Best Kurt Emhoff Podcasts (2024)

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #60 - Scott Shaffer 1:22:25

3+ y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

My guest on this podcast is boxing writer and attorney Scott Shaffer. We analyzed last weekend’s busy schedule of fights including Usyk-Chisora, Inoue-Moloney and Davis-Santa Cruz. We also discussed recent comments by Deontay Wilder breaking his silence after Fury-Wilder III fell through, the proposed "Junior Heavyweight" division the WBC is implem…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #59 - Chris Byrd 1:57:09

3+ y ago1:57:09

1:57:09

My guest on this episode is former two-time Heavyweight Champion of the World - Chris Byrd.We talk about Chris’s miraculous recovery from years of debilitating pain from nerve damage in his foot, hip replacement surgery, and numerous shoulder problems. We discussed Chris's new diet and alternative therapies that aided his recovery.We also spoke abo…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #58 - Mike Silver 1:18:14

3+ y ago1:18:14

1:18:14

My guest on this episode is author and boxing historian Mike Silver. We talk about Mike’s new book, "The Night The Referee Hit Back - Memorable Moments from the World of Boxing". It’s a compilation of articles and interviews that Mike’s done over the years that is really captivating and provocative.We discuss Mike’s background and how he had the ch…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #57 - Jessica McCaskill and Rick Ramos 1:11:39

3+ y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

My guests on this episode are the undisputed Women’s World Welterweight Champion and unified WBC/WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Jessica McCaskill and her manager and trainer Rick Ramos.We talked about their backgrounds growing up in Illinois and how both of them came to the sport of boxing. I spoke to Jessica about her time at Pagedale Boxing in …

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #56 - Dr. Margaret Goodman and Scott Shaffer 1:32:52

3+ y ago1:32:52

1:32:52

My first guest on this is episode one of the heroes of our sport - Dr. Margaret Goodman. We talked about her views on COVID protocols and which states are doing it right. We discussed how VADA’s testing protocols have been affected by COVID and how they have used the downtime in the sport to make informational videos available on the VADA website. …

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #55 - Tim Smith 1:36:46

3+ y ago1:36:46

1:36:46

My guest on this episode the VP of Communications at Haymon Sports - Mr. Tim Smith.We spoke about the PBC’s game plan in not rushing to be first to come back to the airways Post-COVID. And how their schedule of fights came together over the months that they were off-air.We got into the difficulties of putting on shows with the various medical and l…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #54 - Joe DeGuardia 1:14:01

3+ y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

My guest on this episode is promoter and New York State Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Joe DeGuardia.We spoke about Joe’s upbringing in the Bronx where his father and uncle were professional fighters. We talked about Joe’s amateur boxing career which culminated in him winning the 1988 New York Golden Gloves. We got into how he started in the pro game…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #53 - Doug Fischer 1:45:50

4y ago1:45:50

1:45:50

My guest on this episode is the Editor-in-Chief of Ring Magazine - Mr. Doug Fischer.We spoke about how The Ring Magazine and ringtv.com are faring during this pandemic. We also undertook the difficult task of making mid-year assessments of the traditional year-end categories such as Fight of the Year, Round of the Year, KO of the Year, Upset of the…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #52 - Lou DiBella 53:00

4y ago53:00

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My guest on this episode is a 2020 IBHOF inductee, top promoter, film producer, and minor league franchise owner - Mr. Lou DiBella.Lou shared his feelings on not being able to enjoy his induction into the IBHOF this year due to the COVID shutdown. We spoke about how major league baseball is making a mistake in retracting a big part of its minor lea…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #51 - Kieran Cunningham and Ewan MacKenna 1:04:29

4y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

My guests on this episode are two distinguished Irish sports writers - Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer at the Irish Daily Star in Dublin and Ewan MacKenna, Host of The Black Eye Podcast and Columnist for the Irish Independent News. We discussed the recent comments by Promoter Bob Arum about using alleged drug cartel boss Daniel Kinahan as hi…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #50 - Roberto Diaz 1:38:13

4y ago1:38:13

1:38:13

My guest on this episode is one of the top matchmakers in the game, Golden Boy’s Roberto Diaz. We discussed how Roberto got into the sport through a chance meeting with one of his favorite fighters - Marco Antonio Barrera and how Eric Gomez drafted him to be a matchmaker for Golden Boy out of necessity.We got into how Roberto learned matchmaking on…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #49 - Mike Borao 1:21:42

4y ago1:21:42

1:21:42

My guest on this episode is one of the foremost attorneys and managers in the game - Mike Borao. We spoke about two heavyweights Mike is involved with who scored big wins in the last few months Charles Martin and Robert Helenius. We also talked about future plans for other fighters who Mike represents including middleweight Matt Korobov and heavywe…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #48 - Stephen Espinoza 57:21

4y ago57:21

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My guest on this episode is one of the most powerful and thoughtful executives in boxing - Showtime President of Sports and Event Programming Stephen Espinoza. We talk about Showtime’s excellent way to fill the COVID-19 programming void on Friday Nights with their Showtime Classic Boxing series. We discuss Showtime’s gameplan on how they’ll proceed…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #47 - Special Edition with Fistianados - Guests Walter Kane and Michael Alvini 49:23

4y ago49:23

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For this special episode, I’m joined by Fistianados host Evan Rutkowski to go over the recent Coronavirus stimulus legislation set up to provide relief to those forced out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are joined by two distinguished guests. Labor Attorney Walter Kane and accountant and financial planner Mike Alvini. Walter and Mike broke do…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #46 - Carlos Acevedo 1:07:53

4y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

My guest on this episode is author and editor at Hannibal Boxing.com - Mr. Carlos Acevedo. We discuss Carlos’s excellent new book - Sporting Blood - Tales From The Darkside of Boxing - which goes on sale March 31st. We get into a few of the subjects of the book including Sonny Liston, Tony Ayala, and Smokin’ Bert Cooper. We also talk about Carlos’s…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #45 - Ryan Songalia 1:25:27

4y ago1:25:27

1:25:27

My guest on this episode is a copy editor and feature writer at The Ring Magazine - Ryan Songalia. We spoke about how Ryan and his family are coping with the Covid-19 pandemic. We also got into his background in boxing including writing for Boxing Digest, The New York Daily News, Rappler.com in the Philippines, as well as The Ring. We discussed his…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #44 - Scott Shaffer 2:24:17

4y ago2:24:17

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By Kurt Emhoff

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #43 - Rafe Bartholomew 2:15:27

4y ago2:15:27

2:15:27

By Kurt Emhoff

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #42 - Doug Fischer 2:24:17

4y ago2:24:17

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By Kurt Emhoff

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #41 - Jim Quinn 1:08:46

4+ y ago1:08:46

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By Kurt Emhoff

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #40 - Brin-Jonathan Butler - 2020 Look Ahead 1:56:05

4+ y ago1:56:05

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By Kurt Emhoff

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #39 - Brin-Jonathan Butler - 2019 Recap 1:24:02

4+ y ago1:24:02

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By Kurt Emhoff

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #38 - John Nash 1:46:19

4+ y ago1:46:19

1:46:19

My guest on this podcast is John Nash, a top MMA writer for Bloody Elbow. John writes primarily about MMA and Boxing and also does an excellent podcast called Show Money which covers the business side of MMA. We spoke about the idea of a Boxing League and what the nuts and bolts of that would look like. We spoke about how revenues would be split an…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #37 - Cliff Rold 1:34:20

4+ y ago1:34:20

1:34:20

My guest on this podcast is Cliff Rold, a founding member of the media-run independent ratings organization the Transnational Boxing Ratings Board (TBRB) and managing editor at Boxing Scene. We spoke about the 2020 IBHOF ballot and Cliff's choices for the Hall of Fame. We also talked about his criteria for selecting his potential inductees and whic…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #36 - James "Buddy" McGirt and Michael Woods 2:08:59

4+ y ago2:08:59

2:08:59

My guests on this podcast are Hall of Famer Buddy McGirt and boxing writer Michael Woods. I spoke with McGirt about the upcoming Light Heavyweight title fight between his champion Sergey Kovalev and Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez. We also spoke about the ring passing of Patrick Day and what safety measures the sport can take to prevent future…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #35 - Tom Loeffler 2:09:18

4+ y ago2:09:18

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My guest on this podcast is Tom Loeffler of GGG Promotions and 360 Promotions. We spoke about the recent Middleweight title fight and "Big Drama Show" at Madison Square Garden between Gennady Golovkin and Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Tom's upcoming 360 Promotions show in Hollywood with Serhei Bohachuk. We also talked about Tom's background in sports m…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #34 - David Berlin 1:18:33

4+ y ago1:18:33

1:18:33

My guest on this podcast is the former Executive Director of the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC), David Berlin. We spoke about David's background and interest in the sport, including a brief amateur boxing career. We also talked about his relationship with Teddy Atlas, his representation of Salita Promotions and his new management compan…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #33 - Tim Smith 1:13:50

4+ y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

My guest on this podcast is Tim Smith, VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC. We spoke about the upcoming Welterweight unification fight between Errol Spence and Shawn Porter and the rest of the top Welterweights on the PBC roster - Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, and Mikey Garcia. We also talked about the Heavyweights, inc…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #32 - Kevin Cunningham 49:48

4+ y ago49:48

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My guest on this podcast is world-class trainer and manager Kevin Cunningham. We discussed Kevin's move from St. Louis and the establishment of his world-class training camp in West Palm Beach. We further discussed Kevin's work with Junior Middleweight contender Erickson Lubin, WBA Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis and former four-divisio…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #31 - David Duenez 1:25:52

4+ y ago1:25:52

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My guest on this podcast is David Duenez, owner of the Leave It In The Ring podcast network. We talk about the weekend of fights including Kovalev-Yarde and Figueroa-Cintron. We also talk about the Ruiz-Joshua 2 negotiations and Dana White's entry into boxing promotion. Additionally, we spoke about David's background and interest in boxing and the …

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #30 - Brin-Jonathan Butler 1:36:42

4+ y ago1:36:42

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My guest on this podcast is Brin-Jonathan Butler, critically acclaimed author, as well as one of the preeminent boxing journalists. We review the good (Pacquiao-Thurman, Ramirez-Hooker), the bad (the administrative mess of Whyte-Rivas) and the ugly/tragic (RIP Maxim Dadashev and Hugo Santillan). A really interesting conversation, hope you enjoy it.…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #29 - Herbert Goldman 1:10:46

5y ago1:10:46

1:10:46

My guest on this podcast is boxing historian Herbert Goldman. We discussed Herbert's time as a managing editor at The Ring and his role in putting together the last three Ring Record Books. We also discussed Herbert's four-volume magnum opus boxing record book for the sport "Boxing - A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers", with a particular focus …

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #28 - Doug Fischer 2:15:17

5y ago2:15:17

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My guest on this podcast is Doug Fischer, Editor-in-Chief of The Ring Magazine. We spoke about Doug's upbringing in the midwest and his journey as a boxing writer. We discussed the origins of internet boxing coverage and Doug's time as one of the principals of both House of Boxing and MaxBoxing, as well as his move to the The Ring. We also did a di…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #27 - Todd duBoef 1:12:19

5y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

My guest on this podcast is Todd duBoef, the President of one of the leading promoters in boxing Top Rank, Inc. We spoke about his company's television deal with ESPN and how it came about. We also talked about his vision for the future and what shoulder programming will go on the network. We also spoke about his star heavyweight Tyson Fury and how…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #26 - Cliff Rold 1:19:54

5y ago1:19:54

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My guest on this podcast is Cliff Rold, a top boxing writer and managing editor for BoxingScene.com. Cliff is also a founding member of the media-run independent ratings organization the Transnational Boxing Ratings Board (TBRB). We spoke about his journey in the sport from watching fights with his grandparents to writing for RIngTalk, CyberBoxingZ…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #25 - John Nash 1:16:20

5y ago1:16:20

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My guest on this podcast is John Nash, a top MMA writer for Bloody Elbow. John writes primarily about MMA and Boxing and also does an excellent podcast called Show Money which covers the business side of MMA. We spoke about the rumors about Endeavor purchasing Waddell & Reed's interest in Haymon Sports and the PBC. We also discussed Endeavor's poss…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #24 - Bob Yalen 1:44:08

5y ago1:44:08

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My guest on this podcast is Connecticut Boxing Hall of Famer, six-time sports Emmy award-winner and new President of MTK Global Management, Bob Yalen. We spoke about the future of MTK's top fighters Tyson Fury, Carl Frampton and Billy Joe Saunders. We also spoke about MTK's broadcast deals with ESPN and IFL TV. We then got into Bob's rich experienc…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #23 - Steve Farhood 1:15:30

5y ago1:15:30

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My guest on this podcast is Hall of Fame boxing writer and television commentator, Steve Farhood. We spoke about Steve's experience growing up in NYC in the 1970's and his first job out of college with London Publishing where he founded the legendary KO Magazine. We also spoke about his time as Editor-in-Chief of The Ring Magazine and his nearly 20…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #22 - Keith Connolly 35:25

5y ago35:25

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My guest on this podcast is New York-based boxing manager Ketih Connolly. We talked about how Keith got into the management business and his tremendous roster of fighters including: Daniel Jacobs, Luis Collazo, Marcus Browne, Sergey Derevyanchenko, Adam Kownacki, Chris Algieri, Nikita Abibiy, Reshet Mait and Nkosi Solomon. It was an interesting con…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #21 - James "Buddy" McGirt 2:04:06

5y ago2:04:06

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My guest on this podcast is top trainer and 2019 IBHOF inductee James "Buddy" McGirt. We discussed Buddy's recent work in the corner of WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey Kovalev, as well as young prospect and 2016 Olympian Janibek Alimkhanuly. We also discussed Buddy's HOF career and legendary fights with Frankie Warren, Saoul Mamby, Howard Dav…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #20 - Russell Peltz 2:06:06

5y ago2:06:06

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My guest on this podcast is legendary Philly promoter Russell Peltz. It's Russell's 50th year as a promoter and we talked about his journey from being a sports reporter to promoting his first bout in 1969 at the age of 22. We discussed his amazing career as a promoter and focused on the decade of the 1970's when he promoted such greats as Bennie Br…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #19 - David McWater 1:15:49

5y ago1:15:49

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My guest on this podcast is boxing manager David McWater. We talked about his journey from Oklahoma to NYC and his stints as a basketball agent, bar owner and Manhattan Community Board member. We then got into his move into boxing and his statistical method of evaluating fighters. We talked about his roster of boxers including IBF JW Champ Ivan Bar…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #18 - Eric Bottjer 1:18:28

5y ago1:18:28

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My guest on this podcast is Matchroom USA matchmaker Eric Bottjer. We talked about his journey in the sport and all of the promoters he's worked for including Dan Goossen, Cedric Kushner, Don King, Art Pellulo, Lou DiBella and Eddie Hearn. We also talked about the art of matchmaking and his theory on how to develop fighters. We also got into why th…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #17 - Steve Weisfeld 1:05:26

5+ y ago1:05:26

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My guest on this podcast is top boxing judge - Steve Weisfeld. We talked about how he became a judge, some of the significant fights he's worked, the criteria he uses to score a fight and some tips for the viewers scoring at home. We also spoke about the criticisms levied at judges and some possible reforms for more transparency of the judges cards…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #16a (Bonus Christmas Addition) - Scott Shaffer 11:50

5+ y ago11:50

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Bonus Podcast from my interview with Scott Shaffer, litigation attorney and longtime senior boxing writer at Boxingtalk.com. Scott and I went long in our conversation last week so I had to edit out our discussion about the broadcast networks. Here is the 10 minutes or so of that discussion. Enjoy the bonus 10 minutes and Happy Holidays!…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #16 - Scott Shaffer 1:49:32

5+ y ago1:49:32

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My guest on this podcast is Scott Shaffer, litigation attorney and Partner at Olshan, Frome and Wolosky, as well as a longtime senior boxing writer at Boxingtalk.com. Scott has represented some of the top promoters in the sport including Sauerland Promotions, DiBella Entertainment and Gary Shaw, as well as world champions such as Ricky Hatton. We l…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #15 - Stephen "Breadman" Edwards 59:38

5+ y ago59:38

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My guest on this podcast is Philadelphia Boxing Trainer and Writer - Stephen "Breadman" Edwards. I talked to him about his origins in the sport; the Philadelphia boxing scene; and what's next for his star fighter Julian "J-Rock" Williams. We also discussed his outspoken views on the prevalence of PEDs in the sport. It was a great conversation - hop…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #14 - Stephen Espinoza 57:49

5+ y ago57:49

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My guest on this podcast is the President of Showtime Sports and Event Programming - Stephen Espinoza. I talked to him about the great 2018 Showtime had; what's coming up in 2019; life after Les Moonves; the Wilder-Fury and Pacquiao-Broner PPVs and what criteria he uses to determine what goes on PPV. We also discussed his role as a possible conscie…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #13 - Lou DiBella and Kathy Duva 1:18:25

5+ y ago1:18:25

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My guests on this podcast are two of the best promoters in the sport of boxing - Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment and Kathy Duva of Main Events. I talked to each of them about upcoming shows featuring their fighters, as well as the state of play in regards to the many recent broadcasting deals in the sport. We also discussed the impact of HBO e…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #12 - Tim Smith 1:31:09

5+ y ago1:31:09

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My guest on this podcast is Tim Smith, VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC. We spoke about the PBC's recent multi-year television deals with Showtime and Fox. We also got into what's next for Deontay Wilder, Errol Spence, Keith Thurman, the Charlo Twins, Mikey Garcia, Leo Santa Cruz and others. It was fun discussion - enjoy!…

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