Category Archives: Tech of Sports

From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.

Tony Jeffries, Olympic Bronze Medal Boxer and YouTube Sensation

September 15, 2025Tech of SportsBoxing, Tony Jeffries, YoutubeRick Limpert

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Rick catches up with former pro boxer, Tony Jeffries this week.

As an amateur, he won the light-heavyweight bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. In 2012, Jeffries was forced to retire due to hand injuries. He has since become a YouTuber who began posting boxing tutorials in 2007; he has amassed millions of followers.

He began to box at the age of ten, inspired by his uncle William Young “Billy” Bryce, a former professional boxer. He joined Sunderland Amateur Boxing Club, and in 1999 won the School Boys’ Championships, gold in the European Cadets (U17) in 2001 and won the juniors of the 2003 YMCA International Cup in New Delhi. He was also a semifinalist in the 2003 Junior Brandenburg Cup and 2003 European Junior Championships in Warsaw.

In addition to his success on social media platforms, Tony now owns and works at Box ‘N Burn boxing gym in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, with Kentucky fitness expert Kevan Watson.\

Meggan William, PPA Pro Pickleball Player

September 5, 2025Tech of SportsMeggan William, Pickleball, podcast, PPARick Limpert

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Rick is joined by a rising star of the PPA (Pickleball) Tour this week.

Meggan William, the top player from the island of St. Lucia.

Meggan is a graduate from the University of Charleston (WV) with a degree in Exercise Science, looking to pursue a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy post graduation.

The resident of Las Vegas played on the Charleston tennis team and now is one of the many players making the transition to Pickleball. For Meggan, it’s on the professional level. With some good results in 2025, Meggan now has a world ranking. She has her eyes on the Olympics if and when Pickleball becomes and Olympic sport.

She’s traveling the country picking up valuable ranking points and watching her ranking move. Meggan wants everyone to know how hard this is and how dedicated you have to be. Pickleball may be a relatively new sport, but it’s ultra competitive.

Have a listen to Meggan and her journey from college tennis to pro pickleball.

Joe Pyfer, Rising UFC Star

September 1, 2025Tech of SportsMMA, Pyfer, sports, UFCRick Limpert

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Rick talks with Joe Pyfer, UFC fighter this week.

He’s rising up the UFC ranks.

Raised in Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey, Pyfer attended Arthur P. Schalick High School and started competing on the school’s wrestling team in tenth grade, where he was able to apply jiu jitsu and judo skills he learned as a child.

Pyfer made his professional MMA debut in his home town of Philadelphia in May 2018. He won his debut and competed seven more times and went 7–1, winning the AOWCF and ROC Middleweight Championship along the way. Eight fights into his MMA career, Pyfer would have his first bout in the Dana White’s Contender Series.

He currently boasts a 14-3 record.

Pyfer is scheduled to face Abusupiyan Magomedov on October 4, 2025 at UFC 320.

Ali Garawi, CEO and Founder at Muha Meds, Dialed Moods and Dialed Labs

August 26, 2025Tech of SportsAli Garawi, Muha MedsRick Limpert

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Rick is joined by Ali Garawi this week.

Ali Garawi is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Muha Meds, Dialed Moods, and Dialed Labs, each contributing to advancing innovation across industries.

Born and raised in Downey, California, Ali is one of five children in a first-generation Iraqi-American family. He majored in Business Finance at Cal State Long Beach and displayed entrepreneurial talent early on, launching an e-commerce brand.

Hear what’s in if for you and how this is a passion of Ali.