The Behind The Punch Podcast

About The Behind The Punch Podcast

From boxers to coaches to promoters, it's more than just what you see in the ring. Hear the real details straight from the source into what goes into the fights.

Publisher

UTBC Media

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 May 2026

Latest episode

22 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Your Go-To Media Team For All Things Boxing | Ep. 10

   We've been in the game for a short time but man have we made some headway and some crazy connections along the way. Feeling like part of the family as we've gotten to meet such cool boxers, promoters and coaches. We're here to stay as we continue creating content to bring boxing back to it's glory and usher in a new stage of content around the sport. Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media 00:00 Intro 01:14 The Origins 02:46 Taking Action Not Just Talk 04:36 Jake's Tiktok Reachout 08:00 Messing Up On A Shoot 09:15 The Client's Watching 10:15 Film vs News Background 11:58 Getting People Comfortable 14:33 Being Memorable 16:00 Switching Niches 17:02 Getting Experimental 18:04 Representing Boxers As More Than Fighters 21:36 From Business To Sports 26:09 Handling Expectations 26:52 Hesitation On The Niche Shift 29:10 Learning By Necessity 30:30 Master Of One 31:47 Social Media Challenges 35:11 Showing The Product 38:04 Taking Feedback 39:19 The Detailed Edits 40:45 Hype vs Story 46:50 Investing Into The Boxer 48:53 Connections Make You Care 51:58 Becoming Vulnerable 55:37 Telling Your Story Vs Not 57:39 Media Training Camp 60:24 Playing To The Camera 66:24 Ready For The Shoot 69:17 Creative Eye Boxer 70:45 Problem Of Sameness 71:35 You Need To Sell Tickets 74:32 Record vs Followers 75:48 How To Start Building Your Brand 78:25 Any Follower or Post Requirement? 80:04 Building Your Persona 84:40 The Stylizing 87:09 Catering To Event Style 88:03 Favorite and Least Favorite Moments 95:40 The Livestream Mindset 98:43 Pay No Mind 100:48 Until Next Time

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   He Lives And Breathes Sports Broadcasting | Ep. 9

   From watching football games with his grandpa to studying broadcasting at BYU to having the opportunity to run play by play for networks like UFC and ESPN. Blake O'Rullian has had a heck of a career as a commentator. He knows his stuff and yet every day he is looking to make himself even better! Follow Blake On Instagram To Check Out The Exciting Shows He Gets To Broadcast! https://www.instagram.com/bho.pxp/ Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media 00:00 Intro 00:38 Getting Into Broadcasting 03:28 Early Schooling 04:55 Moving To Utah 05:23 A Memorable Audition 07:03 Finding A Job 08:28 First Rep In MMA 10:16 Broadcast or the Sport 12:55 Greatest Broadcast Lesson 15:44 The Prep Work 17:39 The Kinds Of Commentators 19:05 Producing Too 20:40 The Matchmaking 23:02 Say Yes To Everything 23:45 Sharing The Love 24:30 Family Life 25:12 Favorite Broadcasters 25:54 Preparing For An Audition 27:18 Instincts Of A Broadcaster 29:37 All I Do31:15 Minimum Prep Time 33:04 Wish You Knew 34:55 Exclusivity or Freelance? 37:24 The Slow Days 38:15 The Headset 42:51 Magic # of Commentators 45:31 Finding A Voice 47:31 Listening To Yourself 50:07 Voice Warmups 53:30 Adoption Effects 56:14 Self Doubts & Insecurities 59:09 Support From Family 61:15 Racket Sport Love 64:06 Real Steel for Real? 67:06 Shoutouts 67:59 Until Next Time

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   A Library Of Combat Sport Knowledge | Ep. 8

   Behind every great combat sport in the Rocky Mountain area is a great reporter who knows every detail and shares it with the world, that man is Charles Presnell! We got to work closely with him during All Heart Promotions' Rival Series 5 as he was a commentator. As such we wanted to pick his brain and share with you all of his knowledge in the world of combat sports! Check Out The Great Reporting That Charles Does On All Things Combat Sports! The Fight Chatter Substack: https://fightchatter.substack.com/ The Fight Chatter Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thefightchatter Charles Presnell IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetchuckp/ Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media 00:00 Intro 00:35 Rival Series 5 Favorites 03:25 Dillan Nguyen vs Joshua Rivas 06:40 Zack Partridge Boxing 10:36 Sammy's 2nd Fight 13:12 Emmanuel vs Zaden 2 15:14 MMA to Boxing? 17:30 What Makes A Great Fighter? 21:05 The Local Roster 23:45 Jose Mata Debut 25:39 The Perfect Fight Card 26:46 Stoppage or The Distance 29:00 Back and Forth 31:40 5 Year Predictions 34:30 Utah's Lack Of Respect 40:30 Monthly Fights 44:45 Mohammad Ali Revival Bill 55:35 Top Local Fighters 58:30 Sammy Flores Story 61:31 Tommy Presnell's Photos 64:26 Getting Into Fighting 65:43 Why Listen 68:02 Send Off

4. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Strength In The Ring & In Life | Ep. 7

   Daniel & John Castro have had their bouts in and out of the ring. Every fight though, they learn. Discipline, love, anger, sadness, boxing is more than just a sport for them. It taught them how to go through life. Join us as we talk with them more about their story! Comment if you want to see another episode with the Castro brothers! Follow Daniel and John on Instagram! Daniel: https://www.instagram.com/el_alacran_801/ John: https://www.instagram.com/elverdaderogallo.333/ Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media 00:00 Intro 00:25 Boxing For Christmas 02:35 A Sport Vs Life 03:05 Sibling Differences 05:00 Guaranteed Backup 06:04 The Protector 07:05 Living In Mexico 10:00 The Castro Name 11:03 We All Got Hands 12:00 Life Lessons In Everything 13:30 Becoming A Role Model 15:22 10 vs 2 19:51 Always Improving 21:25 The Utah Team 22:42 The Big Three 25:02 Gaining Influence 26:14 The Hardships 28:40 Mental Health 33:06 Bros In Sync 34:00 Loving Everyone 36:01 Little Bro vs Big Bro 38:00 Real vs Street 39:36 Mavrik Face Off 43:44 Discipline Is Everything 46:48 Lucky John 47:15 Working Hard For Each Other 49:25 All Heart's Love 52:33 Few Losses 53:30 The Comeback Story 55:08 Dad Wasn't A Boxer 56:00 Learning Languages 58:45 Return To The States 60:00 Wanting A Legacy 61:46 The Next Fights 63:08 Send Off

5. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Using Boxing To Grow | Ep. 6

   Growing up all over, to getting into trouble, to starting boxing. Isaiah Rodriguez has had a wild ride and he is always looking to grow and be better. Boxing has taught him humility, patience, and endurance to get through all aspects of his life. Join us as we learn more about Isaiah's exciting story as a pro boxer. Follow Isaiah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahrdz1708/ Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media 00:00 Intro 00:23 Who is Isaiah? 01:14 Amateur To Pro 02:11 Boxing How Long? 04:05 Strength With Humility 05:34 Snapped In Half 07:10 Recovery 10:35 The Feeling Of Boxing 12:18 Underlying Tone 13:11 Transitioning From Am to Pro 17:59 The Amateur Career 20:45 Ego 23:00 Balancing The Pressure 25:19 Laser Focused 26:33 The Internal Voice 28:45 Before The Fight 30:15 In Their Head 31:51 Guide Between Rounds 33:48 Origin of Truly Blessed 34:55 Quick Disclaimer 37:18 Choose Your Character 38:50 Defense or Offense 40:40 Being In The Spotlight 41:43 Boxing Persona 44:01 Training Camp 46:49: Recovery During Training 48:00 Fight Sleep 49:27 Aftermath 51:12 Keep On Going 54:19 Saying Yes or No 55:56 Moving Around Early On 58:17 Boxing Saved My Life 59:28 How To Get Into Boxing 62:15 Boxing Community 65:30 Until Next Time

6. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Gritty, Raw, & Real | Ep. 5

   A former boxer, a coach, and now an author, Ryan Gregory has gone through the complete pipeline and wants to share some insider knowledge about what is behind the curtain with a boxing coach. From why he got into boxing to what brought him to writing. You will most certainly love Ryan's story on this episode of Behind The Punch. Check out Ryan's book Blood On Canvas: Between Bells: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Canvas-Between-Ryan-Gregory/dp/B0H132FK6W Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media 00:00 Intro 01:02 The Backstory 05:01 From Boxer to Coach 09:39 Having Conviction 11:00 Experienced Coaches Are A Must 13:24 What Kind Of Book 16:31 The Relationship Between Coach & Boxer 19:08 Fighters Are Unbearable 20:40 3 Types Of Fighters 25:53 The Right Way To Wrap 28:16 Ring Rituals 30:20 Medical Side Of Boxing 33:21 Violent Misconception 35:27 East or West Coast 36:50 Utah's Boxing Growth 40:50 Long Term Prediction 43:13 Mixing Boxing and Kickboxing 46:38 Writing Is Challenging 51:35 Getting A Publisher 54:20 Honesty In The Story 55:35 Where To Buy 57:55 Until Next Time

7. 

   10 Jun 2026

   From Weight Loss to Pro Boxers | Ep. 4

   Like brothers in the gym, Bobby Tabile and Emmanuel Gonzalez give us a peak into their lives of boxing and outside of it. Learn the stories of these exciting pro-boxers in how they got to the gym, why they stayed, and where they are going, among many other things on this episode of Behind The Punch.Follow Bobby and Emmanuel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blobbyy/https://www.instagram.com/gonzalez.sencion_/Get tickets to Rival Series 5!:https://www.instagram.com/promotionsallheart/Or buy the PPV on UTBC.Live:https://utbc.live/events/rival-series-5Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content!https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMediahttps://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media00:00:00 Intro00:00:58 Brothers In Boxing00:04:55 Amateur Life00:07:14 Getting In The Gym00:14:00 Childhood Fights00:16:23 Coach Fighter Relationship00:19:13 Father Figures00:24:40 Losing A Parent00:28:00 Foodies00:30:00 The Cut00:32:02 Learning From Past Fights00:34:41 Love Of Rap00:37:34 The Boxing Family00:39:30 Hobbies Outside00:41:11 Coffee Break00:43:24 The Holy Bidet00:48:21 5 Year Plan00:51:12 Tinfoil Hat Time00:58:25 What The Boxers Watch00:59:43 Camera Shy01:06:56 Welcoming New Boxers01:10:10 The Unseen Support01:13:51 Grounded Before A Fight01:21:04 Meditative State01:28:10 Shout Outs

8. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Fighting Fierce From MMA To Boxing | Ep. 3

   Coming from the Mixed Martial Arts world, Zack Partridge is dabbling with other combat sports making his pro boxing debut soon at All Heart Promotions' Rival Series 5. Zack is the main man behind the Fierce Fighting Championship, Utah's well known MMA fights. Join us in our conversation with Zack as we learn about his journey and more about the business side of the combat sports world. Get tickets to Rival Series 5!: https://www.instagram.com/promotionsallheart/ Or buy the PPV on UTBC.Live: https://utbc.live/events/rival-series-5 Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia /https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media

9. 

   27 May 2026

   Many Sides To A Boxer | Ep. 2

   Dillan Nguyen is a young boxer from Salt Lake City, Utah with the drive to make it big. But not just in boxing. Boxing has pushed him to achieve his goals in and out of the ring. Wanting to eventually own a zoo, start a clothing line, maybe even become a rapper. Join us for our conversation with Dillan about all his exciting ventures he wants to do. Get tickets to Rival Series 5!: https://www.instagram.com/promotionsallheart/ Or buy the PPV on UTBC.Live: https://utbc.live/events/rival-series-5Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content!https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMediahttps://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media

10. 

    24 May 2026

    All Heart In & Out Of The Ring | Ep. 1

    Jason and Monica DeCarlo have been running All Heart Promotions for 12 years. Helping kids through boxing and bringing spectacular Pro-Boxing events to Utah. Join us in our conversation with them as we learn more about their journey and what they plan to do to further Utah's boxing scene. Check Out All Heart Promotions On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/promotionsallheart/ Get tickets to Rival Series 5!: https://www.instagram.com/promotionsallheart/ Or buy the PPV on UTBC.Live: https://utbc.live/events/rival-series-5 Follow UTBC Media For More Exciting Boxing Content! https://www.youtube.com/@UTBCMedia https://www.instagram.com/utbcmedia/ https://www.tiktok.com/@utbc.media

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