We are two old school mates both called Dave that have now hit the ripe old age of 40 and who love and want to share our love for the sweet science of boxing. We are here to review and preview the best fights from the weekend. We will talk thoughts, opinions, facts and probably alot of bullshit! Just think of us as two ordinary blokes standing at the bar putting the boxing world to rights. So join us on a weekly basis for some unedited boxing banter along with a prediction league to see who ...
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The Michigan Man Podcast is produced for die hard Wolverine fans. The show will include weekly interviews with Michigan Bloggers and other special guests. The center piece of the show will be fan feedback. We want fans to phone in audio posts, and email their comments, rants...whatever is on their mind regarding Michigan athletics. The Podcast format will evolve in the coming months. Initially we will have four segments. 1) The View from section 17 - Commentary from host Mike Fitzpatrick 2) ...
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 767 - Texas Visitors Edition
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Texas was oh so close to playing us last year in the national championship game. They lost to Washington in a game that came down to the last play. This year they are a veteran team and are focused on finishing the job. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of The Longhorns, Craig Way…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 766 - Michigan Game Day with Doug Karsch
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Michigan opens the season in a prime time night game in The Big House on Saturday night against Fresno State. We are 3 touchdown favorites, but you never know what will happen in opener. My guest today says Team 145 has more than enough talent to win 9 or 10 games. Getting solid quarterback play will be what it takes to reach that level. With us to…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 765 - Fresno State Visitors Edition
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Are you ready for some Meechigan Football? Saturday night we tee it up against Fresno State in a prime time opener. Who will be under center for Michigan? Will Team 145 struggle early? We'll get some answers soon. My guest today says Fresno State has always scheduled a tough non conference slate. He believes they have the talent to test Michigan on…
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#65. Riyadh Season breakdown with Ringside Fracas Podcast
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As Dave H is on his jollys Dave G has roped in another boxing podcast host in Naeem from the brilliant Ringside Fracas podcast to talk all things boxing including the two massive Riyadh season cards in London and Saudi. Common issues that Dave & Dave normally address on a weekly basis like belts, scoring, PEDs and ten rounds for women are discussed…
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#64. Alan David Picasso vs Azat Hovhannisyan
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As Dave H is sunning himself away in the Mediterranean Dave G has replaced him with the host of another excellent boxing podcast in the name of SW Fight Hub. Host Sam jumps in Mr Hollands hot seat to discuss reviews, previews, news and a good old moan on everything boxing. We start on the crossroads/comeback fight between Jarrett Hurd and Jeison Ro…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 764 - Countdown to Fresno State with Isaiah Hole from WolverinesWire
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We are one week away from getting our first look at the defending big10 and national champions. With me this week to share his thoughts on team 145 is Isaiah Hole from USA Today's WolverinesWireBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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#63. Christian Mbilli vs Sergiy Derevyanchenko
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Dave & Dave are back once again to review the action from Quebec City where unbeaten super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli took on his toughest test yet in the gatekeeper of the division in Sergiy Derevyanchenko. Would Mbilli show us that he belongs at the top table or is he just hype? Also what has Derevyanchenko got left at the ripe old a…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 763 - Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3 is my guest
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Sherrone Moore met with Michigan media this week and said the first two weeks of camp have been phenomenal! Joining me this week with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick
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#62. Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Serhii Bohachuk
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Dave & Dave bring you a review from Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas where we were served up a fight of the year contender between two big punchers in Vergil Ortiz Jr and Serhii Bohachuk and predicting whoever lands first surely wins! Gabriela Fundora was making her second defence of her IBF Flyweight title. The 5'9" southpaw was out to destroy her opponent…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 762 - The NCAA levies penalties on Jim. Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive joins me
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The NCAA stuck it to Jim this week. Now we wait for the next NOA draft leak, or maybe even the official release. Who knows. What we do know is that Team 145 is in pads and the competition at QB is intense. Joining us this week with his thoughts on all of that is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLiveBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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#61. In conversation with Jasmina Zapotoczna
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Dave & Dave bring you another interview with another boxing superstar, this time with the very talented WBA International Flyweight champion Jasmina Zapotoczna. We talk about her journey from Poland to the UK, the key win against Maisey Rose Courtney and her upcoming European title fight which will be live on prime time tv. We talk two minute round…
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#60. Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov
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Dave & Dave bring you the review from all six fights on the big LA card from the weekend courtesy once again from his excellency Turki Alalshikh (uncle). We discuss how good Terence 'Bud' Crawford looked at 154lbs after becoming a four weight world champion and does that version of Bud beat a current version of Canelo? We break down Issac Cruz, And…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 761 - Football preview with John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine
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The NCAA readies their NOA against Michigan. With all of that swirling around the program Coach Sherrone Moore and Team 145 will hit the practice field and begin preparations to defend their B10 and National Championships. Joining me this week is John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine.By Mike Fitzpatrick
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Dave & Dave review the crazy but entertaining heavyweight clash between 'The Juggernaut' & 'War Chisora' at the O2 where it was possibly the end of the road for both fighters if they were to lose. Dennis 'The Menace' McCann was also on here setting the record straight against Ionut Baluta in their rematch where Dennis looked the business under his …
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#58. In conversation with Emma Dolan
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Dave & Dave bring you their first interview here on Rope-a-Dope as we were delighted to welcome the current Commonwealth and British super fly champion Emma Dolan to the show. We talk about the early days of Emma's career along with the present and future plans for the champion. Emma gives us her take on all things boxing including three minute rou…
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Dave & Dave are back on a sunday this weekend to bring you your weekly fix of boxing news and reviews. We start in Birmingham where Cornwalls Brad Pauls put in a career best performance to convincingly beat Nathan Heaney and become British champion in their rematch. Good wins and stoppages for Chantelle Cameron, Soloman Dacres, Andrew Cain and Ekow…
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#56. Jaron 'Boots' Ennis vs David Avanesyan
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Dave & Dave are back to bring you last weekends boxing review. We focus on 37yr old Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez and his bid to become a five weight world champion and ask is the Bam Rodriguez fight a step too far for the legend. Jaron 'Boots' Ennis looked a million dollars infront of his hometown crowd and immediately the whole world match make hi…
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Dave & Dave bring you all the latest from the world of boxing. We review Sam Goodmans performance on Wednesday in Australia and ask " is he really ready for the monster?" We preview this weekends action involving the return of the living legend in Chocolatito as he fights infront of his countrymen of Nicaragua as does Boots Ennis as he fights infro…
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Dave G experiments with technology to see if he can work out a way to interact with upcoming guests via a video link. We also preview wednesdays action from Australia involving Sam Goodman and Liam Wilson along with a very successful (so far) prediction league for Mr Holland. Enjoy🥊 Follow us on X at: @ropeadopepod & @DaveH_Ropeadope Follow us on I…
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#54. William Zepeda vs Giovanni Cabrera
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Dave & Dave bring you the lastest review from the weekend including massive rants on poor scorecards yet again with possibly the biggest robbery of all time involving O'Shaquie Foster & Robson Conceição. We come to a conclusion on why we think Shakur Stevenson doesn't do the numbers he's expected to do. We wax lyrical over Keyshawn Davis and Abdull…
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Dave G & David McDonald bring you the latest news in the world boxing where the WBC come in for a slating yet again along with Chris Eubank Jr becoming hot gossip without lacing a pair of gloves. We preview this weekends action where we expect a demolition job from William Zepeda, a masterclass from Shakur, Keyshawn & Abdullah Mason to shine, Johnn…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 760 - July recruiting update from EJ Holland at The Wolverine ON3
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June was a very good month for Sherrone Moore and staff on the recruiting trail. Will July be even bigger? Joining me this week with his thoughts is the outstanding recruiting writer from The Wolverine ON3, EJ HollandBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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#52. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Juan Estrada
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Dave & Dave bring you the review from Phoenix, Arizona where we saw the passing of torch from Juan Estrada to Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez and we now seriously ask the question....'Is Bam the best fighter on the planet?' We talk about impressive performances from Sunny Edwards and Robeisy Ramirez and we ask the question once again.....'Is Teofimo Lopez on…
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#51. Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua Wembley card reaction
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Dave & Dave bring you a bonus podcast episode and reaction to the news that not only will Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua be going at it in the main event infront on 90,000 people at Wembley but also the news that Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his IBF strap for Dubois to be upgraded to full champion! We also talk through a juicy undercard involving U…
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Dave & Dave review action from Bolton, Birmingham and Las Vegas this week where we saw a lacklustre version of Lyndon Arthur, a disappointing comeback from Felix Cash and a statement made by Rafael Espinoza. We also have our first minor disagreement involving Lewis Crocker and Connah Walker. We preview the upcoming "best fight in boxing" this weeke…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 759 - Wolverine football great Jamie Morris joins me
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My guest this week is an optimist. Even though we aren't sure who will be under center this year he thinks a 10-2 record is a fair expectation. Joining me this week is one of the greatest running backs in Michigan Football history, Jamie MorrisBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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#49. Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin
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Dave & Dave review the action from Las Vegas where Gervonta 'Tank' Davis put on another clinic against a game opponent in Frank Martin and we ask the question...in the modern era of the four kings is Tank number one? We also talk about some very disappointing performances from the weekend involving Carlos Adames, Subriel Matias and Richard Riakphor…
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Dave & Dave bring you their reaction of Adrien Broners performance in Hollywood on Friday night and ask the question "is AB still a problem?" We talk about a good night's work for Michael Hunter, Xander Zayas, Shu Shu Carrington and Callum Walsh. We celebrate Savannah Marshalls impressive debut in the MMA cage along with this weekends previews and …
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#47. Queensbury vs Matchroom Review Part 2
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After a technical glitch the two Daves bring you part 2 of their previews for the weekend ahead. It's an Adrien Broner fight week which will always turn heads along with Michael Hunter looking to get back in the mix on a Don King promotions card. Xander Zayas and 'Shu Shu' Carrington will be looking to impress in New York whilst Callum Walsh looks …
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Dave & Dave breakdown the 5 vs 5 card from Riyadh where Queensbury absolutely whitewashed their promotional opponents in Matchroom. We talk whats left for the Bronze Bomber, is Hrgovic a hype job, is Hamzah Sheeraz ready for a world title, did the right man win between Nick Ball and Ray Ford, Scotlands new superstar in Willy Hutchinson and Dmitry B…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 758 - Special Guest Isaiah Hole From USA Today WolverinesWire
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We are almost 90 days away from the start of another season. Joining me to discuss all of the latest Michigan Football news is Isaiah Hole from USA Today WolverinesWireBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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#46. Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2
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Dave & Dave are back on a Sunday to bring you our take on the much anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. Did the right man win and did the judges play a huge part in the decision yet again? We talk Christian Mbili, Lawrence Okolie & Cheavon Clarke who delivered viral moments along with another sexy display from Irish prospect …
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#45. Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 Preview
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Dave & Dave continue where they left off from the Ring of Fire card straight into Emmanuel Navarretes attempt to become a 4 weight world champion on the same night in San Diego California or would his Ukrainian opponent in Denys Berinchyk make a hatrick of wins for his country. We review Brian Norman Jnrs stunning display and knockout to match alon…
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#44. Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Undisputed
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Dave & Dave bring you the review from Riyadh where in 25 years we crowned a new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in Oleksandr Usyk. We break down where the fight was won and lost for both fighters. We also bring you the best of the rest from the undercard in Saudi. Enjoy🥊 Follow us on X at: @ropeadopepod & @DaveH_Ropeadope Follow us on …
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#43. Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Preview
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Dave & Dave bring you a full preview and breakdown of the Undisputed Heavyweight title clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We will become the number one fighter in the four belt era, the first since 1999. We go through the card and also preview Emmanuel Navarrete daring to be great as he attempts to become a four we…
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Dave & Dave bring you an earlier than usual review from the weekends action where we see a masterclass in the sweet science from the Matrix in Vasiliy Lomachenko at the age of 36 whilst Lauren Price rubber stamps her entry into the next generation of elite world champions with her dominant display in her homecoming fight against the champion in Jes…
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#41. Monster Munch and Cinnamon Crunch
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Dave & Dave review undisputed kings Canelo Alvarez & Naoya Inoue as they defend all their marbles in Las Vegas and Tokyo. We ask 'has Canelo slowed down' and how does anybody beat the Monster at 122lbs. We review Eimantas Stanionis comeback and what belt he holds along with Jason Maloneys defeat to a an (8-0) prospect in Japan. Dave G reveals the B…
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Dave & Dave are back later than usual this week to bring you the best of last weekends action. We start with our fight of the week involving Australia's Nikita Tszyu where he's looking more and more like a chip off the old block. We review Jose Ramirez on his debut for Golden Boy along with more easy work for Vergil Ortiz Jr and where does Jojo Dia…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 757 - Spring Football News with Rivals Josh Henschke
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Spring football concluded on Saturday now we wait for another season to get underway. Joining me with his thoughts on spring ball and the latest news from Rivals Maize & Blue Review is Josh HenschkeBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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Dave & Dave bring you a review of the superfight from the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn where Pound for Pound star Devin Haney took on controversial of late golden boy Ryan Garcia which didn't disappoint. We rant about poor judging again as we see robbery of the year involving Arnold Barboza Jr and Sean McComb. We celebrate Sam Noakes becoming the ne…
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Dave & Dave bring you a review of bodyshots from last weekend involving Zelfa Barrett, Robson Conceição & Abdullah Mason. We celebrate Ellie Scotney on becoming a unified world champion and Charlie Edwards being back to his best in a new division along with a moan about the borefest between Jared Anderson & Ryad Merhy. We talk about the announcemen…
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The Michigan Man Podcast -Episode 756 - Football recruiting update with EJ Holland from The Wolverine ON3
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The class of 25 hasn't had a commit in almost 3 months. My guest today says don't worry, Sherrone Moore and staff are working their tails off and we should start seeing results in the summer months. With me this week is EJ Holland from The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick
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#37. Richardson Hitchins vs Gustavo Lemos
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Dave & Dave are back in the comfort of their own homes bringing you reviews and previews after their reunion booze up on saturday night. We give kudos to Skye Nicolson on becoming a world champion with a very dominant display against Sarah Mahfoud. We give our reasons why Richardson Hitchins performance wasn't as bad as people are making out and ho…
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Dave & Dave bring you their promised prediction episode from a random pub in London. We talk about Jermell Herrings comeback and what's next for him, we also talk Adam Azim vs Harlem Eubank with abit of Rastafari thrown in. We preview tonights card in Vegas involving Richardson Hitchins, Diego Pacheco, Galal Yafai and our girl Skye Nicolson attempt…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 755 - Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive talks spring football news
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We are at the midway point of spring practice and the position battles, especially on offense are heating up. With us today is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLiveBy Mike Fitzpatrick
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#35. Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke
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Dave & Dave bring you a stacked review of the weekends boxing where its mainly dominated by Mexicos current and new world champions. Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke give us a British fight of the year contender along with the return of the Albanian King in Florian Marku. We see a blood bath unification over in Vegas between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian …
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Part two of our news and previews along with our popular and very close prediction league. Enjoy🥊 Follow us on X at: @ropeadopepod & @DaveH_Ropeadope Follow us on Insta at: wsl_fan_22 Email us at: grahamholland2023@hotmail.comBy Dave Graham and Dave Holland
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Dave & Dave bring you a second episode of boxing content this week with a big helping of news along with previews from a stacked weekend of fights including Oscar Valdez, Zurdo Ramirez, Tim Tszyu, big Frazer Clarke and many many more. Unfortunately the recording stopped unexpectedly so your getting it in two parts, sorry. Either way, enjoy🥊 Follow …
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After a two week absence Dave & Dave are back with a double dose of reviews. We ask is there anybody who can stop the Mexican superstar in William Zepeda after his one sided beatdown of Maxi Hughes. We also talk about another Zepeda in Jose who went to war with Dalton Smith in Sheffield. We talk Nathan Heany, Liam Davies, Dennis McCann and more plu…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 754 - Spring Football talk with Anthony Broome from The Wolverine ON3
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Spring practice is underway as is the search for Juwan Howard's replacement. Joining me today to discuss both is Anthony Broome from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick
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