In boxing you are only as good as your last fight, but Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach is looking to show something different when he returns to the corner for Zou Shiming’s second professional fight. When Shiming made his highly anticipated debut, he showed flaws in his defense and while he entertained the…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns again this week with host Jenna J to talk about the latest stories that are circulating the world of boxing. In this episode I discuss the official fight announcement for the heavyweight match up between David Haye and Tyson Fury which is slated for September 28, 2013. Aside…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) Boxing trainer Robert McCracken recently appeared on the 194th edition of “On The Ropes” to discuss the future of one of the sports biggest stars, Carl Froch. McCracken has served as the head trainer of Froch since he started off his professional career and has led “The Cobra” to a world Championship…
I recently had a chance to catch up with Super middleweight contender “Flawless” Brandon Gonzales. He was involved in a close and controversial fight, against IBO super middleweight champion Thomas Ooesthuizen back on June 29th. The fight saw Gonzales out hustle and out boxed the heavily favored champion for most of the fight, but when…
Emanuel Steward, one of the greatest and most respected trainers we have seen in boxing history passed away last October the 25th, from complications due to colon cancer and on that day boxing lost one of it’s greatest ambassadors. Today’s date, July the 7th would have marked his 69th birthday, and in celebration of Emanuel’s…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio is back again this week with host Jenna J to discuss some hottest topics that are happening in boxing. In this edition I talk about a fighter who has been gaining a lot of notoriety in the middleweight division, that being Gennady “GGG” Golovkin who is coming off winning his…
Often in boxing, the punches landed in the ring don’t show their full impact on the night of the match, but actually years later. There are many notable boxers who have had damage done that not only the direction of their career, but their life outside the boxing arena. Former 3 time light middleweight champion…
Back on December 8th, 2012, the fourth installment of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez rivalry amazed and shocked a lot of boxing fans and followers of the sport. The fight was looking like it was going to go in Pacquiao’s favor as he seemed only a few punches away from stopping Marquez when…
In boxing, there is only one thing that is truly undefeated, and that is father time. Some fighters avoid it, getting out before the punches catch up, and others stay too long and pay the price for it. In part 2 of my exclusive interview with Carl Froch, he gives his thoughts on how long…
BY JENNA J (transcribed by Michael Readman) When Steve Cunningham faced Tyson Fury back in April, few expected the action that unfolded in front of them. A heavy shot in the second round changed the tone of the fight and surprised everyone, a huge right hand by Cunningham sent Tyson Fury to he canvas and…
by Jenna J (transcribed by Lunny) It’s been 3 weeks since Carl Froch retained his IBF super middleweight title in a rematch with Mikkel Kessler. The fight was separated 3 years from the first and the result showed that “The Cobra” at age 35 is at the top of his game and is showing no…
Iron Mike Tyson, the youngest man to ever claim a portion of the heavyweight championship and a fighter once known as the “baddest man on the planet”, officially retired from boxing June 11, 2005 after a surprising defeat to unheralded Kevin McBride. The fight itself saw the former Champion struggling to land his shots, getting…
It is often said that there is a calm before the storm, for Brandon Rios, he has 5 months of anticipation before he finally steps into the ring with 8 division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. In part 2 of my exclusive interview with Brandon Rios, he talks about the wait ahead of him and gives…
It is often said in boxing, that styles make fights. On November 23rd, boxing fans will get perfect example of this when Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios meet in the ring. Both fighters are known for their straight ahead styles and their willingness to take some punches to land a whole lot more. During the…
In recent years trainer Virgil Hunter has garnered a great deal of respect around the boxing circles due to his work as Andre Ward’s long time trainer, and is now one of the most highly sought after trainers in the sport. I recently had a chance to speak with Virgil Hunter to discuss the boxing…
“On The Ropes” boxing radio is back yet again with another episode, only a day after the previous. This week’s 192nd edition features a different take on the boxing world as instead of getting my views on the sport, my guest Teddy Atlas will be speaking on the sport as he sees it. Atlas has…
On The Ropes boxing radio had a special live post fight show following the Mayweather vs. Guerrero PPV event. The show was hosted by Jenna J and ran for 90 minutes featuring boxing fans calling from around the world discussing the fight. I also shared my thoughts on the fight and where each fighter should…
Tomorrow night Floyd Mayweather Jr. fights for the first time in a year when he steps into the ring to face his mandatory challenger Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. There are many questions surrounding Floyd going into this fight in regards to his age and his inactivity and if he might have some after effects from…
“On The Ropes” is back once again with me, your host Jenna J to talk about some recent boxing news as well as review the action packed fights that took place over the weekend. In this episode I talk about Danny Garcia’s close win over Zab Judah and what could be next for Garcia in…
(transcribed by Michael C Harris) JJ: You have a very big fight coming up May 25th. An All-Canadian match up where you’ll be taking on Lucian Bute. What do you think of this particular fight? Jean Pascal: It’s going to be a great fight. It’s a big fight in Canada and I think also worldwide…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) In boxing sometimes no matter what you do or how much you accomplish, you never get the credit you fully deserve. No boxer knows this better than Heavyweight boxing legend Larry Holmes. “The Easton Assassin” Larry Holmes had a career that spanned 4 decades, during which he reigned as Heavyweight champion…
Haroon Khan, aka Harry Khan makes his professional boxing debut tonight against Brett Fideo (1-2 1KO) at the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It’s not often a 0-0 boxer carries high expectations, but when your big brother is none other then former unified light welterweight champion Amir Khan there is bound to be extra…
On The Ropes” returns with host Jenna J to breakdown all the latest news from world of boxing as well as preview some really exciting bouts. Some of the topics covered include the recap of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’ win over Austin Trout and whether this win could potentially set up a fight between him and…
(co-wrote by Michael Readman) -This Saturday night, the 20th of April, heavyweight contender Tyson Fury faces what is expected to be his toughest test to date when he meets former IBF cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.During the 188th edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio I…
It has been just over a week since boxing fans were treated once again to a terrific fight from Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios. With the result of the fight now settling in for both fighters and with myself having had a chance to speak to Brandon Rios, there was only one piece of business…
