The Shocking Truth About My World Title Win at 24 I Jessie Vargas DSH #469

Digital Social Hour

Sean Kelly

Self-improvement, Education

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Ever wondered what it takes to win a world title at 24? In this episode of the Digital Social Hour podcast, professional boxer Jesse Vargas comes to the show to talk about his incredible journey to becoming a world champion. Jesse dives deep into the challenges he faced, the fulfillment of achieving his dreams, and the intense training that got him there. He also discusses the crucial role his family played, especially his father’s support, and the sacrifices he made along the way. From switching sports to finding his passion in boxing, Jesse shares his riveting story, including the fierce battles in two different weight classes and the tough opponents he faced. Plus, hear his thoughts on the modern wave of influencer boxing, the complexities of family dynamics for pro athletes, and the mental fortitude required to stay at the top. Join host Sean Kelly for an engaging and candid conversation with Jesse Vargas, packed with insights into the life of a professional athlete and what it takes to rise to the pinnacle of the sport. Don’t miss out on Jesse’s personal stories, his advice on navigating professional and personal challenges, and his future aspirations. APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://forms.gle/D2cLkWfJx46pDK1MA Tags: podcast, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, sponsors, business inquiries. #BoxingCareer #Boxing #BoxingAchievements #ProfessionalBoxer #BoxingSacrifices CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Jesse Vargas on His Boxing Career 3:18 - Becoming a 2-Division World Champion 6:06 - Being Undefeated for 25 Fights 7:20 - Controversial Loss to Bradley 13:12 - How to Avoid Baby Mama Drama 18:14 - How Money Changes People 20:40 - What Did You Learn in the Past 4 Years 25:13 - What's Your Take on Influencer Boxing 31:40 - Where to Find Jesse Vargas 33:37 - Opportunities Present Themselves Daily BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: [email protected] SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Which one was tougher?
0:01.0	I think they're all tough and in their own way.
0:04.0	The level of fulfillment, after the first world title, was very special to me.
0:07.8	It felt like a dream.
0:08.8	It felt like weight lifted from my shoulders after you're being recognized as the world champion, right?
0:15.0	And I told myself when I was young, I said, I gotta be champion by the time I'm 21, 24 at the latest.
0:20.0	And yeah, I did that 24? Wherever you guys are watching this show, I would truly appreciate it if you follow or subscribe.
0:29.8	It helps a lot with the algorithm.
0:31.4	It helps us get bigger and better guests guess and it helps us grow the team truly means a lot
0:35.4	Thank you guys for supporting and here's the episode
0:38.0	All right Jesse Vargas here today professional boxer man now you're turning a new chapter in your life right yeah
0:43.7	that's right well first of all thank you for having me what's up Sean it's
0:46.4	absolutely dude it's great to see you dude yes same here man what can I say it's a
0:49.9	pleasure to be here you know I've had a good life thankfully and still very young so we
0:55.4	still got a bright future head. Yeah quite the career man and it sounds like you're
0:58.8	still mentally sharp which is great because with certain fighters you see them kind of lose that you know what I mean once they retire
1:04.4	yeah that's what they say man they say that I'm just glad that I'm in a position where
1:09.6	you know I have numerous opportunities in front of me or I can jump onto new opportunities in the future.
1:14.5	Yeah. Whatever it is that I want to pursue, I guess it has become complicated for other athletes.
1:19.5	And I'm just grateful. I think overall it's I blame it all in my family as giving them all the the feedback for me as a child as a child as not child but as their child right?
1:32.3	Because no matter how old you are you always
1:33.7	be your your parents child back in the day it was it was I mean I thank them for
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