👉 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

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🔥 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

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**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 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.

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