Charles Rosa has fought some of the best fighters in the world.

Now he’s taking the gloves off.

In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Charles “Boston Strong” Rosa, UFC veteran and professional fighter, ahead of his bare-knuckle boxing fight at Fenway Park on August 29.

Charles breaks down the jump from MMA to bare-knuckle boxing, why wrestling and clinch fighting matter more than people realize, and what actually separates elite fighters when everyone at the highest level is dangerous.

He also takes Eric behind the scenes of his UFC career, from taking his debut on only five days’ notice and cutting roughly 30 pounds, to earning a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus and competing around the world.

Charles shares how he first discovered MMA after moving to Florida, the unforgettable moment Kimbo Slice gave him his first pair of boxing gloves, what he learned from training around some of the greatest fighters in the sport, and why he believes nobody, not even the most dominant champions, is truly unbeatable.

They also talk UFC fighter pay, Dana White, Jon Jones, fighting IQ, family, fatherhood, and Charles’ younger brother’s own rise through professional MMA.

Guest: 
Charles Rosa
American Mixed Martial Artist

Hosted by: 
Eric Winegard
CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing

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