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Rope-a-Dope Boxing Podcast

Dave Graham and Dave Holland

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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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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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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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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 & 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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🥊By Dave Graham and Dave Holland
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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🥊…
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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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Dave & Dave bring you some more boxing content this week where we still talk about last fridays card in Saudi. Dave H tells us who he believes is the best heavyweight on the planet. Dave G gets hard over William Zepeda & Skye Nicolson (as always) we discuss Jake Paul taking on 57yr old Mike Tyson along with Conor Benn looking at having a dance with…
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Dave & Dave bring you an earlier than planned reaction to all the action in Riyadh on the card billed "Knockout Chaos." We ask the questions, did Anthony Joshua make a statement to the MMA world that you don't play boxing along with claims that he's the baddest man on the planet? Why did Zhang vs Parker disappoint? Was Nick Ball robbed on the cards…
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Dave & Dave bring you reviews from a double dose of featherweight world titles fights involving an Uzbek, an American, a Mexican and a Jap. We also give love and praise to Sam Eggington who always comes to fight in his bid to become a two time European champion.We preview this weekends card in Saudi labelled "Knockout Chaos" where we see the heavyw…
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Dave & Dave this week review another one of Japan's Goldenboys in Junto Nakatani. Nakatani was daring to be great by stepping up against tough Mexican champion Alexandro Santiago to try and become a three weight world champion. We talk about Edgar Berlangas power and if he's ready for Canelo Alvarez next. Both Daves wax lyrical about Andy Cruz and …
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Dave & Dave return on a monday rather than sunday to bring you the best news, reviews & previews from the weekend. We ask the question 'How good is O'Shaquie Foster?' after his split decision win over El Super Nova. We get hard over Shu Shu Carringtons beat down of Bernard Torres. We talk Curiel vs Nontshinga 2, a tired Mauricio Lara and a new Mexi…
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Dave & Dave are back again on a sunday night to bring you the best talking points from the so called borefest in Vegas between Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz. We discuss whats next for Hamzah Sheeraz after his dominant one round display against Liam Williams along all the other action from the weekend including news, previews and predictions for t…
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Dave G is this week reunited with Dave H as they review all the action from the weekend from Wembley arena where Mr. Holland was in attendance to soak up the atmosphere in the South London derby between Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez. We talk dislocations, showboating and Mick Hennessys offspring alongside standout performances over in Vegas involving…
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This week Dave G is going solo as his partner in crime Dave H is stuck over the other side of London earning a crust, but fear not as he will be back next week to 'wax lyrical' over the big domestic event at Wembley involving south londoners Joshua Buatsi & Dan Azeez where he will be in attendance. In under an hour Dave G attempts to bring you his …
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Dave & Dave review the controversy surrounding the IBF world welterweight title fight in Liverpool between Natasha Jonas and Mikeala Mayer and ask the question 'did Jonas really win that fight?' As always we bring you news, previews and predictions and we reveal our top five Queensbury vs Matchroom fights for Saudi this year. Enjoy🥊…
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