This episode we interview Raul R. Ramos, author of "Ese to Master Jefe: From Street Gang Life in South Central Los Angeles to US Navy Master Chief". This is an inspiring story I think we can all learn from. 

Daniel has gone through a lot during his boxing including holding the IBF Feather Weight Title and also experiencing traumatic brain injury during a fight which lead to being in a coma for ten days. On this episode we talk about the high's and lows of his career and what he is doing now with his boxing gyms. 

Mike Rodriguez joins me again, this time as cohost with Jacob Duran. These are two of the best cutmen in the business. 

Today we have an interview with promoter/manager/friend, Alex Camponovo. Today we will talk about who he signs, how he signs them, when he knows to cut someone loose and about CBN Promotions. 

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Manny Tapia joins us today on the podcast! Manny is the owner of Millennia MMA, has a 12-4 Pro MMA record, is a top 10 ranked fighter, WEC/UFC title contender, former King of the Cage World Champ, and has a black belt in BJJ.

President Eric Gomez plays a pivotal role overseeing day-to-day functions of all boxing related aspects and is responsible for organizing some of the most consequential fights of the modern boxing era. 

On this weeks episode we get a doctor's perspective on boxing. 

Mike has been a LA County Sheriff going on 36 years, 20 of those years as a homicide detective. Mike has also worked with dozens of world champions as a cutman.

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Romie has been an athlete for the entirety of his life, starting with soccer as a kid. He then played football throughout junior high and high school before discovering his passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 16. By age 21, Romie opened Millennia MMA in Pomona, California in 1999. 

He began his professional career in 2000, won two King of the Cage world championship belts and fought for the UFC. Aram fought until 2004, ending his career at 7-1. He now coaches full time and has produced over 20 UFC and Bellator fighters.

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Henry Ramirez is a trainer and manager of some great fighters including professional heavyweight boxer, Chris Arreola. He also does a lot of amazing work with the youth in boxing. Recently he had a video go viral of two young boys who had been sparring and both got bloody noses. It got a lot of attention, positive and negative. Let's talk about it.