Titus O'Neil had a challenging childhood but he's turned his mess into a message. 

After almost being thrown out of the Florida Sheriff Boys Ranch for fighting one man decided to keep him in the program telling O'Neil, "There are no bad kids.' 

It's a message that took some time to learn but O"Neil has made it his mission to help inspire other children outside of the ring. He's been a positive figure, one that shares his story to give other young adults hope. Titus O'Neil is a finalist for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. 

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Robin Lundberg: WWE Star, Titus O'Neil is a finalist for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. And for more, I'm joined by our wrestling writer, Justin Barrasso. Justin, for those unfamiliar, why is Titus O'Neal worthy of this award?

Justin Barrasso: Titus comes from an incredible background. At the age of 11, his mother was sexually molested. She had the baby amidst much controversy when she was 12 and that that child was Thaddeus Bullard. Who we know as Titus O'Neil. Titus is pretty open about his story. He was a pretty angry kid. He was abused, he was bullied. When he was 12, he went to the Florida Sheriff Boys Ranch and, you know, he had to sign a contract to stay and said you wouldn't fight in about 30 minutes later, he got into a fight and was about to be sent home. And that was kind of the moment when someone there, one of the one of the older gentleman there that helped run the place said there are no bad kids. And Titus said, how can there be no bad kids? People told me I'd be in prison or dead by 16. I'm getting thrown out of here. And the guy said, well, I'm not going to throw you out. We're gonna keep you and someday you'll be able to understand what it means when I say there's no bad kid. So Titus has really made an impact outside of pro wrestling, outside of football. He played for the Gators in college. And just in terms of it sounds like. But in terms of having people believe in themselves and having and giving children a meaning and a purpose and kind of serving as that father figure he always wanted to serve as. He's got to two boys of his own as well. He's had a really inspirational career away from the wrestling ring, away from the college gridiron. And yeah, he'd be extremely perfect choice for the awards this Sunday with ESPN. And I think with Titus, the best is yet to come.

Robin Lundberg: Certainly an inspiring story. Justin, appreciate your time, as always.

Justin Barrasso: Thank you.