The Boxing Esq. Podcast

My guest on this podcast is Doug Fischer, Editor-in-Chief of The Ring Magazine. We spoke about Doug's upbringing in the midwest and his journey as a boxing writer. We discussed the origins of internet boxing coverage and Doug's time as one of the principals of both House of Boxing and MaxBoxing, as well as his move to the The Ring. We also did a division by division review of the sport from Heavyw...

My guest on this podcast is Todd duBoef, the President of one of the leading promoters in boxing Top Rank, Inc. We spoke about his company's television deal with ESPN and how it came about. We also talked about his vision for the future and what shoulder programming will go on the network. We also spoke about his star heavyweight Tyson Fury and how he fits into the heavyweight picture as well as t...

My guest on this podcast is Cliff Rold, a top boxing writer and managing editor for BoxingScene.com. Cliff is also a founding member of the media-run independent ratings organization the Transnational Boxing Ratings Board (TBRB). We spoke about his journey in the sport from watching fights with his grandparents to writing for RIngTalk, CyberBoxingZone and Boxing Scene. We also talked about his bre...

My guest on this podcast is John Nash, a top MMA writer for Bloody Elbow. John writes primarily about MMA and Boxing and also does an excellent podcast called Show Money which covers the business side of MMA. We spoke about the rumors about Endeavor purchasing Waddell & Reed's interest in Haymon Sports and the PBC. We also discussed Endeavor's possible interest in Top Rank and what an Endeavor box...

My guest on this podcast is Connecticut Boxing Hall of Famer, six-time sports Emmy award-winner and new President of MTK Global Management, Bob Yalen. We spoke about the future of MTK's top fighters Tyson Fury, Carl Frampton and Billy Joe Saunders. We also spoke about MTK's broadcast deals with ESPN and IFL TV. We then got into Bob's rich experience in the sport as a researcher for Flash Gordon, T...

My guest on this podcast is Hall of Fame boxing writer and television commentator, Steve Farhood. We spoke about Steve's experience growing up in NYC in the 1970's and his first job out of college with London Publishing where he founded the legendary KO Magazine. We also spoke about his time as Editor-in-Chief of The Ring Magazine and his nearly 20 years as an expert analyst on ShoBox. Steve also...

My guest on this podcast is New York-based boxing manager Ketih Connolly. We talked about how Keith got into the management business and his tremendous roster of fighters including: Daniel Jacobs, Luis Collazo, Marcus Browne, Sergey Derevyanchenko, Adam Kownacki, Chris Algieri, Nikita Abibiy, Reshet Mait and Nkosi Solomon. It was an interesting conversation with some great insight on how "working...

My guest on this podcast is top trainer and 2019 IBHOF inductee James "Buddy" McGirt. We discussed Buddy's recent work in the corner of WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey Kovalev, as well as young prospect and 2016 Olympian Janibek Alimkhanuly. We also discussed Buddy's HOF career and legendary fights with Frankie Warren, Saoul Mamby, Howard Davis, Meldrick Taylor, Simon Brown and Pernell Whita...

My guest on this podcast is legendary Philly promoter Russell Peltz. It's Russell's 50th year as a promoter and we talked about his journey from being a sports reporter to promoting his first bout in 1969 at the age of 22. We discussed his amazing career as a promoter and focused on the decade of the 1970's when he promoted such greats as Bennie Briscoe, Marvin Hagler, Bobby "Boogaloo" Watts, Euge...

My guest on this podcast is boxing manager David McWater. We talked about his journey from Oklahoma to NYC and his stints as a basketball agent, bar owner and Manhattan Community Board member. We then got into his move into boxing and his statistical method of evaluating fighters. We talked about his roster of boxers including IBF JW Champ Ivan Baranchyk (and his withdrawal from the WBSS), super p...

My guest on this podcast is Matchroom USA matchmaker Eric Bottjer. We talked about his journey in the sport and all of the promoters he's worked for including Dan Goossen, Cedric Kushner, Don King, Art Pellulo, Lou DiBella and Eddie Hearn. We also talked about the art of matchmaking and his theory on how to develop fighters. We also got into why there should be a boxing league and the PBC's missed...

My guest on this podcast is top boxing judge - Steve Weisfeld. We talked about how he became a judge, some of the significant fights he's worked, the criteria he uses to score a fight and some tips for the viewers scoring at home. We also spoke about the criticisms levied at judges and some possible reforms for more transparency of the judges cards. It was a great conversation - hope you enjoy!

Bonus Podcast from my interview with Scott Shaffer, litigation attorney and longtime senior boxing writer at Boxingtalk.com. Scott and I went long in our conversation last week so I had to edit out our discussion about the broadcast networks. Here is the 10 minutes or so of that discussion. Enjoy the bonus 10 minutes and Happy Holidays!

My guest on this podcast is Scott Shaffer, litigation attorney and Partner at Olshan, Frome and Wolosky, as well as a longtime senior boxing writer at Boxingtalk.com. Scott has represented some of the top promoters in the sport including Sauerland Promotions, DiBella Entertainment and Gary Shaw, as well as world champions such as Ricky Hatton. We look at what happened in the year of boxing for 201...

My guest on this podcast is Philadelphia Boxing Trainer and Writer - Stephen "Breadman" Edwards. I talked to him about his origins in the sport; the Philadelphia boxing scene; and what's next for his star fighter Julian "J-Rock" Williams. We also discussed his outspoken views on the prevalence of PEDs in the sport. It was a great conversation - hope you enjoy!

My guest on this podcast is the President of Showtime Sports and Event Programming - Stephen Espinoza. I talked to him about the great 2018 Showtime had; what's coming up in 2019; life after Les Moonves; the Wilder-Fury and Pacquiao-Broner PPVs and what criteria he uses to determine what goes on PPV. We also discussed his role as a possible conscience of the sport. It was a great conversation - ho...

My guests on this podcast are two of the best promoters in the sport of boxing - Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment and Kathy Duva of Main Events. I talked to each of them about upcoming shows featuring their fighters, as well as the state of play in regards to the many recent broadcasting deals in the sport. We also discussed the impact of HBO exiting the scene. Two great conversations - hope y...

My guest on this podcast is Tim Smith, VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC. We spoke about the PBC's recent multi-year television deals with Showtime and Fox. We also got into what's next for Deontay Wilder, Errol Spence, Keith Thurman, the Charlo Twins, Mikey Garcia, Leo Santa Cruz and others. It was fun discussion - enjoy!

My guest on this podcast is, Thomas Hauser, acclaimed author of Missing, The Black Lights and Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times. Tom is one of the foremost boxing writers in the business and you can find his articles at The Sweet Science, Boxing Scene and The Ring. His latest boxing books are There Will Always Be Boxing (2017) and Protect Yourself At All Times (2018). We spoke about Eddie Hearn's d...

My guest on this podcast is Adam Abramowitz, a writer for the boxing blog Saturday Night Boxing. Adam also is a member of the board of the independent media run Transnational Boxing Ratings as well as The Ring ratings panel. We spoke about his recent article on the influx of streaming networks into the sport of boxing. We also got into where cable broadcasting in general is going and how that affe...

My guest on this podcast is Rick Collins, a founding partner at the law firm of Collins, Gann McCloskey & Barry. Rick practices in the area of sports nutrition and PEDs and is one of the foremost attorneys in the area of anti-doping law. We spoke about the recent doping cases involving Canelo Alvarez and Alexander Povetkin, as well as what an ideal anti-doping program in boxing would look like. It...

My guest on this podcast is John Nash, writer for Bloody Elbow. John writes primarily about MMA and also does an excellent podcast with Paul Gift and Jason Cruz called Show Money which covers the business side of MMA. We spoke about the fighters antitrust lawsuit against the UFC, the bill in Congress to extend the Ali Act to MMA, the movement to organize MMA fighters into a union or association an...

My guest on this podcast is Tim Smith, VP of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC. Tim was a boxing writer for many years prior to taking his position at the PBC. We spoke about Tim's years as a boxing writer, the PBC's pursuit of a TV deal on free TV, the PBC's potential teaming up with Dana White and the UFC, Top Rank's deal on ESPN, the WBSS and Floyd Mayweather potentially fighting in t...

My guest on this podcast is Evan Rutkowsky, former manager of marketing strategy at HBO. Evan is also the author of a great new podcast titled Fistianados, where he gives his take on what television network executives are looking at when they survey the current fight scene. We spoke in depth about Top Rank's deal on ESPN as well as the PBC's situation and why no network has picked up the WBSS. It...

My guest on this podcast is Scott Shaffer, litigation attorney and Partner at Olshan, Frome and Wolosky, as well as a longtime senior boxing writer at Boxingtalk.com. Scott has represented some of the top promoters in the sport including Sauerland Promotions, DiBella Entertainment and Gary Shaw, as well as world champions such as Ricky Hatton. We look at what's ahead in 2018 as far as major fights...