TalkBox Boxing Podcast

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EP 187: Leonard Ellerbe, Vladimir Lik, Ron Katz, and Jay Chaudry Nov 19, 2019

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Talkbox! Is back at you with Michael Woods. First up on the show is CEO of Mayweather promotions, Leonard Ellerbe. Leonard gives his two cents on the Wilder-Ortiz rematch and how his top fighter, Gervonta Davis, is doing leading up to his big Atlanta show.

Next up, The Ring Magazine contributor, Vladimir Lik, is able to interpret and share his insight on the Russian audio of Sergey Kovalev.

Match maker, Ron Katz, joins Woodsy to talk a little politics. But more importantly, we get a Hall of Famer's perspective on some of the fights coming up.

Finally, founder of Break Media, Jay Chaudry, joins the show as he has a few strong opinions on how fighters are currently being promoted.

This is just part one of a stacked card! And is now live!

EP 186: Danny Gonzalez and Johnny Hernandez, Kathy Duva, Latavia Roberson, and more! Nov 12, 2019

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Talkbox with a new first in its four year existence!

Michael Woods has a face off for two fighters with a scheduled rematch happening soon. It is Johnny Hernandez and Danny Gonzalez talking about their fight, history, and preparations to settle their beef once and for all. A bit of tension in the room, and Woodsy tries his best to manage these two hungry contenders.

Longtime promoter and Jersey native, Kathy Duva, phones in next. Kathy is CEO of Main Events Promotions and shares her perspective on her fighter, Sergey Kovalev. She even shares with us what Sergey told her in the ring about his future in the fight game.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is still alive and well! CEO of the promotion, David Feldman phones in to talk upcoming fight cards and Paulie Malignaggi???

Jim Boone runs KO tickets and shares his forecast on the boxing industry from a tickets perspective. Some good information on how Canelo and Logan Paul businesses differ.

Last but certainly not least, Latavia Roberson phones in to the podcast. Latavia is a former member of hit group, Destiny's Child, and she shares what made her go into the boxing world as a manager.

Ton's of variety, a little bit of heat, and more on this week's Everlast Talkbox!

EP 185: Jamel Herring, Andrew Cancio, Shaun Assael Nov 06, 2019

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Talkbox is back at ya! Two champions and a hard hitting journalist for this A grade podcast.

Current junior lightweight champion and Marine veteran, Jamel Herring, joins us in the midst of fight week to talk his title defense. He fights this Saturday and defends his WBO title.

Fellow champion and current employee at the California Gas Company, Andrew Cancio, joins us next! He also makes a title defense soon on the DAZN platform. Hear from the champ as he takes a break from the day job. Who he wants next, what his camps are like, and more!

Finally, ESPN Magazine writer and author, Shaun Assael joins us to close the show. His most recent project focuses on Sonny Liston and what future lessons we can learn from the past of one of boxing's infamous character.

It's all that and then some right here on Talkbox!

EP 184: Doug Fischer, Jason Sosa, Stacia Suttles Oct 29, 2019

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The Talkbox podcast talks with Ring Magazine's chief editor, Doug Fischer. Doug and Woodsy talk all things like Canelo-Kovalev, Max Kellerman calling out Gvozdyk, and how if there are fellow sparring sessions between Doug and other writers??

Next up is world title contender and proud New Jersey-ian, Jason Sosa! Jason headlines a Top Rank show this Saturday and will be fighting for the WBC world title against top Mexican champion, Miguel Berchelt.

Our last guest from the show is Bronx native and 2020 Olympic hopeful, Stacia Suttles. Stacia shares the life of an amateur and the process of vying for a spot on the coveted Olympic roster.

Its all here and then some! We have a title contender, top journalist, and Olympic hopeful right here on Talkbox!

EP 183: Bob Arum, Patricio Manuel, Roc Nation Boxing, Xander Zayas, and more! Oct 22, 2019

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Six guests! on Everlast Talkbox with Michael Woods. First off we have legendary promoter Bob Arum on to talk about the recent fights and his promotion of the big Stevenson-Gonzalez card this weekend. We thank him for allowing us to catch up with him in his time in Cancun!

Next up, is one of the three faces of Everlast's Be First campaign, Patricio Manuel. Patricio competes under Golden Boy Promotions and is a transgender boxer in the pro ranks. He shares his story and journey through the amateurs and pros.

Dino Duva from RocNation boxing is up third. Dino shares where RocNation boxing is at now with its new crop of talent. Can't miss prospect, Xander Zayas, signed on with TopRank boxing at the age of 16. He makes his debut on Saturday and also comes on TalkBox to share what its like making his debut at 17.

Rounding out the show we have Woodsy following up on the possible next Beterbiev fight. Terry Lane manages Fanlong Meng and shares maybe the next big Chinese prospect in boxing. Fanlong will be the mandatory challenger to Beterbiev's IBF belt, and Tommy Lang phones in to put us all on notice. Finally, rounding out the show is the man behind Facebook Fight Night Live, Mark Fratto. Mark promotes some future fights that he brings to the people for free on Facebook.

A little bit of everything for you. Talkbox episode 183 is live!

EP 182: Mark Kriegel Oct 16, 2019

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Every pod is a good one! Today we have ESPN journalist and commentator, Mark Kriegel, phone in to talk boxing today.

Mark and Woodsy chat on the things going on such as the Patrick Day incident, some different fight cards coming up, and much more. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patrick Day and his family at this time.

EP 181: Ron Borges and Jinji Martinez Oct 08, 2019

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Talkbox! Live and well. Episode 181 gets kicked off with a nominee from this year's Boxing Hall of Fame ballot, Ron Borges. The Hall of Fame nominee gives his two cents on the Golovkin fight this weekend. He also talks about the crazy incident with Claressa Shields and what makes a great fighter.

Second on the podcast is one of Everlast's Be First campaign subjects, Jinji Martinez. Jinji Martinez is an amputee boxer with more than just a story. After losing his leg in a car accident before his pro debut, Jinji is a living embodiment of never giving up. Hear his story and more on today's Talkbox episode!

EP 180: Steve Farhood Oct 01, 2019

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Boxing historian, Showtime analyst, and Woodsy certified good guy, Steve Farhood joins the podcast. In studio, Steve Farhood and Woodsy talk history of boxing, the future of Shotime boxing, and what's going on in the sport today. All that and then some right here on Talkbox!

EP 179: Brin Butler and Anson Wainwright Sep 27, 2019

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Brin Butler joins Michael Woods in studio for a chit chat of all things boxing. Brin is an award winning documentary filmmaker, writer, and favorite of Woodsy. He has some great insight to the Peter Quillin loss last week and other amazing stories to tell from his journalism journey.

Anson Wainwright is a writer for the Ring Magazine. He gives a perspective from the UK on the big Spence vs Porter showdown this weekend. He also gives us a good look at the landscape of boxing in the UK.

EP 178: Ruben Villa, Jose Balderas, Heather Hardy, Art Lovely Sep 17, 2019

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Talkbox back at ya on this Tuesday. Opening up the show is this Saturday's ShoBox attraction, Ruben Villa. Ruben Villa will be defending his WBO international title. He also talks about being the A-side and his origins of being a boxer.

Next up, Jose Balderas joins the show. He will be fighting on a separate card on Fox. He is currently undefeated in the bantamweight division and looks to make a statement this Saturday.

The always requested, American Treasure, Art Lovely is back on the show! He will be in an out of the show talking about heavyweight boxing, who his pick is for the Joshua-Ruiz 2 show, and as always, brings a history lesson for all you young folks.

Finally, Heather Hardy joins and talks with Woodsy on her last fight. She did not get her hand raised but she talks about how her fight stole the show on the DAZN card.

All that and then some, right here for you on Talkbox.

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