THE SPAR-INN BOXING PODCAST

Send us Fan Mail Terence "Bud" Crawford shocked the boxing world and cemented his legacy as an all-time great by dominating Canelo Alvarez to become a three-division undisputed champion. We break down every aspect of this historic performance and what it means for boxing's landscape. Crawford's masterful lateral movement, superior hand speed, and perfect game plan completely ne...

Send us Fan Mail The boxing world holds its collective breath as Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford prepare for a clash that defies conventional wisdom. Crawford, daring to jump two weight classes, faces perhaps the ultimate test against boxing's most reliable chin and proven power puncher. What makes this matchup fascinating isn't just the stark contrast in natural size, but the chess...

Send us Fan Mail Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington: Chasing Champions, Making Waves Fresh off a dominant unanimous decision win in his first 12-round fight, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington joins The Spar-Inn to talk shutting out critics, chasing elusive champions, and taking his conditioning to new depths—literally—with underwater training. Responds to Tim Bradley’s criticism despite his shutout per...

Send us Fan Mail  World champions Heather "The Heat" Hardy and Ronica "Queen" Jeffrey join us to discuss their transition from fighters to becoming the two female head trainers at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn. They bring their signature unfiltered (super unfiltered/PG-13 at least) perspectives on boxing, training, and navigating life after competition while building their new...

Send us Fan Mail Description 2 The boxing landscape changes as ESPN and Top Rank part ways, pushing the sport further from mainstream audiences just as stars like Bruce Carrington and Xander Zayas secure championship victories. • Claressa Shields dominated in her Detroit hometown fight, filling the arena and demonstrating why she remains unbeatable in women's boxing • Top Rank's departur...

Send us Fan Mail When boxing historians look back at this era, they'll wonder why we didn't appreciate what we had. That's the passionate sentiment driving this episode as we break down a weekend that showcased both the brilliance and frustration of modern boxing. Oleksandr Usyk's masterful performance against Daniel Dubois highlights why he's not just the undisputed heavy...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts analyze multiple boxing events happening in one weekend, focusing on Usyk-Dubois, Rodriguez-Cafu, Pacheco-McCumby, and Pacquiao's return against Barrios. • Usyk expected to overcome Dubois in rematch despite controversial first encounter • Daniel Dubois training specifically on the body shot combination that dropped Usyk previously • Trevor McCumby facing highly-tou...

Send us Fan Mail Boxing reached new heights in NY this weekend as one of the days we ventured to Louis Armstrong Stadium for what might be the greatest boxing card in decades. From our incredible ringside seats, we witnessed boxing history unfold in a venue that transformed from tennis court to gladiator arena. The Spar-Inn recaps all the headlining fights to include in part 2 a preview of Usyk/Du...

Send us Fan Mail The Spar-Inn's Podcast team breaks down the biggest fights in boxing, including Serrano vs Taylor III, a full preview of Alalshikh's outdoor card featuring Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda, and the bizarre underworld connections of boxing's biggest names. • Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor complete their trilogy this Friday, with many feeling Serrano deserves to be...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when boxing's most prestigious prospects meet unexpected resistance? This episode dives into a weekend filled with both shocking upsets and predictable outcomes, as we dissect Christian Mbili's thunderous first-round knockout win and what it reveals about his potential at super middleweight. The crew doesn't hold back when analyzing Deontay Wilder'...

Send us Fan Mail Boxing's explosive moments take center stage as we break down Richardson Hitchins' career-defining performance against George Kambosos. Hitchins showcased a flawless jab combined with unexpected body work that ultimately secured his impressive eighth-round stoppage of the tough Australian former champion. While Kambosos showed heart despite defeat, we discuss what's...

Send us Fan Mail Keyshawn Davis's career trajectory took a dramatic turn this weekend when the Olympic silver medalist missed weight by a shocking four pounds for his hometown title defense in Norfolk. What should have been a triumphant homecoming spiraled into chaos as his fight was canceled, his brother lost on the undercard, and reports emerged of a backstage altercation with his brother&a...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into boxing's recent upsets and spectacular moments while debating what's next for the sport's biggest names. • Josh Taylor's third consecutive loss signals his decline, with his defensive abilities showing significant deterioration • Eduardo Nunez's pressure fighting defeated Masanori Rikiishi in an exciting lightweight contest • Bek the Bully vs...

Send us Fan Mail The gloves come off in this no-holds-barred boxing discussion with special guest Punchlines Boxing, the controversial social media personality who's been blocked by fighters for his unfiltered takes. We dive headfirst into the heated debate surrounding a potential Boots Ennis vs. Teofimo Lopez matchup, cutting through the boxing politics to examine why size matters more than...

Send us Fan Mail The boxing world's foundation shook this week as Teofimo Lopez found himself at the center of a racial controversy that threatens to derail his once-promising career. Our hosts dive deep into the incident where Lopez uttered a racial slur during an Instagram Live session, exploring not just what happened but the profound disappointment felt by fans—including our co-host, who...

Send us Fan Mail The boxing world experienced a rollercoaster Cinco de Mayo or Stinko de Mayo weekend featuring Teofimo Lopez's dominant performance, Devin Haney's confidence issues, Rolly Romero's massive upset, and Naoya Inoue proving his championship mettle despite getting knocked down. • Turk's Times Square experiment looked visually impressive but failed by blocking thousa...

Send us Fan Mail Pro Boxing prospect, soon to be contenderJahi Tucker pulls no punches in this raw, unfiltered conversation about boxing, social media drama, and the mindset that's propelled him toward championship contention. The once-soft-spoken fighter reveals why recent months have pushed him to become more vocal when fellow boxers Amari Jones and Truck Simpson crossed the line between bu...

Send us Fan Mail Jaron "Boots" Ennis just delivered a statement performance that has the boxing world buzzing. Standing across from him was the previously undefeated Eimantas Stanionis, a fighter no one had ever been able to stop - until now. What we witnessed wasn't just a victory, but a declaration: Ennis belongs among boxing's elite. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Send us Fan Mail Description 2 Trevor McCumby welcomes us into his world – both literally and figuratively – as we discover what makes this rising boxing contender tick. From his irrigation property in Phoenix where he raises chickens and grows his own food, to the controversial Caleb Plant fight that put him on the boxing map, McCombie speaks with refreshing candor about his journey. THE SPAR-INN...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating our milestone 60th episode with a knockout recap of two weeks' worth of boxing action, including Mikaela Mayer's dominance over Sandy Ryan and previewing the upcoming Ennis vs Stanionis unification fight. • Mikaela Mayer executed perfect adjustments against Sandy Ryan, leaving nothing to question in their rematch • Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington deserve...

Send us Fan Mail Two boxing buddies dive deep into the vibrant world of boxing, exploring the concept of "Irish Style" boxing and the technical brilliance of emerging fighters in the super welterweight division. • Celebration of the Irish boxing style showcased at "King" Callum Walsh's St. Patrick's Day weekend fight card • Detailed breakdown of Sebastian Fundora&apos...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform from a struggling Sicilian kid with no opportunities to a cruiserweight pro boxer sparring with heavyweight world champions? Giovanni Scuderi's journey is a masterclass in persistence against impossible odds. Standing 6'6" tall, Scuderi breaks every stereotype about Sicilians. With remarkable candor, he recounts leaving his poor workin...

Send us Fan Mail Troy "The Transformer" Isley discusses his rise to becoming a top-10 ranked middleweight and his upcoming fight on March 29th on the Mayer-Ryan 2 card in Las Vegas. As a disciplined boxer with Olympic pedigree, Isley shares insights on his career journey, training philosophy, and championship aspirations under trainer BOMAC's guidance. As well as a behind the scenes...

Send us Fan Mail A whirlwind night in New York City sets the stage as we explore Tank Davis's fight against Lamont Roach. The energy in the sports bar preceding the fight was electric, but what unfolded in the ring caught everyone by surprise. • A lively atmosphere at Diamante Sports Bar before the fight  • Unexpected boos for Tank Davis during and after the match  • Analyzing key moments and...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for this week’s energizing episode of THE SPAR-INN BOXING PODCAST, where we dive deep into recent boxing events that had fans buzzing. We break down the unforgettable fights from this weekend, the crowning of a new light heavy weight undisputed champion, share personal stories from  ringside, and discuss the absence of crucial match broadcasts on mainstream networks. Why a...