During the 232nd edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio, I had a chance to catch up with highly regarded boxing trainer, Ronnie Shields. Shields currently has a stable of fighters that include Erislandy Lara and the Charlo brothers. In part 2 of my interview with Ronnie Shields, I get his trainer perspective on the…
The welterweight division is now only three weeks away from one of its biggest fights ever, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman will be one of the many spectators in attendance for the fight, but as the WBA “regular” welterweight champion, Thurman has his eyes set on more than just watching the biggest names…
The light heavyweight division is one of the most most talent rich division in the sport and it’s also becoming one of the most exciting with some of the potential matches that can be made in 2015. Sullivan Barrera is 15-0 (10KOs) and is rising up the ranks, now being ranked in the top 15…
I recently had an opportunity to speak to Hall of Fame referee, Richard Steele. Steele began referring fights in the 1970’s, and he went on to referee in 167 world title fights around the world. He has been the third man in the ring for legendary fights such as Hagler-Hearns, Leonard-Hagler, and Chavez-Taylor. In this…
During the 232nd edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio, I had a chance to speak to highly regarded boxing trainer Ronnie Shields. Shields has worked with boxers Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and many others during his training career and he now currently trains young of fighters such as Jermell and Jermall Charlo, who he…
BROOKLYN (April 7, 2015) – Fighters competing on Saturday’s Premier Boxing Champions on NBC night of fights participated in a media workout today at Barclays Center in anticipation of their upcoming bouts. PBC on NBC main event bouts at Barclays Center feature undefeated superstar Danny “Swift” Garcia (29-0, 17 KOs) facing Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17…
Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman is quickly becoming one of boxing’s biggest stars with his recent introduction to network television as part of the new series, Premier boxing Champions. Thurman took on what was to be the toughest test of his career in former champion, Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero, and passed that test in convincing fashion….
With less than a month to go until the historic championship showdown between 11-time, five-division world champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and eight-division world champion Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao, the collective marketing team for the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao promotion released the commercial spot today touting the pay-per-view event. This commercial — filmed with both prizefighters in a…
“On the Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with it’s 232th edition to talk about all the recent fight action going on in the sport. On this show I will be recapping last weekends’ Premier Boxing Champions card which featured a light heavyweight title match between WBC/RING champion, Adonis Stevenson and Sakio ‘The Scorpion’ Bika….
QUEBEC CITY (April 4, 2015) – The inaugural Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS card brought fight fans a very exciting afternoon of boxing matchups from Quebec City’s Pepsi Coliseum. The main event featured Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (26-1, 21 KOs) in a thrilling 12-round unanimous decision (115-111, 116-110 and 115-110) win over Sakio “The Scorpion”…
I recently had a chance to speak to former three division world champion, Sugar Shane Mosley, to get his thoughts on the big upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Mosley is one of a hand full of fighters to have faced both Mayweather and Pacquiao near their primes, and during this interview…
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC (April 1, 2015) – During Wednesday’s final press conference at Le Bonne Entente in Quebec City, both Adonis “Superman” Stevenson and Sakio “The Scorpion” Bika promised a knockout when they meet in the main event of the debut presentation of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS Television Network this Saturday, April 4,…
I recently was afforded the opportunity to speak to future Hall of Famer and former 3 division world champion, ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley. Mosley, now 43, is looking towards the next chapter of his career, that of being the trainer. In this interview Shane talks about how he got into the sport, and not being selected…
Former WBO lightweight champion, Terence Crawford is coming off of a 2014 that saw him win a title, defend it, and prove he was the best fighter in his weight class. Now in a new year and moving up in weight, Crawford is looking to not only to win a belt in another division, but…
The names Mayweather and Pacquiao have been tied together in regards to a fight for over 6 years, and now that the bout is finally set and all the talk about the fight coming together is over, the fight itself faces it’s toughest task, and that is living up to all the hype. The fight…
During the 231st edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio, I was joined by rising undefeated junior middleweight contender, Tony Harrison. Harrison speaks on his last fight against Antwone Smith and talks about his time training under the great Emanuel Steward. Harrison also gives his thoughts on the growth of the sport and what he…
Washington D.C. (March 26, 2015) – A little more than two weeks in advance of his highly anticipated bout at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Lamont Peterson (33-2-1, 17 KOs) hosted media at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Washington, D.C. Lamont, his brother Anthony and Lamont’s trainer, Barry Hunter, took some time out of their…
One of the most anticipated fights in boxing history is getting closer and will soon only be a month away. With the fight nearing, the camps for both fighters are in full swing. Trainer Freddie Roach knows the challenge that lies in front of him and believes he has the secret weapon in his camp…
I recently had a chance to speak to boxing commentator and Hall of Famer, Bob Sheridan. ‘The Colonel’ has been calling fights in the sport for over 40 years, having announced such fights as ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’, making the famous call in the Tyson-Douglas upset. Sheridan currently commentates on the international feeds for…
The fight that boxing fans have long waited for, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, is now less than 40 days away and with the anticipation growing to a fever pitch, both camps have moved away from promoting the fight, and have gone full steam ahead with their training camps. Freddie Roach is no stranger when is comes…
“On The Ropes” boxing radio is back this week with host Jenna J to talk about all the latest news and fights in boxing. In this episode I will be discussing the recent announcement regarding ESPN bringing in the “Premier Boxing Champions” series. The first show of the series aired live March 7th and showcased…
I recently had a chance to speak to legendary Hall of Fame commentator, ‘The Colonel’ Bob Sheridan. Bob Sheridan was elected into the boxing Hall of Fame in 2004 and is widely regarded as one of the all-time great voices of the sport. Being in the sport for over four decades, Sheridan has called the…
Following on from my previous article – “How does Manny Pacquiao beat Floyd Mayweather?” I will now focus my thoughts on the flip-side of the debate. How does Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao? Pound for pound protagonist, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather 47-0 (26 KO’s), is undefeated for a plethora of reasons. Mayweather has a sublime defense,…
I recently had an opportunity to speak to highly regarded boxing coach, James Ali Bashir to talk about his career in boxing. James was a former amateur boxer who went on to a career as a trainer. Bashir has trained boxers Eddie Chambers and Monte Barrett, but he is most known for working beside the…
Los Angeles, CA (March 17, 2015) Boxing Superstar GENNADY “GGG” GOLOVKIN will defend his WBA/IBO and ‘Interim’ WBC Middleweight World Titles against Top-Rated Challenger WILLIE MONROE JR. on Sat., May 16 emanating from the Forum in Inglewood, CA. The championship event will be televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT….
