TalkBox Boxing Podcast

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Ep 132: Jay Bulger - Choice Words for Max Kellerman Oct 17, 2018

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Director, Writer, Actor and former amateur boxer Jay Bulger calls in to TalkBox to discuss whose to blame for the death of HBO boxing. This one is full of choice words and they aren't even from Woodsy. Tune in to episode 132 of TalkBox! Except for Max...he might want to skip this one.

Ep 131: Kronk Gym and HBO Drops Boxing Oct 13, 2018

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Episode 131 welcomes John Lepak to TalkBox. The two talk about the days of Kronk gym and his interactions with the late years of Mike Tyson. Then the man who broke the story about HBO leaving boxing, Wallace Matthews, phones in to discuss the events leading up to the announcement and where fans can turn to get their boxing fix.

Ep 130: Hammer Hands and The Latin Snake Oct 02, 2018

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We talking boxing! First Julian Rodriguez steps into the studio to discuss a new addition to his family, his resurgence into the sport, dealing with injury and how he plans on bringing back his hammer hands nickname. Then former WBC light middleweight champion and first winner of NBC's Contender Series, Sergio Mora, calls in to talk about the new Contender Series, possible ways to get him back in the ring and who should be up next for Canelo. Episode 130 is not one to miss.

Ep 129: Nikita Ababiy & Dr. Johnny Lops Sep 26, 2018

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Double down! A second podcast this week from your favorite boxing aficionado Mike Woods.

Woodsy sits down with Jr. Golden Gloves National Champion, two-time World Ring Side Champion, Youth Team USA 2016, and new professional boxer Nikita Ababiy. The two, along with boxing enthusiast and psychiatrist Dr. Johnny Lops, discuss Nikita's fighting style, visions for the future, fighters he admires and where his nickname, White Chocolate, came from. All this and more in episode 129.

Ep 128: Mike Steadman & Dr. Linda Dahl Sep 25, 2018

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On this weeks episode of TalkBox Woodsy sits down with community superhero Mike Steadman. Woodsy and Steadman discuss the ways this former Naval Boxing Team, three time National light-heavyweight Champion, uses boxing to empower the youth of Newark, NJ.

Then Dr. Linda Dahl joins the podcast to discuss her new book, Tooth and Nail, about her story of becoming and working as a female fight doctor in a male dominated arena.

Ep 127: Making Sense of GGG vs Canelo 2 Sep 18, 2018

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With everyone debating back and forth who was the victor this past Saturday, Woodsy sits down with a gaggle of boxing royalty to make sense of it all. First up legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum gives his two cents and goes on to discuss potential 2019 dream matches. Then the ever loquacious Eric Kelly asks "Where were the shots to the body?" Editor and Chief of The Ring Magazine calls in to give his analysis of the controversial decision. Don't miss episode 127 of TalkBox.

Ep 126: ACs, GGGs and PEDs Sep 12, 2018

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A controversial and guest filled episode brought to you by TalkBox host Michael Woods. First AC, Adrian Clark, stops by the studio to talk about his new book, Boxing Equals Life. Then 'The Brooklyn Rocky,' Frank Galarza, pops in to talk a little smack about his plans to smash the super welterweight division.

Woodsy then stirs up some contentious conversation with former professional boxer Jameel McCline who says, "Your out of your mind to call anyone who does PEDs a cheater. It is dedication beyond belief."

Promoter Tom Loeffler then rounds out the episode with some of his insights on GGG vs Canelo 2, including predictions.

Ep 125: Mark Jacobson, Writing Royalty Sep 04, 2018

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Woodsy sits down with writer and journalist, who once covered a boxing match in a federal state penitentiary, Mark Jacobson. The two take a stroll down memory lane to discuss some of Mark's most memorable behind the scenes moments with boxing royalties like Joe Louis, Don King and more. They also take a look towards the future, setting some predictions for upcoming fights and introducing Mark's newest book, Pale Horse Rider.

What's the difference between Donald Trump and Don King? Find out the answer to this punchline and more on episode 125 of TalkBox.

Ep 124: Steve Farhood, 40 Years in Boxing Aug 21, 2018

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Woodsy sits down with 40 year boxing veteran and Showtime analyst, Steve Farhood, to discuss upcoming fights and boxing then and now. Together they take a look at Porter vs Garcia, Fury vs Wilder and Canelo vs GGG part two. The two also look towards the future and discuss bouts they would like to see in 2019, including the highly anticipated and eminent Wilder vs Joshua fight.

Ep 123: Mia St. John on PED's and Mark Taffet on the New MMA Pro League Aug 14, 2018

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Woodsy gets a call from former WBC champion Mia St. John to talk about her recent comments on twitter concerning PED's. Speaking from experience she touches on the drugs long term effects and shifting the focus from blaming the athletes to better testing from governing bodies.

Then Woodsy sits down with former HBO Sports executive Mark Taffet to get some insights on his new venture the MMA Pro League. Together with Hani Darwish, Taffet's new league reimagines MMA as a team sport.

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