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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Shields vs Marshall, Wilder vs Helenius & Haney vs Kambosos II Recaps
October 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIt was a big weekend of boxing, and while there weren't a ton of genuine shocks or surprises, there were important wins and it marked a significant change in discourse for women's boxing. Claressa Shields, Deontay Wilder and Devin Haney all vanquished foes in style, and there's plenty to talk about. 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/KGBR...
Wilder-Helenius, Shields-Marshall, Haney-Kambosos II Previews with Lily Ulloa
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWhen it rains it pours, they say. In the case of this weekend's boxing, they're right. Between Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius, Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall and Devin Haney vs George Kambosos II, there's something for basically everyone. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we welcome Lily Ulloa back to the show to preview a big weekend! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Lily Ulloa: @queerdesmadre Patrick Connor - @...
Boxing History - Antonio Inoki, Muhammad Ali & Japanese Pro Wrestling
October 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThe heroes and legends of yesteryear are fading quickly, and the best we can do is remember them. Antonio Inoki, who recently died in Japan, rocketed to fame when he fought Muhammad Ali in 1976. But his influence on different combat sports around the world rippled far beyond that. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina welcome back Boxrec editor Grey Johnson to remember Inoki, Ali and what followed in the wake of Ali-Inoki. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https:...
Boxing History - Mythical Matchups Part 1
September 29, 2022 04:30 - 2 hours - 137 MBWhether you call them mythical matchups, fantasy fights or "What if?" scenarios, pitting two fighters against one another and imagining the outcome is about as basic as it gets from a boxing fan perspective. And ultimately we're all just fans. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up and each offer one mythical matchup from each of the "original eight" weight divisions. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Tw...
Boxing History - Busts and Misfires Part 1
September 23, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBDestiny, fate, predetermined future. Call it what you want, but many of the greatest fighters of all time were discovered early, seemingly guided to greatness by some unseen force. On the other hand, some fighters simply fall short of expectations, whatever the reason. And we remember those fighters on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, about boxing history's busts and misfires. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - ...
Canelo Álvarez vs GGG Golovkin III Recap
September 18, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBCanelo Álvarez and Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin met once more, and a definitive ending to their third fight means the sport of boxing gained another trilogy for the history books. A huge Canelo victory appeared imminent before Golovkin fought his way out of it a little, but Canelo remains the undisputed super middleweight champion. And "Bam" Rodríguez earned a win over Israel González to cap off a very, very good year. All this and more on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast! SUBSCR...
Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton Trilogy Revisited
September 16, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBControversy. Boxing is filled with it. Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton were no strangers to it either, and particularly against one another. Ali and Noron fought three times from 1973 to 1976, with Ali winning two highly controversial decisions after losing the first fight. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we break the Ali-Norton trilogy down! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan But...
Saúl ”Canelo” Álvarez vs Gennadiy ”GGG” Golovkin III Preview
September 14, 2022 03:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThree is a nice, round number. Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin meet for the third time this weeked, possibly settling unfinished business from the first two clashes. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina offer of their previews of what we all hope is a great fight! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebo...
Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez vs Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin III Preview
September 14, 2022 03:30 - 45 minutes - 40.7 MBThree is a nice, round number. Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin meet for the third time this weeked, possibly settling unfinished business from the first two clashes. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina offer of their previews of what we all hope is a great fight! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebo...
Boxing History - Greatest Punchers Part 3
September 10, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBAs a general rule, boxing fans don't get sick of knockouts. There are different kinds of details about boxing to love, sure, but knockouts are the most universal. On this final installment of the Greatest Punchers series on the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember some epic KO artists. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall Preview with Lily Ulloa
September 08, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWe can't avoid the heat, but at least boxing is giving the fans heaps of fistic action as we all burn. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, special guest Lily Ulloa of XicanaBoxing joins Aris Pina and Patrick Connor and shares a bit about their firsthand experience at the Andy Ruiz, Jr. vs Luis Ortiz card, and all preview Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall and Mikaela Mayer vs Alycia Baumgardner. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitt...
Boxing History - Luis Ortiz vs Andy Ruiz, Jr. & Big Bad Heavyweights
September 01, 2022 01:30 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThere's no weight limit to the heavyweight division, and occasionally a fighter takes that as a dare or challenge. Let's hope that's not the case for Luis Ortiz and Andy Ruiz, Jr., who were partially the inspiration behind this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast. Join us for an Ortiz-Ruiz preview, stay for the history. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www...
Boxing History - The Tragic Tale of Davey Moore
August 25, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBSometimes when bad things happen in boxing, karma is seemingly to blame, or fighters simply can't help from getting into trouble. They're tales so common they're stereotypes at this point. Occasionally, though, fighters just run into rotten luck. Bad circumstances just find them. New York's Davey Moore fell into that unfortunate category. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: ...
OIeksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II Recap
August 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOleksandr Usyk delivered the goods against Anthony Joshua when they fought last year for the first time. Usyk was favored to win again, but AJ brought some of his best work and made it a serious fight. The fight itself was fun. Afterward, however... We recapped Usyk vs Joshua II on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, because we can't do history ALL the time! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris ...
Boxing History - The Legendary Quarry Family
August 17, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBJerry Quarry and Mike Quarry were the stars of a family in which the patriarch, their father Jack, had "HARD LUCK" tattooed across his knuckles. Maybe they never had a chance. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember the Legendary Quarry Family. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ ...
Boxing History - Greatest Punchers Part 2
August 10, 2022 16:30 - 2 hours - 111 MBThere are so many punchers to talk about, so many of them entertaining and fun to simply remember. If you enjoyed Part 1 of our Greatest Punchers series, then there's no reason you won't also enjoy this one! 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! Thanks for tuning in! #boxi...
Boxing History - Greatest Punchers Part 1
August 04, 2022 18:30 - 2 hours - 126 MBWe've talked about punchers before, but it's time for an upgrade on that old show. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember great and stories punchers from boxing history. 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! Thanks for tuni...
Boxing History - The Fighting Fletcher Family
July 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBBoxing is filled with families where the sport simply runs in the blood. We've even done shows on that before. One family in 1970s and 80s Philadelphia, the Fletchers, stood out at the time for several reasons. 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! Thanks for tuning in! #b...
Interview with "Lil Bear" Holly Lawson
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBWomen's boxing is heating up, they say. Well, Holly Lawson wants that smoke. After some time out of the ring, Lawson returns to action at the Commerce Casino on July 30th, and she graciously allowed us a very personal and meaningful interview. Tune in to hear things you might not be used to fighters saying. Merch Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves...
Interview with ”Lil Bear” Holly Lawson
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWomen's boxing is heating up, they say. Well, Holly Lawson wants that smoke. After some time out of the ring, Lawson returns to action at the Commerce Casino on July 30th, and she graciously allowed us a very personal and meaningful interview. Tune in to hear things you might not be used to fighters saying. Merch Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves...
Boxing History - Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson I & II Revisited
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBWe all know the Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson fights. One was a massive upset, the other was "The Bite Fight." But even now the fights stir up an emotion or two, more than 20 years later. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler relive Holyfield-Tyson I and II! Merch Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler - @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Boxing History - Teen Stars and Matinee Idols
July 13, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBTeen stars and young, good-looking idols in boxing aren't a new thing. Their reach has been amplified, sure, but they go way back many decades. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember several teen stars and matinee idol fighters from fight history. Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knuckl...
Boxing History & True Crime - Kronk Gym Fighters Part 2
July 06, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBDetroit's Kronk Gym remains a recognizable force in boxing, and there can be no denying its rich history. Unfortunately, and through no fault of its own, not all of Kronk's fighters had a happy ending. On this episode, we remember more of Kronk Gym's troubled warriors. NEW Merch: 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...
Boxing History - Trash Talk Gone Wrong
June 28, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBKarma can be difficult to come by in boxing, if it's encountered at all. But sometimes fighters talk a bit too much and pay the price. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall times where fighters talked trash and it went very wrong for them. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesa...
Boxing History & True Crime - Kronk Gym Fighters Part 1
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThe Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan is a legendary boxing institution. As a beacon of hope in a tough part of a tough city, there was bound to be trouble now and again. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember a trio of the Kronk Gym's troublesome fighters from the 1980s. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/K...
Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Preview & Light Heavyweight Unifications
June 13, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThe hits won't stop, and this weekend Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith combine to unify the light heavyweight championship. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina preview Beterbiev-Smith and discuss light heavyweight unification bouts from boxing history. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knuc...
Boxing History - Big Fight Rematches
June 11, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 74 MBAs a rule of thumb, when the first fight is good, the rematch doesn't quite match it. Some fight series clearly disprove it, however. On this episode, Aris Pina and Patrick Connor remember the rematches from big fights and Fights of the Year, for better or worse. Tune in! NEW Merch: 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 u...
Inoue vs Donaire II, Haney vs Kambosos & Fulton vs Roman Recaps
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe've been bombared with boxing. Not that it's been a bad thing. Between Naoya Inoue's crushing knockout of Nonito Donaire and dominant wins from Devin Haney and Stephen Fulton over George Kambosos and Daniel Roman, respectively, we don't have a lot of time to waste. Let's go! NEW Merch: 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 ...
Boxing History - Greatest Australian Fighters Ever
June 01, 2022 06:30 - 2 hours - 133 MBWe love history, but we still try to keep up with the times. George Kambosos fights Devin Haney in Australia this weekend, which reminded us to talk about the greatest Australian fighters of all time. That's right. It's Australian boxing history, from the 1800s to more recent times. LET'S GO!!! 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 ...
Boxing History - Greatest Trash Talkers Ever
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBTrash talk is a familiar part of many sports, and it can range from light-hearted to flat-out awful. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember trash talkers going back 100 years and more, plus the familair ones: Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Jack Johnson, Roberto Durán and more. Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesand...
Boxing History & True Crime - 1984 Olympian Héctor López
May 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBWhen the 1984 Olympics hit Los Angeles, Héctor López was only 17. He wasn't a U.S. citizen, he represented his home country of Mexico in boxing, earning a silver medal. Throughout his adult life, López was plagued by personal issues. He did a few prison stints before ultimately meeting a mysterious end in 2011. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember López's career and discuss his troubles. Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris P...
Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño II Recap
May 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBBoxing, we love you. Jermell Charlo's victory over Brian Castaño for the undisputed junior middleweight championship was special both in meaning and entertainment-wise. We also saw Jaron Ennis' continued meteoric rise. Also: Sergey Kovalev, Kubrat Pulev, The Vargases and Evan Holyfield. Let's go! Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ In...
Bivol vs Canelo, Charlo vs Castaño II Preview & Fighters Who Reached Too Far
May 10, 2022 15:30 - 2 hours - 127 MBOn the heels of some great boxing, Dmitry Bivol just upset Canelo Álvarez, who previously sat at or near the top of most pound for pound lists. Without skipping a beat, boxing gives us Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño II this weekend. Oh, and boxing history! Fighters who bit off more than they could chew, in fact. LET'S GO! Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://ww...
Canelo Álvarez vs Dmitry Bivol Preview
May 03, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWithout a doubt, Canelo Álvarez is a special fighter with incredible accomplishments already. And again he challenges himself this weekend against Dmitry Bivol at light heavyweight on DAZN PPV. Will this be a step too far for Canelo, or will Bivol fall like the rest? On this episode of Knuckles and Gloves, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina discuss exactly that. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @Pun...
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano, Shakur Stevenson vs Oscar Valdez Recaps
May 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIt was another great day of fights, thanks to Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Shakur Stevenso and Oscar Valdez. On thise episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor, Aris Pina and Brin-Jonathan Butler again join forces to offer their takes on some excellent boxing. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Fury-Whyte Recap, Stevenson-Valdez & Serrano-Taylor Previews
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBBoxing might not have a season, but it sure FEELS like Boxing Season. Last weekend was Tyson Fury's win over Dillian Whyte, and this weekend we have Shakur Stevenson vs Oscar Valdez and Amanda Serrano vs Katie Taylor. We're here for all of it. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podc...
Erickson Lubin Interview
April 27, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBA few weeks ago, Sebastian Fundora and Erickson Lubin engaged in what was surely a "Fight of the Year" contender, with Lubin coming up just short despite being ahead on all cards. On this episode of Knuckles and Gloves, "The Hammer" Lubin was kind enough to stop by and talk about the Fundora fight, offer fight predictions and more! Follow/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/...
10 Fighters Who Messed With Mary Jane
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBThe holiest of holidays is here. Happy 4/20! Sometimes interests align perfectly, like on this fun episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast. Join boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina in remembering 10 fighters who tested positive for marijuana or are cannabis advocates. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knuck...
Errol Spence vs Yordenis Ugas Recap
April 17, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBErrol Spence, one of the two best fighters at welterweight, defeated Yordenis Ugas and showed why a fight against Terence Crawford is so highly-anticipated. Ugas bravely held his own until about halfway through the bout, and Spence took over. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we run down Spence-Ugas and the undercard, and talk Spence-Crawford. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina ...
Fundora vs Lubin Recap, Spence vs Ugas Preview & Daniel Kinahan Sanctioned
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThe last week or so in the boxing world feels like it's aged us all a century. Between the great fight between Sebastian Fundora and Erickson Lubin, Gennadiy Golovkin's triumphant struggle with Ryota Murata and the Daniel Kinahan saga, it's been hectic. And we still have Errol Spence vs Yordenis Ugas this weekend! Patrick Connor and Aris Pina got together and talked about it all on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knu...
Boxing History - Fighting Families
April 01, 2022 17:30 - 2 hours - 114 MB"Boxing runs in the blood," they say. Whether true or not, there's no shortage of fighting families in boxing history. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall famous and not-as-famous boxing offspring and families. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us...
Boxing History & True Crime - The Deadly Downfall of Rick ”Elvis” Parker
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBRick "Elvis" Parker might not be a memorable name to many boxing fans, but he should be. In the 1980s and 90s, Parker dealt with George Foreman, Jimmy Young, Bert Cooper and others before he was killed by a fighter in his stable in 1995. It's a wild tale of fight setups, double-crossing and, unfortunately, murder. Joining us on this episode is BoxRec editor Grey Johnson! Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Ari...
Boxing History & True Crime - The Deadly Downfall of Rick "Elvis" Parker
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBRick "Elvis" Parker might not be a memorable name to many boxing fans, but he should be. In the 1980s and 90s, Parker dealt with George Foreman, Jimmy Young, Bert Cooper and others before he was killed by a fighter in his stable in 1995. It's a wild tale of fight setups, double-crossing and, unfortunately, murder. Joining us on this episode is BoxRec editor Grey Johnson! Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Ari...
Boxing History - Worst Referee Performances
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBReferees are best when they go unnoticed. Just about everyone else would prefer that officials don't become part of the official fight narrative. Unfortunately referees frequently affect a fight's outcome. And on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we remember some of those instances. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Insta...
Boxing History - Grudge Matches
February 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBSometimes boxing is just a job and fighters are simply doing theirs. Other times, fighters hate one another or have reasons to take things personally. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember some of fight history's rivalries and grudge matches. Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram...
Boxing History - Last Minute Replacements
February 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB"Anything can happen in boxing," they say. They're right. Sometimes to save a fight from being canceled, someone gets that last-minute call. On this episode oft he Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall some of boxing history's most memorable last minute replacements. Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Ins...
Boxing History - 10 Hilarious Boxing Memories
February 04, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 88 MBIf you've been a boxing fan a while, and especially if you've engaged in much boxing discussion online, you can probably quickly name several boxing memes or recite a few funny moments by heart. The world is intense. So on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall 10 great boxing memories for a little light entertainment. Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris ...
Lennox Lewis vs Vitali Klitschko Revisited
January 26, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhen heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and challenger Vitali Klitschko locked horns in 2003, magic happened. Faced with fighting a Klitschko on late notice, Lewis ultimately rose to the occasion under rough circumstances, but not without a classic unfolding. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, writer Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler return to talk Lewis-Klitschko, including some of the pre-fight details and the psychology involved. Follow us on socia...
Pernell Whitaker vs Diosbelys Hurtado Revisited
January 25, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWhen you think Pernell Whitaker, you generally think defense, not brutal, late-rounds knockouts. But against Diosbelys Hurtado in 1997, that's what we got. Faced with getting a big fight with Oscar de la Hoya, Whitaker, for some reason, took on Hurtado on HBO. After trailing on all three cards through 10 tedious and foul-filled rounds, Whitaker knew what he needed to do and did it. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, listen to some of the back story of the fight as we pass ...
Boxing History & True Crime - Bill Sharkey
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThere's something about 1970s and 80s heavyweights that made for good entertainment, from top to bottom. But one figher, Bill Sharkey, had his own story, complete with a mysterious and gruesome ending. Years after Sharkey's boxing career ended, his body was found in the woods along the New Jersey and Pennsylvania border. His murder has never been solved. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember Sharkey's career and go over the few details abo...