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EP 151: Chris Van Heerden, OJ 2 and 3, Mike Steadman, and Otto Wallin with Joey Gamache Mar 12, 2019

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The lineup for todays show, Chris "the Heat" Van Heerden, Team OJ, Otto Wallin with his trainer Joey Gamache, and Mike Steadman.

Chris Van Heerden phones in and talks dedicating the rest of his career to his father who was tragically taken from him last December. He has a fight coming up on March 23rd, and you won't want to miss where he is in preparation for this one!

Next we have both OJ 2 and 3 phoning in from Soul City Toledo Ohio! Otha Jones III is coming off an impressive debut win against an opponent whom many thought was a tough opening act.

Huge heavyweight prospect and Swedish import, Otto Wallin joins the set live in the Everlast New York HQ. Otto is 20-0, has previous sparring experience with the likes of Anthony Joshua, and shares his thoughts on the current heavyweight division.

Last but not least, founder of Ironbound boxing gym, Mike Steadman, rejoins the studio to provide us an update from episode 128. Hear about the beautiful work he is doing helping the inner city youth and connecting large corporate companies together at his Iron bound gym.

A little bit of everything today! Tune in to Talkbox episode 151 now!

EP 150: Michael Bentt, Jessie Vargas, Rolando Romero, and Gabe Oppenheim Mar 05, 2019

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Talkbox turns 150 today, and it is a stacked card.

First off, we have former world heavyweight champion and subject of Netflix series "Losers" first episode, Michael Bentt. Michael talks trials and tribulations that has built his acting skills and character. The Queens native also goes into his honest feelings of how he won and lost the heavyweight title of the world.

Next we have a pair of boxers with some big fights coming up. Two weight world champ, Jessie Vargas, talks about challenging himself in a new division and wanting to be a three weight class world champ. Mayweather Promotions prospect, Rolando Romero, shows off some confidence and shares some good stories of how he met Floyd. We'll also hear what he is expecting for the future of his career as he talks a little smack about possible opponent, Ryan Garcia.

Closing episode 150 is author and character, Gabe Oppenheim. Gabe currently runs his own blog and shares how he fell in love with the sport of boxing in his first project in Philadelphia. He also has some insightful thoughts on where he stands in the sport he loves and hates. A lot of personality in this conversation!

Check out Talkbox podcast, which is live now! Thank you to all those loyal followers. Here's to 150!

EP 149: Ring Magazine Editor in Chief, Douglass Fischer Feb 26, 2019

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In this week's episode of Talkbox, Ring Magazine's editor in chief, Doug Fischer, phones in to speak with Michael Woods. The two longtime boxing media members reminisce about the good old days when they talk about the changes in the media landscape, how PED accusations being thrown around, and even give a little news update on current fighters, such as GGG. Two great boxing insiders share a lot with you, the boxing fan, and you won't want to miss it. Episode 149 is live!

EP 148: Andrew Cancio, Karlos Balderas, Mick Conlan, and Brian McIntyre Feb 13, 2019

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Three active boxers and Terence Crawford's trainer phone in on this week's episode of Talkbox.

Former Olympian and undefeated prospect, Karlos Balderas joins us during his fight week. The former Olympian talks all things such as legally changing his name, what he thinks of the rest of his peers in the 130 pound division, and some previous conflict he's had with rising star Teofimo Lopez.

Next up is former two-time Olympian Mick Conlan. Mick is 27 years old and talks about where he is in his career. Is he a prospect at that age? Has he arrived or in his prime? Listen in on his mentality to stay humble, where he's at, and maybe even where you can grab a pint with him after his next fight.

If you didn't catch the winner of this weekend, Talkbox will refresh you with Andrew Cancio. Andrew won the WBA belt off a huge upset victory against Alberto Machado. He joins Talkbox on his coffee break from his day job to talk what it's like going back to jackhammering, his routine while working two jobs, and who wants next after becoming the champ.

Setting our sights to the upcoming Crawford-Khan fight, Brian McIntyre phones in to close the show. He's talking about how Crawford's camp is going so far. Does he think Khan has a chance against his fighter on April 20? Brian is pretty honest about his thoughts.

EP 147: Teofimo Lopez, Art Lovely, and Jolene Mizzone Feb 05, 2019

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Another Talkbox podcast on this Tuesday with phone calls from Teofimo Lopez and Jolene Mizzone! But first, 90 year old boxing enthusiast and returning guest, Art Lovely, joins the Everlast studio to give an update on the Tony Demarco Hall of Fame mission update, boxing in today's landscape, and other stories he's gathered from his 90 year old life.

Next, fresh off another highlight knockout, Teofimo Lopez phones in to walk us through his perspective on his fight. The boxing community felt that there were a few different angles of controversy that arose from his knockout win over Diego Magdaleno. Was there too much talking before the fight? Was it too much? Could this have been avoided? Teofimo goes into his honest thoughts, and you won't to miss his side of the fight.

Finally, Main Events matchmaker, Jolene Mizzone joins us to talk about the Kovalev/Alvarez fight this past weekend. Was Alvarez toying with Main Events by using their beloved Arturo Gatti's walkout song? All that and more, Talkbox episode 147 starts now!

EP 146: Gerry Cooney and Joe Goossen Jan 29, 2019

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There are big rumors about people contemplating retirement or even coming out of retirement. One that is not a rumor anymore is Gerry Cooney! Gerry Cooney was a former world title challenger and known as "the Gentleman" boxer. He joins Michael Woods on Talkbox to share what is going on in his life with things such as his new book, a fundraiser fight for the Wounded Warriors Project, and his radio show on Sirius XM.

Afterwards, the man with some of the best hair and denim jackets in boxing, Joe Goossen, gives us a call. The world class trainer out of Ten Goose Boxing Gym talks about some of the fighters he has fighting soon, his thoughts on the Thurman-Lopez fight, and his new gig at Fox sports boxing.

It's all here for you, episode 146 of Talkbox!

EP 145: Steve Kim and Michael Amoo-Bediako Jan 22, 2019

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One of the best and brightest analytical minds in the boxing industry, ESPN writer Steve Kim, joins us to talk about the big fight this weekend. You will want to catch his thoughts on the big Pacquiao-Broner fight and his thoughts on the current state of both fighters. Steve also gives his two cents on whether or not reporters should be covering the out of the ring antics of current fighters, and how it may affect their image.

Right after Steve Kim, Mickey Moo (Michael Amoo-Bediako) phones in from Essex, England to give us the insight for Richard Commey. Mickey is Richard Commey's manager and has some inside information for what Commey is like as a boxer/person, while also forecasting what is coming up for the Ghanian star. Lomachenko???

Catch it all on episode 145 of TalkBox!

EP 144: Mike Tyson, George Kambosos, Kevin Cunningham, and Evan Rutkowski Jan 17, 2019

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Episode 144 is STACKED! Up and coming Aussie lightweight, George "Ferocious" Kambosos Jr, kicks things off by talking about his fight week in Vegas and his time as Manny Pacquiao's sparring partner. He fights this Saturday on the Pacquiao v. Broner fight night.

On the same fight card and venue, Adrien Broner's head trainer, Kevin Cunningham, phones in to talk all about the fight this Saturday. He shares his thoughts on things such as Broner stirring the pot during his press conference and the specific adjustments they made in preparation for Pacquiao.

Third on the list was former HBO sport marketing executive and fellow podcaster of the Fistianados podcast, Evan Rutkowski. Evan brought his unique perspective on the fights this week and state of boxing as he looks at them from the economical and business side of the sport.

Finally, if there was ever a cleanup hitter in boxing, Mike Tyson calls in and updates us all on what he's been up to. Iron Mike talks about his new Tyson Ranch, his endeavors into the cannabis and podcast industry, and who he likes in the heavyweight division now. Will he also come out of retirement for a fight in the ring? Mike Woods asks and Mike Tyson answers in episode 144!

EP 143; WBC Pres. Mauricio Sulaiman Jan 08, 2019

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On episode 143, president of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, joins in via phone call to talk about the Wilder v. Fury bout, the status of different weight divisions, and about some great upcoming fights. Also in the talk, Mauricio shares about a recent health scare he encountered during a family vacation and how it has changed the WBC president's outlook on life.

TalkBox Short: Art Lovely on Demarco Induction Dec 27, 2018

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In a first ever TalkBox short, former guest, Art Lovely shares his excitement as his dream of Tony Demarco being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame becomes reality.

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