Joe Rogan Experience #10116 — George Kambosos Transcript

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0:00 The Joe Rogan Experience living in a fog like a dream a little bit but i've had that vision you know for so long you know i've Yeah, look, both great guys. And then I knew that they were coming on your show when I started speaking to them. and when they dropped my name on it I was like wow this is amazing now I'm here didn't mean that you weren't capable of it it just you just hadn't had the opportunity before

2:39 And he was supposed to just do the business and move on to something bigger. he didn't take me lightly because he's in great shape he was in unbelievable condition i felt as he was a bully But, I used to be 135 pounds When you sat him down at the end of the first and dropped him, and it was a hard right hand. This is what I love to do. guy how can i beat this puncher and cuss goes hit him with the right hand in the first round him

6:32 You need to take it in your own hands as well. it go like a lightning strike let's take a look at it jamie show me that punch because that was just They were so vocal about one round, one round, especially his dad. the fake smile and this shot i land here bang yeah i was a little bit off balance but that Yeah, well, June 19th was the original date.

9:02 I literally wanted to cry because that's how much it meant to me. You know, their son just trying to motivate motivate him i think they're just trying to uh push him a little bit extra make it more personal but it's the worst thing you don't want and how prepared I am for every single fight. And you're okay. inside me and you know it's crazy how bad were you hurt by that right here i wasn't badly hurt

11:51 What are you smiling for? it was they thought I didn't have my last two fights So I knew what I possessed. Jose Ramirez you know, How would you like I got to spar with Manny Pacquiao in a week and a half. a cut did you know jeff horn i did know je Jeff yeah yeah we were in the amateurs together how did he feel I think he does now. As much as you want to see records broken and I want to break records, that man is a one of one.

16:13 And I know he did put out a tweet as well, saying that, Yeah. And I was doing the mountain runs with him. And he really is an unbelievable person, unbelievable athlete, this stereotype where the zero is is so important i'm undefeated but would you rather rather see Well, he's got the pool tables at his mansion in his house. Did training with him, He's on the shadow boxing. He's there doing the pad work.

19:14 You might have three fights in one week and then you got two fights the week after. But in the This is everything. And I think the conditioning there, That extra edge that they have, there's not one elite world-class fighter that you can say doesn't have that same kind of endurance and that same kind of But the conditioning there was a problem for him.

21:32 Yeah. Yeah. and how sore you are after a fight, and that's one of the things He lost to Joey Archer in 65. If you go way back, Jamie, So that was LaMotta. It's incredible. Now you think that them fighting 201 fights, he had it i wanted to cry watching it because i know how great he is i know what he's done And he can brawl too. They go that extra step.

25:32 If someone pulls out, I'll fight. pound and a half two pounds a hot bath and i'm there oh no the weight is easy that's great but I can eat throughout the weight cut. And even Khabib as well. pass away. And we've seen in boxing because they lose all that weight. They're so dehydrated in division is unusual in that you get the biggest guys the hardest punchers hardest punchers and

28:41 you can push a faster pace, you're lighter on your feet. Yeah. He would have put a lot more on and just relive the moment with them. like it's live You know, my corner is unbelievable from, you know, my coaches, do a right job his cut man took forever to get in the ring you know his dad was giving the wrong And the fact that he was able to maintain that pace throughout the entire 12-round fight.

31:48 the way I move that advantage get my respect but um that's on them they they made a big mistake there with with the corner Great guy. him up wipe him up you know and he's like wait a minute my job's only this when we went for the thought that he was going to wake up eventually and catch and catch me yeah it's for for a certain And the shots that I took in that fight, I think he takes out any other lightweight in the world.

35:06 and maybe even harder because you had something to prove. grandfather you know about two and a half months before the fight i had my baby as well my son And we had them tied up pretty tight. I am winning this fight. And then everything went downwards. So we had a certain date, September 11th we heard. games. There was the baseball games that clashed

38:11 and that he thought he won 9-3 or 10-2. He was only born a couple of days ago. He lost all his belts You know, they're saying that. through and you you hit him with how many body shots did you hit him with a lot of body work a back flip right he went around and done his back flip yeah with a esophageal tear with it with a There's been a lot of excuses and, um.

41:27 when he came out but look give me my praise he doesn't want to fight no more. At this stage, there's so much unfinished business at 135. uh they were showing all the basketball players there and all of a sudden they showed me and the made him that that's what made his star rise and then you came along and took the star yeah he took Now. And we had our little chat as well after the fight with the year then I was at the Haney fight watching ringside and we had our little chat as well

44:54 he could see me there we'll see yeah so that with Tank 135 pounds is the hottest division in the world. It really is. So to be ruling it and the emperor at this division. 135 pounds is the hottest division in the Because he's the smallest guy in the division, right? He fights this weekend. But he was another one. The excuses which it made him look worse because he put out the videos of the highlights and showed the world, look what I did.

47:38 You know, take it like a man. too because when i walked inside that arena i was getting booed like crazy yeah but that's the thing And when that round 12 was done, I stood on the ropes and I'm bleeding. Would that make it easier if you're fighting here or do you think you could Really? So me being such a proud Greek, I know Haney's up for it. Why's that?

50:04 I don't know if he can get in there, but we'll see. My presence just being there. He's small. he has the opportunity to kind of get it back a little. It's a beautiful arena. Listen, man, I'd love to go. I did a bunch of UFC cards over there. Usually in my last fights, them ropes again it's going to take forever right i can't just stop my life i've got to get back

53:15 They say that. It's like I could train. need to have the hard work and I've told guys coming over because I've done it so many times And they also say you should try to not eat on the flight, which I've never done. and i was up and down once it hit i was like oh man my australian coach is looking at me guys and that's it, when we're at home together,

56:02 getting the right fuel into your body, learn a couple of facts, and then the rest was just my own study, trial and error. You know, to have the right energy. get probably 147. I could make the weight. imagine if you actually did that full of blood And, you know, also maximize your time before you have to go back home. A lot of vitamins. Yeah. You've just come off this huge win.

59:35 this morning before we're here um i love it i love training so the big thing now is to continue my There's so much more to do. But once I sit down and watch the fight, I just won the Undisputed Championship. You got the Ring Magazine belt, which is, by many people, super title as well i know haney has a WBC belt and know i love all the belts you know they're my you know they're my pride now you know they're like my

1:02:50 There's nothing better than watching a guy walk to the ring, No, I'm taking them with me. How many did you get? Well, enjoy it and take it in because you deserve every minute of it. That's how I feel. conditioning cycle in the morning. And then we go to our boxing in the afternoon, early afternoon, and say, okay, I've got to do my road work now. a day is the usual did you develop the schedule of three sessions a day um it's again trial and

1:05:37 you think, no, I need to do more work. Yeah, I've got a strength and conditioning coach, yeah. Or this weekend, coming up. obviously the fight is done right my goal is to get back and do heavier lifts build that more We maneuver everything as the fight gets locked in and as we go through camp. So I'm always very confident that no matter what, I will make the weight comfortably.

1:07:52 Do you have specific foods that you eat right post-workout, like to try to recover? I feel better. protein shakes is when you're on the go and you need to get calories and you need protein. Time management is very important. So the time management and everything that you take. your berries, you know, your blueberries, your strawberries, your raspberries, even coconut meat.

1:10:25 when it comes to recovery when you're doing these kind of brutal workouts and you're doing something It's just too cold what he said look you guys start with the showers first and then you'll make your way so hopefully in another couple weeks i'll be Like, hey, it'll be easy. You're a beast. What's wrong? Everyone's like, what's wrong like, I've got to get out. I've got to actually get out. You're a beast.

1:12:17 I go, this ain't going to do nothing. That's good And I've done the cold plunge 33, 34 degree temperature I'm thinking of that to the point where Yes. And we run straight out into the snow and see the snow and do our angels in the snow and back in the sauna yeah they knew what they're But he would do, they would call it a banya in the Soviet Union or in Russia,

1:14:36 They'd get in that freezing cold water, I think, yeah, with the way the body is, you know, all epsom salts too so it's not just good for the brain just think and float and relax but I really switched off you know let them might wonder yeah and I think you it. I really switched off. Let them white wonder. And I think you envision. I think it's a phenomenal tool.

1:17:02 Oh, wow. you've got my diary that I write every day. Yeah. very specific goals i have been yeah always from from a young kid i put my brain and my focus onto When did you first think that you were going to become a boxer? I wanted to be a footy player. What's a nipper? Come on, Joe. the local community PCY,, they say, gym. Really? I'll be back. The bullying kind of stopped.

1:21:15 But at the same time, I was boxing. had all the footy training gear, the rugby training gear, I said, yeah, well, you're going to have to make a decision. And we'll go where you want to go, where your heart is. his decision we support him you know and obviously they'll be looking at this now Pretty much in there straight away. he goes so a 100 metre freestyle

1:24:07 This is it. But, you know, my everyone there ready to watch wow it's pretty crazy but you know my He's old school. in the 60s from Greece you know didn't speak the language at all you know to uh give a better life me okay i lived off the sponsorships A lot of fighters will say, no, too risky. deontay wilder the reality is guys coming up these games and you know the sanctioning body went out and said that, no, this is enough.

1:27:57 It was from 2.1 to 1.3. And look where If you could talk somebody about the money for the money sets up my family my kids for me it's it's uh you know that that a couple of days ago. What a man He's a guy It was his lightweight the great nervous to chat and and I had my you know his love and support and you know what what I did in that fight that's beautiful you

1:30:36 Yeah, I think that's what gets him up. And that guy's no joke. I think he's in that running Defense is sensational and he's not a big big guy. No he's small And cutting down to 95 classes in boxing no i don't think so yeah it's weird it's a weird jump right in boxing. No, I don't think so, yeah. Yeah, it's a weird jump, right, in boxing. Heavy or super heavy, so.

1:33:08 And the fact that he started off at 154. It's crazy. He fought Floyd at 52. It's crazy nuts Without a doubt. He was at the hotel in L.A. and to do what he did. You know, he didn't win the fight, but of people weren't giving him that chance. A learning experience for sure. Have you ever seen that The cheek break them down that's what he does does it does it so well he does it so well and he has that

1:35:50 but if you see it. I know. So to be able to FaceTime with him when I did post it He's gonna learn and you know, I can't sit here and knock the guy us. I bled with a guy division and and you came out on top look straight after my my world title eliminator in London when But I knew I saw something. and we met wow fight gear I asked him straight after the fight.

1:39:10 And you've got to wonder how much of that is because he put a lot of weight on and look at all the options on the table. I'd love to have another battle with him. You're a talented kid. Did you really? I mean, look at Terrence Crawford. He boxed well. He can knock you out with either hand. read it now crawford he's a guy that he'll hit you from here then he switches and he's in he's out

1:42:09 I live for that. Especially when you've got him coming forward like that and he's throwing dangerous shots. Yeah. Yeah. fire yep because there's so much exciting activity in the heavyweight He's not massive, but the way he boxes, the footwork that he has, that the testament that Joshua has. again, that's a wake-up call. He tried to just come at him, guns blazing.

1:45:13 and guts amazing fights it's mexican yeah they love it they love it oh my god you should have you know one country that I mean, arguably one of the greatest of all time, Look at him on the right. Look at him. who the fuck knows what would have happened. He's enjoyed it too much. Back in the, fat people loved it look, You know to be Not only to be And you see the

1:47:38 too he was popping the jab he looked good it's okay but straight away i go how quick is he gonna dionte and the the the kale when he did stop him like holy brutal brutal they're talking You know, when you go through them wars and them battles, it's just him knocking everybody out. the first stoppage loss, Not quite as... Poison. It's hard to have someone around him that can tell him something and have him listen

1:50:34 So you don't want to get distracted in the bright lights. Floyd as well. That really is the most important thing you know how do you i mean there is a time when a fighter becomes you know, because I've really had to earn every spot, you know, and every position I'm in right now. sharp with that as well and you know we make sure that it makes the most sense

1:52:45 it's beautiful to see a young guy like yourself with so much success but has his so that there, because I didn't have that. I had to go for the hard road, the local circuit, You know a lot of like I said a lot of people in this game Maybe the commentary. I think that's true too. that we see and the aspect that we see in the fight game. victory um tough losses as well so you know maybe it is time it really depends how he feels i'd love

1:56:30 you know that's his dad that's why we think for people that don't know what he said his dad said that's right as a fan and it's beautiful to watch, man. but winning in life and keeping the right people around me. This was an absolute pleasure.