More Than a Fight: An Interview with Malcolm “The Milkman” Noel on Punch Out MS

Malcolm “The Milkman” Noel shares what Punch Out MS means to him, what he has learned through charity boxing, and how Off The Bench London and Milkyway Apparel continue to build community through conversation, action, and purpose.

At Off The Bench London and Milkyway Apparel, everything we do is built around community, consistency, and stepping up when it matters most.

With Punch Out MS, that message becomes real.

We sat down with Malcolm “The Milkman” Noel to talk about what this journey means to him, what he has learned through charity boxing, and why this fight goes far beyond stepping into the ring.

Q: What does being part of Punch Out MS mean to you?

Malcolm:

To me, being part of Punch Out MS means stepping up and going above and beyond for something bigger than myself.

This will be my third charity boxing event, and one of the biggest things I have learned is that the conversation changes quickly. At first, you think about the fight, the training, and stepping into the ring. But once you get into it, the focus shifts. It becomes about learning more about MS, understanding what people are actually dealing with, and realizing that anyone can step up and help make a difference.

That is what makes it powerful. It is not just about boxing. It is about awareness, community, and doing your part. I guess you could say that is the Canadian way.

Q: What have you learned about yourself since starting Punch Out MS?

Malcolm:

I have learned that my community truly believes in giving back.

After Fight to End Homelessness, I already knew I had a strong group of people around me. But seeing that same support continue through Punch Out MS — and now being part of Punch Out MS Encore — has shown me just how much people are willing to rally behind a good cause.

At this point, it is either people enjoy seeing me get punched in the face, or they genuinely want to step up and make a difference every year. Either way, I am grateful.

Jokes aside, it has reminded me that when you build real relationships and stay connected to your community, people will show up for you and for causes that matter.

Q: What do you enjoy most about doing Off The Bench London?

Malcolm:
The best part of Off The Bench London is being able to have meaningful conversations.

It is not always easy balancing everything else going on in life, but this gives us a space to connect, create, and talk about things that matter. We started off with weekly football conversations, but since September it has grown into so much more.

Now we are talking about sports, gambling, making an impact, the connection between sports and life, and just the normal conversations you would have with your friends every week.

That is really what we are trying to bring to people — that living room feel, that bar conversation, that sitting-on-the-couch-with-your-friends kind of energy. It is real, relaxed, and honest.

Q: Where do you see Off The Bench London going in the future?

Malcolm:
That is a great question.

First off, The Club House has been amazing to us. Their support has helped create opportunities for us to grow, and I would love to keep building with them in ways that not only help our community locally, but also open new doors for what this platform can become.

I do not want to limit Off The Bench London to just one lane or one city. Of course, London will always be home, but I would love to see us expand our reach, grow our audience on YouTube and Spotify, and maybe even create spin-off shows down the line.

The goal is to keep growing, keep connecting, and keep finding new ways to make an impact.

Q: What keeps you motivated to stick with Off The Bench London and Punch Out MS?

Malcolm:
For a lot of people, their outlet might be therapy, the gym, a run club, or a book club.

For me, Off The Bench London and events like Punch Out MS give me a place where both the creative side and the social side of my life come together. It allows us to express ourselves, meet new people, and experience things we might not have otherwise.

From London Knights games, to boxing events, to community conversations and everything in between, it has opened a lot of doors and created a lot of meaningful experiences.

Being able to do all of that while also giving back makes it even more rewarding. That is what keeps me motivated, and I am excited to keep building on it.

Q: If you could go back and talk to yourself a year ago, what would you tell yourself?

Malcolm:
I would tell myself that it is not as scary as it seems to get on camera and start talking.

Doing a few episodes of the Goin' for 2 Podcast helped open my mind a bit, but starting Off The Bench London still felt intimidating at first. Once we actually did it, though, it became clear that the hardest part is just getting started.

So if there is something you want to do, just go for it.

You are always going to have doubts in the beginning, but growth starts when you stop overthinking and take that first step.

More Than a Fight — It’s a Movement

Malcolm’s journey through Punch Out MS is a reminder that growth does not happen in comfort. It happens when you challenge yourself, show up, and choose to be part of something bigger.

That is what Milkyway Apparel and Off The Bench London are all about: