Boxing by Sunday Puncher

Angelo is joined by Tom and Fred to break down this weekend's Top Rank card. They discuss the set-up the broadcast was doing for a Crawford-Mean Machine rematch. They talk about whether or not Dillian Whyte should take a rematch with Povetkin so soon and if Canelo's lawsuit with Golden Boy and DAZN is really over. Plus, what happens next for Shawn Porter, Erickson Lubin's return and the importance...

Canelo Alvarez has filed a lawsuit against his promoter Golden Boy and their broadcast partner DAZN. The question is now what happens next? Angelo is joined by Tom, Fred and Lex to break down the claims Canelo's legal team is making and what this might mean for the future of Canelo, Golden Boy, DAZN, and boxing at large. They evaluate if Canelo can break free from the contract, if this case is str...

Angelo is joined by Tom to break down what was an otherwise mediocre weekend of boxing. They question whether Jose Ramirez had a bad night or did Viktor Postol show up better than we thought. They talk about whether or not the end is in sight for Erislandy Lara and what could be next for him at 154. They discuss the legacy of Alfredo Angulo and if he should continue to fight. Other topics include...

Angelo is joined by Tom to discuss Dillian Whyte's brutal knockout loss to Alexander Povetkin. They discuss whether or not Povetkin landed a lucky punch and where Dillian Whyte goes from here in his career. They discuss Shawn Porter's win over Sebastian Formella and whether he should have stopped him or not, plus the improvement of Sebastian Fundora. Lastly, they talk about Joe Smith Jr and whethe...

Angelo is joined by Tom for a deep dive into this week's fights.   Jamal James wins a unanimous decision over Thomas Dulorme, is he ready for the next level of welterweights? Is David Morrell worth getting excited about? Did the commentary do a good job covering the Omar Juarez fight? Plus, how Top Rank sorted out Mikaela Mayer's situation, who should take the blame in the event that Ryan Garcia a...

Angelo is joined by Lex to discuss PBC's return to Showtime. They examine the differences between the broadcasts each network have done and how they have learned from each other, whether or not Angelo Leo was impressive, how Stephen Fulton testing positive for COVID might have helped the 122 lb division, the trouble surrounding Lomachenko-Lopez, Matchroom's backyard shows, and more. Get access to...

Angelo is joined by Lex, Rollins, and Tom to breakdown the entire slate of the PBC schedule.   They discuss the pros and cons of revealing several months at once, whether or not other promoters and networks will be inclined to change their plans in order to compete, will the concept of the double header pay-per-view work and plans for having a crowd.   Plus, which Charlo is in a tougher fight, wil...

Angelo is joined by Tom for a packed episode on everything currently going on in boxing.   They discuss where the middle tier promoters might wind up if the pandemic continues at the rate it has been in America and if they can come out on the other side. They discuss Lou Dibella's future in the sport and if he's in a favorable position or not.   Canelo is rumored to be fighting Jason Quigley but C...

Angelo is joined by Fred for another deep dive on the sport of boxing. 1:00 - Jermall Charlo appears set to face Sergiy Derevyanchenko, did Sergiy make the right move? 6:00 - Why was Sergiy brought up in the first place? 12:00 - The sticky situation DAZN has found themselves in regarding fighter pay 16:00 - Will Golden Boy deliver a pay-per-view caliber opponent for Canelo? 20:00 - Golden Boy in t...

Angelo is joined by Lex and Rollins for their first pod together as a trio.   1min - what was enjoyable about Top Rank this week? 13min - Top Rank's schedule compared to other sports and the significance of boxing at a regular interval 28min - Moloney-Franco, were you surprised by the result? 40min - the return of PBC, when they might announce, what they might announce? 1hr 1min - How sanctioning...

Angelo is joined by Fred and Tom to discuss the three Top Rank cards from this past week. They address the most fundamental question for all boxing fans: is this enjoyable? They discuss whether they are or are not entertained by the cards, discuss concerns surrounding the ratings, and guess when we will finally see bigger and more competitive fights. They also get into whether Top Rank is getting...

Angelo is joined by Lex to discuss the highs and lows of the return of boxing. They talk about Shakur Stevenson being pitched as the next Floyd Mayweather by the Top Rank broadcast and whether or not it's a good idea. Plus, how was the undercard, did the mismatches bother the guys, and will things get better. Plus, what is going on with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua seemingly agreeing to face each...

Angelo is joined by Fred to discuss the UFC's event this past weekend. Were there things to learn? Can boxing copy some of what the UFC did? Could boxing get away with some of the things UFC did this past weekend including the non-disparagement agreements? Can we expect similar numbers. All this and more discussed! 

Angelo is joined by Lex to play a game battling against each other to put together the best cards. They go 10 rounds picking a main event and co-main. The rules are simple. Two rounds of exclusive FOX/Showtime, ESPN, and DAZN cards. Four rounds of freestyle mix and match. No rematches. No crazy jumps in weight.   Who wins after 10 rounds? Let us know!

Angelo is joined by Rollins this week for a draft style pod. The premise is simple. With network and promotional politics out of the way, which fighters have the most value. The guys count down from 50 to 1 with plenty of surprises along the way you can't miss. 

Angelo is joined by Tom to discuss the effects of the coronavirus on the sport of boxing and how each network can or will respond when boxing returns. How will Canelo's year play out. What alternatives are there if boxing can't put on shows the way we've had in the past. Which 140 lb fighter can make the transition to 147. Why don't smaller promoters get streaming deals in this era of content and...

Angelo is joined by Fred to discuss whether or not Mikey Garcia's fight with Jessie Vargas was close and what should be next for Mikey. Will he lose to the other top welterweights or can he be competitive despite his size? And what is the best move for his career going forward. Plus, a deep dive on the appeal of the lighter weight classes and why some may gravitate to them. And a big discussion on...

Angelo is joined by Tom and Fred (who tries his best to channel Tyson Fury) to discuss last night's big heavyweight showdown. They discuss the volatility of the heavyweight division, what is fascinating about the division, and whether Wilder and Fury are the best pair at heavyweight. They break down the rematch, what to make of Fury's change in trainers, and what can Anthony Joshua do now that Fur...

Angelo is joined by Fred and Tom to breakdown this weekend's huge heavyweight rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. They discuss the changes in Fury's camp, whether there is anything to read into surrounding Wilder's fight with Ortiz, and if we should be concerned about Fury's cut. Plus, a discussion on the business of the fight and how well it can do. They also recap Caleb Plant's win ov...

Angelo is joined by Tim Smith, head of communications for PBC for nearly an hour long interview. Angelo ask Tim about a variety of topics ranging from how much control PBC has over FOX's broadcasts, comparing how Wilder-Fury 2 stacks up to other PPVs, why announcing fights takes so long, how TGB wound up as one of the major promoters working with PBC, the split fanbases in boxing social media and...

Angelo is joined by Fred and Lex to grade Gary Russell's performance and discuss what is actually realistic for the seldom seen fighter. Plus, what was the fuss about Guillermo Rigondeaux and what can be next for Kell Brook. They break down the Wilder-Fury promotion thus far, if Lou Dibella has been embargoed, what happens next for Canelo without Murata, with a little bit about Jon Jones and the O...

Angelo is joined by Tom to discuss Danny Garcia's win over Ivan Redkach and if the win over a southpaw is an indication of what's to come, which fight they want to see, which fight they think is actually next, and if Danny Garcia did well last night. Plus, a discussion on what Jarrett Hurd is, the significant of Top Rank losing out on the Josh Taylor purse bid, the undercard of Wilder-Fury 2, and...

Angelo is joined by Lex to break down Julian William's shock upset loss to Jeison Rosario. They discuss PBC's greater intention at 154 and whether it's been more effective than a tournament, whether J-Rock can rebound, and why Angelo picked Rosario to win by KO in the first place. Also, a discussion on Canelo's future and why Andrade isn't getting fights. They break down Eleider Alvarez's future a...

Angelo is joined by Tom to discuss whether or not Jaime Munguia is improving and ready to challenge the top guys, Joe Smith Jr's upset win over Jesse Hart, and the reaction Claressa Shields gets every time she fights. Plus, a look ahead at what lays ahead for Top Rank and their ESPN deal, the future of PPV boxing, FOX's continued investment in PBC, whether YouTube fights will continue, and who mig...

Angelo is joined by Fred and Tom to look back at the year. They discuss Canelo's contract situation, the current state of the heavyweight division, the ascendance of Errol Spence, pay-per-view's of the year, commentary in general, writers getting paid by promoters, and much more. Plus they hand out some awards for all the promoters and networks to make things fair.   This episode originally releas...