Christy Martin: "Stay Ready or Quit Boxing!"

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👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Boxing Hall of Famer Christy Martin returns to Weighing In with Travis Hartman for one of her most candid interviews yet. As she prepares to promote fights during International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend, Christy pulls back the curtain on life as a promoter, the state of boxing today, and why she believes too many fighters are focused on social media instead of their craft. We also dive into: 🥊 The biggest mistake young fighters make today 🥊 Why fighters must “stay ready” at all times 🥊 Stories about Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson, Aaron Pryor, Arturo Gatti and more 🥊 The reality of boxing contracts and promoter-fighter relationships 🥊 Women’s boxing Mount Rushmore 🥊 Hall of Fame memories that fans never get to see 🥊 Christy’s thoughts on some of boxing’s biggest names Plus, Christy opens up about her future, her nonprofit Christy’s Champs, and the impact she hopes her story will have on future generations. If you love boxing history, honest conversations, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the sport’s true pioneers, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Time Stamps: 0:00 The Most Overrated Fighter in Boxing 0:44 Intro 1:15 The Reality of Being a Fight Promoter 2:20 Why Today's Fighters Aren't Ready 3:30 Social Media Is Changing Boxing 6:00 Fame vs. Championships 7:15 Marvin Hagler's Compliment 10:00 Tyson, Archie Moore & Boxing Legends 11:15 Aaron Pryor Stories 12:00 Hall of Fame Weekend Memories 15:00 What Makes a Future Star? 18:00 The Friday Night Fights Era 23:00 Why Boxing Can't Create Superstars 27:00 How Don King Changed My Career 35:00 The Highs and Lows of Boxing 42:00 When Fighters Waste Their Talent 45:00 Women's Boxing Mount Rushmore 50:00 The Claressa Shields Debate 54:00 My Legacy Beyond Boxing 1:00:00 Advice for Every Young Fighter 1:04:00 What I'd Earn in Today's Boxing 1:10:00 What's Next for Me 1:16:00 Final Thoughts 🎙️ Weighing In with Travis Hartman #ChristyMartin #Boxing #donking #MikeTyson #clarissashields

Stitch Duran Explains Why He Stopped Nate Diaz vs Perry | Stories from Tyson, Klitschko & the UFC

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ In this episode, legendary cutman Jacob 'Stitch' Duran sits down with Travis for one of the most honest and fascinating conversations in combat sports. Stitch breaks down the REAL reason he stopped Nate Diaz’s fight against Mike Perry, explaining the severity of the cuts, the dangerous blood loss, and why protecting fighters always comes first. From working world title fights with Jaime Munguia and the Klitschko brothers to spending 15 years inside the UFC with Dana White, Stitch shares unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories from boxing and MMA history. He explains the science of being a great cutman, reveals lessons learned from legends like Mike Tyson, Andre Ward, and Vladimir Klitschko, and opens up about why he walked away from the UFC during the Reebok era. The conversation also dives deep into fighter pay, the harsh realities retired fighters face, the business side of boxing, and Stitch’s powerful documentary projects exposing some of the darkest truths in combat sports. Topics include: 🥊 Why Stitch stopped Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry 🥊 UFC behind-the-scenes stories & Dana White fallout 🥊 Working with the Klitschko brothers, Andre Ward & boxing legends 🥊 The truth about fighter pay & retired fighters 🥊 Cutman techniques most fans don’t understand 🥊 Mike Tyson, Ronda Rousey & wild fight stories 🥊 Stitch’s “Boxer’s Nightmare” documentary plans If you love boxing, MMA, UFC, BKFC, or combat sports history, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Stitch’s insane month: Munguia, BKFC, concerts & nonstop travel 02:00 – Working the Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry Netflix fight 03:10 – Why Stitch stopped the fight after Round 2 05:45 – Nate Diaz’s reaction after the stoppage 07:00 – “Fighters need someone to protect them from themselves” 08:20 – Toughest cuts Stitch has ever handled 09:45 – Vladimir Klitschko cut story & saving the fight 12:00 – Andre Dirrell and protecting fighters long-term 13:40 – How Stitch uses percentages & probabilities in fights 14:50 – Difference between a good and great cutman 16:10 – The adrenaline chloride lesson most cutmen get wrong 18:00 – Mike Tyson accidentally answering the question wrong 19:10 – Why Stitch believes in educating fighters 20:30 – “Boxers Nightmare” documentary & preserving boxing history 22:40 – Fighter pensions, healthcare & revenue sharing 24:40 – Adrian Broner, punch-drunk syndrome & boxing neglect 26:20 – Livingston Bramble heartbreak story 27:40 – Travis reflects on his father protecting him in fights 29:00 – John Scully stopping a locker room altercation 30:20 – Fighters chasing dreams while barely making money 31:30 – Mentally toughest fighters Stitch has worked with 32:45 – Frank Mir quote: “When Stitch walks in, it’s time to fight” 33:40 – How Dana White originally hired Stitch for the UFC 35:20 – Reebok controversy & why Stitch left the UFC 37:45 – Going viral after the UFC exit 38:40 – Dana White blocking Travis on Twitter 40:10 – Dana White entering boxing with Zuffa 41:30 – Why Stitch refused to work Shane Mosley Jr.’s Zuffa fight 42:30 – UFC fighter pay vs other major sports 43:50 – Fighters losing individuality in uniform promotions 45:00 – Champion that impressed Stitch most: Andre Ward 46:15 – Carl Froch memories & Travis fighting on the undercard 47:10 – Stitch’s upbringing, Air Force days & small-town roots 48:20 – “From the Fields to the Garden” documentary 49:15 – Craziest fight week story ever: Klitschko vs Joshua 50:20 – “You could call me son” emotional Klitschko moment 51:00 – Rapid fire questions 51:50 – Biggest lesson boxing taught Stitch 52:15 – Final thoughts on protecting Nate Diaz & closing remarks #Boxing #UFC #NateDiaz #MikePerry #StitchDuran #MMA #CombatSports #DanaWhite #BKFC #BoxingPodcast

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Christy Martin: "Stay Ready or Quit Boxing!"

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