The Bad Promoter

Pawel Zawistowski (0–0) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his upcoming debut bout at “Rockin’ Fights 54” against former guest Alexander Garcia (0-0). The long-time Muay Thai and kickboxing martial artist is testing his striking abilities against another fighter making his long-awaited debut. This will be a fascinating fight between two men at distinctly different stages of their combat sports career...

Wendy Toussaint (17–4, 7 KOs) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his upcoming headlining fight at “Rockin’ Fights 54” against Aaron Cooley (17-5, 7 KOs)! Toussaint is coming off a courageous performance at Madison Square Garden against top contender Austin "Ammo" Williams on the historic Ring VI: Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson card. Toussaint took that fight on just 36 hours' notice...

Cesar Diaz (10-2, 5 KOs) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his upcoming fight at “Rockin’ Fights 54”! The battle-tested Peruvian will take on undefeated US Marine Corps veteran and previous guest of The Bad Promoter podcast, Peter Latorre (6-0, 6 KOs), in an 8-round bout. Diaz brings experience into the matchup as he takes on the rising hometown favorite. In this episode, Gaby Lamastus, Cesar's...

Alexander Garcia will make his pro debut against Polish MMA/MuayThai fighter Pawel Zawistowski in a 4-round bout at Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Rockin' Fights 54. Garcia is a former Golden Gloves champion and is returning to the ring after being forced out of the sport due to injuries. In this episode, Garcia opens up with surprising vulnerability about his personal story—one that's a...

Ralph Clemente (4-0, 4 KOs) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his upcoming fight at "Rockin' Fights 54" ! For over a decade, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing series has built its reputation on showcasing rising prospects, undefeated fighters, and local favorites in high-action wars. Returning on June 27th, Rockin’ Fights 54 promises to continue that tradition with a card built to keep f...

Peter 'Voodoo' Latorre (6-0, 6 KOs) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his upcoming fight at "Rockin' Fights 54" ! For over a decade, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing series has built its reputation on showcasing rising prospects, undefeated fighters, and local favorites in high-action wars. Returning on June 27th, Rockin’ Fights 54 promises to continue that tradition with a card...

Zay Flaherty (8-1, 4 KOs) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his upcoming fight at "Rockin' Fights 54" ! For over a decade, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing series has built its reputation on showcasing rising prospects, undefeated fighters, and local favorites in high-action wars. Returning on June 27th, Rockin’ Fights 54 promises to continue that tradition with a card built to keep fan...

Micky Scala (13-1, 7 KOs) joins The Bad Promoter ahead of his massive main event slot at "Rockin' Fights 54" ! For over a decade, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing series has built its reputation on showcasing rising prospects, undefeated fighters, and local favorites in high-action wars. Returning on June 27th, Rockin’ Fights 54 promises to continue that tradition with a card built to...

Legendary Boxing Promoter Joe DeGuardia Jr. joined The Bad Promoter to chat about Star Boxing, top fighters under his banner, the evolution of his career, and insights into the current landscape of the boxing industry. Don't miss this episode!

Timothy Bradley Jr. compiled an impressive 140-bout amateur career before turning professional in 2004. He went on to become a five-time world champion, capturing world championships in two weight divisions, establishing himself as one of boxing's elite fighters, and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. In 2012, Bradley moved up to welterweight and captured the WBO title with a c...

Chad Fishburne is an international ring announcer and rising star in combat sports, appearing on UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, and Fubo Sports across boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai promotions. Known for his signature catchphrase, “It’s Time For This Crowd To Get Loud!”, Chad brings unmistakable energy to every event. Tune in to the latest episode to hear about his background and the world of combat sports emc...

This episode starts off hot with some quick thoughts on Ryan Garcia's dominant victory over Mario Barrios. Next, we dive into the rematch that's set to take place on Netflix between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Finally, we close out with a discussion on Zuffa boxing and other exciting news in the industry.

In the latest episode of The Bad Promoter, we dive into Shakur Stevenson vs Teofimo Lopez and discuss what's next for both fighters. We follow that up with a Welterweight check-in. What fights are confirmed? What possibilities are out there? Finally, we close the show with a discussion on the UFC White House card.

The Bad Promoter is BACK! Tune into the latest episode as we dive into... Tyson Fury has announced his comeback, reigniting talk of a blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua, though questions remain after Joshua’s recent setback potentially derailed those plans. We break down Fury’s realistic next options with Zhang, Wardley, or a trilogy with Usyk, and examine whether an Usyk vs Wilder clash cou...

Oleksandr Usyk displayed his dominance and etched himself in the history books following his dominant UD victory over Tyson Fury. As the first man in 25 years to hold the UD Heavyweight title, Usyk will have to defend his throne once more against Fury before battling the IBF.  Following that discussion, the next five fighters in the P4P list: Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, Canelo Alvarez, Dmitry B...

Francis Ngannou shocked the world and went the distance with Tyson Fury this past weekend. Not only did he do that, but he knocked the lineal heavyweight champ down in the third round.  Although he didn't do enough to close the show, he made a lasting impact on the heavyweight division and has impacted the future of Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder, and Anthony Joshua. Tune in to ge...

In the latest episode of The Bad Promoter podcast, we start the pod by diving into the BIG fight this weekend between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. Have questions about what this fight means or what the implications are... we dive into it ahead of the official weigh-in.  Next, we talk about Canelo Alvarez's rumored plans for 2024. Two opponents are leading the pack for Canelo's May and...

Seanie 'Irish' Monaghan is a Long Beach, New York native and runner up to Joe Smith Jr. in the 2009 New York Golden Gloves competition. In the professional ranks, the Light Heavyweight contender battled elite fighters like Marcus Brown, Sullivan Barrera, and Callum Johnson.  Seanie was very successful in the ring, with a pro record of (29-3). He was the former WBC Continental and NABO Li...

In the latest episode of The Bad Promoter Podcast, we dive into the ramifications of Terence Crawford's grueling victory over Errol Spence Jr.  This was a fantastic display of boxing by Crawford, and the historical significance of his victory has solidified his career along the Welterweight greats of the past.  We are then joined by Bobby Wallace, a 4-time World Karate Champion and actor. His...

Tipping off a new season of The Bad Promoter podcast, we have a special guest!  Ross ‘The Turbo’ Levine, THE Middleweight Champion of the Karate Combat League, the Founder, Owner, and Head Coach of TURBO Sports Performance, joins the pod to talk about his mindset and skills as a fighter, his experience in Karate Combat, and thoughts on the industry at large.  A Brooklyn native with a lengthy backg...

In the latest episode of Championship Round, The Bad Promoter dives into what’s  Canelo Alvarez's new contract with the PBC. With the next three fights of his career planned to take place under the promotion of PBC, we know that Jermall Charlo will be his net opponent, but who will follow? We go over the possibilities!  During this live recording, Julian 'J Rock' Williams was taking...

In the latest episode of Championship Round, The Bad Promoter dives into what's next for Canelo Alvarez after breaking down his latest fight with John Ryder.  Following a discussion about potential opponents for the Mexican great, we touch on Devin Haney's upcoming challenge against Vasiliy Lomachenko. Tune into ESPN this weekend (5.20) to watch the top Lightweights battle for all the be...

Another dope pod to step to!  The Bad Promoter is back to discuss the problem with fandom in the boxing industry. There is a self-fulling prophecy (in relation to PPV buys, media coverage, and fan engagement) that is directly driven by negativity from the most common fans in boxing. This has plagued the most popular fighters in the industry and is something that must be changed for the betterment...

Another dope pod is in the books! The Bad Promoter is back to cover the aftermath of David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant, a brief preview of Canelo Alvarez vs John Ryder, and insight into Sergio Martinez's comeback.  We also rewatched Canelo vs Bivol in anticipation that there will be a rematch later this year. Check out my thoughts and let me know if your opinion has changed about that fight by D...

We are BACK with a brand new episode. Listen to my thoughts on the hottest fight this March.  Caleb Plant vs David Benavidez will be a fight filled with immensely talented contenders searching for their big breakout performance. Catch who I think wins in this episode.  Additionally, I give my initial thoughts on Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis. My official prediction is coming soon!