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Before The Fame

Hosted By Mike Sherman

“Before The Fame” will take you down memory lane to the beginning of the careers of today’s brightest stars, tracking their success to where it all began! Mike Sherman will show you never-before-seen footage of each celebrity’s rise to the top. Mike will sit down with friends, business associates, producers, songwriters, publicists, coaches, managers, DJ’s, bodyguards, classmates, and on many occasions, Mike will join the celebrities themselves with one-on-one interviews! “Before the Fame” is in a class by itself!

CHUCK ZITO

Chuck Zito has seen it all. Mike Sherman discusses his time as actor, boxer, and former president of the Hells Angels. Get ready for a wild ride.

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DWAYNE WADE

Mike Sherman sits with and highlights the career of Dwayne Wade, a former NBA All-Star, 3-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer. Dwayne Wayne Sr. amongst others is interviewed and portrays the story of his son’s rise from a high school standout athlete to a NBA world champion and eventual successful entrepreneur.

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RASHAD EVANS

Rashad “Suga” Evans, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and a 2019 inductee of the UFC Hall of Fame and becoming one of the most successful UFC fighters of all time. He has his career broken down by first-hand stories as well as outside perspectives from UFC legends such as Chuck Liddell, Kamaru Usman and Vitor Belfort.

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VITOR BELFORT

Mike Sherman has the opportunity to sit with Vitor Belfort who had a 20 year career in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions in the UFC. Originally rooted in Brazil and moving to California, Vitor explains his ethos on how he made a decision to live by principles rather than living by preferences.

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THOMAS HEARNS

Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns discusses his illustrious professional boxing career, becoming the first boxer in history to win world titles in five weight divisions: welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight. Mike Sherman takes us back in time to relive the unbelievable story of the “Hitman”, with legend Sugar Ray Leondard.

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GREG HARDY

Learn how superstar athlete Greg Hardy got his start in the NFL ending his career for the Dallas Cowboys and translating those talents into becoming a UFC MMA fighter. Mike Sherman shines light on Greg’s transition from one professional sport to another, and how his natural instincts and work ethic have impacted him in both sports.

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LEIGH STEINBERG

Leigh Steinberg became the world’s first super agent signing athletes that went on to be sport’s most successful names. Mike Sherman discusses Leigh’s unique path from going bankrupt and substance abuse to becoming one of the most notable and successful sports agents in sports history and the influence he had on the his industry.

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SUGAR RAY LEONARD

Mike Sherman has the pleasure of interviewing Sugar Ray Leonard who is often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Sugar Ray Leonard competed from 1977 to 1997, winning world titles in five weight divisions. Mike Sherman sits down with his now close friend Ray, to talk about his many successes.

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CHUCK LIDDELL

Mike Sherman highlights the journey of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, “The IceMan” Chuck Liddell. Insights into Chuck’s inspiration for fighting and the challenges he overcame are revealed to become one of the biggest names in UFC history. Chuck Liddell’s rise to the top is discussed by both himself and his toughest competitor.

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MIKE TYSON

Sitting with Don Metzner, Rob Hickman and longtime friend Sugar Ray Leondard Jr.Mike Sherman discusses the unconventional story of “Iron Mike” becoming the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history. This episode highlights Mike Tyson’s public perception as a tenacious fighter, but also sheds light towards his true persona, eventually becoming a successful business entrepreneur.

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