Kalle Sauerland is one of the most successful promoters in world boxing, Co-Founder of Sauerland Events and Co-Founder of the World Boxing Super Series. Boxing is a legendary sport which captures global attention, but the entire industry is held together by the promoters who make the matches and create the events we love to watch, how does it all work? Expect to learn Kalle's thoughts on Jake & Logan Paul's YouTube boxing careers, his wildest stories from press conferences, how terrifying Derek Chisora really is, when he's been most nervous before an event, what he thinks about Dana White and much more... Sponsors: Get 19% discount, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Follow Kalle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SauerlandBros Follow Kalle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sauerlandbros Check out the WBSS - https://worldboxingsuperseries.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
In this episode, Kalle Sauerland discusses the role and responsibilities of boxing promoters in creating matches and events that capture global attention.
Boxing is a sport that appeals to all ages and demographics, from kids to grandparents and even grandmothers. Despite the challenges that come with it, many enjoy working and being a part of the boxing world.
The boxing training and promotion have undergone significant changes over the years. Today, top stars have separate trainers for boxing training, and there are more choices for the promotion of fights than before.
The speaker expresses concern for celebrity boxing matches being dangerous and unrealistic, despite the financial incentive behind them.
The upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and a "proper noob" could be the competition of his life, according to the discussion in this clip from the "Pivot" podcast.
The speaker discusses the evolution of boxing from an unregulated and illegal sport to a multi-billion dollar industry, with particular credit to the Fatigued brothers for creating a spectacle out of such a technical sport.
The speaker reflects on why boxing is the only pay-per-view sport and the various components that make it a great sport, such as fitness, mental ability, and strategy. The speaker also briefly mentions the sport of downhill skiing.
The guest argues that scientifically proven strength drugs do not guarantee success in boxing and that a muscular physique does not necessarily mean better performance in the sport. He also states that a knockout can be seen as a healthy outcome of a boxing match.
The speaker discusses the effectiveness and cost of investing in doping tests compared to the superstitious practice of using a horseshoe for luck. He also recalls a memory of waiting for doping control with someone who appeared to have worked in a kebab shop.
A discussion about the first world heavyweight championship to take place in Switzerland, featuring the largest heavyweight champion of all time, and the involvement of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
The speaker recalls two of his craziest moments outside the ring involving Chris Eubank Jr. and Alexander Povetkin, respectively.
The hosts discuss the trends of posh and thug fashion and the stereotypes associated with them.
In a world of high stakes and frequent negotiations, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn discusses the various pressure points involved in organizing a successful fight, including post-negotiation re-negotiations and the ultimate pressure of waiting for news on the night of the event.
The podcast speaker talks about how boxing has a unique system with pay-per-view which attracts more people than other sports such as football, where players get paid a lot more. He also mentions how boxing has a strong fan base who support their favourite fighters.
The vaccine brings hope to multiple industries like music events, nightclubs, tourism and sports that were badly hit during the pandemic. The revival of events could be a significant bounce back factor for these industries.
Team Saland discusses their optimistic outlook for the future and invites listeners to stay updated on their progress by following them on social media. The episode ends with an advertisement for Athletic Greens.