Jeremy Smith Exposes the Truth About Being Called a Sideshow | Episode #282
Description
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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