565: Chris Algieri- Former WBO World Boxing Champion with Frankie Kimera

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kimera ambassador, Chris Algieri along with Frankie from Kimera Koffee (www.kimerakoffee.com, "mindpump" at checkout for 10% off). Chris is a former WBO World Boxing Champion and ISKA+WKA World Kickboxing Champion. He fought Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China. This is an entertaining and informative episode that takes you behind the scenes of a world-class fighter. Guys into conversation with Frankie from Kimera Koffee and Chris Algieri (0:00) Chris talks about his time in jail / What made him go into boxing rather than MMA? (4:45) Did he have moments of big learning lessons? (10:00) Best fighters adjust on the fly How does his body feel after a fight? Can he feel when he breaks a fighter? (12:56) In your face all night/pressure fighter What was the most difficult fight for him? (14:53) Many Pac Can you train yourself to take a punch? Is power the last thing to leave a fighter? (17:05) Do you do your own research on a fighter? Or have their team do it? (18:35) Rhythm fighter Frankie Kimera vs. Chris Algieri (20:05) What kind of fitness does one need to be a boxer? (20:58) Compare to soccer midfielder Constant movement and explosive movements What does he see the most wrong with training/nutrition in fighting? (22:51) Cutting water too early Amateur chef Trains other fighters What rules does he follow when working with a fighter on their nutrition? (28:11) Need carbs Water intake Does he work with fighters on the mental side of the fight? (32:00) What does he practice to get into his flow state? (36:00) Avoids his phone Aromatherapy What are his favorite boxers? Did he emulate any one’s style? (39:23) Do promoters make fights to protect their guys? (44:51) What does the future look like for him? (46:41) Career planned out since  he was a teenager Kickboxing fight Guys talk about one of their favorite podcast to check out (51:35) The Art of Charm Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!