With a build up drenched in a shower of tension and apparent disrespectful demands, Miguel Cotto walked into Madison Square Garden to face Argentine boxer-puncher, Sergio Martinez. Cotto’s $7 million purse dwarfed Martinez’ $1.5 million, added to the aggressively demanding terms that Cotto asked for in negotiations no doubt left Martinez feeling short changed. Nonetheless,…
(Transcribed by Michael Readman) In part 2 of my “On The Ropes” interview with Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder, I get his views on the sport of boxing, and its two biggest stars, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Wilder shares his views on what he think Mayweather should do next and what he think of the…
During the 217th edition of “On The Ropes” I was joined by reigning middleweight champion of the world, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, to discuss his upcoming bout with former 3 division champion Miguel “Junito” Cotto. Sergio talked about his motivation going into this fight and the layoff he had out of the ring. Sergio also gave…
Former world title challenger Rocky Juarez recently appeared on the 217th edition of “On The Ropes” to discuss his future in the sport after his recent comeback win. Juarez, now 34 has challenged for a title 6 times, and while coming close, he still has his eyes on winning a championship belt in 2014. Besides…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) Heavyweight Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder is as close as he has ever been to his shot a world title belt. In a professional career that began in 2008, Wilder has accumulated a record of 31 wins without a loss, and all wins coming by way of stoppage, and is now the…
Recently I had the opportunity of speaking with ‘Iceman’ John Scully, a former light heavyweight boxer who is now one of the most respected trainers in the sport. Scully has guided the likes of Mike Oliver and Chad Dawson to world title belts. Some of the topics covered in this interview include; Floyd Mayweather’s recent…
In the third and final part of my “On The Ropes” interview with former 2 division world champion, Timothy Bradley, I talk with him about his future and possibility of moving up in weight. Bradley also gives his thoughts on Top Rank and Goldenboy promotions working with each other and which fighters from the Goldenboy…
On Saturday night before 80,000 fans and the world’s media, ‘Unfinished Business’ was finally settled. Froch vs. Groves 2 was an incredible spectacle that has become rare in the current era of boxing. Wembley Stadium set an immense stage for a fight that captured the imagination of a nation, and an opportunity for both fighters…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio is back once again this week with host Jenna J to recap all the recent fights and fight news in boxing. In this episode I will talk about the mega event that took place in London, England, which featured the highly anticipated rematch between George Groves and Carl Froch. The…
Sometimes the words of the greats live on long past when they are gone. Angelo Dundee was regarded as one of the greatest trainers in boxing history, having worked with Carmen Basilio, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman and countless other champions. In this “On The Ropes” classics interview with Angelo Dundee, he talked…
Tonight at the former home of Wembley Stadium, the national stadium of England, there is a fight going down in front of 80,000 fans at the new Wembley Stadium. The biggest fight in boxing history in the UK is here! Super Middleweight IBF and regular WBA champion (not to be confused with Andre Ward’s legitimate…
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with John Scully, who is one of the most respected trainers, boxing analysts and historians in the sport. Scully has trained the likes of Mike Oliver and Chad Dawson to world title belts. A variety of topics were discussed in this interview, which include Bermane Stiverne and his…
With just over 24 hours until they meet in the center of the ring in Wembley stadium, Carl Froch and George Groves came face to face as both men tipped the scales today. Weighing in at 167lbs 9oz and 166lbs 4oz respectively, Froch squared off with Groves one final time before these two pugilists settle…
As London’s Big Ben counts down the final days and hours to the highly anticipated rematch between Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and ‘Saint’ George Groves, the boxing world’s media descends on London to take their place among the 80,000 that will fill Wembley stadium on Saturday night. Fittingly labeled ‘Unfinished Business,’ this event will be…
The welterweight division has been a hotbed in boxing for many years now, with the top stars of the sport competing in and around that weight class. One of the top fighters in the division is former WBO welterweight champ, Timothy ‘Desert Storm’ Bradley. Timothy recently lost his undefeated record to Manny Pacquiao, but he…
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with former IBO/WBA/ IBF middleweight champion, Daniel ‘Real Deal’ Geale. Geale has a professional record of 30-2, and has squared off with many of the top fighters in the middleweight division. In this interview Daniel speaks about his 2013 bout with Darren Barker and him coming up short…
It has been over a week since we saw Juan Manuel Marquez turn back the clock and put on a master class display of boxing skill and craft against Mike Alvarado. With the win, Marquez opened the door to a fifth fight with Manny Pacquiao, but also opened himself up to questions on how a…
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with former IBO/WBA/ IBF middleweight champion, Daniel ‘Real Deal’ Geale. Geale has a professional record of 30-2, and has faced many of the top fighters in the middleweight division. In this interview Daniel speaks about how he first got into boxing, as well as his first title fight…
I recently had a chance to speak with reigning WBO light welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov during the 216th edition of “On The Ropes.” Ruslan shared his thoughts on the recent dominant victory by Juan Manuel Marquez over Mike Alvarado, and also talked about the possibly of facing Marquez in the future. Provodnikov also discussed his…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio is back this week with host Jenna J to cover all the recent fights and news going on in boxing. In this episode I will discuss Juan Manuel Marquez’ victory over Mike Alvarado this past Saturday on HBO Boxing. The forty year old Marquez put on one of the best…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) In recent years the welterweight division has been one of the hottest weight classes in the sport, due to the amount of talent residing in it. Floyd Mayweather Jr. currently reigns the division, but there are always new challenger arising and looking to take the welterweight crown. Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman…
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, it is a fight that as time goes on, it’s almost thought of as a fantasy fight because of how hard it is to make in reality. Between promotional issues and dueling TV networks, the fight most believe will be the biggest in boxing history still has yet to happen, and with…
Recently I had the opportunity to interview BJ Flores. BJ is a former IBO world title challenger, cruiserweight world title contender and premier analyst for NBC Sports. BJ Flores discussed his recent return to the ring after a long layoff, and what his future plans are. BJ also talked about the heavyweight scene now that…
Future Hall Of Fame fighter Juan Manuel Marquez made his return to the ring this Saturday night at the Forum in Inglewood, California, as he took on the experienced Denver native, Mike Alvarado. Both men were on the comeback trail after suffering defeats late in 2013 — Marquez losing a decision to Timothy Bradley and…
(Transcribed by Michael Readman) I recently had a chance to speak with interim welterweight titlist Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman to get his thoughts on his most recent win. Thurman talked about his title defense against Julio Diaz, and broke down various of the key rounds from the bout. Keith also gave his views on Amir…
