Phantom Punch Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 3 -"Battleship Barbosa"

The guys host Alex Barbosa for a chat about his upcoming professional boxing card on The Battleship New Jersey in Camden, NJ and chop up recent fights including Danny Garcia's return, the 154 division and the future of the heavyweight division! @phantompunchpodcast on IG @phantompunchpod on Twitter @JohnnySouthpaw @ApolloAliMusic

Episode 2 - Republican Boxing

Season 2 - Episode 1

The Boys Are Back! Laughing into a new season, the boys catch up on key fights; Shakur vs Valez, Charlo v Castano 2, Fury v Whyte, Canelo v Bivol and more!

Episode 59 - "Vanilla"

Episode 58 - "Today's Price Isn't Yesterday Price"

Episode 57 - "The Energy Has Changed"

Episode 56 - "Pay Day, You Want Pay Day"

Episode 55 - "The New Golden Boy"

Episode 54 - "One For The History Books"

Episode 53 - "The Great Heavyweight Debate"

Episode 52 - "Clickbait"

Episode 51 - "Boxing Culture Vulture"

Episode 50 - "Fifty Piece"

In the 50th episode, recapping the fights from the weekend including Robert Guerrero vs Victor Ortiz (3:40) the main event Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenias Ugas (8:15) what would’ve happened with Manny vs Spence? (12:59) Does Manny retire? (14:50) where is Manny’s resume all time? Did the Floyd fight define his career? (19:58) What’s next for Ugas? (26:22) Porter vs Crawford is going to purse bid Sept. 2nd (28:24) honorable mention Mark Magsayo vs Julio Ceja (31:40) Canelo vs Plant convo (34:04) ...

Episode 49 - "Boxing Blue Balls"

In this episode, Southpaw starts out with his feelings and a rant about the current state of boxing (2:40) can there be a such thing as COVID protocol in Boxing? (8:48) Errol Spence needing eye surgery and where it came from (12:40) Manny vs Ugas, the breakdown (17:50) The contract that Manny has saved the fight, Canelo demanded the same from Plant. (21:43) with the delay and issues with Fury v Wilder, are the tides turning? (24:30) Jamel Herring vs Shakur Stevenson was recently announced (28...

Episode 48 - "COVID Cop-Outs"

Episode 47 - "The Casuals Are Out"

Episode 46 - "A Different Generation"

Episode 45 - "30 Million Dollar Trunks"

Episode 44 - "Unwarranted Shade"

Episode 43 - "PainDay (The CaneloCast)"

Episode 42 - "A Level or B Level?"

Southpaw & Apollo are joined by Reg Lloyd head trainer for Raymond “Savage” Ford (2:31) YouTube boxers and where the stand in the sport , can boxers learn from these guys? (9:00) Start Recapping the FOX PPV card- Lara vs Lamanna; Omar Figueroa vs Ramos; Ruiz vs Areola (21:00) Yet another Floyd discussion (39:14) Canelo vs Errol Spence? Who wins? (45:00) Reg says Jaron Ennis beats Errol Spence (45:58) Episode 42 Fantasy Fight - Willie Pep vs Pernell Whitaker (55:25) Reg Raw talks about how dir...

Episode 41 - "Clicks & Clout"

The guys kick off this episode discussing Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul on June 5th - competing with Teofimo Lopez on Triller (3:50) Ryan Garcia pulls out of his fight against Javier Fortuna- what gives with this kid? Why is this generation so different? (12:30) Jake Paul shows face at the UFC fights this weekend - chirping back and forth with fighters then a quick recap of the UFC fights (22:20) Tyson Fury training with Jorge Capetillo in Vegas and the rest of current heavyweight landscape ...

Episode 40 - "Boxing Autotune"

Episode 39 - "Cross Contamination"

The guys discuss the untimely passing of #DMX and what he meant to the culture and the sport of #boxing (3:30) Danny Garcia launches a reality TV show (8:20) a 24/7 conversation turns into a Floyd #Mayweather debate (13:22) Oscar De La Hoya continues to talk about his comeback on social media - where should the older legends live in the #sport of boxing? (19:00) #JakePaul vs Ben Askren is quickly approaching - Lamar Odem vs Aaron Carter - WTF?! is happening in Boxing (23:00) Apollo takes iss...

Episode 38 - "38 Special"

Episode 37 - "Old Time's Sake"

Episode 36 - "Not Culture, Just Currency"

In this episode Apollo & Southpaw discuss Versuz, Triller and Triller Fight Club (3:08) Canelo vs BJ Saunders is announced for Dallas, TX (12:55) Floyd Mayweather is in camp to assist Anthony Joshua (15:53) Where is Danny Garcia's future in boxing? (18:50) Tevin Farmer and Joseph Diaz come up in conversation (23:27) Recapping Maurice Hooker vs Virgil Ortiz Jr. (28:34) Yes, we're all still waiting on Errol Spence Jr. vs Terrance Crawford (33:24) Did Seniesa Estrada steal the show on DAZN? Whic...

Episode 35 - "Ring Rust"

The Phantom Punch Boys are BACK!

Episode 34 - "Glove Gate"

With only minor fights on the guys start with some boxing news about DAZN and the possibility of Fight Night 5 (2:00) AJ vs Pulev announced for June (20:00) Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano and other women’s boxing (21:35) J-Rock declines rematch clause for Jasion Rosario, what’s next for J-Rock (26:13) Paulie Mallanaggi discusses being black balled from boxing right now (31:44) the guys “paint houses” about Deontay Wilder and glove gate (37:00) Recapping PBConFox Adam Kownacki vs Chris Heleni...

Episode 33 - "B-Sides"

Getting right to the shits with Deontay Wilder’s excuses, the trilogy and the heavyweight landscape (1:30) Loma vs Teofimo announced May 30th @ MSG (34:17) the Cinnamon Challenge saga continues (37:30) Sergey Kovalev arrested for DUI in LA (39:30) Mike Tyson recently interviewed “Sugar” Ray Leonard (43:04) Recapping DAZN card - Jessie Vargas vs Mikey Garcia (58:57) Walk Outs: Apollo - I’m Ready - The Diplomats | Southpaw - Crown - Jay-Z (1:08:10)

Episode 32 - "American Pie"

The guys jump right into recapping #FuryWilder. Discussing everything from who was in attendance at the fight, the commentary, the showmanship and the winners and what we can all expect next. (1:00) Claressa Shields and Laila Ali back at it again - @apolloalomusic gives his take on it all (62:13) Alejandra Jimenez’s “B Sample” comes back dirty - boxing being boxing (76:07) Walk Outs: Apollo - Mob Ties - Drake | Southpaw - Overcomer - Royce Da 5’9” feat. Westside Gunn (90:10)

Episode 31 - "My Thing Is This.."

The guys kick off talking Fury vs Wilder II right away (2:00) Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders is going down... (3:30) Tony Harrison takes to social media to call a Charlo a cheater (6:00) Manny Pacquiao signs with Conor McGregor’s management team (14:40) you knew it had to happen. The guys cover (and argue about) Floyd Mayweather on Drink Champs (20:28) more Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder the rematch (41:11) Recapping #DAZN card with Ryan Garcia vs Francisco Fonseca & Jorge Linares (46:11) Recappi...

Episode 30 -"Throwin’ Hands"

AB calls out Devin Haney in a DM to Eddie Hearn (11:30) Manny should be back this summer - names Porter, Spence & Garcia (19:19) BJS discusses what he believes Canelo will do next (24:40) National Women in Sports Day - women in boxing and Claressa branching out into MMA (32:00) Apollo call @Devinwade to discuss the Jon Jones decision at #UFC247 (41:10) Can rappers fight? If so who? (47:25) Recapping #ShoBox - Gary Russell Jr., Rigondeaux & Arboleda vs Velez (55:25) Recapping Matchroom’s card ...

Episode 29 "The Circus"

The boys jump right in discussing Joe Rogan vs Stephen A. Smith (2:00) Ivan Redkach is suspenders and fined for biting Danny Garcia (6:30) Big Baby Miller signs to Top Rank even after the PED suspension (9:30) Canelo vs Royota is scrapped - so now what for Canelo? (11:30) Discussing the video of Gervonta Davis gripping up and being violent with his BM (15:30) recapping the DAZN card in Miami - is DAZN becoming a circus? Jake Paul vs Gibbs, some of the better undercards including Amanda Serran...

Episode 28 - "Mamba Mentality"

#RipKobe #MambaMentality #RIPGiGiBryant The guys start off the podcast discussing the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant (1:30) recapping the Showtime card with Stephen “Coolboy” Fulton, Jared Hurd and Danny Garcia - does PBC consistently put out a lackluster product? (30:00) Headlines about AJ vs Deontay - is the fight worth it anymore? (54:00) Rumors about Canelo’s next opponent (57:50) Conor McGregor tweets in support of Trump - so it’s fuck McGregor now too. (62:50) Andy Ruiz splits with h...

Episode 27 - "Out Of Town"

This episode the guys start with boxing news - Tevin Farmer calls out Gary Russell Jr. - Regis Prograis vs Maurice Hooker being rumored - (2:13) Senisa Estrada & Marlen Esperanza heating up again (7:20) the guys chop up the 2 minute round time limit for women’s boxing (12:00) discussing Laila Ali vs Claressa Shields and the media’s involvement through all of this #breakfastclub #xmsirusradio (17:01) Claressa and her manager hint at a possible MMA fight (30:30) weekend recaps including Cono...

Episode 26 - "Triggers"

The guys start 2020 by catching up on some highlight news about fights fro fight announcements to Deontay Wilder being named Peace Ambassador for Boxing and Logan Paul vs Antonio Brown (4:05) Ryan García and Gervonta Davis, who is the bigger star? Which also triggers a larger Gervonta Davis conversation (13:00) Beterbiev says he will vacate IBF title if he has to fight in China which triggers ANOTHER larger convo about international boxing and Loma vs Teofimo (30:53) Southpaw brings up @lunat...

Episode 25 - "Floyd Would Never"

Episode 25 - “Floyd Would Never” End 2019 and the decade with The Phantom Punch Boys! Jump right in discussing #Forbes highest paid athletes for the decade including @floydmayweather @mannypacquio (2:20) news about the Fury vs Wilder rematch (9:57) Jake Paul vs Aneson Gib added to #SuperBowl weekend card (13:34) Tevin Farmer is in camp with former opponent Jono Carrol in preparation for Joseph Diaz (15:30) the guys recap the #Showtime card featuring Badu Jack vs Jean Pascal and the main event...

Episode 24 - "Nothing But The Truth?"

Episode 24- Nothing But The Truth? The guys jump right in starting with a recap of the #DAZN card from Friday. Discussing #Chavez vs #Jacobs and a few undercard fights. (02:04) Canelo vacates his light heavyweight title, now what? (25:24) Terrance #Crawford keeps getting hated on - but numbers don’t lie (29:29) let’s talk #PBConFox - the guys recap the PBC card headlined by #HarrisonCharlo2 (31:26) Errol Spence finally remerges into the public - he said some very interesting things we they Th...

Episode 23 - "A Different Animal"

Episode 23 - A Different Animal - The guys start off discussing Tyson Fury splitting with his trainer ahead of the rematch with #Wilder and #Klitchko hints at comeback on social media (3:17) Sergio Martinez hints a comeback - he wants Billy Joe Saunders 👀 (12:25) Jan 30th #DAZN card is announced featuring Tevin Farmer vs Joseph Diaz & Andrade vs Keller (17:12) Ladies and gentlemen, Cherry Garcia is back - Danny Garcia is taking on Ivan Redkach 🙄 (23:40) Bob Arum says Errol Spence will not be ...

Episode 22 - "The Weight is Over"

Episode 22 - The Weight Is Over Dana White finally give a few details on his boxing endeavors with Floyd #Mayweather (2:17) Joshua vs Ruiz the rematch - the guys recap and discuss all things around the fight #JoshuaRuiz #Wilder #Tyson #Usyk (13:38) Danny Jacobs vs Julio Chavez Jr. moved to Arizona why? #Narcos turns into a Shakur Stevenson discussion #Newark (39:10) Carl Frampton breaks both his hands - @JohnnySouthpaw rants and discusses glove manufacturers #Everlast #CletoReyes and others -...

Episode 21 - "One Punch Man"

In episode 21 - the guys catch up on KSI vs Logan Paul, Devin Haney's future - did boxing take a backseat, again? Recapping Wilder vs Ortiz II, Floyd hints at return, who wants to see that and more...

Episode 20 - "Perverted Pugilist"

Phantom Punch Podcast is BACK! Southpaw & Ali recap #Canelo vs #Kovalev (2:00) Why did #boxing take a backseat to #MMA and #UFC (7:55) Recapping Jason Sosa vs Miguel Berchelt on #ESPN and other fights from the weekend and some questionable endings (18:50) where does Canelo go from here? (26:27) Esperanza vs Estrada, Ryan García (xx:xx) RIP Patrick Day and discussing what boxing needs to do to protect fighters (31:50) Gervonta get parade, Gervonta Davis Day, mural and punched in the mouth (4...

Episode 19- "Make Boxing Great Again"

Episode 19- Make Boxing Great Again...

Episode 18 - "The Backburner"

In this episode #Southpaw & #ApolloAli kick off discussing Maurice Hooker moving up to welterweight (8:05) recapping #Lomachenko vs Campbell in the #UK on #ESPN - breaking down what’s next for #Loma ? (10:00) Top 5 - Pound For Pound? Where is #Canelo, #Crawford & Loma? (20:25) More controversy on the ESPN card (24:30) The Porter vs Spence card is creeping up and the trash talk has started (30:05) Another example of #boxing splitting their fanbase, WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING? (37:35) discuss...

Episode 17 - "Pissing Contest"

In this episode #Apollo & #Southpaw discuss Ruiz changing his tune and agreeing to fight in #SaudiArabia (2:44) #MayMac - 2 years later (14:07) #TevinFarmer & #GervontaDavis discussions come to a head, why?(16:26) Recapping and breaking down the fights from the previous weekend #CoolBoySteph and #KovalevYarde - yes #Canelo is discussed (27:46) Why does #boxing keep competing with itself? (43:13) August’s boxing schedule (50:18) Apollo doesn’t believe in #Loma yet (51:03) Walk-Outs: Southpaw -...

Episode 16- “Announcements About Announcements”

In this episode the guys catch up on this week’s happenings in all things combat sports from #MMA to Terrance Crawford & #JoeRogan (1:03) Andy Ruiz refuses to fight in Saudi Arabia for the rematch (13:08) Floyd video surfaces to spark rumors about #MayPac2 - YET AGAIN sparking another #Mayweather debate between Southpaw & Apollo (18:00) Conor #McGregor punches an old man in a pub (31:40) Anthony Joshua vs #LennoxLewis - and #AJ calls Andy Ruiz “lucky”, is this a heel turn for AJ? (34:40) GGG ...

Episode 15 - "Catch Up"

After a 2 week hiatus the boys are back! Discussing Canelo vs GBP (2:45) Heather Hardy returns to boxing on DAZN and where women’s boxing stands in this cultural moment (14:30) Joshua vs Ruiz 2 is announced in Saudi Arabia (22:02) Fury’s next opponent announced (32:03) Pascal vs Browne recap (34:00) Floyd vs 50 Cent and another Floyd convo (36:30) Southpaw takes on fans and twitter convos (43:00) Kownacki vs Arreola recap (59:40) recapping Top Rank/ ESPN+ card in Philly - no Carl Frampton - S...

Episode 14 - "Homework"

Discussing Gervonta Davis’ performance on Showtime and Tevin Farmer’s performance on DAZN and where it stands to make a unification fight happen (15:00) After 2 deaths in 1 week (R.IP. Maxim Dadashev & Hugo Santillan) fans booing the Sweet Science on DAZN is disgusting (37:28) Recapping the rest of the DAZN fights - Jose Ramirez vs Maurice Hooker (52:40) Terrance “Bud” Crawford speaks on the division in boxing and the best fighting the best (56:06) Dillian Whyte gets popped for PEDs before h...

Episode 13 - "Satisfied"

In this episode the guys cover this weekend’s fights between Teofimo Lopez vs Masayoshi Nakatami (6:26) Recapping Maria vs Dadashev and Dadashev’s condition (11:22) recapping some of the DAZN fights - what Dillian Whyte winning means (22:54) discussing the major fights of the weekend on PBC Fox - Caleb Plant vs Mike Lee - discussing the article about Caleb Plant from NYFIGHTS (24:50) breaking down the main event Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman (43:09) Rumors of Mikey Garcia & DAZN (57:21) Can...