From A to Zebra Podcast S3:E4 Letter O - Outside the Ring guest Marc Ratner

From A to Zebra Podcast S3:E4 Letter O - Outside the Ring guest Marc Ratner

From From A to Zebra by Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

April 8, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 4

About this episode

This episode features an exploration of Marc Ratner's influential career in sports officiating, boxing, and UFC.

Summary: In this episode, we explore the remarkable career of Marc Ratner, a legendary figure in sports officiating, boxing, and UFC. Discover his journey from high school sports to the White House, and learn valuable lessons on officiating, leadership, and adapting to new challenges. Sound Bites: "A parachute landing into the ring was unforgettable" "Asking the referee if he was sure saved the fight" "Being invited to the White House fight was surreal" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:58 Marc's Passion for High School Sports 05:10 Journey as a Division I Football Official 10:24 Getting Involved in Boxing and UFC 13:46 Challenges Across Different Sports Levels 25:05 Transition from Ring to Octagon 30:18 Event Planning at the White House 33:01 Evolution of UFC Over 20 Years 33:45 Marc's Hall of Fame Honors 37:02 Writing 'Ringside' and Memorable Stories 39:35 Advice on Officiating and Leadership Resources: RefReps Official Resources - https://refreps.com Marc Ratner's Book: Ringside, My Life Outside the Ropes and the Octagon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234 Guest Links: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/marcratner Twitter…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

Guest: Marc Ratner

Topics covered

  • sports officiating
  • boxing
  • UFC
  • leadership
  • career journey

Keywords

  • Marc Ratner
  • sports officiating
  • UFC
  • boxing
  • leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UFC, White House

Books & works: Ringside, My Life Outside the Ropes and the Octagon

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