Weighing In with Travis Hartman

Omari Jones: From Olympic Bronze to Undefeated Pro – The Next Boxing Superstar?

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Omari Jones is officially on the rise. After winning a Bronze medal at the Olympics, he’s now 6-0 as a professional with 4 knockouts—and he’s doing it the right way. In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Omari breaks down: *The transition from amateur to pro boxing *Why the Olympics might actually be harder than the pros *What people don’t understand about boxing as a business *His growth through 8-round fights and tough veterans *The mindset it takes to become a world champion   Plus, we dive into his partnership with Matchroom, lessons from Terence Crawford, and what’s next in his career. If you’re a fight fan, this is one you don’t want to miss. ⏱️ Timestamps (41:26 total) 0:00 Intro – Amari Jones returns (6-0, 4 KOs) 1:15 One year as a pro & recent fight breakdown 3:30 When it finally “felt real” as a pro 5:10 Orlando support & building a fanbase 7:00 Olympics vs Pro Boxing – what’s harder? 10:10 Why amateur experience matters 12:30 How his style has evolved as a pro 15:00 Breaking down his latest 8-round performance 18:10 Why going the distance matters more than knockouts 20:00 The power of his jab & boxing fundamentals 21:30 Boxing = BUSINESS (biggest realization) 23:45 The dangers of one punch in the pros 25:10 First moment he felt real danger in a fight 27:00 When he finally felt “comfortable” as a pro 28:30 Biggest adjustment from amateurs → pros 30:10 What’s next? Fight timeline & future plans 31:30 The business side: money, deductions, and reality 33:00 Fighter vs Brand – what matters more? 34:30 Turning down deals that don’t align 35:30 Lessons from Terence Crawford 37:00 Goals for 2026–2027 & world title timeline 38:20 Rapid fire questions 39:40 Olympic moment that meant everything 40:40 Final message to fans 👇 Drop a comment: Do you think Omari Jones will be a world champion? #Boxing #OmariJones #Matchroom #Olympics #WeighingIn

Inside Matchroom Boxing: CEO Frank Smith Reveals What Fans Don't See

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1] 🔥 One of the most powerful figures in boxing joins the show. In this episode, I sit down with Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, to pull back the curtain on what REALLY goes into making the biggest fights in the world. From working with Eddie Hearn to promoting global superstars like Anthony Joshua, Frank shares what life is actually like behind the scenes in boxing — the pressure, the negotiations, and the nonstop grind of running one of the biggest promotion companies in the sport. We get into everything: * What a fight week REALLY looks like * The business side of boxing nobody sees * Why boxing isn’t “broken” (despite what people say) * Dana White vs boxing and the future of the sport * The biggest stars in boxing today * Dream fights that STILL need to happen * And the reality of dealing with fighters, egos, and high-stakes negotiations We also talk about legends like Canelo Álvarez, Terence Crawford, and the rise of names like Jake Paul — and how the sport is evolving in the modern era. This is one of the most honest, behind-the-scenes conversations you’ll hear about boxing today. 🎙️ If you’re a fan of boxing, business, or what it takes to operate at the highest level — this episode is for you 👍 Like & Subscribe for more real conversations in boxing and beyond. **0:00** Intro + Frank Smith joins the show **0:45** Terence Crawford story + relationship **2:00** Behind-the-scenes of boxing events **3:15** What a promoter actually does (fight week) **5:00** Running 40+ shows a year worldwide **7:00** Most stressful part of boxing business **8:30** Journey: 15 years old → CEO of Matchroom Boxing **10:30** Boxing is an ego-driven sport **12:00** Handling losses + tough moments **13:30** Conor Benn situation (business vs personal) **15:30** Do promoters actually care about fighters? **17:30** Don Rico tequila + business mindset **18:45** Is boxing “broken”? **20:30** DAZN + global growth **22:30** Dana White vs boxing **24:30** UFC vs boxing business model 🔥 **26:30** Who is the BIGGEST star in boxing? * Canelo Álvarez * Anthony Joshua * Jake Paul **29:00** Social media impact on boxing **31:00** Jake Paul’s real influence **33:00** Most underrated fighter (Pat Brown) 🔥 **34:30** Dream fights (Joshua vs Fury, Boots vs Ortiz) **36:30** Why big fights take so long **38:00** Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford **39:30** Toughest negotiations in boxing **41:00** David Higgins story **42:30** Legendary promoters * Bob Arum * Don King **43:45** Best boxing cities + Phoenix **44:30** Amari Jones future **45:15** Final question from Terence Crawford **46:00** Outro

Terence “Bud” Crawford Finally Clears Everything Up | Retirement, Canelo, Legacy & Boxing Politics

Terence “Bud” Crawford joins Weighing with Travis Hartman for a powerful, honest conversation about the mindset that made him one of the greatest fighters of this era. In this episode, Bud opens up about retired life after the biggest win of his career over Canelo Alvarez, why he knew it was time to walk away, the injuries and physical battles he dealt with behind the scenes, and where he believes his legacy stands in boxing history. He also addresses the sanctioning fee controversy, speaks on the WBC situation, gives credit to the team that helped build his career, talks about faith, family, smart investments, and why he never wanted boxing to use him. This is Bud Crawford reflective, direct, and unfiltered. 0:00 The Pound-for-Pound King Joins the Show 0:27 Terence “Bud” Crawford is here 1:15 Why this conversation is different 2:05 Life after retiring undefeated 3:20 Crawford remembers fighting Travis Hartman 4:55 “I knew he was going to be special” 6:40 How Bud became such a complete fighter 8:00 The mentality that separates great fighters 10:10 What elite fighters see that others don’t 12:30 Why Bud never gets uncomfortable in the ring 14:20 Loyalty to the team that built a champion 17:00 The people who helped create Bud Crawford 19:20 Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez 21:10 Bud’s mindset walking into the Canelo fight 22:55 “I knew I was about to make history” 24:50 Crawford reveals he planned to retire 27:00 The injuries fans never knew about 29:30 Why Bud walked away at the top 31:05 Where Crawford ranks in boxing history 32:50 Bud clears up the belt controversy 34:40 The truth about boxing sanctioning fees 36:55 “This is modern-day extortion” 38:00 Why boxing hasn’t changed yet 39:40 Turki Alalshikh and the future of boxing 41:15 The REAL reason Crawford stayed retired 42:45 Faith, family, and life outside boxing 44:15 Bud’s question for the next guest 45:00 Final thoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with fighters, champions, and top names in boxing. #TerenceCrawford #Canelo #boxing

Jeovanny Estela on His Comeback, Toughest Losses & Why He’s More Dangerous Now

Jeovanny Estela is back on the show ahead of his March 13 fight, and this might be his most honest interview yet.   In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, Jeovanny talks about everything — from starting 14-0, suffering two straight losses, what those setbacks taught him, and why he believes he’s now a more complete and dangerous fighter than ever before.   We also get into:   -his fight camp and mindset heading into March 13 -what he learned from the Aaron McKenna fight -the physical and mental toughness it takes to survive at a high level -the father-son dynamic with his dad as coach -his best punch, favorite knockouts, and rapid fire questions -Team Combat League and why it’s becoming such a big deal in boxing -why this next fight is such an important moment in his career   Jeovanny also shares what fans should expect when he steps into the ring next — and the statement he wants to make.   If you’re a boxing fan, especially a fan of real conversations about the grind, setbacks, and comeback mentality, this is one you’ll want to watch.   Subscribe, like, and share to support the show and local boxing!   #Boxing #JeovannyEstela #TravisHartman #FightWeek #TeamCombatLeague #ProBoxTV #BoxingPodcast #BoxingInterview #CombatSports #ComebackStory

From Fighter to Promoter: Anthony Arvelo Built Undisputed Promotions From the Ground Up

In this episode of Weighing In with Travis Hartman, I sit down with former professional boxer turned fight promoter Anthony Arvelo, founder of Undisputed Promotions, to break down the business behind boxing — and what it really takes to build fight cards from the ground up. Anthony shares his journey from stepping inside the ropes as a fighter to running the show outside of them. We talk about the sacrifices fighters make, the challenges promoters face, and the reality of what goes into putting on a successful boxing event. From matchmaking and ticket sales… to dealing with fighters, managers, and venues — this conversation gives you an inside look at the side of boxing most fans never see. If you’re a fighter, coach, promoter, or die-hard boxing fan — this episode is packed with game.