Junior welterweight contender, John Molina is known in the boxing circles for his rugged fighting style, action fights and for the determination that he has shown in the ring. On June 11th he faces another tough challenge as he fights former light welterweight champion, Ruslan Provodnikov. In my interview with John Molina, we discuss his upcoming fight, what he thinks Continue Reading...
Category Archives: Interviews by Robert Brown
Paul Williams: “I was a beast in that ring, and the stuff that I know I can teach guys that listen”
1 Submitted by Robert Brown on Tue, 22 March 2016, 10:51Paul ‘The Punisher’ Williams is a former two division world champion and a fighter that once carried the title of being the most avoided man in boxing. Williams’ career ended after a motorcycle accident and he has served as a motivational speaker for many people who have suffered life changing injuries and people looking to overcome adversities in life. In Continue Reading...
Ricky Hatton: “It’s not an impossible job for Amir Khan but he is up against it in the Canelo fight”
2 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sun, 20 March 2016, 16:14Former two division world champion Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton had one of the most acclaimed careers for a UK boxer. Now retired, Hatton has turned his focus to promoting and has seen one of his fighters rise up the ranks to become world champion. In my interview with Mr. Hatton, I get his thoughts on Lucas Browne winning a heavyweight Continue Reading...
Nonito Donaire: “If Manny Pacquiao can land those big punches that he usually does, there’s a possibility of a knockout!”
4 Submitted by Robert Brown on Fri, 11 March 2016, 00:39Nonito Donaire has been a professional boxer for fifteen years and has won world title belts in five different weight classes. He was once thought of as one of the top three boxers in the world and was creating huge ratings on TV in divisions that had never seen mainstream popularity. After a couple of defeats and a decision to drop Continue Reading...
Nonito Donaire: “We might fight Frampton, as well as Rigondeaux because he’s the number one in the division”
3 Submitted by Robert Brown on Mon, 07 March 2016, 02:35The ‘Filipino Flash’ Nonito Donaire is in the middle of a career resurgence. After a devastating stoppage loss to Nicholas Walters in October 2014, Donaire has come back to win three straight bouts and picked up the vacant WBO world super bantamweight title in his last ring appearance. Donaire now 33 years old, is looking to regain the biggest title Continue Reading...
Chris Byrd: “If Floyd Mayweather comes back, he should take up the challenge to fight Golovkin at middleweight!”
1 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sun, 06 March 2016, 09:46Former two time heavyweight champion, Chris Byrd, fought in one of the best heavyweight eras, having faced Evander Holyfield, Wladimir Klitschko and beating Vitali Klitschko. I recently was afforded the chance to speak to Chris Byrd and I got his thoughts on the changing landscape of the heavyweight division and also got his thoughts on the upcoming Ruslan Chageav vs. Continue Reading...
Marlon Starling on career, fighting Donald Curry, beating Mark Breland and challenging Michael Nunn
2 Submitted by Robert Brown on Wed, 02 March 2016, 16:50‘Magic Man’ Marlon Starling had a very accomplished career, as he compiled a 45-6-1 record and was a two time champion, winning both the WBA & WBC welterweight titles. He fought Mark Breland, Donald Curry, Michael Nunn and also had two wins over Floyd Mayweather in a career that spanned over ten years. I recently had a chance to speak with Continue Reading...
Bob Sheridan: “I think that if Pacquiao wins the Senate seat, there’s no reason why he couldn’t come back and fight”
2 Submitted by Robert Brown on Fri, 19 February 2016, 11:46Legendary boxing commentator, ‘The Colonel’ Bob Sheridan is one of the most respected boxing personalities in the sport and he will be inducted into his third boxing Hall of Fame in June, when he joins the 2016 class in Canastota, New York. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sheridan to get his thoughts on the announcement of Khan vs. Continue Reading...
B.J. Flores: “Timothy Bradley is a great champion, but we’ve already seen a Pacquiao fight twice and neither time it was that close”
3 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sun, 07 February 2016, 12:10B.J. Flores is a former cruiserweight title challenger and a highly respected boxing commentator. Flores, 37, has amassed a career boxing record of 31-2-1 20KO’s and is looking to make one final run at a world title. B.J.’s last ring appearance saw him come up short in a cruiserweight title fight, losing a decision to Beibut Shumenov. I recently had Continue Reading...
Kenny Porter: “We will punish Keith Thurman and Shawn will take over the welterweight division”
1 Submitted by Robert Brown on Mon, 01 February 2016, 01:04Kenny Porter is the trainer and father to former IBF welterweight champion ‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter. The pair have combined for great success in the professional ranks, scoring notable wins against Devon Alexander, Paulie Malignaggi and Adrien Broner. On March 12th they have their toughest challenge to date, undefeated WBA welterweight champion Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman. In my interview with Kenny Continue Reading...
Johnathon Banks: “I really believe Timothy Bradley can knock Manny Pacquiao out!”
4 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sat, 30 January 2016, 01:38With the 2016 boxing year in full swing, one of the most anticipated fights of the year could also be the last of Manny Pacquiao’s legendary career. On April 9th, Pacquiao will face Timothy Bradley in a trilogy bout and a fight that has potential to be different and more interesting then the first 2 bouts, with a new presence Continue Reading...
Kathy Duva: “It doesn’t matter where the Kovalev vs. Ward fight is, it matters who walks out with their hands up, and that’s gonna be Sergey!”
2 Submitted by Robert Brown on Thu, 21 January 2016, 22:59The CEO of Main Events, Kathy Duva, is heading into a promising year for her promotional company as she has one of the most talked about stars in boxing with WBA/WBO/IBF light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. Duva is looking to start the year off with a bang, as Kovalev’s next fight will be a rematch with Jean Pascal, a fight Continue Reading...
Al Bernstein: “I think the Bradley rematch will be a very close fight, but I could see Pacquiao edging him out again.”
7 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sun, 10 January 2016, 13:53Hall of Fame boxing commentator, Al Bernstein, is one of the most recognized voices of the sport of boxing, having covered the sport for over 30 years. I recently had a chance to speak with Al Bernstein to get his thoughts on last year’s boxing and get his thoughts on what it compared to other years in the sport. Al Continue Reading...
Bob Sheridan: “I think that Timothy Bradley will beat Manny Pacquiao. If the knockout comes, it comes.”
7 Submitted by Robert Brown on Thu, 07 January 2016, 01:57On June 12th, broadcaster Bob Sheridan will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, along with the rest of the 2016 class. Sheridan has been one of the signature voices on the sport of boxing for over 40 years, having called some of the greatest fights in boxing history. Sheridan has also seen some of the biggest legends Continue Reading...
Bob Sheridan: “Tim Bradley is an improved fighter and he’s certainly closer to his peak than Manny Pacquiao is.”
4 Submitted by Robert Brown on Mon, 04 January 2016, 01:29Bob Sheridan is one of the greatest voices in the sport of boxing and has worked as a broadcaster for over forty years. He has called some of the sport’s biggest fights, such as ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ between Ali & Foreman, ‘The Thrilla in Manila’ which saw Ali take on Joe Frazier for a third time and also Continue Reading...
Jeff Mayweather: “I don’t think that Teddy Atlas or anyone else can help Bradley win against Manny Pacquiao”
3 Submitted by Robert Brown on Sat, 26 December 2015, 13:24The last big boxing announcement of 2015 was expected to come from Manny Pacquiao in regards to who was going to be the final opponent of his boxing career, a fight that is set to take place April 9th. While many believe that choice has already been made and a third fight with Timothy Bradley is next, an official announcement Continue Reading...
Hughie Fury: “No matter what, me and Tyson Fury will rule the heavyweight division!”
2 Submitted by Robert Brown on Wed, 23 December 2015, 00:19The heavyweight division looks more interesting than ever with all the recent changes that have happened in 2015. The year started with undefeated Deontay Wilder winning the WBC belt from Bermane Stiverne and ended with Tyson Fury upsetting Wladimir Klitschko to take the IBO, IBF, WBA, WBO and RING belts. With the new faces now holding belts, 2016 could set up Continue Reading...
Jeff Mayweather: “There’s no shame in losing to Floyd because Manny Pacquiao lost to him just like everybody else.”
8 Submitted by Robert Brown on Wed, 16 December 2015, 03:16‘Jazzy’ Jeff Mayweather fought as a professional boxer for nine years, accumulating a record of 32-10-5 (10 KO’s) and winning the IBO super featherweight title. While Jeff had a good career in the ring, his work in the corner is what he is most known for as he has turned several boxers into world champions. In part 2 of my Continue Reading...
Jeff Mayweather: “Floyd Mayweather’s legacy is intact, you can hate him, you can love him, but numbers don’t lie!”
8 Submitted by Robert Brown on Mon, 14 December 2015, 00:55Boxing trainer and former IBO super featherweight champion ‘Jazzy’ Jeff Mayweather is thought of by many as the quieter of the Mayweather brothers, but in many ways he is just as out spoken. Mayweather is highly respected in both the boxing game and in the MMA world, as he has trained some of his fighters to championships in both sports. Continue Reading...
Peter Fury: “The fight went exactly to plan. Nobody thought it could be done but Tyson Fury out boxed Klitschko!”
6 Submitted by Robert Brown on Wed, 02 December 2015, 01:27Heavyweight, Tyson Fury has done what many felt was not possible, and that was unseating Wladimir Klitschko as heavyweight champion of the world. Fury used his height and reach advantages and out boxed the long time champion. His trainer Peter Fury orchestrated the game plan, one never tried on Klitschko before, as most fighters do not have the physical stature Continue Reading...
Johnathon Banks: “Wladimir Klitschko is reaching legendary status and Tyson Fury has never faced any one like that before”
23 Submitted by Robert Brown on Wed, 18 November 2015, 02:20I was recently afforded an opportunity to speak to trainer and former heavyweight contender, Johnathon Banks. Banks works with the reigning IBO heavyweight champion of the world, Wladimir Klitschko and in this interview he speaks about the upcoming challenge of Tyson Fury. Johnathon talks about how he thinks the fight will go and the perception that Fury can’t get a Continue Reading...
Joe Cortez: “I don’t think Manny Pacquiao is hungry any longer, but he has a lot of pride and wants to go out with a win”
1 Submitted by Robert Brown on Mon, 09 November 2015, 10:25Hall of Fame boxing referee, Joe Cortez has stayed close to the sport since retiring in 2013, as he currently works as an analyst for ESPN. I recently had a chance to speak with Joe and got his thoughts on many of the biggest topics going on in boxing. Cortez breaks down Canelo vs. Cotto and gives his prediction for Continue Reading...
Malik Scott: “I’m the best skilled heavyweight on God’s green earth and I can’t wait to fight again and continue to prove people wrong”
7 Submitted by Robert Brown on Thu, 05 November 2015, 11:10I recently was afforded the opportunity to interview highly regarded heavyweight contender, Malik “King” Scott, to talk about his victory from last week against Tony Thompson. Scott, 38-2-1 (13 KOs), won clearly against the 44 year old Thompson but found himself dropped in the ninth round from a shot to the side of the head. Scott discussed in detail his Continue Reading...
Al Bernstein: “I don’t think Floyd Mayweather beats Gennady Golovkin, I think Golovkin beats him. He’s too big and too strong!”
4 Submitted by Robert Brown on Thu, 29 October 2015, 01:29I recently was afforded an opportunity to speak to Hall of Fame boxing commentator, Al Bernstein. Bernstein has been in the sport for over thirty years and is widely regarded as one of the knowledgeable figures in the boxing. In part 2 of my interview, I talk with Bernstein about Floyd Mayweather’s future and how he thinks a Golovkin vs. Mayweather Continue Reading...
Al Bernstein: “If Canelo Alvarez doesn’t get a stoppage, he’s gonna have to go twelve rounds without Cotto doing serious damage to him”
3 Submitted by Robert Brown on Tue, 27 October 2015, 01:03Hall of Fame boxing commentator, Al Bernstein, recently joined me for an interview to talk about all the latest new stories going on in the sport. Bernstein gave his thoughts on Gennady Golovkin’s recent destruction of David Lemieux and talked about what direction he would like to see ‘GGG’ go next. Al also talked about Floyd Mayweather’s decision to retire Continue Reading...