article_snippet: It has been a decade of ups and downs since for 'Big McK', who endured crippling depression which culminated in a suicide attempt in a Bexleyheath hotel room.
article_snippet: But, in boxing, the former Premier League star has found redemption and has been building to this moment since turning professional in June 2013.
article_snippet: Marcus McDonnell's said: 'Look at how far I've come.
article_snippet: If you look where I was five years ago, I'm lucky to even be here.
article_snippet: I want to thank my team, this is a journey not just about me but about so many other people.
article_snippet: I want to thank God –
article_snippet: this is my second chance, my second career. '
article_snippet: It was my first 10 rounder and I enjoyed my first 10 rounder in there.
article_snippet: I had to be cautious, I had to move around and use my jab.
article_snippet: I stuck to the game plan and now I've got the international masters belt and the journey continues.
article_snippet: how many 37-year-olds do you know who could do that?'