Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio
448 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsOne of the highest-rated boxing podcasts. Fight recaps, previews and boxing history from author Patrick Connor, Aris Pina of CompuBox and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler.
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"Gallo" Estrada vs "Bam" Rodríguez Preview & Super Flyweight Discussion
June 28, 2024 21:19 - 2 hours - 114 MBJuan Francisco Estrada and Jesse "Bam" Rodríguez should be a high level super flyweight/junior bantamweight clash. Thankfully we've been able to follow the lower weight classes far more closely in recent years, and this fight should add to the legacy of the division. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian/Compubox operator Aris Pina team up to preview Estrada vs Rodríguez, plus discuss some of the history of the super flyweig...
Boxing Trainers - The Good, The Bad & The Wild (Part 1)
June 23, 2024 00:08 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn boxing, trainers are essential parts of the equation. And over the decades, there have been some extremely memorable fight trainers, and for a variety of reasons. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember a handful of trainers that come to mind. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves ...
Boxing History - Memorable Knuckleheads
June 13, 2024 22:31 - 2 hours - 127 MBBoxing has it all: great characters, tragedy, triumph, drama. But the sport is also packed full of knuckleheads. You know them. The fighters who couldn't keep from opening their mouths, couldn't stay out of trouble and so forth. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we focused on the recent International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend and recent knuckleheads, which inspired more history-based knucklehead talk. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick...
Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang Preview & Heavyweight Slugfests
May 29, 2024 18:31 - 2 hours - 111 MBHeavyweight slugfests. There's just something about two large fighters wrecking one another that's so difficult to turn away from. Deontay Wilder's heavyweight showdown with Zhilei Zhang features two heavy punchers among the big men, and while there are asterisks (which we discuss!), it could wind up being a heck of a fight. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we preview Wilder-Zhang and remember a bunch of heavyweight slugfests. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twi...
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Recap
May 20, 2024 19:21 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBOleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion. That sentence alone tells you what you need to know. There were other details, sure. Like how Tyson Fury put up a scrap, and how it was a great fight. And the locale was interesting. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor is joined by fellow history guru Aris Pina and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler in recapping an excellent heavyweight championship fight. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https:...
Fighters Who Lost Their Pro Debut
May 16, 2024 16:46 - 2 hours - 152 MBIn today's boxing world, wins and losses mean everything. Or at least they seem to mean a lot more than they should, especially when you consider just how many great fighters lost their pro debut. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina talk about great fighters who lost their first fight, or were believed for years to have lost their first fight. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook...
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk & Pay Per View Discussion
May 15, 2024 18:52 - 2 hours - 120 MBTyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk seems like it's taken forever to arrive, but we're allegedly finally here. A heavyweight clash of this magnitude deserves a preview, and we have some opinions! The Pay-Per-View situation has gotten quite interesting lately as well, and we couldn't miss the opportunity to talk about some of the best boxing PPVs, the worst and just random memorable moments. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor...
Bobby Czyz Tribute
April 01, 2024 23:38 - 2 hours - 131 MBApril Foo— Oh, it's an actual Bobby Czyz tribune episode. Well okay then. This is for our long-time listeners and viewers. They know how we feel about Czyz. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in!
Francis Ngannou & Fast Tracked Heavyweights
March 08, 2024 01:47 - 2 hours - 119 MBAt one point, the heavyweight championship was the most-coveted title in mainstream sports. Management teams and promoters are often inspired to take shortcuts, or at least unconventional paths, to lead a fighter to something nearing the heavyweight title. On this episode, we briefly talk about Anthony Joshua's clash with Francis Ngannou, but spend the bulk of the episode recalling other heavyweights from history who were fast-tracked. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: P...
Today's Champions vs Yesteryear's Champions
February 26, 2024 20:30 - 2 hours - 133 MBA pugilistic tale as old as time: how do today's best fighters measure up to history's best fighters? Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez, Tyson Fury, Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, Oleksandr Usyk and company... How would they do against the leaders of yesteryear? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, the fight historian 1-2 of Patrick Connor and Aris Pina tackle the issue and offer (ahem) the absolutely most definitive answers possible. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: ...
Diego Corrales vs Jose Luis Castillo Revisited
February 24, 2024 20:53 - 2 hours - 113 MBFew fights define almost everything great about boxing the way Diego Corrales wild victory over José Luis Castillo did. When it comes to fights reaching peak insanity, Corrales-Castillo is basically still the standard 20 years later. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember both fights between Diego Corrales and José Luis Castillo, and even the canceled third bout, but mostly the ridiculous first f...
Showtime Boxing Farewell & End of Year Discussion
February 24, 2024 20:43 - 2 hours - 111 MBBelieve it or not, 2023 was a fantastic year for boxing. Even if we're saying goodbye to at least one major fight institution in Showtime Boxing, fans were treated to several very big fights, a few matchups that satisfied the hardcore contingent, and no shortage of star power. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall some of their favorite 2023 moments, and many of their favorite Showtime Boxing memories. SUBSCRIBE! Store: h...
Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana I & II Revisited
February 24, 2024 20:31 - 1 hour - 109 MBFloyd Mayweather is one of the biggest boxing stars of all time, so naturally there will be more scrutiny of his career than others. It may be somewhat unfair, but it also makes sense. His two fights with Marcos Maidana are often cited as two of the most difficult of his entire career, and on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler re-watch and re-score the two Mayweather-Maidana bouts. SUBSCRIBE! Store: ht...
The Tragedy of John Tate
February 24, 2024 20:22 - 1 hour - 100 MBHow could a heavyweight champion and Olympic medalist be all but forgotten? "Big" John Tate was a member of a the legendary 1976 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, and later won a version of the heavyweight championship, yet few remember the man or the fighter. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember John Tate. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneA...
Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Márquez Series Revisited
February 24, 2024 20:13 - 1 hour - 82 MBSome sets of fighters, like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Márquez for instance, match up like puzzle pieces. Just when one pulls away and seems to be greater, the other roars back and again proved to be their equal. Pacquiao and Márquez did this four times. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the classic four bouts between Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Márquez. SUBSCRIB...
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Recap
February 24, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWe all thought Tyson Fury would probably outbox Francis Ngannou with ease. It was only logical. But then Tyson Fury had to go ahead an underestimate the UFC's lineal (but deposed) heavyweight champion. It doesn't even matter that Tyson Fury won. Francis Ngannou's moment was huge enough and unexpected enough that it basically counted as win. And on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we couldn't help but talk about Fury-Ngannou. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follo...
Boxing History - Longest Fighting Careers Part 2
February 24, 2024 20:06 - 2 hours - 114 MBWe already discussed some high-profile fighters who fought for extended periods of time in Part 1 of the Longest Fighting Careers series. But in a sport full of fighters who fought for a long time, we may have left a few out. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall several other fighters with particularly long careers. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris P...
James "Buster" Douglas vs Mike Tyson Revisited
February 24, 2024 19:40 - 2 hours - 131 MBEven if you're not quite old enough to remember when James "Buster" Douglas upset Mike Tyson for the heavyweight championship back in 1990, you're almost certainly well aware that it was a massive upset. Just how massive? More than 30 years later, it's still held as a sports upset gold standard for many. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler team up to re-score, rehash and revisit "Buster" Douglas' defea...
LIVE From Prison: James Scott
February 01, 2024 18:09 - 1 hour - 82 MBBoxing was wild in the 1970s. And before that too, for that matter, but the sports opened new doors during the 70s, and one of those doors led to Rahway State Prison in New Jersey, where James Scott lived. And fought professionally. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, the boxing historian combo of Patrick Connor and Aris Pina discuss the life, crimes and career of James Scott. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @Pun...
Double Tragedy of Robert Quiroga vs Akeem Anifowoshe
September 21, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIt's said fighters often feel some kind of bond after a grueling fight, and fighters who go to war together are forever linked. Some fights, like Robert Quiroga vs Akeem Anifowoshe, 1991's "Fight of the Year," epitomize the idea that once two fighters lock horns and give pieces of themselves in a fight, nothing is ever the same afterward. Robert Quiroga and Akeem Anifowoshe's stories both ended far earlier than they should have, and it's tough not to believe that their fight caused most of i...
Lennox Lewis vs Riddick Bowe - Dream 1990s Heavyweight Fight
September 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBSo why didn't Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe ever fight? And what exactly happened that one time they met in the ring? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler break down the matchup between Lewis and Bowe in the 1988 Olympics, their career and the reasons why they never fought. Yes, including the infamous "WBC belt in the trash can" incident. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - ...
Mike Tyson vs George Foreman - Dream Fight
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBMike Tyson and George Foreman are two of the biggest heavyweight punchers both of recent memory, and all-time. And they almost fought! On this episoe of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler talk about why Tyson-Foreman never happened, and what the result may have been if they had! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Boxing History - Longest Fighting Careers
August 15, 2023 19:30 - 2 hours - 113 MBFighters fight on too long as a general rule. Even so, some fighters notably have longer careers than others. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember a handful of fighters whose careers spanned impressive lengths of time. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instag...
Floyd Mayweather vs Oscar de la Hoya Revisited
August 11, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBFloyd Mayweather's victory over Oscar de la Hoya was a star-making performance, yet many seem to disagree with the final decision. That makes it a good fight to revisit and re-score. There was also a small matter of Oscar de la Hoya's recent "documentary" to discuss. "The Golden Boy" recently debuted on HBO's streaming service, and might figure into the Mayweather-De la Hoya discussion more than previously realized. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, joint Patrick Connor an...
Top 15 Heavyweight Champions With the Most Knockouts
August 08, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBIt makes sense that the biggest fighters are the biggest punchers. Rocky Marciano, Mike Tyson, Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey and so forth are legendary punchers, but where do they rank on the list of heavyweight champions with the most knockouts? Here's a list of the Top 15 heavyweight champions who scored the most knockouts during their careers, with boxing historian Patrick Connor. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor...
Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence, Jr. Recap
August 01, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBTerence Crawford is a magnificent fighter. No need to qualify anything or compare him historically to any fighter from the past. He may truly stand alone as the greatest fighter of his era, and his domination of Errol Spence, Jr. sure seems to back that idea up. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina express their gratitude for a wonderful week of boxing punctuated by Terence Crawford. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social ...
Naoya Inoue vs Stephen Fulton Recap & Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford Preview
July 26, 2023 03:30 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBNaoya Inoue is one scary fighter, and he proved it by going through unified junior featherweight champion Stephen Fulton with ease. How far can Inoue go? Where should he be pound-for-pound? And wait, because there's an entirely DIFFERENT top-level fight in just a few days: Errol Spence, Jr. vs Terence Crawford. It's the one we've been waiting for. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina put it all into perspective. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNG...
The Troublesome Tale of Tommy Morrison
July 05, 2023 20:30 - 2 hours - 137 MBTommy Morrison was known as "The Duke," and the 1980s and 90s heavyweight contender was a charismatic, hard-hitting scrapper. Unfortunately he also made many questionable decisions throughout his life, and several of them led to an early demise. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina take a close look at the life, career and troubled times of Tommy Morrison. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Co...
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder Trilogy Revisited
June 23, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe tend to focus on older history, but sometimes we'll recall fights and fighters from recent history, like the trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder that spanned three years and produced many thrills. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember and re-score the Fury vs Wilder trilogy. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMC...
Lost 1950s Heavyweights - Part 2
June 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBBack in the 1950s, the heavyweight division was more or less held hostage by Floyd Patterson's trainer and manager Cus D'Amato after Rocky Marciano retired. A number of heavyweights during that time ripened on the vine, if not had a good portion of their careers wasted. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember a new set of fighters for Part 2 of the Lost 1950s Heavyweights. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media!...
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier Trilogy - Part 2 - The Thrilla in Manila
May 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBMuhammad Ali and Joe Frazier created history and just seemed to do great thing in the ring together. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the third and final chapter between two all-time greats. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagr...
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier Trilogy - Part 1
April 28, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBMuhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were truly great heavyweight champions and bitter rivals. Their trilogy is known by boxing fans and detractors alike. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler join up to remember the first two fight between these heavyweight giants. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio ...
Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia Preview
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIt's not that often boxing gets massive fights, and even less often that they happen all the way down at lightweight. Gervonta "Tank" Davis and "King" Ryan Garcia meet in Las Vegas this weekend, and it's huge. Patrick Connor and Aris Pina teamed up to preview the fight and talk about both fighters' careers to this point, plus give their picks. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneA...
Lost 1950s Heavyweights - Part 1
April 06, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBHeavyweight eras, and entire eras of boxing itself, are often defined by a single, popular champion. "As the heavyights go, so goes boxing," they say. But what happens when an entire generation is lost to oblivion because of decisions made by the champion? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina join forces to remember some Lost 1950s Heavyweights. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Pa...
George Foreman vs Michael Moorer Revisited
April 05, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBThere are many memorable moments in even recent boxing history, but few, like when George Foreman regained the heavyweight championship over Michael Moorer in 1994, are the kind where you remember who you watched with, or where you were. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler team up to re-score the fight and remember some details. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Tw...
Boxing History - Unexpected Wars
February 09, 2023 18:30 - 2 hours - 126 MBThe year is young, but we've already had a few fights that were far better than anticipated. In fact, the words "fight of the year contender" have already been uttered. History is jammed full of fights that turned out way better than expected, and on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember several of them. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAr...
Mike Tyson vs Donovan "Razor" Ruddock Revisited
February 03, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBIf there's one thing we love on the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, it's boxing history. We couldn't help but relive a bit more early 90s heavyweight action, this time between Mike Tyson and Donovan "Razor" Ruddock. It was a funky time for the heavyweight division. And in the middle of all that, a post-championship Tyson battled Ruddock twice. Join us for some detailed Tyson-Ruddock action! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @Patr...
Mike Tyson vs Donovan ”Razor” Ruddock Revisited
February 03, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIf there's one thing we love on the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, it's boxing history. We couldn't help but relive a bit more early 90s heavyweight action, this time between Mike Tyson and Donovan "Razor" Ruddock. It was a funky time for the heavyweight division. And in the middle of all that, a post-championship Tyson battled Ruddock twice. Join us for some detailed Tyson-Ruddock action! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @Patr...
Marco Antonio Barrera vs Naseem Hamed Revisited
January 16, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBYou wouldn't know it now, but in the late 1990s and going into 2001, "Prince" Naseem Hamed was a superstar in the U.K. and on the verge of really breaking into the U.S. boxing scene. Then Marco Antonio Barrera happened. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the looming mega-stardom of Hamed and the night he ran into Barrera. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @Patr...
Riddick Bowe vs Andrew Golota I & II Revisited
January 12, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThe mid- and late-1990s brought on some hard-charging culture in the U.S., and boxing wasn't exempt. The heavyweight division went through plenty of changes throughout the 90s, until finally it seemed Riddick Bowe stood alone as likely the best around. Then the Andrew Golota fights happened in 1996. There were brawls in the ring, melees outside of it, fouls, historic moments and more. Two fights acted as a sort of mirror for boxing and its fans, and many couldn't turn away. Let's revisit te...
Ike Ibeabuchi vs David Tua Revisited
January 03, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBHeavyweight boxing is considered the sport's crown jewel or pinnacle, but fight fans are used to sacrificing activity rate and sometimes nuance for the chance at seeing a big heavyweight taken down. Ike Ibeabuchi and David Tua combined to throw 1,730 punches against one another in 1997, however, and it was the kind of fight fans still talk about 25 years later. A relatively sparse crowd in Sacramento watched as Ibeabuchi and Tua beat each other up. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves ...
Naseem Hamed vs Kevin Kelley Revisited
December 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBIt's difficult to believe 25 years have passed since "Prince" Naseem Hamed and "Flushing Flash" Kevin Kelley dazzled a Madison Square Garden crowd with a multiple-knockdown, four-round war. But that's how long it's been. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Aris Pina and Patrick Connor team up to relive and remember Hamed-Kelley. As an added bonus, the great co-feature between Kennedy McKinney and Junior Jones couldn't be forgotten. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch ...
Naoya Inoue, Japanese Boxing History, Terence Crawford & The Gloves
December 15, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOften boxing gets slow in the final month of the year, but for some reason we have plenty to talk about: Naoya Inoue's continued dominance in the lower weights, his place in Japanese boxing history, Teófimo López's fortunate win over Sandor Martin, Terence Crawford... and those blasted gloves. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, it's a mixture of contemporary stuff and history that regular fans of the show should love. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on...
Boxing History - Fighters Who Had the Antidote
December 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBFirst things first: Mills Lane was an honest referee and true boxing icon who will be missed, and a brief tribute was necessary. As for the boxing history, sometimes fighters can't get past a certain opponent or have serious difficulty with a particular style. It's happened numerous times, perhaps most notably when Muhammad Ali struggled with Ken Norton three times. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember fighters who simply had the antidote...
Leonard vs Benítez & Antuofermo vs Hagler I - Revisited
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBOn November 30, 1979, three all-time greats fought on the same fight card when "Sugar" Ray Leonard defeated Wilfred Benítez for his first world title, and Vito Antuofermo kept his middleweight championship with a, uh, fortunate draw with Marvelous Marvin Hagler. This episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast centers on that Las Vegas fight card that involved a whole lot of history. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor -...
Evander Holyfield vs Bert Cooper Revisited
November 24, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBCalling boxing "The Theater of the Unexpected" might be cliché, but it's also true. Sometimes unexpected things happen, and every so often those unexpected things are awesome. Such was the case with Evander Holyfield's fun heavyweight championship defense over "Smokin'" Bert Cooper. The fight's tale involves Mike Tyson, Rick "Elvis" Parker and more of boxing's best characters from the late 1980s and early 1990s. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Holyfield-Cooper finally ha...
Boxing History - Jeff Merritt aka "Candy Slim"
November 18, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBSo many boxing figures have become literally cultural icons, if not veritable juggernauts. Don King is such a character, and he had to get his start somewhere. In the early 1970s, Don King signed his first fighter Jeff Merritt, aka "Candy Slim," a troubled, hard-hitting heavyweight. You can probably already guess how that went. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember "Candy Slim." SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follo...
Boxing History - Jeff Merritt aka ”Candy Slim”
November 18, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBSo many boxing figures have become literally cultural icons, if not veritable juggernauts. Don King is such a character, and he had to get his start somewhere. In the early 1970s, Don King signed his first fighter Jeff Merritt, aka "Candy Slim," a troubled, hard-hitting heavyweight. You can probably already guess how that went. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember "Candy Slim." SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follo...
Boxing History - 2023 IBHOF Ballot Discussion
November 10, 2022 17:30 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York has been a boxing history institution since 1990. And this time of year just happens to be when hall of fame voting is submitted. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, IBHOF voters Patrick Connor and Aris Pina discuss the 2023 ballot and their picks. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: http...
Mythical Matchups Part 2 - Fan Submissions
October 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIt's that time again. The first "Mythical Matchup" episode was well-received and when we asked for some requests, viewers and listeners overwhelmed us! We tackled what we could on a relatively short episode, though. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE...