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Anthony Mundine breaks down making heartbreaking revelation

Anthony Mundine has bared his soul in a tell-all interview before his fight with Jeff Horn.

The controversial boxer sat down with Paul Kent recently, with one question bringing Mundine to tears.

In an hour-long interview on Fox Sports on Tuesday night, Mundine broke down discussing the death of Gorden Tallis’ sister.

Mundine couldn’t hold back the tears as he revealed his close bond with Jannita Dunn, who died of cancer in 2009.

“You’re getting me emotional now,” Mundine said, struggling to speak.

Mundine regularly flew to Brisbane to spend time with Ms Dunn after she fell ill.

“I’ve know the Tallis family since I was 17,” he said.

Mundine broke down. Image: Fox Sports
Mundine broke down. Image: Fox Sports

“We were quite close to them, their mother, sisters, brother … she worked at the Brisbane Broncos.

“We had a good relationship, we joked with each other. She was a cool girl and we were close for years.

“I’ve got a lot of time for them (the Tallis family). I love Gordy.”

When asked if this new emotional side of Mundine was here to say, ‘The Man’ simply said he wanted to evoke change in the world.

“I just want to bring people together and make the world a better place,” he said.

“I (want to) affect somebody and have a role in making the world a better place and lifting up somebody’s life.

“I’m not the young cat I used to be, when some would say I’m arrogant. I want them to see the real side of me. The real Choc.

Jeff Horn and Anthony Mundine. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Jeff Horn and Anthony Mundine. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

“I want to inspire people. I have people coming up to me saying I changed their life.

“When you have that type of impact, you’re chosen. You’ve got to make a difference.”

‘He’s not on my level’

Mundine also continued his verbal assault on Horn, predicting his opponent wouldn’t stand a chance on Friday night.

“This young cat is going to get pumped,” he said.

“I take my hat off to him, but there’s levels to this and he’s not on my level.

“When I’m on, mentally and physically, I’m a different animal. I’m too much.

“He’s very effective at what he does but he’s awkward. But once I adapt to his style, this boy’s in trouble.

“Father time hasn’t caught up with me yet. I’m still sparring with young cats and I’m beating them up, outclassing them. I feel good.”