Weighing In with Travis Hartman

Stitch’s Deepest Wish: Reliving a Moment with Klitschko! Link in bio for full episode. This was also question he left for on the podcast

Link in bio for full episode—- How I Met Dana White Before UFC Blew Up—Stitch Duran

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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

The man Stitch Duran on why he stopped in between rounds against live on last weekend. Full episode link in bio.

👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ Jeovanny Estela returns to the podcast after another huge run in Team Boxing League — now ranked the #1 middleweight in the entire league. 🥊🔥 In this episode, Jeovanny breaks down:• His comeback to pro boxing and recent stoppage win• The controversial knockdown vs. Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis• What it’s like fighting elite-level talent in Team Boxing League• The mentality needed to survive in boxing at the highest level• His long-term goal of becoming a world champion at 154 lbs• Team Miami Assassins’ undefeated run• Why boxing is exploding worldwide right now We also dive into rapid-fire questions, favorite fighters, hardest punchers, Michael Jordan vs. LeBron, Terrence Crawford, Canelo, life sacrifices for boxing, and some hilarious off-the-rails moments at the end of the show 😂 Jeovanny talks openly about the pressure of competing every week, the importance of family, and why Team Boxing League is changing the future of boxing. If you love boxing, combat sports, mindset, grit, and behind-the-scenes fighter stories — this episode is for you. 🎙️ Featuring:🥊 Jeovanny “El Rayo” Estela🏆 #1 Middleweight in Team Boxing League📈 15-2 Professional Record Like, comment, and subscribe for more fighter interviews and combat sports conversations.

is the no. 1 ranked middleweight in right now. Link in bio for full episode .

Fighters out there… know this.