TalkBox Boxing Podcast

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EP 167: Kathy Duva, Jerry Forrest, Gordon Marino Jul 02, 2019

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Talkbox! Episode 167 is here for you and a good A side leads things off. Main Events CEO, Kathy Duva, shares some light into the matchmaking world. She also addresses the rumours of the Canelo Kovalev showdown. Tons of educational and good conversation from Kathy you definitely do not want to miss.

Jerry Forrest is on at Talkbox, sporting his strong 25-2 record in the heavyweight division. He talks on fellow prospect Jermain Franklin and shares how he thinks the fight will go down. Definitely a fight you do not want to miss coming up on July 12th.

Finally, Gordon Marino joins Woodsy to close the show. The two chit chat about Gordon's new book, like, and the boxing wisdom both men have from being around the sport from early on.

Everything is here and live on Talkbox 167!

EP 166: Manny Robles, Mike Lee, Saul Rodriguez, Mark Fratto Jun 25, 2019

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Talkbox! On this Tuesday afternoon right in time for the commute.

Leading off and still riding cloud nine is trainer and great man of integrity, Manny Robles. Manny is gracious enough to share his time in the midst of making the rounds with his heavyweight champ, Andy Ruiz. He talks about his background, what he thinks about the rematch, and what he looks for in terms of values.

Next up is the undefeated contender challenging for the IBF world title on the Thurman-Pacquiao card, Mike Lee. Mike talks about having training camp in California, dropping a weight class, and all things leading up to his bout against Caleb Plant.

Saul Rodriguez is someone you want to get to know. He will be fighting on ESPN on 6/28. Saul has had an up and down in terms of promoters. He shares the hardships he has overcome in his career and his fighting style to us all.

Last but not least, Mark Fratto joins us to talk with Woodsy on all things Friday Night Live fights while bringing his own A grade personality spin on things.

EP 165: Bob Arum and Art Lovely Jun 18, 2019

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Talkbox has two A listers today! Leading off the show is Hall of Fame promoter of TopRank, Bob Arum. Bob shares his recap of the big Tyson Fury weekend and his dream fights in the possible future... Crawford/Spence maybe?

Art Lovely comes back in studio to also share his view on the boxing landscape. There's a lot of wisdom and Bostonian accents in his conversation with Woodsy.

You don't want to miss this one! Episode 165 live now!

EP 164 (Part 2): Adam Kownacki, Rafe Bartholomew, and Xavier Porter Jun 12, 2019

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Part 2 of Talkbox episode 164! Adam Kownacki leads it off and joins us in studio! He's an undefeated Polish-American heavyweight who has a fight coming up. He talks about building his brand, his thoughts his boxing camps, and even his thoughts on everyone else as a potential opponent.

Rafe Bartholomew phones in next. Rafe is a contributor for big sports publications such as the Athletic and Grantland. He also has a book a few books on his resume. He phones in to talk all things boxing with Woodsy.

Xavier Porter closes the show. Xavier Porter is the co-host of Facebook Fight Night Live with Woodsy. The partner in crime and Woodsy chit chat on the GGG fight and many more!

EP 164: Jonathon Banks, Lee Samuels, and D'metrius Ballard Jun 11, 2019

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TalkBox Boxing Podcast consistently bringing you stacked cards on Tuesday. This card again was too stacked for one episode.

Leading off the first half of the episode is trainer and former boxer, Jonathon Banks. Banks and his fighter, GGG, is coming off of a fourth round knockout victory, but the new duo is still looking for more improvements. Banks talks with Woodsy on his post fight thoughts and reactions.

Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Lee Samuels, joins in next. Lee is a publicist for TopRank and has done enough work to be recognized as one of the best in boxing. Mr. Samuels shares his story of how he got started and also some stories of working with fighters in their media events.

Finally, we close the show with rising prospect, D'Mitrius Ballard. The Big Meech is 20-0 with 13 knockouts and is looking to be a star in the crowded middleweight division. He has a fight coming up soon! Get him on your radar and check him out Talkbox Boxing Podcast EP 164!

EP 163 (Part 2): Ron Katz, Matt Macklin, Lou Dibella Jun 05, 2019

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Part 2 on this edition of Talkbox! Woodsy rolls on with Hall of Fame matchmaker Ron Katz! Ron Katz shares his thoughts on the Ruiz fight and how he actually predicted how the Joshua-Ruiz fight would go down.

Matt Macklin sticks around to give us more of his wisdom in his gorgeous accent. And Lou DiBella talks about some cards he will showcase, such as the possibility of Rolls Ruiz-ing Golovkin.

All that and more in this second half edition of episode 163.

EP 163 (PART 1): Kelly Pavlik, Matthew Macklin, Chris Mannix Jun 04, 2019

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Talkbox! Here to recap a HUGE weekend is Woodsy and friends. First up, we catch up with Kelly Pavlik and what he's up to these days. If you heard him on the Joe Rogan podcast, you get to hear him again and hear what's going on for the former middleweight champ.

Up next, former possible opponent and middleweight contender, Matthew Macklin. Matthew brings his accent and the widsom he accrued throughout his sixteen year career. He was ringside on Saturday night for the Joshua-Ruiz card. Here what he has to say and more!

Rounding out the first half of episode 163 is fellow podcaster and SI Boxing contributor, Chris Mannix. He called the fight for Joshua-Ruiz and he shares his thoughts on the impact that upset will have on the sport.

Keep an eye for part 2 of episode 163, but not before you check out this episode on Talkbox!

EP 162: Bob Arum and Joe Santoliquito May 29, 2019

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Talkbox! There have been a lot of moving parts in boxing during the month of May. A big part of that industry is promoting giant, TopRank boxing. Bob Arum shares whats going on in his end and other topics, such as the heavyweight division landscape, Errol vs Spence, and finding an opponent for Loma.

Joe Santoliquito is looking forward to the Boxing Writers Association of America awards. He's here to tell you why you should be too!

It's ready and live for you. Episode 162 of Talkbox is live!

EP 161: Heather Hardy, Andy Vences, Breadman Edwards, David Feldman May 22, 2019

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Talkbox! We have a good one here for you folks. Female fighter and longtime friend of Woodsy, Heather Hardy, joins the show. Heather is a boxing world champion and Bellator MMA fighter. She shares how she's juggling her championship responsibilities while also chasing her MMA dreams.

Next up, we will hear what TopRank prospect, Andy Vences, and his mustache is up to. Andy is undefeated and he'll share his thoughts on how title shots are being distributed. He'll also share his mentality on how his opponent picked the wrong guy to mess with.

Breadman Edwards is back to do a bread check on woodsy. Last week he was cashing checks, this week he's doing his taxes. However, the trainer of Julian Williams always has some knowledge to share on issues such as drug testing, the heavyweight division, and more.

David Feldman from Bare Knuckle FC phones in to talk some Lobov-Malignaggi. That's a huge fight for the Bare Knuckle FC and a lot of heat throughout the promotions. Stay till the end of the EP to hear some rifts and thoughts Woodsy has had from the Wilder fight.

Every aspect of the industry covered, from women's boxing to the economics of the Wilder fight. Talkbox is live!

EP 160: Breadman Edwards, Joe Santoliquito, Raquel Miller, Bill Detloff May 14, 2019

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So much wisdom here on Talkbox episode 160! A huge win for Julian Williams' team and the head coach behind that win, trainer Breadman Edwards, joins us as he cashes his checks... Literally! Hear the behind the scenes and motivation Breadman had to give his fighter, J-Rock, before the fight of his life.

More wisdom coming from Philly sports writer, Joe Santoliquito. He gives some insight into his thoughts on being a boxing contributor these days and what he thought about his hometown fighter coming away with the victory.

Undefeated female fighter, Raquel "Pretty Beast" Miller, is up third! She has a fight coming up and looks to take a big step up in competition. Hear her mindset and how she got into boxing. Always good to hear from our female fighters on how the industry is evolving with them.

Finally, Ring Magazine contributor and author, Bill Detloff closes the show. He provides some great insight into how he got into the boxing business and writing for one of the all time greats, Joe Frazier.

It's all here for you now, courtesy of Woodsy and Everlast, Talkbox episode 160.

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