Weighing In with Travis Hartman

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  1. 22h ago

    Corey Marksman: From Prospect to Top 10 Lightweight | Two Belts & What’s Next

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Corey Marksman is officially entering a different stage of his boxing career. Fresh off a championship-level 10-round victory, Corey sits down with Travis Hartman to talk about winning two belts, becoming a world-ranked contender, and why the accomplishment still hasn’t completely sunk in. Corey breaks down the fight round-by-round, the surprisingly close scorecards, the moment his father told him they might be behind, and how he found another gear late in the fight. He also opens up about the unique relationship he shares with his father and coach, the pressure of having people look up to him, and why becoming famous has never been the goal. The conversation also turns toward what comes next. Corey explains why he believes he’s ready for anyone, discusses potential world-title opportunities, and reveals where he hopes to be one year from now. From fighting on the Jake Paul undercard to becoming a top-ranked contender with two belts sitting in front of him, Corey’s journey is only getting started. In this episode: • Winning two belts and entering the world rankings • Corey’s honest assessment of his latest performance • The controversial-looking 96-94 scorecards • Finding another gear in rounds 9 and 10 • Being coached by his father • Sparring with elite fighters and getting praise from Andre Ward • Potential future opponents and world-title opportunities • Why Corey doesn’t want to be famous • His biggest fear outside the ring • His goal of becoming world champion 0:01 Corey Marksman Is Top 10 in the World 1:32 Winning Two Belts & Breaking Into the Rankings 3:48 When Boxing Finally Started Feeling Real 5:42 What Corey Did After Winning the Fight 6:38 How a Draw Changed His Career 8:34 Why Corey Thought He Had a Bad Performance 10:33 Breaking Down the Controversial Scorecards 13:02 The Strange Feeling Corey Had Before the Fight 16:25 Hurting Barreto in the First Round 18:08 Why Corey Stopped Chasing the Knockout 19:15 His Dad Tells Him: “We’re Down” 21:27 Finding Another Gear Late in the Fight 22:37 Hearing the Final Scorecards 24:27 From Prospect to World-Title Contender 25:47 Corey’s Dad as His Coach 29:38 Why the Father-Son Coaching Relationship Works 30:04 Separating “Dad” From “Coach” 32:49 What This Journey With His Father Means 39:48 Getting Recognized Outside the Ring 41:11 What Winning the Belts Actually Felt Like 43:22 Will Corey & His Dad Cry After Winning a World Title? 45:22 Which Belt Means More to Corey? 48:46 Boxing’s Problem With Retirement & Fighter Benefits 51:09 Corey: “I’m Technically a World Title Contender” 52:21 Sparring With Shakur & Getting Praise From Andre Ward 54:19 “I’m Ready for Anybody” 56:07 The World-Title Fight Corey Would Take 59:07 Who Does Corey Want Next? 1:00:18 Rehydration Clauses & Dangerous Weight Cuts 1:03:18 Corey Is Starting to Get Recognized Everywhere 1:05:08 The One Thing Corey Never Wants to Change 1:06:11 “I Don’t Want to Be Famous” 1:07:13 Who Was There Before Anybody Cared? 1:10:13 Corey’s Biggest Fear in Life 1:11:12 The Pressure of Not Letting People Down 1:13:11 Rapid-Fire Questions 1:14:19 Corey’s Dream Car & What He’d Buy With $10 Million 1:16:12 Corey’s Biggest Pet Peeve 1:17:14 A Surprising Fact About Corey 1:18:41 When Will Corey Fight for a World Title? 1:19:42 A Message to His Dad 1:20:49 “Corey Marksman Will Become World Champion Because…” 1:21:40 Corey’s Question for the Next Guest 1:23:41 Final Thoughts

  2. 22h ago

    Al Bernstein: Why Women’s Boxing Is Entering Its Golden Era

    Legendary boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein joins Travis Hartman on Weighing In With Travis Hartman ahead of his induction into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame. Al has spent decades calling some of the biggest fights in boxing history, and in this conversation, he breaks down the incredible evolution of women’s boxing — from the pioneers who struggled just to get on fight cards to today’s generation of champions headlining major events. Al and Travis discuss the impact of fighters like **Christy Martin, Laila Ali, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, Savannah Marshall** and more, while examining why the depth and quality of women’s boxing has exploded in recent years. They also get into one of the biggest debates surrounding the sport: Does boxing need knockouts to be entertaining? Plus, Al explains why the best women continue to fight the best, why broadcasters need to be more informed before giving opinions, and where he believes women’s boxing could be 10 years from now. Toward the end of the conversation, Al takes Travis back to one of the wildest rounds he ever called — **Caveman Lee vs. John LoCicero** — and reveals the mission that has guided his legendary broadcasting career. 🥊 **IN THIS EPISODE:** • Al Bernstein’s International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame induction • How difficult it once was for women to get fights and promoters • The promoters who helped change women’s boxing • Why women’s boxing has become so technically strong • Knockouts vs. great 10-round fights • Christy Martin and the pioneers of women’s boxing • Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano • Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall • The future of women’s boxing • Why informed broadcasting matters • Al Bernstein’s favorite round and favorite fight • The mission behind Al’s broadcasting career 00:00 – Intro: Al Bernstein Joins the Show 00:26 – Al’s Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame Induction 01:03 – Why This Hall of Fame Honor Is Different 03:14 – Al’s New Show: Women’s Boxing Weekly 03:45 – What Women’s Boxing Used to Be Like 06:05 – The Promoters Who Helped Change Women’s Boxing 07:15 – Why More Women Began Seeing Boxing as a Career 08:03 – Why the Best Women Actually Fight the Best 09:00 – Fundamentals: What Women’s Boxing Does So Well 11:17 – How Much the Opportunities and Pay Have Changed 12:32 – Does Women’s Boxing Need More Knockouts? 13:50 – Why Al Would Take a Great 10-Round Fight Over a KO 15:47 – What Really Fueled the Rise of Women’s Boxing? 16:53 – The “One for All” Mentality in Women’s Boxing 18:35 – Christy Martin, Laila Ali & the Pioneers 20:41 – Was Christy Martin’s Breakthrough a Turning Point? 21:56 – Why Women’s Boxing Took So Long to Gain Traction 23:03 – How Far Down the Pecking Order Women’s Boxing Once Was 24:32 – Why More Broadcasters Need to Understand Women’s Boxing 26:58 – The Problem With Uninformed Boxing Opinions 28:29 – Opinion vs. Real Broadcasting Insight 30:45 – Laila Ali’s Knockout Power & the Evolution of Competition 33:29 – Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano & Great Women’s Fights 35:23 – How Often Women’s Boxing Delivers on the Hype 36:14 – Where Will Women’s Boxing Be in 10 Years? 38:07 – Could Women’s Boxing Keep Growing Even if Men’s Boxing Doesn’t? 39:55 – Why Regional Promoters Are So Important 41:00 – Women Headlining Over Top Male Fighters 42:46 – The Claressa Shields vs. Male Fighters Debate 44:42 – Why Men vs. Women in Boxing Doesn’t Make Sense 48:44 – Al Bernstein’s Favorite Round Ever 49:42 – The Insane Caveman Lee vs. John LoCicero Round 51:24 – The Greatest Fight Al Bernstein Ever Called 52:17 – “What Is Your Mission?” 53:58 – Al’s Question for the Next Podcast Guest 55:00 – Women’s Boxing Weekly & Al’s Las Vegas Show 56:19 – Al Wants to Call Fights in Orlando 57:09 – Why Al Still Loves Grassroots Boxing 58:50 – Closing

  3. Sep 28

    Is Zuffa Boxing FIXING Boxing? Ryan Garcia, Crawford, Canelo & Fury vs Joshua

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Boxing is changing — but is it actually getting better? Travis Hartman and Dave break down the biggest stories in boxing right now, starting with Ryan Garcia’s statement win over Conor Benn and what could be next for him. Teofimo Lopez? Devin Haney? And has Garcia quietly become one of the biggest stars in boxing? The conversation turns to Terence Crawford and the mystery opponent that could potentially bring him back, including some wild possibilities involving Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez. Then we get into Dana White and Zuffa Boxing. Is Zuffa actually fixing some of boxing’s biggest problems — or simply rebuilding the UFC model inside boxing? The guys discuss the money being spent, the fighters being signed, whether Zuffa can actually develop its own stars, and what the future could look like if one organization eventually becomes dominant. 0:00 Boxing State of the Union 0:53 What’s next for Ryan Garcia? 2:17 How good is Ryan Garcia’s résumé? 3:42 Did Garcia expose Conor Benn? 4:26 Was the Conor Benn stoppage too early? 6:16 Why boxing stoppages have changed 7:55 Conor Benn, power & PED discussion 9:30 How weight cutting affects punching power 13:45 Garcia vs. Haney at 147 14:49 Could GLP-1s become an issue in combat sports? 18:09 Will Terence Crawford come out of retirement? 19:02 Crawford vs. Conor McGregor?! 21:15 Could Crawford fight Canelo again? 24:18 Knowing when it’s time to retire 26:13 Is Zuffa Boxing actually fixing boxing? 27:35 Can Dana White build boxing stars from scratch? 29:09 Zuffa’s model & boxing’s sanctioning bodies 30:58 Why boxing suddenly feels alive again 34:09 Does boxing have too many weight classes? 35:56 Can Zuffa’s spending actually last? 37:54 Fighters leaving promoters for huge Zuffa money 40:28 Does boxing need ONE true world champion? 41:01 Could the Zuffa belt eventually matter? 43:21 The heavyweight division & Moses Itauma 45:54 Should Itauma take the immediate rematch? 47:20 The alternative path for Itauma 51:22 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua — five years too late? 53:05 Why Fury-Joshua belongs in the UK 56:43 How would we FIX boxing? 57:19 PEDs, promoters, belts & weight classes 59:49 The problem with adding another championship belt 1:02:03 Does Fury vs. Joshua even matter anymore? 1:04:10 Final thoughts Plus: 🥊 Ryan Garcia’s next move 🥊 Was Conor Benn stopped too early? 🥊 Weight cutting and GLP-1s in combat sports 🥊 Could Terence Crawford actually return? 🥊 Crawford vs. McGregor?! 🥊 Canelo’s future and when fighters should retire 🥊 Dana White and the Zuffa Boxing experiment 🥊 The problem with too many belts and weight classes 🥊 The heavyweight division 🥊 Moses Itauma’s future 🥊 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua 🥊 What boxing needs to fix It’s a full boxing State of the Union — the fights, the business, the politics, and where the sport could be headed next. Subscribe for more boxing conversations, interviews and breakdowns.

  4. Sep 23

    Former Tennis Pro Reveals What Fans DON’T See at the US Open

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ What does the US Open look like when you've experienced it as both a professional tennis player AND a commentator? Former WTA pro Irina Falconi Hartman joins Travis to break down what she saw during two weeks inside the US Open — from the atmosphere inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to the pressure the world's best players face away from the court. Irina opens up about what it was like commentating a match involving one of her closest friends, Madison Keys, while trying to remain completely neutral in the booth. She also discusses the mental and emotional toll of professional tennis, her own experience with burnout, and why there's so much more happening behind the scenes than fans ever see. Plus, Irina talks about knowing Ben Shelton since he was a kid, playing for his father Bryan Shelton at Georgia Tech, the resurgence of American tennis, and which players she believes could define the next generation of the sport. 00:00 Coming Up 00:38 What Fans Don’t See at the US Open 01:49 Playing vs. Commentating Inside Arthur Ashe 03:20 Two Weeks Behind the Scenes at the US Open 03:59 Commentating One of My Best Friends, Madison Keys 06:23 The Heartbreak Behind Madison Keys’ US Open 09:19 Watching a Friend Struggle With the Pressure 10:58 The Mental Toll of Professional Tennis 12:24 Hot Sauce Sponsor 13:22 “Pressure Is a Privilege” 14:42 Why Athletes Have to Protect Their Mental Health 16:53 Why Former Athletes Belong in Broadcasting 18:17 Ben Shelton’s Incredible US Open Run 20:10 Why Ben Shelton Impressed Me Beyond Tennis 22:06 Playing for Ben Shelton’s Dad, Brian Shelton 23:49 What Makes Brian Shelton a Great Coach 25:49 The State of American Men’s Tennis 28:10 Who’s Next in American Women’s Tennis? 29:46 Who Will Dominate the Next Era of Tennis? 31:10 The Future of Women’s Tennis 32:19 Why Tennis Is So Wide Open Right Now 33:58 What Makes This Era of Tennis Exciting 34:49 Final Thoughts In this episode: 🎾 What fans don't see or feel at the US Open 🎙️ Going from professional player to commentator ❤️ Commentating Madison Keys while secretly rooting for her 🧠 The pressure and mental toll of professional tennis 💰 How dramatically US Open prize money has changed 🇺🇸 The state of American men's and women's tennis 🔥 Ben Shelton's rise and the influence of Brian Shelton 🏆 Sinner, Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff and the future of tennis 📚 Omari Jones: Olympic Bronze Medalist book https://a.co/d/02KkGvci 📚 Danny O'Connor: Former Fighter fought for his life https://a.co/d/0geRpED3 🍹 Best Tequila in the world: Don Rico https://www.ayquerico.com/ 🏈 Best Hot Sauce in the business! Bucking Knockout https://www.buckingknockout.com/

  5. Aug 25

    Mike Perry’s Coach Reveals His Prediction for Dillon Danis Fight | Coach JT

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Coach JT returns to the podcast to talk boxing, business, building Technique Boxing, training the next generation of fighters — and what it’s really like coaching one of the most relentless fighters in combat sports: Mike Perry. JT opens up about going from 30+ jobs to finding his purpose in boxing, building multiple successful gyms, developing amateur and professional fighters, and why he believes boxing can teach lessons that go far beyond fighting. Then we get into Mike Perry. Coach JT breaks down what makes Mike different, shares wild behind-the-scenes Mike Perry stories, explains how they’re preparing for Dillon Danis, and gives his official prediction for their August 29 fight in Orlando. We also talk UFC striking, the mentality that separates great fighters, Jordan vs. LeBron, the future of Technique Boxing, and the legacy JT wants to leave in his community. Subscribe for more conversations with fighters, trainers, and some of the biggest names in combat sports. 00:00 Coach JT Returns 01:27 Running Multiple Boxing Gyms 05:07 Why JT Still Coaches Fighters Himself 08:47 Who Was JT Before Technique Boxing? 11:17 How JT Became a Boxing Coach 12:09 The Beginning of Technique Boxing 20:17 What People Don't Understand About Owning a Gym 28:10 Can You Actually Make Money Owning a Boxing Gym? 32:13 The Future of Technique Boxing 33:40 Jordan vs. Kobe vs. LeBron 42:56 How JT Started Training UFC Fighters 48:10 Mike Perry 49:16 What Makes Mike Perry Different 50:20 Mike Perry Demanded Another Round 51:04 "You Have to Kill Him to Get Him Out" 54:15 Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis 56:09 JT's Concern About Dillon Danis 58:09 Wild Mike Perry Parking Lot Story 59:25 Another Crazy Mike Perry Story 62:10 Travis Sparred Mike Perry in Flip-Flops 64:03 How They're Training for Dillon Danis 66:00 Coach JT Predicts Perry vs. Danis 68:39 "Dillon Danis Better Show Up" 72:53 Rapid Fire With Coach JT 74:15 Hardest Puncher JT Has Ever Trained 74:23 Craziest Fighter He's Ever Trained 74:35 Describe Mike Perry in 3 Words 76:24 The Legacy Coach JT Wants to Leave 80:17 An Emotional Question About JT's Father 84:25 Finding Your Purpose 87:06 Final Thoughts #MikePerry #DillonDanis #Boxing #MMA #CoachJT #TechniqueBoxing

  6. Aug 17

    You Can’t Teach This: Coach Joey on Bam Ortiz, Work Ethic & Turning Pro

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Coach Joey from El Rancho Boxing joins Weighing In with Travis Hartman* to talk about one of the most exciting young fighters in his gym — Brandon “Bam Bam” Ortiz — and what makes him different. At just 19 years old, Bam is preparing to turn professional on August 28th, but Coach Joey says the thing that separates him isn't simply talent — "it's his work ethic, toughness, discipline, and willingness to be pushed." Coach Joey breaks down the moment he realized Bam had something special, including pushing him through 8- and 10-round sessions, watching him handle adversity, and seeing the switch flip when he began working with professional fighters. The conversation goes much deeper than boxing, touching on: 🥊 Why you can't teach a fighter's heart and work ethic 🥊 The difference between a trainer, a coach, and a teacher 🥊 Building confidence in young athletes 🥊 Why great coaches develop people, not just fighters 🥊 “Hard work beats talent when talent won't work” 🥊 The importance of teaching young athletes how to problem-solve 🥊 How AI and ChatGPT are changing the way young people learn 🥊 Why Coach Joey would choose a fighter with an elite work ethic over raw talent 🥊 Bam's transition from amateur boxing to the professional ranks 🥊 What success really looks like on August 28 🥊 Why Coach Joey wants Bam to enjoy the moment and embrace his professional debut And perhaps the biggest message of the episode: "you can teach technique, but you can't teach someone to want it." Bam's professional debut is August 28th. The work has already been done. Now it's time to see what happens when the lights come on. 00:00 – Intro 00:28 – Coach Joey on Brandon “Bam Bam” Ortiz 01:00 – The work ethic that makes Bam different 01:27 – “You can’t teach that”: Testing a young fighter’s heart 03:04 – Pushing Bam through 10 rounds 04:05 – What coaches look for in a fighter 04:33 – The truth behind Bam’s Instagram persona 05:48 – Why Bam lives and breathes boxing 06:06 – Seeing the difference when Bam works with professionals 07:13 – Building a blueprint for Bam’s career 07:36 – The confidence Bam was missing 07:51 – The power of having someone believe in you 08:23 – Three types of coaches: Cheerleaders, coaches & teachers 09:00 – Teaching young fighters to become quality people 10:07 – Knowing when it's time for the next chapter 10:48 – Why Bam is getting the best version of Coach Joey 11:15 – “Hard work beats talent when talent won’t work” 12:00 – Leadership and setting an example for young athletes 13:00 – Why boxing needs more teachers, not just trainers 13:38 – Teaching fighters to think for themselves 14:30 – ChatGPT, young athletes & the loss of problem-solving 15:13 – Why hard work matters in life, not just boxing 15:30 – Why Coach Joey would choose work ethic over talent 16:24 – “I’m a mirror”: Giving back the effort you receive 16:59 – What does success look like for Bam’s pro debut? 17:22 – Success isn't necessarily winning 17:41 – “Receipts”: Turning doubt into motivation 18:06 – Coach Joey’s message for Bam on August 28 18:30 – Why rounds are more important than a quick knockout 18:56 – The moment Bam has dreamed about 19:24 – “We succeeded as a team” 19:29 – Coach Joey from El Rancho Boxing 20:15 – Final thoughts #Boxing #BrandonOrtiz #BamBamOrtiz #CoachJoey #proboxing

  7. Aug 5

    Brandon Ortiz: The 19-Year-Old Prospect Making His Pro Debut on DAZN August 28th

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ At only 19 years old, Brandon “Bam Bam” Ortiz is preparing to take the first major step of his professional boxing journey. The Puerto Rican prospect joins Travis Hartman inside Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando to discuss his upcoming professional debut on August 28, live on DAZN. Brandon opens up about putting on boxing gloves for the first time in the streets with his friends, winning amateur tournaments, nearly choosing the military instead of boxing, and the moment he decided to go all-in on becoming a professional fighter. He also discusses his Puerto Rican heritage, the influence of fighters such as Héctor “Macho” Camacho and Miguel Cotto, the sacrifices his parents have made, his relationship with God, and his dream of one day bringing a major boxing event to Orlando’s Kia Center. Brandon may be at the beginning of his professional career, but his mission is already clear: “I’m just a kid that has a dream, and I’m gonna chase it.” Subscribe for more conversations with professional fighters, champions, prospects, coaches, and influential personalities from across the boxing world. #BrandonOrtiz #BamBamOrtiz #TravisHartman #WeighingInWithTravisHartman #BoxingPodcast 00:00 Intro 00:26 Meet Brandon Ortiz 01:12 How Brandon Started Boxing 04:35 Growing Up in New York & Basketball 07:05 Brandon's Amateur Career 08:40 Training with Coach Joey at El Rancho Boxing 12:20 Advice for Turning Pro 17:05 Puerto Rican Heritage & Boxing Legends 22:10 Favorite Fighters Today 25:45 From Street Boxing to the Gym 31:20 Brandon's Biggest Supporters 34:10 Doubters & Dream Killers 39:30 Making His Professional Debut 43:40 Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu Discussion 51:45 When Boxing Became Serious 54:45 Almost Joining the Military 56:05 Biggest Lesson Boxing Has Taught Him 58:15 Faith in God 1:03:30 No Pressure Before His Pro Debut 1:06:15 Dream of Fighting at the Kia Center 1:09:45 Where Brandon Sees Himself in 5 Years 1:11:45 Rapid Fire Questions 1:14:50 Travis' Favorite Boxers 1:19:45 Life at Age 25 1:21:20 Ryan Main's Question 1:23:20 Final Thoughts & August 28 Pro Debut

  8. Jun 24

    Dana White Signed Ryan Maine… Then Everything Changed

    👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ 🥊 Ryan Mayne Opens Up About Signing With Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, Emergency Surgery & What's Next Undefeated professional boxer Ryan Mayne (9-0) joins the podcast to discuss the moment he got the call from Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, why he bet on Dana over every other promoter, and how everything changed when a sudden appendix emergency nearly derailed his dream. Ryan shares the painful night that sent him to the ER, the fear of losing his Zuffa contract, recovery from surgery, sparring with former world champion Tim Tszyu, and his plans to return to the ring. We also dive into: 🥊 Signing with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing 🥊 The future of boxing and whether Dana can change the sport 🥊 Ryan's emergency appendix surgery and canceled fight 🥊 Recovery and the road back to competition 🥊 Sparring Tim Tszyu in Miami 🥊 UFC vs. boxing and the differences between the sports 🥊 Floyd Mayweather, Terence Crawford, and boxing longevity 🥊 Why Ryan says boxing is "playing" and why he loves the sport 🥊 Rapid-fire questions, dream opponents, and favorite fighters Ryan's passion for boxing, his faith, and his perseverance shine throughout this conversation. **0:00** Intro & Ryan Maine joins the show **1:00** Signing with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing changed everything **2:29** The phone call that changed Ryan's career **3:37** Dana White, UFC, and why he bet on Zuffa Boxing **8:29** Why Ryan chose Zuffa over other promotions **10:13** What Ryan thinks Dana White saw in him **11:35** Destiny vs. luck and trusting God's plan **12:47** Can Dana White change boxing? **15:15** Ryan's weight class adjustment under Zuffa **16:16** The night his appendix attack started **17:50** Excruciating pain and emergency hospital visit **18:37** Fear of losing his Zuffa contract **20:37** Preparing for emergency surgery **21:52** Funny anesthesia stories after surgery **23:13** Pain vs. losing momentum — which hurt more? **24:17** Sparring with Tim Tszyu in Miami **25:08** Tim Tszyu's character and training stories **27:27** The pressure of being a Hall of Famer's son **29:35** Why boxing is unlike any other sport **33:03** Recovery after appendix surgery **35:19** Ryan's projected return to the ring **36:04** Why boxing feels like "playing" to him **38:21** Life without boxing & his love for the sport **40:11** "Don't let boxing use you—use boxing" **43:15** Boxing vs. MMA: career longevity and damage **44:11** Rapid Fire Questions with Ryan Maine **45:00** Favorite boxer, hardest puncher & dream opponent **46:03** Life outside boxing and describing Dana White **47:00** Danny O'Connor's question for Ryan **51:25** Would Ryan change anything from his past? **52:18** Reflecting on Ryan's journey and future **56:10** UFC White House event reactions **56:55** Why Poirier vs. Gaethje was incredible **59:16** Why boxing skills dominate MMA **1:00:00** Dana White blocked the host on Twitter 😂 **1:00:25** Giving Dana White credit for building an empire **1:01:16** Final thoughts on Ryan Maine's future with Zuffa Boxing * **Reacting to UFC's White House Event** * **The Day Dana White Blocked Me on Twitter** #RyanMaine #ZuffaBoxing #DanaWhite #BoxingPodcast #Boxing

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