reported to have said "Nothing will ever erase the memory of that first night" and "I nearly fell off and I thought, 'I'm going to die'. Give me a fight any day." Green admitted a respect for the hard work performed by the sailors during the race. Following slower-than-expected recovery from knee surgery, Green withdrew from the crew of the same boat in the 2010 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Due to medical advice and a "medical procedure" (following his loss to Poland's Włodarczyk in November 2011), Green was forced out of the 2011 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Personal life Green was born on 9 March 1973 in Perth, Western Australia. Green's father (Mal) was forced to move his family from his farm in the WA wheat belt to Perth "after yet another bad season". About his father, Green stated: "Dad taught me the values he learned growing up in the bush and fighting his way out of tough times" and "He told me that no matter how many times you get knocked down, you can always pick yourself up and start again." Green was educated at Newman College in Perth. Green's hobbies include surfing and ping-pong. He spends "part of his time off working for children's charities and aiding indigenous causes." Green married his wife Nina in 2002 at the Elvis Chapel in Las Vegas, and they have two children: Chloe (born 2002) and Archie (born 2007). He has an older brother (Brendan, who was drafted by the West Coast Eagles in 1992 and also played for Claremont) and two sisters (Sharni and Narelle). Green lives in Perth. Green supports the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League, and has often given pre-match pep talks to the players. Following 2012 king-hit attack on Daniel Christie, Green started the Stop The Coward Punch campaign, which aims to stop king hit attacks. Team Danny Green (TDGfit) In early 2014, Danny Green launched an online health and fitness program called "Team Danny Green" (TDGfit) to tackle obesity and to help everyday people embrace a healthier lifestyle. Team Danny Green (TDGfit) features motivational tips from Danny himself plus food and exercise plans designed with some of Australia's top dietitians, nutritionists, exercise and sports scientists. Involvement with UBX Training In late 2014, Green partnered with business associate Tim West, to launch a new Boxing Gym, called UBX Training (Formally known as 12