Minnesota Fight Night

In this episode, highly ranked Minnesota boxer Ve Shawn Owens (14-4, 12 KOs) discusses his strange experience on a Dec. 2, 2023, boxing card in Mexico. Owens went into the ring thinking he was fighting an exhibition. But that’s not how it played out. In the 8th round, the referee stopped the “fight” after Owens was hit on the back of the head, giving his opponent the “win.” Roughly six weeks later...

Minneapolis fan favorite David Morrell Jr. is “the Carlos Monzon of our time.” So says Luis DeCubas Sr. in the press conference at the Armory shortly after Morrell’s second-round TKO win over a game Sena Agbeko. Now, Morrell says he wants to fight the “Mexican Monster,” David Benavidez, to cement his claim as the king of the 168-pound division. Hear all about it in the high-energy, multi-lingual p...

In this bonus episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we visit with Jose Benavidez Sr., father of unbeaten super middleweight boxer David Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs).

The W Foshay Hotel in downtown Minneapolis hosted a press conference Thursday in advance of Saturday’s PBC Showtime-televised card at The Armory in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Fight Night podcast was there, and we caught up with WBA “regular” super middleweight champion David Morrell Jr., who faces Sena Agbeko in the main event. We also chatted with former world champions Robert Guerrero and Andre...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, popular Minnesota boxer Marlin “So Icey” Sims previews his fight on the Showtime Boxing finale show at The Armory in Minneapolis. Sims (8-2 with 4 KOs) will take on Charles “Lo Lo” Harris (7-1) of Rialto, California on the undercard of the December 16 PBC event. Headlining the card is a super middleweight showdown between Armory fan favorite Da...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we’re pleased to chat with Minnesota boxer Corey Thompson about his December 9 bout on the Big Q Promotions card at Element Gym in St. Paul. The Nordic Warrior (4-2) takes on Wayman “The Slim Reaper” Carter (4-7-1) of Topeka, Kansas. Also joining us is Daleco James, Thompson’s trainer and co-owner of Wurk Gym in Hopkins. Thompson, who chatted w...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we’re on location at the CMB Boxing Gym in Burnsville, where we chat with Minnesota boxers Leo Medel and Michael Demps. Both fighters will be in action this Saturday night, December 9, on the Big Q Promotions card at Element Gym in St. Paul. Medel (8-0 as a pro) will take on Andre Byrd (10-14-1) of Jacksonville, Florida. Demps, making his pro d...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Coach Quincy Caldwell of Big Q Promotions and fellow boxing coach Shane Chanslor preview the Dec. 9 Big Q Promotions pro boxing card at Element Gym in St. Paul. Fresh off his win over Nico Ali Walsh, Minnesota boxer Slink Proper takes on Tray Martin in the main event. Big Q Promotions always puts on a great show while showcasing local talent. T...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we catch up with Minnesota boxer Tim Bender. A native of Florida now living in Minneapolis, Bender will make his long-awaited pro boxing debut this Saturday, December 9, as part of a Big Q Promotions card at Element Gym in St. Paul. Bender, who has an MMA background, takes on Terrance Lee (2-1) of El Paso, Texas. It’s shaping up to be a great n...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we take a road trip to Element Gym in St. Paul, where we catch up with rising local super welterweight star Slink Proper (8-1, 4 KOs). Slink previews his Dec. 9 fight at Element Gym in St. Paul. In the main event, Slink takes on Tray Martin (3-6, 2 KOs) of Missouri. A fan favorite at Element, Slink — a.k.a. Sona Akale — is coming off the bigges...

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, super middleweight contender Sena Agbeko (28-2, 22 KOs) previews his Dec. 16 fight against WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. at The Armory in Minneapolis. A native of Ghana now fighting out of Nashville, Agbeko is riding a five-fight winning streak, including an upset victory over previously unbeaten contender Isaiah Steen. He h...

Minnesota cruiserweight boxer Marty “The Wolfman” Lindquist shows no signs of slowing down. On the undercard of a 15th Round Promotions event in Sioux City, Iowa, Lindquist (16-12, 12 KOs) returned to the ring in style Saturday with an impressive stoppage win over a game Maurice “The Beast” Elk (1-5, 1 KO). An ageless wonder, the 54-year-old Lindquist dropped “The Beast” twice in the first round a...

After a summer hiatus, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast returns with a new episode. Sean Strauss and Brian Johnson catch up on the latest boxing news, preview upcoming amateur cards, and talk about Sean’s new gig as president of the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: m...

In this episode, Minnesota boxer and Strike Fitness owner Josh Clark (7-1 pro record) talks about his upset win on the undercard of the recent Adrien Broner-Bill Hutchinson card in Miami. Clark also previews the big Declaration of War 2 event happening this Saturday, July 1, in Rogers, Minnesota. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrume...

In this episode, WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. (9-0) dishes on David Benavidez (27-0) and Warriors Boxing President Leon Margules shares the latest on a potential Morrell-Benavidez fight. A native of Cuba now based in Minneapolis, and an Armory boxing fan favorite, Morrell is ready to take on the Mexican Monster. But is Benavidez up for it? Here’s hoping the fight happens as so...

Showtime and Premier Boxing Champions returned to Minneapolis Thursday to hold a press conference for the June 24 PBC card at The Armory — and the Minnesota Fight Night Podcast was there. This episode features interviews with fighters on the televised portion of the card, including headliners Carlos Adames and Julian “J Rock” Williams. Hard-hitting Adames (22-1) will defend his interim 154-pound t...

Element Gym hosted a media event Wednesday for Minnesota boxers Caleb Truax and Slink Proper, who have been sparring with each other to prepare for separate upcoming fights. Truax is a former world champion, Slink is an emerging, unbeaten prospect. Both are working hard to be at their best when they step into the ring for their next fights. Truax will be on the June 24 Showtime-televised card at T...

Former world super middleweight champion Caleb Truax, one of Minnesota’s most popular and recognizable boxers, will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday, June 24, as part of the PBC show at The Armory in Minneapolis. Truax (31-5-1, 19 KOs) will face Burley Brooks (6-2-1, 5 KOs) of Dallas on the undercard of the Showtime-televised event headlined by Carlos Adames and Julian “J-Rock”...

Quincy Caldwell talks about his journey to becoming a local boxing promoter and previews his big June 17 card at Element Gym in St. Paul. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast recaps the Jack O'Brien Boxing Invitational at The Garden in Canal Park by Jungle Boy Boxing. Fans packed The Garden for what turned out to be an entertaining night of boxing. Tyler Nystrom and Jesse Wannemacher set the bar high with a bruising exhibition match. Also on the card, Danny Huffman pleased the hometown crowd and improved to 8-2-1 with...

Minnesota boxer Tony Lee joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming fight against Rondale Hubbert at The Garden in Duluth. Lee (11-2-1 as a pro) returns to the ring after a nearly 6-year layoff. But this episode is about more than boxing. In a wide-ranging interview, Lee talks about trials and tribulations, family, and his deep and abiding faith in God. His opponent’s nickname is Give ‘em Hell,...

In this episode, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast is pleased to welcome Minnesota boxer Rondale “Give ‘em Hell” Hubbert. Fighting out of Duluth, Hubbert has more than 40 pro fights under his belt. Speaking of belts, he’s also a two-time state champion. Hubbert returns to the ring on March 10 at The Garden in Duluth. His opponent, fellow Minnesota boxer Tony Lee, is back in action after nearly six...

In this episode, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast catches up with Jesse Wannemacher, a pro boxer and mixed martial artist fighting out of the Port City of Duluth. On March 10, Wannemacher will step through the ropes for the second time as a pro boxer. His fight is part of a big card at The Garden in Duluth. In the following interview, Wannemacher talks about the upcoming fight, his combat sports...

In this episode, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast recaps the February 25 Showtime-televised card at The Armory in Minneapolis. It was a big night for the hometown boxers, as Minneapolis welterweights Jamal “Shango” James and Ve Shawn Owens — fighting in front of a sellout crowd— won their respective fights in impressive fashion. In the main event, Subriel Matias stopped Jeremías Ponce for a vacan...

This episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast features interviews with fighters participating in the February 25 Showtime-televised boxing card at the Armory in Minneapolis. Headlining the card are Subriel Matias and Jeremías Ponce, who square off for a vacant super lightweight title. This promises to be a highly entertaining matchup of two explosive fighters. In the co-feature, Minneapolis bo...