Punches and Punchlines

Send a text We recap a crowded fight weekend with belts on the line, sharp undercards, a polarizing masterclass, and one surreal viral moment. From Zander Zayas’ poise to Shakur’s control and Josh Kelly’s rise, we sort the substance from the noise and have a laugh along the way. • ProBox highlights with Flores vs Teasley momentum swing • Scarborough vs Valdez late surge and shaky 99–91 card • Zand...

Send a text The commentary was loud, so we hit mute—and found a surprisingly fun night of fights underneath the noise. We start with Paramount Plus stepping into live boxing with Zuffa, where slick production and uniform trunks met a broadcast team that wouldn’t stop selling narratives. Once the volume dropped, the action spoke for itself: Trinidad-Ornelas delivered a clean showcase of pressure fi...

Send a text Blood on the canvas, debates on the scorecards, and a corner countout that had us double-taking at the screen—this week’s slate turned small venues into big stories. We start with Jack Catterall’s ruthless timing against Asuman, where early power, clean knockdowns, and cut management morphed a presumed showcase into a gritty, can’t-look-away brawl. From there, we head to ESPN Deportes,...

Send a text Snow fell, beers cracked, and the fights finally delivered. After a quiet stretch and messy streaming news, we packed a cabin weekend with live cards and walked away with big opinions: a heavyweight slugfest that ended in controversy, a masterclass from a pound-for-pound technician moving up in weight, and a welterweight statement so violent it might have reset the division’s pecking o...

Send a text Boxing's landscape shifted dramatically as Terence Crawford accomplished the seemingly impossible - jumping two weight classes to dethrone Canelo Alvarez and claim all the super middleweight belts. The historic victory was a masterclass in precision, timing, and fight IQ as Crawford neutralized Canelo's power advantage with superior movement and consistent output across all t...

Send a text Boxing's heavyweight renaissance takes center stage as we unpack three thrilling encounters that showcase the division's exciting present and future. Oleksandr Usyk's masterful performance against Daniel Dubois demonstrates why many consider him potentially the greatest boxer of this generation - his footwork, angles, and newfound power combining to form a complete fight...

Send a text Boxing's dual identity was on full display this weekend as Netflix's groundbreaking all-female card delivered exceptional entertainment while a questionable pay-per-view left fans wondering why they'd part with their money. The contrast couldn't have been more striking. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano concluded their historic trilogy with Taylor securing a legitimat...

Send a text Boxing's recent showcase delivered a perfect blend of technical brilliance and bizarre moments that remind us why the sport remains so captivating despite its occasional frustrations.  When undefeated Cornflake LaManna (yes, that's really his name) stepped into the ring with Jermall Charlo, we witnessed the stark difference between being unbeaten and being elite. LaManna&apos...

Send a text A boxing weekend that began with disappointment ultimately delivered one of the year's most thrilling fights. Fritz and Franco take you through the entire spectrum of emotions that fight fans experienced over this packed weekend of action. The Times Square card failed to ignite any real excitement despite featuring names like Devin Haney, who appeared hesitant throughout his victo...

Send a text Cinco de Mayo transforms into a global boxing extravaganza this year with major fights spanning three consecutive days across the world. We're gearing up for what could be the most action-packed weekend in recent boxing memory. Before diving into the upcoming fights, we analyze Richard Torres Jr.'s underwhelming performance against Guido Vianello. Despite securing the victory...

Send a text Mikaela Mayer's masterclass performance against Sandy Ryan left us in awe of her boxing excellence. After a controversial first bout ended in a split decision, Mayer removed all doubt in the rematch with flawless technique, perfect counter-punching, and a complete game plan that neutralized Ryan from the opening bell. The fight evolved beyond anything we expected – while Ryan show...

Send a text Picture this: a boxing event that promised fireworks but left us feeling like we watched a sequel that didn't quite live up to its original. We start with the much-anticipated Fulton versus Figueroa 2, which, despite the hype, was a bit of a letdown, akin to a movie sequel that should've stayed on the cutting room floor. However, Stephen Fulton's choice of attire, resemb...

Send a text Naoya Inoue’s latest fight against Yijun Kim highlights the unmatched skill and strategy that place him at the top of boxing. We explore not only Inoue's impressive performance but also the dynamics of taunting, resilience in the ring, and the latest fighting events you shouldn't miss. As always, the boys break down all the fights... with a sense of humor. • Naoya Inoue'...

Send a text Fritz and Franco end 2024 with a recap of their favorite fights from December. First the boys take a deep dive on the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fights. Then in "Playing Boxing", the boys break down the rest of the undercard and the Jaime Munguia vs Bruno Surace fight. As always, the boys break down all of the boxing... with a sense of humor.

Send a text Fritz and Franco break down the Top Rank card from 12/7/24 that had Rafael Espinoza vs Robeisy Ramirez, Emanuel Navarete vs Oscar Valdez, Lindolfo Delgado vs Jackson Marinez, Richard Torrez Jr vs Issac Munoz Garcia, Albert Gonzaez vs Gerardo Antonio Perez, Steven Navarro vs Gabriel Bernardi Cruz, and Cesar Morales vs Kevin Mosquera. As always, the boys break down all of the fights... w...

Send a text After some technical difficulties, Fritz and Franco are back with their take on the much watched and much buffered Netflix stream of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul "fight". Both of our guys have very different takes on what went down but both loved the undercard. As always, we break everything down... with a sense of humor.

Send a text Fritz and Franco break down 3 big fights with 3 big results. Jamie Munguía vs Erik Bazinyan, Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua, and Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan all had amazing fights that the boys give their takes on. As always, we break down the best in boxing... with a sense of humor.

Send a text Fritz and Franco take a deep dive into the Saul Canelo Alvarez fight against Edgar Berlanga on Mexican Independence Day weekend. The boys break down their favorite fights from the PPV and touch on the last Naoya Inoue fight. As always, the boys break down the best in boxing... with a sense of humor. 

Send a text Fritz and Franco are rolling 2 episodes into 1! The boys break down all the fights for August, including Serhii Bohachuk vs Vergil Ortiz Jr., Luis Alberto Lopez vs Angelo Leo, Terrence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov, Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora, Junto Nakatani vs. Vincent Astrolabio, and more. As always, we break down the best in boxing... with a sense of humor. 

Send a text Fritz and Franco take a dive into some of the fights that have caught their attention this month and Fritz celebrates turning 50! Join them as they break down the best in boxing... with a sense of humor.

Send a text Fritz and Franco dive into a few different fights, including the Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang. The boys also dive into news from around the boxing world and as always, they break down all of the fights... with a sense of humor.

Send a text Fritz and Franco break down the match for undisputed heavy weight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. As always, the boys break down all the boxing... with a sense of humor.

Send a text The boys are back to catch up on everything in boxing! Fritz and Franco go back and revisit the fights between Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney, Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia, Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery, Jessica McCaskill vs Lauren Price, Vasyl Lomachenko vs George Kambosos, Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson, and Andrew Moloney vs Pedro Guevara. As always, the boys break down the best in boxin...

Send a text Fritz and Franco break down the last two weeks of fights in "Playing Boxing". As always, the boys break it all down for you... with a sense of humor.

Send a text Fritz and Franco have a special guest, comedian Brian Hicks, come on and chat about the movie Cinderella Man.