They said he had four hours to live, now he’s in a mainstream classroom, writing his name. Youssef Dib's story

Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support · Jul 17, 2025 · 41m

Hi everyone,

This week on Wine with Wita, I sit down with Youssef Dib, one of Australia’s most recognised boxers, part of a legendary fighting family, and a father of three.

But this episode isn’t about titles or trophies. It’s about what happens outside the ring: in hospital corridors, therapy rooms, and quiet moments of doubt and faith.

Youssef’s middle child, Jibreel, was born at just 25 weeks, weighing around 830 grams.

After spending four months in NICU and receiving a cerebral palsy diagnosis at 8 months, doctors suggested it might be time to let go. But Youssef and his wife held on, to…