Cutman Rod discusses how getting drunk and talking to Enson Inoue began his cutman journey, Shawn Tompkins teaching Rod how to wrap hands, and being a cutman in Boxing versus cutman work in MMA

On this BTB episode, I spoke with my first cutman. Great to have the insights of BFL cutman/ rising Canadian cutman Rod Wingrove……..Bowks Talking Bouts #72

 

We talked about what inspired him to get into cutman work, getting discouraged from fighting after a rough go training with Denis Kang (2:12), how getting drunk at an event and talking to Enson Inoue began his cutman journey (3:09), the BC scene for cutman gigs and his work as BFL's regular cutman (5:25), the differences between being a cutman in Boxing versus cutman work in MMA (7:00), Shawn Tompkins teaching Rod how to wrap hands (12:14), the satisfying feelings of wrapping hands for a fighter who gets a big W (13:48), taking part in seminars/ workshops for the cutman craft (15:28), how people wanting to become a cutman can get started in learning (20:00), the story behind being a corner man and a cutman simultaneously one night (22:56), the odd dynamic between doctors and cutmen (26:48), the most grotesque cut he's ever seen/ had to deal with (27:35), and more!