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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2022 · 1H

Burt Watson- How To Become The Manager of Joe Frazier?!

from Who Knew In The Moment? · host Phil Friedrich

A career in Boxing and MMA that began more than forty years ago, Burt Watson has served in a host of positions with some of Boxing’s and MMA’s most recognized names. As a consultant, advisor, promoter, and event coordinator, Burt has coordinated and been a part of some of the most unforgettable events ever seen in both Boxing, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), and MMA. Burt served as business manager to the legendary ”Smokin Joe Frazier”. Handling all aspects of administrative support from contract negotiations and personal appearances to television interviews and public relations. During his stint with the Frazier organization, Burt honed his managerial and event coordination skills. He quickly became one of the industry’s most sought-after event coordinators. Burt’s skills as a coordinator quickly took him to the four corners of the globe working on notable projects and coordinating historical Boxing events. During the return to the ring of Mike Tyson and the legendary career of Oscar De La Hoya, Burt served as camp coordinator for many of their fights, preparing all budgetary and operational elements for the safety and comfort of those legends and later others legends as Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Hector Camacho, Julio Chavez, Roy Jones, Bernard Hopkins, Michael Spinx, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Evander Holyfield, Wladimir Klitschko, Vatili Klitschko, and many others. During this time he worked as an Independent site coordinator for some of boxing’s most notable promoters, including Don King, Lou Duva, Lou Di Bella, Butch Lewis, Mike Acri, Frank Warren Sports of London, Joe DiGuardia & Bob Arum/Top Rank. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/LamvPJ8TW74  #BurtWatson #Whoknewinthemoment? #Boxing #joefrazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A career in Boxing and MMA that began more than forty years ago, Burt Watson has served in a host of positions with some of Boxing’s and MMA’s most recognized names. As a consultant, advisor, promoter, and event coordinator, Burt has coordinated and been a part of some of the most unforgettable events ever seen in both Boxing, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), and MMA. Burt served as business manager to the legendary ”Smokin Joe Frazier”. Handling all aspects of administrative support from contract negotiations and personal appearances to television interviews and public relations. During his stint with the Frazier organization, Burt honed his managerial and event coordination skills. He quickly became one of the industry’s most sought-after event coordinators. Burt’s skills as a coordinator quickly took him to the four corners of the globe working on notable projects and coordinating historical Boxing events. During the return to the ring of Mike Tyson and the legendary career of Oscar De La Hoya, Burt served as camp coordinator for many of their fights, preparing all budgetary and operational elements for the safety and comfort of those legends and later others legends as Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Hector Camacho, Julio Chavez, Roy Jones, Bernard Hopkins, Michael Spinx, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Evander Holyfield, Wladimir Klitschko, Vatili Klitschko, and many others. During this time he worked as an Independent site coordinator for some of boxing’s most notable promoters, including Don King, Lou Duva, Lou Di Bella, Butch Lewis, Mike Acri, Frank Warren Sports of London, Joe DiGuardia & Bob Arum/Top Rank. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/LamvPJ8TW74  #BurtWatson #Whoknewinthemoment? #Boxing #joefrazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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