THE SPAR-INN BOXING PODCAST

Send us Fan Mail We go from Fourth of July chaos to a full boxing recap that runs through Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the holiday card in Ohio, with plenty of crowd stories and real-time reactions. We also push back on the “he gets hit too much” narrative and argue that recovery, adjustments, and results matter more than perfect defense. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo “El Nino” Sandoval to talk about how a major fight can get canceled overnight and what it takes to stay ready when the date keeps moving. We get into elite sparring, flyweight respect, and the mindset shift Ricardo makes when a knockdown forces him to fight smarter. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Send us Fan Mail We talk with WBA Champ Jasmine “The Animal” Artiga about building a world champion mindset from a late start, then turning Tampa pride into fuel for unification. We get honest about sparring, weight advantages, boxing business, and the family bond that keeps her grounded and dangerous. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Send us Fan Mail We react to a monster weekend of fights and debate what real dominance looks like when David Benavidez overwhelms Zurdo Ramirez and the internet starts arguing elbows and ducking. We also dig into pound-for-pound rankings, Japan’s big-stage atmosphere with Naoya Inoue, and the next wave of fights we’re traveling to see in Georgia. • Benavidez’s stoppage and why his “ass whoopings”...

Send us Fan Mail Nobody needed another “safe” boxing recap this week. We needed the truth: which performances actually mattered, which storylines are overhyped, and which fights in May are about to shake up the sport. We’re coming off a run of fight nights and chaos, from the Alycia Baumgardner card to the Alex Vargas situation and the online rumor mill that can set whole fan bases on fire. We als...

Send us Fan Mail A world champion tells you the part of boxing that never makes the highlight reel: the months between paychecks, the grind of camp, and the pressure to stay sharp when your next opportunity isn’t even announced yet. We’re joined by O’Shea “Suga” Jones, a 154-pound titleholder with Ohio grit and a full-time mindset, and she holds nothing back about what it really takes to survive a...

Send us Fan Mail You hear “heavyweight” and think spectacle, knockouts, and big paydays. Then Pryce Taylor walks us through the part fans rarely see: the month-to-month grind where training is constant, rent is real, and a lot of fighters only get paid when they fight. From his spot in Brooklyn, Pryce explains why staying active isn’t just ambition, it’s economics, and how trying to hold a regular...

Send us Fan Mail Skipping a week sounds harmless until you come back and realize boxing never stops moving. We kick things off with a real-life reset: California’s laid-back vibe, the gut punch of seeing Skid Row up close, and a Tennessee detour that somehow ends with us getting humbled by “hot chicken” we had no business challenging. Then we do what we came to do and start catching up fast. From...

Send us Fan Mail A long layoff usually means an easy comeback. Alex “El Toro” Vargas went the other way and signed up for an undefeated Ryan O’Rourke under the brightest lights possible: Madison Square Garden on ESPN and ESPN+. We talk with Alex about what it takes to return when the stakes are real, the tickets are moving, and every round can change your career trajectory. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with top-10 bantamweight Michael Angeletti to talk negotiations for an IBF-ordered eliminator, the mindset behind chasing belts, and why health stays the real priority. He breaks down how he fights as a tall guy in a small weight class, how he manages weight year-round, and which matchups he wants to see at the top of boxing. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Send us Fan Mail You can tell within five minutes whether a fighter is performing for the camera or telling you exactly who he is. Matthew Nore, the undefeated super middleweight prospect known as The Real Problem Child, is telling us exactly who he is. We bring him on to talk about growing up in Newburgh, New York, repping the 845, and how that environment built the chip on his shoulder that stil...

Send us Fan Mail We chum it up over a wild week in boxing: Navarrete’s awkward mastery, Inoue vs Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome, Jai Opetaia caught between Zuffa and the IBF, and whether Mayweather and Pacquiao at the Sphere is irresistible spectacle or a nostalgia play. We also track MVP’s ESPN move, women’s boxing momentum, and the contract mess holding up Ortiz vs Ennis. • Navarrete’s stop-start rh...

Send us Fan Mail We get snowed in and go remote to recap a packed boxing weekend, from the Hitchins-Duarte fiasco and Martin-Albright dramatics to Ryan Garcia’s title win and a can’t-miss Navarrete vs Núñez unification preview. Shields lights up Detroit and Danielle Perkins lands a knockout we won’t forget. •  Hitchins vs Duarte fell apart and what it signals for 140 • Martin vs Albright momentum...

Send us Fan Mail We preview a stacked card anchored by Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios, then dive deep on two high-stakes junior welterweight clashes, Hitchins vs Duarte and Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka, plus industry drama, odds, and best angles to watch. We challenge the belt mess, ask for unifications, and weigh whether boxing needs seasons while celebrating Sunday-night Zuffa fight momen...

Send us Fan Mail We walk through a wild NYC fight weekend, crowd flips, weigh-in drama, viral moments and explain how Shakur Stevenson controlled space while Bruce Carrington delivered the night’s cleanest finish. Teofimo never found the ugly fight he needed, and Keyshawn closed late to salvage a slow burn. • weigh-in energy, teams scuffle, security fallout • NYC fan culture, spontaneous encounter...

Send us Fan Mail Two fighters in their prime meet at Madison Square Garden, prior to that we recap Serrano’s three-minute-round almost mishap, Dalton Smith’s shocker over Matias, and all the chaos that pushed us to buy floor seats. We break down Shu Shu’s title shot, Adames vs Ammo, Keyshawn vs Ortiz, and the style chess of Teo vs Shakur. • Serrano vs Tellez three-minute rounds and Tellez’s stock...

Send us Fan Mail We close the year with heavy hearts for AJ’s loss, sharp eyes on Riyadh’s spectacle, and clear calls for better judging as we break down Nakatani vs Hernandez and Inoue vs Picasso before diving into Teo vs Shakur and a stacked MSG undercard. We share honest goals for the pod, shout out our community, and set expectations for a cleaner, fairer sport. • AJ’s tragedy and the mental t...

Send us Fan Mail We trade holiday laughs for hard truths as Ginny Fuchs joins our Christmas special to set the record straight on the WBC interim title, promoter wrangling, and her planned February 6 return in Philly. Family, training, mental health, and the case for three-minute rounds all take center stage. • Christmas traditions in Texas and staying fight ready year round • Life on Galveston Ba...

Send us Fan Mail Two friends break down a wild PBC night: Foster’s technical schooling of Fulton, a muddled WBC belt situation, Pitbull vs Roach ending in a heavily disputed draw, and a risky test ahead for Diego Pacheco. We also preview a women’s bout with real knockout power and plan for Teo vs Shakur at MSG in NYC. • Foster’s jab-first clinic against Fulton and why it worked • Fulton missing we...

Send us Fan Mail We trade Thanksgiving laughs for a slate of real fights, breaking down Roach vs Pitbull Cruz, Janibek vs Lara, and why Foster vs Fulton could be the purist’s main event. Venue hopes, undercard rumors, and a sponsor-powered nutrition kick round out a packed hour. • Roach’s path to points vs Cruz’s pressure • Janibek’s uppercut timing vs Lara’s legs and exits • Foster’s shell and co...

Send us Fan Mail Two friends shake off a hangover and break down a stacked Riyadh card where Bam glides, Haney controls, and Benavidez terrorizes. We map the belts, weigh future matchups, and react to the Matias PED news without pulling punches. • live setup, sponsor code, and streaming hiccups • undercard KO from Vito and early momentum • Abdullah Mason vs Sam Nokes as a maturity fight • Bam Rodr...

Send us Fan Mail We break down Virgil Ortiz Jr.’s brutal finish of Erickson Lubin, then sprint through Benn–Eubank 2, a Mexico card full of sleepers, and a Riyadh lineup stacked with real stakes. Predictions fly for Mason–Noakes, Bam’s unification, Haney–Norman, and a monster main event in Benavidez–Yarde. • Ortiz Jr. dismantling Lubin with body work and pivots • Boots ringside, Texas business, an...

Send us Fan Mail This week at The Spar-Inn, the crew dives into another wild stretch of boxing madness, from Boots Ennis fans losing their minds to the Parker vs Wardley “UK cooking” stoppage, Tank Davis’ out of ring drama, and women fighters demanding 3-minute rounds. Add in a little Jake Paul matchmaking talk, a few strong opinions, and the usual bar-banter energy, and you’ve got another round o...

Send us Fan Mail Two things can be true at once: Jaron “Boots” Ennis looked sharp at 154 — and it’s still way too early to crown him the heir to Terence Crawford. We open with a reality check on tune-ups, why they exist, and what actually proves greatness when you jump weight. Then we map the route Boots needs—Madrimov, Tszyu, maybe Thurman—so talent meets resistance that talks back. The hype’s fi...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into a conversation w/ the man who beat the man (twice) Teofimo Lopez’s Honduras honor, his push to fund youth sports across Central America, and his evolving freedom in the promoter game while eyeing a legacy fight with Shakur Stevenson. Along the way, we unpack Crawford–Canelo, belt politics, and why venue energy matters & much more. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE