

"It's all a learning curve," tells Shane. "All I used to know is how to box and how to farm. So now, dabbling in the world of business is very challenging."

It has been a difficult year for the couple. As well as keeping their gym and various businesses afloat during the Covid pandemic, and launching a new fitness app, Shane, 44, and Casey welcomed their first child together. Their beautiful baby girl Kōwhai turns one next month.

"Nothing about the last 12 months has been easy," tells Casey. "Baby was four weeks old when we went into the three-and-a-half-month lockdown last year. Shane and I were both working full-time and trying to juggle looking after Kōwhai. It was tough but we got through it. It has definitely made our relationship a lot stronger.' Shane and Casey met 39 15 years ago when he was speaking at an event she attended. Smitten with the heavyweight champion, she asked him out.

"My New Year's resolution was to go on a date with someone," says Casey. "It was three months into the year and I hadn't found anyone. I thought he was cheeky, funny and a little bit quirky."

Shane quips, "You forgot to say handsome!"

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