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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 2H 14M

EP 6 Mark Owens: Jail, Rebuilding Life, Houston Rockets Trainer, New Space

from Unguarded by Fred VanVleet · host Fred VanVleet

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Owens, founder of Mark Owens Boxing, to talk about a journey that’s bigger than sports.Mark opens up about his past — including time spent in jail — and the hard lessons that forced him to confront his mistakes, his mindset, and his future. Through boxing, discipline, and relentless self-belief, he transformed his life and built one of Houston’s most respected training facilities.This conversation goes beyond boxing. It’s about accountability, second chances, mental toughness, and turning negativity into purpose.If you’ve ever felt counted out, this episode is for you.Presented by Li-NingFollow & subscribe for more unguarded conversations around basketball, culture, and life beyond the game.YouTube: @FVVTV815 Instagram: @unguardedpod / @fredvanvleetPatreon: @Unguarded (exclusive episodes & behind-the-scenes)Tik Tok: fredvanvleet / Unguardedpod

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Owens, founder of Mark Owens Boxing, to talk about a journey that’s bigger than sports.Mark opens up about his past — including time spent in jail — and the hard lessons that forced him to confront his mistakes, his mindset, and his future. Through boxing, discipline, and relentless self-belief, he transformed his life and built one of Houston’s most respected training facilities.This conversation goes beyond boxing. It’s about accountability, second chances, mental toughness, and turning negativity into purpose.If you’ve ever felt counted out, this episode is for you.Presented by Li-NingFollow & subscribe for more unguarded conversations around basketball, culture, and life beyond the game.YouTube: @FVVTV815 Instagram: @unguardedpod / @fredvanvleetPatreon: @Unguarded (exclusive episodes & behind-the-scenes)Tik Tok: fredvanvleet / Unguardedpod

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