On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with Jeremy Smith — a world record powerlifter, fighter, and proud little person who has made a career out of proving limits wrong. From lifting insane weight against all odds to stepping into boxing and MMA, Jeremy shares how he turned doubt into fuel. The guys dive into his journey from wrestling mats to Westside Barbell to Rough N Rowdy, along with the battles he’s still chasing. This is one of the most inspiring and unfiltered conversations you’ll hear.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:27 Jeremy Smith Joins the Show

00:03:13 Squatting 700 lbs at 123 lbs

00:05:16 Wrestling Roots as a Little Person

00:07:25 Westside Barbell & Louie Simmons Stories

00:12:18 Transition Into MMA and Boxing

00:15:39 First Rough N Rowdy Fight

00:16:39 Fighting Stereotypes & Bare-Knuckle Dreams

00:19:05 New Challenges: Everest, Road Trips, 200 Gyms

00:22:14 Patriotism, Tattoos, and Gun Talk

00:26:00 Rampage’s Son Controversy

00:33:07 Following Dreams vs. Playing It Safe

00:35:45 Gym Culture and Tough Guy Mentality

00:40:08 Wrestling, Boxing, and Finding His Path

00:43:05 Strongman Training and Atlas Stones

00:46:01 Wild Injury Stories (Breaks, Snaps, Surgeries)

00:49:15 From Wrestling to UFC: CM Punk, Brock Lesnar & More

00:52:04 Specialists vs. Well-Rounded Fighters

00:53:24 Khamzat Chimaev & The Pressure Game

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