The Hurt Business
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The Hurt Business
Ian Barrett on His Upcoming RingTitans 2 Bout, Fight Camp, and Goals for 2026
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Episode 257
In today's episode, Fares is joined by Ian Barrett — “The War Elephant” — as he prepares for his second Muay Thai appearance under Ring Titans.
We get into the origins and meaning behind his nickname (0:18), the early moments that sparked his love for combat sports (2:51), and the importance of having a strong support system (5:49). Ian also opens up about his first Muay Thai fight last September, sharing his experience and biggest takeaways (11:28).
We break down why his #RingTitans2 matchup is being called the People’s Main Event (13:54), then wrap with his thoughts on 2025 (21:31) and his goals heading into 2026 (22:30)
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