Welcome to Hines On Air, hosted by Matt Hines! In this episode, Matt sits down with welterweight boxing champion Brian Norman. Brian shares his journey from winning the interim title in May 2024 to officially becoming the champion in August 2024. They discuss his upbringing in the gym, inspired by his professional boxer father, and the importance of resilience, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Brian talks about his training regimen, his thoughts on the best martial art, and his admiration for icons like Bruce Lee, Kobe Bryant, and Floyd Mayweather. Don't miss Brian's insights on staying focused, maintaining intensity, and pushing through adversity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation and remember to subscribe, like, and leave a review. Catch Brian defending his title on March 29th in Las Vegas, live on ESPN!

00:00 Welcome to Hines On Air

00:58 Introducing Brian Norman: Welterweight Boxing Champion

01:24 The Journey to the Championship

03:05 Martial Arts and Boxing Philosophy

11:06 Training Regimen and Dedication

18:40 Maximizing Training Intensity

19:56 Heroes and Inspirations

20:47 The Kobe Bryant Mindset

22:11 Daily Discipline and Consistency

28:18 Greatest Boxers of All Time

32:05 Overcoming Doubts and Challenges

35:46 Upcoming Title Fight