Badou Jack & Tam Khan on Islam, Business, Mindset | ARLS Podcast

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In this episode, hosts Mutah Beale and Shamas Khan speak with professional boxer Badou Jack and entrepreneur and former MMA fighter Tam Khan for an insightful discussion on their careers, beliefs and the Middle East being the new Europe. Badou Jack has been a world champion in three different weight classes and fought his last 2 fights in Jeddah (Rage on the Red Sea) and Diriyah (The Truth). He next intends to fight for a world title at a 4th weight class in Saudi Arabia. Tam Khan is a pioneer of the MMA scene in the Middle East and is also an entrepreneur with several business interests in the region. We cover various topics including career highlights, Saudi replacing Las Vegas as the fight capital of the world, entrepreneurship, the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges, and the influence of Islam on their personal and professional lives. Promo 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Badou Jack starting his career 02:30 Tam Khan being first British Muslim MMA Fighter 03:10 Preparation for a fight 05:50 Badou's Career highlight 07:40 Tam Khan - Overcoming struggles 10:18 Islam 12:50 Muslim fighters having an advantage 23:00 Fighting in Saudi - BJ 24:30 Tam Khan - Business in Saudi 25:2 Growing MMA/Boxing in GCC 27:55 Importance of good character 33:50 Mutah Hajj Experience 36:30 Islam in America 37:35 Saudi Boxing Takeover 40:25 YouTube Boxing 42:25 Business advice to boxers/athletes 46:55 Badou Business Plans 51:40 Tam Business Plans 52:40 Quick Fire 56:00 Follow us on: X : https://twitter.com/MicsPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/micspod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Micspodoffic LinkedInn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/micspod TikTok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSehjfoBt/