TalkBox Boxing Podcast
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsTaped at the Everlast Studio in the heart of NEW YORK CITY TALKBOX is your pound for pound podcast prime destination for all matters boxing...News, analysis, interviews, and so much more...60 minutes of championship grade material.
Hosted by Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069 on Twitter). The Brooklyn-based journalist Woods has covered the sport since 1990, for ESPN The Magazine, ESPN.com, ESPN New York, RING, and he was editor of TheSweetScience.com from 2007-2015. Woods is also an accomplished blow by blow and color man, having done work for Top Rank, DiBella Entertainment, EPIX, and numerous other organizations.
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EP 168: Shakur Stevenson, Joet Gonzalez, Vito Mielnicki, Luis Arias, and Mark Fratto
July 09, 2019 18:27 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBTalkbox! Again with some big names this episode. Newark's own, Shakur Stevenson, is headlining his own homecoming this Saturday. He's on his third opponent before he even steps in the ring. He'll talk about how he's handled two opponents dropping out and why he believes he's the best young fighter in the game. Joet Gonzalez is next and he believes that HE is the best fighter in the game. He shares his feelings on current world champions and where he ranks. He also talks about his fight thi...
EP 167: Kathy Duva, Jerry Forrest, Gordon Marino
July 02, 2019 18:33 - 1 hour - 130 MBTalkbox! Episode 167 is here for you and a good A side leads things off. Main Events CEO, Kathy Duva, shares some light into the matchmaking world. She also addresses the rumours of the Canelo Kovalev showdown. Tons of educational and good conversation from Kathy you definitely do not want to miss. Jerry Forrest is on at Talkbox, sporting his strong 25-2 record in the heavyweight division. He talks on fellow prospect Jermain Franklin and shares how he thinks the fight will go down. Defini...
EP 166: Manny Robles, Mike Lee, Saul Rodriguez, Mark Fratto
June 25, 2019 19:24 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBTalkbox! On this Tuesday afternoon right in time for the commute. Leading off and still riding cloud nine is trainer and great man of integrity, Manny Robles. Manny is gracious enough to share his time in the midst of making the rounds with his heavyweight champ, Andy Ruiz. He talks about his background, what he thinks about the rematch, and what he looks for in terms of values. Next up is the undefeated contender challenging for the IBF world title on the Thurman-Pacquiao card, Mike Lee...
EP 165: Bob Arum and Art Lovely
June 18, 2019 19:50 - 1 hour - 143 MBTalkbox has two A listers today! Leading off the show is Hall of Fame promoter of TopRank, Bob Arum. Bob shares his recap of the big Tyson Fury weekend and his dream fights in the possible future... Crawford/Spence maybe? Art Lovely comes back in studio to also share his view on the boxing landscape. There's a lot of wisdom and Bostonian accents in his conversation with Woodsy. You don't want to miss this one! Episode 165 live now!
EP 164 (Part 2): Adam Kownacki, Rafe Bartholomew, and Xavier Porter
June 12, 2019 12:29 - 1 hour - 134 MBPart 2 of Talkbox episode 164! Adam Kownacki leads it off and joins us in studio! He's an undefeated Polish-American heavyweight who has a fight coming up. He talks about building his brand, his thoughts his boxing camps, and even his thoughts on everyone else as a potential opponent. Rafe Bartholomew phones in next. Rafe is a contributor for big sports publications such as the Athletic and Grantland. He also has a book a few books on his resume. He phones in to talk all things boxing with...
EP 164: Jonathon Banks, Lee Samuels, and D'metrius Ballard
June 11, 2019 20:53 - 1 hour - 125 MBTalkBox Boxing Podcast consistently bringing you stacked cards on Tuesday. This card again was too stacked for one episode. Leading off the first half of the episode is trainer and former boxer, Jonathon Banks. Banks and his fighter, GGG, is coming off of a fourth round knockout victory, but the new duo is still looking for more improvements. Banks talks with Woodsy on his post fight thoughts and reactions. Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Lee Samuels, joins in next. Lee is a publicist for...
EP 163 (Part 2): Ron Katz, Matt Macklin, Lou Dibella
June 05, 2019 19:18 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBPart 2 on this edition of Talkbox! Woodsy rolls on with Hall of Fame matchmaker Ron Katz! Ron Katz shares his thoughts on the Ruiz fight and how he actually predicted how the Joshua-Ruiz fight would go down. Matt Macklin sticks around to give us more of his wisdom in his gorgeous accent. And Lou DiBella talks about some cards he will showcase, such as the possibility of Rolls Ruiz-ing Golovkin. All that and more in this second half edition of episode 163.
EP 163 (PART 1): Kelly Pavlik, Matthew Macklin, Chris Mannix
June 04, 2019 19:38 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBTalkbox! Here to recap a HUGE weekend is Woodsy and friends. First up, we catch up with Kelly Pavlik and what he's up to these days. If you heard him on the Joe Rogan podcast, you get to hear him again and hear what's going on for the former middleweight champ. Up next, former possible opponent and middleweight contender, Matthew Macklin. Matthew brings his accent and the widsom he accrued throughout his sixteen year career. He was ringside on Saturday night for the Joshua-Ruiz card. Here...
EP 162: Bob Arum and Joe Santoliquito
May 29, 2019 12:50 - 26 minutes - 48 MBTalkbox! There have been a lot of moving parts in boxing during the month of May. A big part of that industry is promoting giant, TopRank boxing. Bob Arum shares whats going on in his end and other topics, such as the heavyweight division landscape, Errol vs Spence, and finding an opponent for Loma. Joe Santoliquito is looking forward to the Boxing Writers Association of America awards. He's here to tell you why you should be too! It's ready and live for you. Episode 162 of Talkbox is li...
EP 161: Heather Hardy, Andy Vences, Breadman Edwards, David Feldman
May 22, 2019 14:42 - 1 hour - 152 MBTalkbox! We have a good one here for you folks. Female fighter and longtime friend of Woodsy, Heather Hardy, joins the show. Heather is a boxing world champion and Bellator MMA fighter. She shares how she's juggling her championship responsibilities while also chasing her MMA dreams. Next up, we will hear what TopRank prospect, Andy Vences, and his mustache is up to. Andy is undefeated and he'll share his thoughts on how title shots are being distributed. He'll also share his mentality on...
EP 160: Breadman Edwards, Joe Santoliquito, Raquel Miller, Bill Detloff
May 14, 2019 19:22 - 1 hour - 183 MBSo much wisdom here on Talkbox episode 160! A huge win for Julian Williams' team and the head coach behind that win, trainer Breadman Edwards, joins us as he cashes his checks... Literally! Hear the behind the scenes and motivation Breadman had to give his fighter, J-Rock, before the fight of his life. More wisdom coming from Philly sports writer, Joe Santoliquito. He gives some insight into his thoughts on being a boxing contributor these days and what he thought about his hometown fighte...
EP 159 (PART 2): DEVIN HANEY, MARIO BARRIOS, DAVID AVILA, MARK FRATTO
May 08, 2019 17:28 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MBTalkbox episode 159 part two! Card was too stacked that we split it into halves. Leading off the second half is Devin Haney! Devin is an undefeated super prospect and recently signed an exclusive deal to be streamed on DAZN. He is ranked near the top on every sanctioning board at just 20 years old. Next up, Mario Barrios is a welterweight prospect, looking to showcase his skills on the Hurd-Williams fight card. Don't blink when you see the 23-0 prospect go to work, and listen in on why he ...
EP 159: Holt McCallany, Jill Diamond, and Andy Ruiz (Part One)
May 07, 2019 21:28 - 1 hour - 137 MBTalkbox back at you with episode 159. The Card was too stacked so it will be split into two. First off, we have actor, Holt McCallany, and head of WBC Cares initiative, Jill Diamond, joining Woodsy in studio. The two guests share their boxing fan perspectives while also sharing the good work they are doing with the sport of boxing. You might recognize Holt from his works in the Netflix series, Mindhunter, and some from his other work in Fight Club, The Losers, and ShotCallers. Next up, we ...
EP 158: Buddy McGirt, Chris Mannix, Nonito Donaire, Jay Chaudry, Gina Andriolo
April 30, 2019 19:21 - 1 hour - 114 MBTalkbox is back at on this Tuesday! Starting off the show is trainer, former world champ, and Hall of Famer, Buddy McGirt. Buddy talks about being newly inducted and looks back on his career. Sports Illustrated writer and fellow podcaster, Chris Mannix, joins the show. He'll give his two cents on the Canelo Jacobs fight, Big Baby's suspension, and everything else going on in the boxing world. If you missed the potential knock out of the year submission made by Nonito Donaire, Youtube it ...
EP 157: Stephen Espinoza, Gabriel Flores, Ray Sefo, Alonzo Benezra
April 23, 2019 21:04 - 1 hour - 181 MBTalkBox Tuesday coming at you again. The A-side for today is Sho Sports director Stephen Espinoza. Woodsy is pumped as they talk about all things in and outside of the ring. Stockton fighter/Top Rank prospect, Gabriel Flores joins the show. Woodsy tries to pry out what type of fighter Gabriel is as he is set to put on a show on ESPN and in his hometown. Former kickboxing legend and Professional Fight League executive, Ray Sefo is on board. He phones in to talk all things PFL and gi...
EP 156: Al Bernstein, Vinny Pazienza, Sean Monoghan, David Feldman, Johnny Wilds, Randy Gordon, and Dmitry Salita
April 17, 2019 13:38 - 1 hour - 127 MBOne, two, three, four, five, six, SEVEN guests today on Talkbox! Woodsy was on the phone all day to bring you a solid card of interviews on this podcasting hour. First off, we get to hear how Shotime caster, Al Bernstein, has been doing in the boxing world and how his world is after he beat cancer. Former world champ and subject of the movie Bleed for This, Vinny Pazienza is next, and he's got some crazy stories from his life, along with his journey to eventually being in the Boxing Hall ...
EP 155: Peter Quillin, Frank Galarza, Bob Arum, Caleb Traux, and Shawn Simpson
April 09, 2019 18:46 - 1 hour - 162 MBTalkbox Tuesday back at you with a loaded lineup. Peter Quillin phones in. He's been up to a lot after having another daughter recently. The proud new father is also fighting an IBF title eliminator this weekend against Caleb Traux. Frank Galarza joins us live in studio to talk all things boxing and non-boxing. He talks about being the B-side and being the Brooklyn Rocky throughout his career. Frank headlines the Crawford-Khan preliminary card on 4/20, and you can catch it live on ESPN 2. ...
EP 154 (Part 2): Cynthia Conte, Art Lovely, and Mike Hunter
April 03, 2019 21:05 - 1 hour - 137 MBPart two of the stacked Talkbox podcast. We have heavyweight prospect, Mike Hunter. Mike is a dark horse in the heavyweight division, being 16-1, and he shares why he is a force to be reckoned with. He may be the best heavyweight you haven’t heard of yet. Definitely tune in for this one! Next up is part two of Art Lovely’s conversation with Woodsy. He shares good stories involving a hall of fame football coach, and continues to share the sports wisdom he has. Finally rounding out this ep...
EP 154: Artem Lobov and Bare Knuckle FC, Art Lovely, Sulem Urbina
April 03, 2019 17:23 - 52 minutes - 95.2 MBTalkbox episode has some personality for you! One might say too much since we cut it into two. In part one, we have Artem Lobov and Davis Feldman promoting the big move to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Artem shows off just a smidge of personality while Davis shares big plans for the promotion. The podcast goes from 0 to 100 and then back to a calming tone with the great Art Lovely joining the podcast! What still excites the soon to be 91 year old friend of the podcast? Listen in and ...
EP 153: Regis Prograis, Tiara Brown, Mark Fratto
March 26, 2019 18:55 - 52 minutes - 97 MBA little Cajun seasoning to open up the show. Regis Prograis is currently the top ranked junior welterweight on BoxRec and he joined Woodsy to talk smack about the division. Also on the phone call, Regis shares his thoughts on Conor McGregor and the time he got in a fight at Big Five sporting goods. Tiara Brown phones in as well. Tiara is an undefeated boxer representing, not only women, but here fellow brothers and sisters in blue. She is a cop in the Washington D.C. area who also has pl...
EP 152: George Foreman, Joe Goossen, and Jarico O'Quinn
March 19, 2019 20:24 - 1 hour - 127 MBLiving legend George Foreman joins Michael Woods on this podcast. You'll want to hear what George shares since the recent tragic news of his daughter. He'll also chop it up with Woodsy on some boxing and the Spence v. Garcia fight. Next up is PBC color commentator, boxing trainer, and owner of the best closet full of shirts in boxing, Joe Goossen. He'll also recap the Spence/Garcia fight, while also forecasting the upcoming Canelo v. Jacobs card and Crawford v. Khan. Closing the show is ...
EP 151: Chris Van Heerden, OJ 2 and 3, Mike Steadman, and Otto Wallin with Joey Gamache
March 12, 2019 20:23 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBThe lineup for todays show, Chris "the Heat" Van Heerden, Team OJ, Otto Wallin with his trainer Joey Gamache, and Mike Steadman. Chris Van Heerden phones in and talks dedicating the rest of his career to his father who was tragically taken from him last December. He has a fight coming up on March 23rd, and you won't want to miss where he is in preparation for this one! Next we have both OJ 2 and 3 phoning in from Soul City Toledo Ohio! Otha Jones III is coming off an impressive debut win...
EP 150: Michael Bentt, Jessie Vargas, Rolando Romero, and Gabe Oppenheim
March 05, 2019 21:40 - 1 hour - 199 MBTalkbox turns 150 today, and it is a stacked card. First off, we have former world heavyweight champion and subject of Netflix series "Losers" first episode, Michael Bentt. Michael talks trials and tribulations that has built his acting skills and character. The Queens native also goes into his honest feelings of how he won and lost the heavyweight title of the world. Next we have a pair of boxers with some big fights coming up. Two weight world champ, Jessie Vargas, talks about challeng...
EP 149: Ring Magazine Editor in Chief, Douglass Fischer
February 26, 2019 20:32 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBIn this week's episode of Talkbox, Ring Magazine's editor in chief, Doug Fischer, phones in to speak with Michael Woods. The two longtime boxing media members reminisce about the good old days when they talk about the changes in the media landscape, how PED accusations being thrown around, and even give a little news update on current fighters, such as GGG. Two great boxing insiders share a lot with you, the boxing fan, and you won't want to miss it. Episode 149 is live!
EP 148: Andrew Cancio, Karlos Balderas, Mick Conlan, and Brian McIntyre
February 13, 2019 14:30 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MBThree active boxers and Terence Crawford’s trainer phone in on this week’s episode of Talkbox. Former Olympian and undefeated prospect, Karlos Balderas joins us during his fight week. The former Olympian talks all things such as legally changing his name, what he thinks of the rest of his peers in the 130 pound division, and some previous conflict he’s had with rising star Teofimo Lopez. Next up is former two-time Olympian Mick Conlan. Mick is 27 years old and talks about where he is in ...
EP 147: Teofimo Lopez, Art Lovely, and Jolene Mizzone
February 05, 2019 20:01 - 1 hour - 124 MBAnother Talkbox podcast on this Tuesday with phone calls from Teofimo Lopez and Jolene Mizzone! But first, 90 year old boxing enthusiast and returning guest, Art Lovely, joins the Everlast studio to give an update on the Tony Demarco Hall of Fame mission update, boxing in today's landscape, and other stories he's gathered from his 90 year old life. Next, fresh off another highlight knockout, Teofimo Lopez phones in to walk us through his perspective on his fight. The boxing community ...
EP 146: Gerry Cooney and Joe Goossen
January 29, 2019 20:17 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBThere are big rumors about people contemplating retirement or even coming out of retirement. One that is not a rumor anymore is Gerry Cooney! Gerry Cooney was a former world title challenger and known as "the Gentleman" boxer. He joins Michael Woods on Talkbox to share what is going on in his life with things such as his new book, a fundraiser fight for the Wounded Warriors Project, and his radio show on Sirius XM. Afterwards, the man with some of the best hair and denim jackets in boxing...
EP 145: Steve Kim and Michael Amoo-Bediako
January 22, 2019 20:37 - 53 minutes - 97.3 MBOne of the best and brightest analytical minds in the boxing industry, ESPN writer Steve Kim, joins us to talk about the big fight this weekend. You will want to catch his thoughts on the big Pacquiao-Broner fight and his thoughts on the current state of both fighters. Steve also gives his two cents on whether or not reporters should be covering the out of the ring antics of current fighters, and how it may affect their image. Right after Steve Kim, Mickey Moo (Michael Amoo-Bediako) phone...
EP 144: Mike Tyson, George Kambosos, Kevin Cunningham, and Evan Rutkowski
January 17, 2019 22:17 - 1 hour - 112 MBEpisode 144 is STACKED! Up and coming Aussie lightweight, George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr, kicks things off by talking about his fight week in Vegas and his time as Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partner. He fights this Saturday on the Pacquiao v. Broner fight night. On the same fight card and venue, Adrien Broner’s head trainer, Kevin Cunningham, phones in to talk all about the fight this Saturday. He shares his thoughts on things such as Broner stirring the pot during his press conference and...
EP 143; WBC Pres. Mauricio Sulaiman
January 08, 2019 21:07 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBOn episode 143, president of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, joins in via phone call to talk about the Wilder v. Fury bout, the status of different weight divisions, and about some great upcoming fights. Also in the talk, Mauricio shares about a recent health scare he encountered during a family vacation and how it has changed the WBC president's outlook on life.
TalkBox Short: Art Lovely on Demarco Induction
December 27, 2018 21:12 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBIn a first ever TalkBox short, former guest, Art Lovely shares his excitement as his dream of Tony Demarco being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame becomes reality.
EP 142: Brett Yormark, Jarrell Miller, Evan Rutkowski & Frank Lotierzo
December 19, 2018 21:56 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe calls keep on coming. First up with the impending Charlo brother card this weekend, CEO Brett Yorkman phones in to talk boxing at the Barclays. Next writer, former HBO employee, and creator of Fistianados Podcast, Evan Rutkowski offers his insights on the recent Wilder vs Fury bout, upcoming Showtime card and boxings departure from HBO and entrance into the world of streaming services. Third on the TalkBox card is long time friend Frank Lotierzo, author at the Sweet Science and forme...
EP 141: Teofimo Lopez and Mark Kriegel
December 12, 2018 21:56 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBFresh off his first round knock out of Mason Menard, Teofimo Lopez and father Junior enter the studio. The three discuss what could potentially be the knock out of the year, short term plans at 135lbs and long term goals of what they call "the takeover." Then author, journalist, and television commentator Mark Kriegel calls into Talk Box to riff on the recent Lomachenko card and what he believes in next for "the future champion" Teofimo Lopez.
EP 140: Eric Raskin, Cecilia Braekhus & Glen Sharp
December 08, 2018 18:17 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBFirst up Woodsy gets on the phone with author, editor, media director and host of HBO Boxing podcast, Eric Raskin. The two touch on Wilder vs Fury, the end of HBO boxing and the age old question of how do we fix scoring in boxing. Next 34 and 0, number one pound for pound female boxer, the First Lady, Cecilia Braekhaus calls into the podcast to discuss her fight this Saturday night on the final HBO boxing card. We round out episode 140 with a call from author of Punching from the Shadows...
EP 139: Deontay Wilder & Bob Arum
November 29, 2018 22:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBFirst up Bob Arum calls into the podcast to discuss the upcoming Wilder fight and the New York Lomachenko card on December 12th at the Garden. Then the champion, the family man, the knock out king, the Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder calls in and tells Woodsy all about his plans for Tyson Fury this Saturday. There is no doubt in the champs mind you will see Fury hit the canvas! Episode 139 got the sauce. BOMB SQUAAAADDDDDD!!! Stay tuned at the end for details on how to win yourself a pai...
EP 138: Ron Borges & Bruce Silverglade of Gleason's
November 21, 2018 17:18 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe fighters of today would never hold up against the boxers of the past according to Ron Borges, five time sports writer of the year. Hear Woods and Ron talk about the current landscape of boxing and how the stars of today match up against the fighters of yesteryear. Then Bruce Silverglade of the world famous Gleason's gym calls in to talk about his recent limited edition luxury fight glove made in collaboration with Everlast. Make sure to check out episode 138 and Everlast.com/gleasons...
EP 137: Chris Algieri & Sean O'Grady
November 13, 2018 22:58 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBLet's talk boxing! First up Woodsy talks to 81-5, former WBA lightweight champion of the world, Sean O'Grady, the Bubblegum Kid. The two talk Sean's illustrious history in the ring and as a commentator, the scope of todays boxing talent and the upcoming Hooker v Saucedo WBO junior welterweight title fight taking place in his hometown of Oklahoma City. Then the pride of Long Island, Chris Algieri, calls into TalkBox to discuss his plans for a comeback tour, starting with a bout against Ange...
EP 136: Brin Butler and Reshat Mati
November 07, 2018 03:33 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn episode 136 Woodsy sits down with journalist, Amazon interviewer, and award-winning documentary filmmaker Brin Butler. The two discuss the Mayweather vs Nasukawa "boxing match" and go in depth on Butler's time spent with heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Then TalkBox introduces us to the Staten Island 19-year-old pro boxer, Reshat Mati, looking to represent his country of Albania as a world champion one day.
Ep 135: WBO Champion Heather Hardy
October 30, 2018 20:58 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe champ is in the building! First up on episode 135 of the TalkBox Podcast, Cassius Chaney, up and coming heavyweight with an unblemished record talks about his upcoming fight on Facebook Fightnight live. Then the one and only, WBO featherweight champ, Heather "The Heat" Hardy steps into the studio fresh off her title win. The two discuss her recent victory over Shelly Vincent on HBO, who she has her eyes on next, the current state of women's boxing and get a congratulatory call from t...
Ep 134: Art Lovely and Jim Lampley
October 23, 2018 20:20 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn the second of two episodes this week Woodsy brings in two experts that have been around the sport of boxing a long time. First up is 90 year old boxing enthusiast, Art Lovely. Art regales listeners with 90 years worth of boxing stories and interactions with the sport and various athletes including his favorite boxer Tony DeMarco and his life mission to get DeMarco inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Then the one and only Jim Lampley of HBO boxing calls into the studio ...
Ep 133: Mikaela Mayer, 8-0 NABF Female Super Featherweight
October 22, 2018 14:39 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBWoodsy went to Bloomingdales' Flagship store in NYC on Saturday 10/20 to meet up with Mikaela. Everlast and Bloomingdales teamed up to offer Get Fit with Boxing taught by #TeamEverlast athlete, Mikaela. She had just led a boxing class to raise money for Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Then Woodsy sits down with Mikaela and asks her about her background, her fight, her team, the Olympics, and more.
Ep 132: Jay Bulger - Choice Words for Max Kellerman
October 17, 2018 03:09 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDirector, Writer, Actor and former amateur boxer Jay Bulger calls in to TalkBox to discuss whose to blame for the death of HBO boxing. This one is full of choice words and they aren't even from Woodsy. Tune in to episode 132 of TalkBox! Except for Max...he might want to skip this one.
Ep 131: Kronk Gym and HBO Drops Boxing
October 13, 2018 18:23 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEpisode 131 welcomes John Lepak to TalkBox. The two talk about the days of Kronk gym and his interactions with the late years of Mike Tyson. Then the man who broke the story about HBO leaving boxing, Wallace Matthews, phones in to discuss the events leading up to the announcement and where fans can turn to get their boxing fix.
Ep 130: Hammer Hands and The Latin Snake
October 02, 2018 21:49 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWe talking boxing! First Julian Rodriguez steps into the studio to discuss a new addition to his family, his resurgence into the sport, dealing with injury and how he plans on bringing back his hammer hands nickname. Then former WBC light middleweight champion and first winner of NBC's Contender Series, Sergio Mora, calls in to talk about the new Contender Series, possible ways to get him back in the ring and who should be up next for Canelo. Episode 130 is not one to miss.
Ep 129: Nikita Ababiy & Dr. Johnny Lops
September 26, 2018 22:13 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBDouble down! A second podcast this week from your favorite boxing aficionado Mike Woods. Woodsy sits down with Jr. Golden Gloves National Champion, two-time World Ring Side Champion, Youth Team USA 2016, and new professional boxer Nikita Ababiy. The two, along with boxing enthusiast and psychiatrist Dr. Johnny Lops, discuss Nikita's fighting style, visions for the future, fighters he admires and where his nickname, White Chocolate, came from. All this and more in episode 129.
Ep 128: Mike Steadman & Dr. Linda Dahl
September 25, 2018 21:43 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this weeks episode of TalkBox Woodsy sits down with community superhero Mike Steadman. Woodsy and Steadman discuss the ways this former Naval Boxing Team, three time National light-heavyweight Champion, uses boxing to empower the youth of Newark, NJ. Then Dr. Linda Dahl joins the podcast to discuss her new book, Tooth and Nail, about her story of becoming and working as a female fight doctor in a male dominated arena.
Ep 127: Making Sense of GGG vs Canelo 2
September 18, 2018 22:04 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWith everyone debating back and forth who was the victor this past Saturday, Woodsy sits down with a gaggle of boxing royalty to make sense of it all. First up legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum gives his two cents and goes on to discuss potential 2019 dream matches. Then the ever loquacious Eric Kelly asks "Where were the shots to the body?" Editor and Chief of The Ring Magazine calls in to give his analysis of the controversial decision. Don't miss episode 127 of TalkBox.
Ep 126: ACs, GGGs and PEDs
September 12, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 59 MBA controversial and guest filled episode brought to you by TalkBox host Michael Woods. First AC, Adrian Clark, stops by the studio to talk about his new book, Boxing Equals Life. Then 'The Brooklyn Rocky,' Frank Galarza, pops in to talk a little smack about his plans to smash the super welterweight division. Woodsy then stirs up some contentious conversation with former professional boxer Jameel McCline who says, "Your out of your mind to call anyone who does PEDs a cheater. It is dedicat...
Ep 125: Mark Jacobson, Writing Royalty
September 04, 2018 20:21 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWoodsy sits down with writer and journalist, who once covered a boxing match in a federal state penitentiary, Mark Jacobson. The two take a stroll down memory lane to discuss some of Mark's most memorable behind the scenes moments with boxing royalties like Joe Louis, Don King and more. They also take a look towards the future, setting some predictions for upcoming fights and introducing Mark's newest book, Pale Horse Rider. What's the difference between Donald Trump and Don King? Find out...
Ep 124: Steve Farhood, 40 Years in Boxing
August 21, 2018 20:39 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBWoodsy sits down with 40 year boxing veteran and Showtime analyst, Steve Farhood, to discuss upcoming fights and boxing then and now. Together they take a look at Porter vs Garcia, Fury vs Wilder and Canelo vs GGG part two. The two also look towards the future and discuss bouts they would like to see in 2019, including the highly anticipated and eminent Wilder vs Joshua fight.