TalkBox Boxing Podcast

EP 213: George Foreman

EP 212: AUTHOR JIMMY TOBIN - Killed in Brazil: The Mysterious Death of Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti.

Canada based author Jimmy Tobin looked long and hard at the death of Arturo Gatti, a fighter who positively exemplified a 'never say die' attitude. Under curious circumstances, the pugilist perished in 2009. Did he kill himself? Was he offed? Will we every truly know? Talkbox digs in with Tobin about the Gatti legacy, which he examined in the forthcoming book "Killed in Brazil: The Mysterious Death of Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti."

EP 211: Darius Fulghum USA Boxing Olympic Trials Heavyweight Champion

2018 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion.USA Boxing Olympic Trials heavyweight champion who is working toward the Tokyo Olympics of 2021 as his fellow nursing school graduates from Prairie View A&M University are on the front lines of the new coronavirus pandemic.

EP 210: Shannon Briggs

Shannon Briggs joins Talkbox to chat Mike Tyson, bareknuckle, his future and the world today. Shannon Briggs a veteran of the sport since 1992, he has held a world championship twice, including the lineal title from 1997 to 1998, and the wbo title from 2006 to 2007. 

EP 209: Bruce Silverglade Gleason's Boxing Gym

Bruce Silverglade from Gleason's Boxing Gym in NYC brings us some discussion around NYC, the pandemic and NYC having a history of winning fights. 

EP 208: Art Lovely

Regular guest Art Lovely joins Woods for episode 208, and Art's 92nd Birthday. Art remembers his parents talking about the difficulties that came in dealing with the 1918 flu pandemic, and he reminds Talkbox community that we shall overcome.  

EP 207: Dr. Andrew Foy

Dr. Andrew Foy is a cardiologist, and the only cardiologist/boxing promoter in the US, and maybe the world. The Pennsylvania resident spoke to TALKBOX coming to the table with  an intriguing skill set. His specialty is appraising research that has already been done. This seems a useful ability right now, as people sift through mountains of information on COVID-19 and try to make sense of their own best strategy to operate during this challenging time. Foy doesn't pull punches, regarding the ...

EP 206: Mark Kriegel

Talkbox is back on this Tuesday and coming up this week is Woodsy catching up with ESPN's Mark Kriegel. Mark shares the book projects he's on and their own views of how times have changed. 

EP 205: Larry Merchant

Just in time for the weekend, Woodsy phones Larry Merchant on today's pod. Catch the conversation with legendary commentator who has years of wisdom to share on these tough times. 

EP 204: Lou Dibella

Talkbox is back on this Thursday. We are all getting through these tough times together and for this week, boxing promoter Lou Dibella joins the show! Lou promotes the likes of Regis Prograis, Richard Commey, and others. He also gives us an update on how boxers need to navigate these times.

EP 203: Heather Hardy

Talkbox is here and not going anywhere! Woodsy and Heather Hardy talk all things New York, Covid-19, its impact, and more via the magical skype. Be sure to keep an eye out for more content on its way for Talkbox in the coming weeks as well.

EP 202: Art Lovely and Breadman Edwards

Talkbox Quarantine edition! No one in studio, but Woodsy still brings it with Art Lovely over the phone. At 91 years young, Art shares some wisdom and still talks boxing. Breadman is up next. He's the trainer to Julian Williams. Always full of wisdom as well, he talks Deontay mentality and other things boxing.   

EP 201: Doug Fischer, Kathy Duva, Ali Watkins

Talkbox back after turning 200 episodes old. Chief editor of The Ring magazine, Doug Fischer, starts the new era. Him and Woodsy talk horror stories in transportation, Fury glove conspiracy, and future of the sport.  Kathy Duva is up next. She is the CEO of Main Event Promotions and worried about the coronavirus. Her and Woodsy talk Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev and some other prospects coming up the pipeline for them. Last but not least, Ali Watkins from the NY Times phones in. She talks abo...

EP 200: Adam Kownacki, Young Holy, Lamont Roach, BoMac, and Rafe Bartholomew

Talkbox turns 200 today! And leading off the podcast is the 200+ weight class, heavyweight star in the making, Adam Kownacki. Adam talks strategy and selling out the arena for his upcoming show in Brooklyn, NY. Next up is the son of a legend, Young Holy, Evan Holyfield. He talks about writing a book and coming up as a prospect that was the son on of a legend.  Lamont Roach catches up with us third. He'll talk about the comeback fight he has coming up soon. Terence Crawford's head train...

Bonus Episode: Jose Benavidez, Bob Arum, Mark Breland, Sugarhill Steward, George Foreman, and more!

Filmed during fight week before Wilder Fury, here is a grouping of the fight week conversations with cornermen Mark Breland and Sugarhill Lewis, legends like George Foreman and Bob Arum, and more! Also in this bonus episode is kicked off by David Benavidez's trainer/father, Jose Benavidez.       

EP 199 (Part 2): Gene Kilroy, Joet Gonzalez, Ron Borges

Part 2 of Everlast Talkbox. Gene Kilroy is on the line and he was the former trainer to Muhammad Ali. We get his perspective on the Wilder Fury fight as he compares Wilder's first loss to the late great Muhammad Ali's first loss. Joet Gonzalez is back on the show! Woodsy got to know him more his last fight with Shakur. Now Joet gives us an update on a new fight coming up for him and the mentality to get back on the title hunt.  Ron Borges is next and he shares a bit of his take on the Wi...

EP 199 (Part 1): Bob Arum, Teofimo Lopez, and Shannon Briggs

LETS GO CHAMP! Everlast Talkbox podcast with episode 199 on deck for you. Leading off the pod is Top Rank leader, Bob Arum. He talks possible matchups for Terence Bud Crawford and also recaps for us the big weekend in Las Vegas. Teofimo Lopez is next, and he talks his upcoming bout with Lomachenko. Hear from Teo's point of view of #theTakeover. Last but not least, Lets Go Champ CEO and two-time heavyweight champ, Shannon Briggs is in studio. Catch up with Shannon, who's fighting in BKFC ...

EP 198: Micky Ward, Jerry Capobianco, and Dr. Johnny Lops

Micky Ward! The Fighting Pride of Lowell is joining Woodsy on today's podcast. Micky gives us a bit of what he went through in the legendary Gatti-Ward fights and then shares his thoughts on the sport of boxing today.  Jerry Capobianco is the head trainer to Joe Smith and is next on the pod. He talks possible opponents for his fighter and tries to make sense of the championship title picture at the Light Heavyweight division.  Psychiatrist and Doctor, Johnny Lops, closes the show. Him an...

EP 197: Jarrett Hurd, Malik Hawkins, Ken Casey, and Kyle Sarofeen

Talkbox comes back and so is Jarrett Hurd! Jarrett is the former unified junior middleweight champ and he talks about his new approach and recent outing against Fransisco Santana.  Malik Hawkins is next, and he's a Baltimore fighter headlining his first ShoBox card. He gives us plenty of reasons to keep an eye out for his Showtime card and his journey from prospect to contendership status.  Ken Casey combines the classic DropKick Murphys and boxing for us on the pod, and Kyle Sarofeen gi...

EP 196: Lou Dibella, Austin Trout (part 2)

Part 2! is still loaded with some big names. Lou Dibella joins Woodsy from his pool in Miami. He talks about things that bother him in the fight game and the big fight card in Miami.  Austin Trout is a former world champ fighting from the Inn of Mountain Gods. He talks cutting weight and the come back. 

EP 196: Breadman Edwards, Rick Glaser, Kid Cho (part.1)

Woodsy is back and so is Julian Williams' trainer, Stephen Breadman Edwards. Breadman has a great conversation about his fighter's recent bout, PED's in the fight game, and just over all wisdom. Next is manager in the fight game, Rick Glaser. Rick is being inducted into the NY state boxing hall of fame and Woodsy congratulates him.  Wrapping up part one of EP 196, is the millennial wrap up with producer Andrew Cho. Cho shares the latest pop culture beef and tries to calm down Woodsy abou...

EP 195: Bob Arum, Charles Conwell, Andrew Cho

Woodsy is back with two great guests and his producer. Bob Arum phones in to give us an update on all things Top Rank. When is his new star signee, Inoue, debuting? What's the plan with Jarrell Miller? What does he think of Tyson Fury's testosterone regimen? It's all here for you and more! The next event is Charles Conwell. Some of you may remember Conwell from the unfortunate fight that took Pat Day's life. This sport can be cruel, and Charles tells us what his mindset is into his next fi...

EP 194: Art Lovely, Mike Hilton, Frederick Julan

Talkbox has a returning guest today. Art Lovely! Art is joining us in studio and is excited to "be back" in the 20's. Art is pushing 92 years old, so he has a lot of stories to tell as he shares his view on how women in boxing has changed so much. Mike Hilton is the main attraction this weekend in Trenton. He shares where he's at in his undefeated career and also a little bit on the rough background he's had to overcome.  Frederick Julan is a boxer from France. He talks us through what i...

TALKBOX BOXING PODCAST EP 193: Derrick James, Jesse Hart, Cem Kilic, Yuri Foreman, Perfecting Athletes, Andrew Cho

Talkbox's first pod of the year! So many questions heading into 2020, we have a man who can answer a few of them, Derrick James, leading off the show. Derrick is the head trainer of Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence, and others.  He'll talk about everything, even the biggest fight on everyone's mind, a possible Spence vs Crawford. Jesse Hart is a light heavyweight fired up and headlining Top Rank's Atlantic City card this Saturday. He's fighting a man who beat his hero and he's sharing with us ...

EP 193: Derrick James, Jesse Hart, Cem Kilic, Yuri Foreman, Perfecting Athletes, Andrew Cho

Talkbox's first pod of the year! So many questions heading into 2020, we have a man who can answer a few of them, Derrick James, leading off the show. Derrick is the head trainer of Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence, and others.  He'll talk about everything, even the biggest fight on everyone's mind, a possible Spence vs Crawford. Jesse Hart is a light heavyweight fired up and headlining Top Rank's Atlantic City card this Saturday. He's fighting a man who beat his hero and he's sharing with us ...

EP 192: Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington

A new year brings us a new name to keep an eye on. Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington shares with us how his name became "Shu Shu", how he's feeling after his Olympic Trials victory, and his background growing up in Brooklyn. Also, the Everlast Talkbox podcast wishes everyone a safe and Happy New Year! See you in 2020. 

EP 191: Teofimo Lopez, Karlos Balderas, Brian Mcintyre, Lukie Boxing, Randy Gordon, Joe Santoloquito

Talkbox right before the holidays! We have Teofimo Lopez leading things off. The newly crowned champ graces us with his presence and also talks future bout with Lomachenko.  Karlos Balderas has a fight coming up in the more near future. He fights this Saturday and is looking to heat things up in the 130lb division. BoMac is on! He had the best seat in the house for Crawford-Mean Machine. Hear from Bud's head trainer on how much credit he gives Mean Machine, and how he's doing after the b...

EP 190: Mick Conlan, George Foreman, Ronald Ellis, Ted Panagiotis, Mark Fratto,

Coming at you from Everlast's podcast studio, Woodsy phones in with Mick Conlan during Mick's big fight week. His rematch is scheduled for this Saturday, and we get to hear from Mick on how his preparations are going.  George Foreman is making noise again! Not only does he have a new product hitting the market, but he has a great chat catching up with Mike Woods. Ronald Ellis recently won a regional title this past Saturday on the Charlo-Hogan card. He shares his future outlook after com...

EP 189: Jermall Charlo, Devin Haney, Adam Lopez, Alantez Fox, Ryan O'Hara, Quentin Peterson

The future of boxing, Jermall Charlo, opens things up on the podcast. He's the WBC middleweight champion and fighting this Saturday against Dennis Hogan in Brooklyn, NY. Another star, Devin Haney, joins the podcast. He is also a WBC champion in the lightweight division. We look forward to the future and see who this young star wants in 2020. Adam Lopez is coming off a break through performance. Despite the controversial TKO loss, Adam Lopez joins Talkbox to talk about bouncing back and b...

EP 188: Bob Arum, Elton Dharry, Augustus Tyler, Charlie Sheehy

Talkbox brings you Woodsy and Bob Arum this week! They get into a bit of everything as the legendary promoter and Woodsy talk politics, Deontay Wilder, and some upcoming fight cards. Next up is bantamweight contender, Elton Dharry. Dharry is coming off of a very close loss for a world title, and he shares a little bit of how he is doing afterwards. He promotes his own shoes and shares his road to being a world title holder. Army veteran and boxing connoisseur, Augustus Tyler phones in an...

EP 187 (Part 2): Dennis Hogan, Abe Gonzalez, Marc Abrams, Mark Fratto

Part 2 of a stacked Talkbox podcast card kicks things off with Dennis Hogan. Dennis is fighting Charlo for the WBC Middleweight belt. He'll share how his camp is going in Florida and moving on from the controversial loss with Munguia. Abe Gonzalez is a contributor for NYFights.com. He's the man to listen to when it comes to up and coming prospects. Hear who's on his radar for 2019 and beyond. Marc Abrams is an announcer and PR man in the boxing world. Hear his conversation with Woodsy on...

EP 187: Leonard Ellerbe, Vladimir Lik, Ron Katz, and Jay Chaudry

Talkbox! Is back at you with Michael Woods. First up on the show is CEO of Mayweather promotions, Leonard Ellerbe. Leonard gives his two cents on the Wilder-Ortiz rematch and how his top fighter, Gervonta Davis, is doing leading up to his big Atlanta show. Next up, The Ring Magazine contributor, Vladimir Lik, is able to interpret and share his insight on the Russian audio of Sergey Kovalev.  Match maker, Ron Katz, joins Woodsy to talk a little politics. But more importantly, we get a Hal...

EP 186: Danny Gonzalez and Johnny Hernandez, Kathy Duva, Latavia Roberson, and more!

Talkbox with a new first in its four year existence!  Michael Woods has a face off for two fighters with a scheduled rematch happening soon. It is Johnny Hernandez and Danny Gonzalez talking about their fight, history, and preparations to settle their beef once and for all. A bit of tension in the room, and Woodsy tries his best to manage these two hungry contenders. Longtime promoter and Jersey native, Kathy Duva, phones in next. Kathy is CEO of Main Events Promotions and shares her per...

EP 185: Jamel Herring, Andrew Cancio, Shaun Assael

Talkbox is back at ya! Two champions and a hard hitting journalist for this A grade podcast. Current junior lightweight champion and Marine veteran, Jamel Herring, joins us in the midst of fight week to talk his title defense. He fights this Saturday and defends his WBO title. Fellow champion and current employee at the California Gas Company, Andrew Cancio, joins us next! He also makes a title defense soon on the DAZN platform. Hear from the champ as he takes a break from the day job. W...

EP 184: Doug Fischer, Jason Sosa, Stacia Suttles

The Talkbox podcast talks with Ring Magazine's chief editor, Doug Fischer. Doug and Woodsy talk all things like Canelo-Kovalev, Max Kellerman calling out Gvozdyk, and how if there are fellow sparring sessions between Doug and other writers??  Next up is world title contender and proud New Jersey-ian, Jason Sosa! Jason headlines a Top Rank show this Saturday and will be fighting for the WBC world title against top Mexican champion, Miguel Berchelt.  Our last guest from the show is Bronx n...

EP 183: Bob Arum, Patricio Manuel, Roc Nation Boxing, Xander Zayas, and more!

Six guests! on Everlast Talkbox with Michael Woods. First off we have legendary promoter Bob Arum on to talk about the recent fights and his promotion of the big Stevenson-Gonzalez card this weekend. We thank him for allowing us to catch up with him in his time in Cancun! Next up, is one of the three faces of Everlast's Be First campaign, Patricio Manuel. Patricio competes under Golden Boy Promotions and is a transgender boxer in the pro ranks. He shares his story and journey through the a...

EP 182: Mark Kriegel

Every pod is a good one! Today we have ESPN journalist and commentator, Mark Kriegel, phone in to talk boxing today. Mark and Woodsy chat on the things going on such as the Patrick Day incident, some different fight cards coming up, and much more. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patrick Day and his family at this time. 

EP 181: Ron Borges and Jinji Martinez

Talkbox! Live and well. Episode 181 gets kicked off with a nominee from this year's Boxing Hall of Fame ballot, Ron Borges. The Hall of Fame nominee gives his two cents on the Golovkin fight this weekend. He also talks about the crazy incident with Claressa Shields and what makes a great fighter.  Second on the podcast is one of Everlast's Be First campaign subjects, Jinji Martinez. Jinji Martinez is an amputee boxer with more than just a story. After losing his leg in a car accident befor...

EP 180: Steve Farhood

Boxing historian, Showtime analyst, and Woodsy certified good guy, Steve Farhood joins the podcast. In studio, Steve Farhood and Woodsy talk history of boxing, the future of Shotime boxing, and what's going on in the sport today. All that and then some right here on Talkbox!

EP 179: Brin Butler and Anson Wainwright

Brin Butler joins Michael Woods in studio for a chit chat of all things boxing. Brin is an award winning documentary filmmaker, writer, and favorite of Woodsy. He has some great insight to the Peter Quillin loss last week and other amazing stories to tell from his journalism journey.  Anson Wainwright is a writer for the Ring Magazine. He gives a perspective from the UK on the big Spence vs Porter showdown this weekend. He also gives us a good look at the landscape of boxing in the UK.   

EP 178: Ruben Villa, Jose Balderas, Heather Hardy, Art Lovely

Talkbox back at ya on this Tuesday. Opening up the show is this Saturday's ShoBox attraction, Ruben Villa. Ruben Villa will be defending his WBO international title. He also talks about being the A-side and his origins of being a boxer. Next up, Jose Balderas joins the show. He will be fighting on a separate card on Fox. He is currently undefeated in the bantamweight division and looks to make a statement this Saturday. The always requested, American Treasure, Art Lovely is back on the s...

EP 177: Ryan Garcia, Brian Dillon, Troy Fox, and Kelsey McCarson

King Ryan Garcia is on the show! Ryan Garcia is the instagram star and boxing super prospect that is co-headlining the Mexican Independence day card. He phones in and talks all things from his opponent, being a part of Canelo's camp, and life as a star in boxing.  Next up, Brian Dillon and Troy Fox call Woodsy to explore what it's like to be the B-side fighter and selling tickets to a fight for the actual fighter. A few economics here, and a few personal takes, we get the promoter and figh...

EP 176: Former Unified Heavyweight Champ, Hasim Rahman

Former unified heavyweight champion of the world, Hasim Rahman Sr., joins the show today. Him and Woodsy reminisce about the good ol' days of people counting him out against the legendary, Lennox Lewis, and then winning via upset KO. They talk all things of that bout, from the controversial location, to the negotiations with the promoter, and the aftermath.  You won't want to miss this one! Talkbox back at you with a good one!

EP 175: George Foreman, Blair Cobb, Alicia Napoleon, Malissa Smith

Coming at you from all angles, Talkbox is back with episode 175 and big George Foreman kicks things off. Woodsy catches up with George while he's in Iceland checking on his horses?? George also shares his thoughts on the Ruiz-Joshua fight in Saudi Arabia.   Blair "the Flair" Cobb does his Ric Flair "WOOO" and takes us through his KO victory last Thursday. He also shares on the crazy story of his upbrining, being a fugitive since he was young, and rising above it all to be a top prospect....

EP 174: Bob Arum, Brandon Figueroa, Mike Coppinger, and Abraham Nova

Hello everyone! Talkbox here with Woodsy bringing another stacked card on this show. Leading off, legendary promoter, Bob Arum, speaks with Woodsy about EVERYTHING! Bob shares when you can expect your favorite fighters (Shakur, Bud Crawford, and others) to have their next fight, the Lomachenko card, and even some of the election news. Always good banter and insight to what might be going on in the boxing world. Next up, the heartbreaker! WBA World Champion Brandon Figueroa makes his homeco...

EP 173: Andrew Cancio, Vergil Ortiz, and Mark Fratto

Talkbox joins you on this rainy day from New York. Andrew Cancio is joining us from his gig at the Southern California gas company! The super featherweight champ shares how life is after cementing his place as a world champ and shares some possible opponents for the future.  After Cancio goes back to work, Vergil Ortiz Jr phones in to talk his last fight. Ortiz Jr. recently defeated Antonio Orozco within the distance. He takes us through that fight, what life is like being a top prospect o...

EP 172: Carl Frampton and Jonathan Leir

The best laid plans of men often go awry, despite meticulous planning and a track record of success. Carl Frampton sounded dialed in, ready to rock, primed to gain a W in a Saturday main event contest to be screened on ESPN+.    Then, fate intervened, and dealt him a stiff one on the chin. Er, hand actually...   Days before a scrap against Emmanuel Dominguez, the Northern Irishman said a “large ornament” had fallen on his left hand while he was chilling in a Pennsylvania hotel lobby,...

EP 171: Ron Borges and Terri Moss

Talkbox! A lot of boxing this weekend and different topics to cover. No better people to cover than Woodsy and his guest, Ron Borges. Ron is a sportswriter for the Talk of Fame network and former contributor on the Boston Globe and Boston Herald. Ron and Woodsy talk all things from the weekends performances (Gervonta Davis, Tevin Farmer), how the boxing PPV model has changed, and yes... the possibility of a  Mayweather Pacquiao rematch.  Terri Moss joins us next. The former world champion ...

EP 170: Chris Arreola, Joe Goossen, Jim Lampley, Jeremy Herriges, Paul Kroll,

Talkbox! Coming back to you with another loaded A grade podcast! Tons of huge names, but Michael Woods opens the show with Fansided writer who recently wrote the article "A Missing Part of the Caleb Plant Story", Jeremy Herriges. Chris Arreola follows to talk about his next heavyweight bout and headlining the Barclays Center when he faces Adam Kownacki. Very esteemed boxing trainer and PBC Commentator, Joe Goossen, joins next to talk about some of the fights coming up and fights he's wat...

EP 169: David Benavidez and Bruce Silverglade

Talkbox! Live and well with episode 169.  David Benavidez joins Woodsy as the A-side today. He is arguably the best fighter in the super middleweight division today. David talks about his eventual run in with Caleb Plant and his current upcoming fight with Anthony Dirrell. Bruce Silverglade joins us in studio to share what's going on in his world. Bruce is the owner of the famed Gleason's gym, home to many world champions and fighters. He shares his own personal memories on Pernell Whita...