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Weighing In with Travis HartmanAuthor: weighinginwithtravishartman
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Brandon Ortiz: The 19-Year-Old Prospect Making His Pro Debut on DAZN August 28th
Episode 220
Wednesday, 5 August, 2026
👉 Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingInWithTravisHartman?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________________________________ At only 19 years old, Brandon “Bam Bam” Ortiz is preparing to take the first major step of his professional boxing journey. The Puerto Rican prospect joins Travis Hartman inside Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando to discuss his upcoming professional debut on August 28, live on DAZN. Brandon opens up about putting on boxing gloves for the first time in the streets with his friends, winning amateur tournaments, nearly choosing the military instead of boxing, and the moment he decided to go all-in on becoming a professional fighter. He also discusses his Puerto Rican heritage, the influence of fighters such as Héctor “Macho” Camacho and Miguel Cotto, the sacrifices his parents have made, his relationship with God, and his dream of one day bringing a major boxing event to Orlando’s Kia Center. Brandon may be at the beginning of his professional career, but his mission is already clear: “I’m just a kid that has a dream, and I’m gonna chase it.” Subscribe for more conversations with professional fighters, champions, prospects, coaches, and influential personalities from across the boxing world. #BrandonOrtiz #BamBamOrtiz #TravisHartman #WeighingInWithTravisHartman #BoxingPodcast 00:00 Intro 00:26 Meet Brandon Ortiz 01:12 How Brandon Started Boxing 04:35 Growing Up in New York & Basketball 07:05 Brandon's Amateur Career 08:40 Training with Coach Joey at El Rancho Boxing 12:20 Advice for Turning Pro 17:05 Puerto Rican Heritage & Boxing Legends 22:10 Favorite Fighters Today 25:45 From Street Boxing to the Gym 31:20 Brandon's Biggest Supporters 34:10 Doubters & Dream Killers 39:30 Making His Professional Debut 43:40 Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu Discussion 51:45 When Boxing Became Serious 54:45 Almost Joining the Military 56:05 Biggest Lesson Boxing Has Taught Him 58:15 Faith in God 1:03:30 No Pressure Before His Pro Debut 1:06:15 Dream of Fighting at the Kia Center 1:09:45 Where Brandon Sees Himself in 5 Years 1:11:45 Rapid Fire Questions 1:14:50 Travis' Favorite Boxers 1:19:45 Life at Age 25 1:21:20 Ryan Main's Question 1:23:20 Final Thoughts & August 28 Pro Debut
