The Standing 8 Podcast

In Episode 62, we discuss Gervonta 'Tank' Davis devasting KO win over Leo Santa Cruz that happened last weekend on Showtime PPV and more! Main Panelists in this episode: Tommy Rush Jr, Cortney Tanner Guest Panelist: Gary Kittilsen from 3D Boxing Blog ( https://www.3dboxingblog.com ) Also discussed: - Gervonta 'Tank' Davis 6th Round KO of Leo Santa Cruz Reaction - Ryan Garcia wants next on 'Tank' D...

In Episode 61, we review Teofimo Lopez pivotal 10/17/2020 unanimous decision victory over Vasyl Lomachenko, becoming the new unified lightweight champion. We breakdown the fight, the judges' scorecards, and what lies ahead for both fighters. We also discuss the key victories of super flyweight champions Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, who headlined together on 10/23/2020 F...

In Episode 60, we interview veteran fighter Héctor "Machito" Camacho Jr, son of the late 3x world champion Héctor "Macho" Camacho. Will Montero from Sidestep Boxing also joins in as special guest panelist. We also discuss The Charlo Brothers victories from their 9/26 Showtime PPV feature: - Jermell Charlo: 8th Round body shot KO against Jeison Rosario becoming the unified WBC, WBA, IBF, and The Ri...

The panel had the honor of interviewing 2 division world champion Jessie Vargas. Vargas has his eyes set at capturing titles in his 3rd weight division at junior middleweight. In his episode, he sheds light on those plans. He also looks back at his last fight before the pandemic - the Texas showdown against Mikey Garcia. Anthony Saldana, lead writer for Supreme Boxing, also joins in as guest panel...

In Episode 57, we're blessed with the presence of 2011 IBHOF inductee, acclaimed referee Joe Cortez. He shares in-depth details of his early days as a professional boxer, his transition to being the 3rd man in the ring, and vivid recollections of some of the pivotal fights he oversaw. Be sure to check out his own boxing online show Fair but Firm at www.fairbutfirm.com

In the last part of Episode 56, the panel discusses the status of Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez lightweight unification championship fight. Slated for September 19 2020, the fight is seemingly in limbo in light of Teofimo's disputes over purses. Guest Panelists: Tiffanie Daniels (Wyatt Promotions of Ohio, www.instagram.com/tiffanie.daniels) Vin Major (creator of www.instagram.com/crimefaces)

In Part 2 of Episode 56, we give our closing thoughts on the interview with Seniesa "Superbad" Estrada, coming off her recent 1st Round victory of Miranda Adkins. We preview on what's to immediately come for "Superbad" Estrada, now 19-0 with 8 KOs, going forward. We also discuss the upcoming FOX PPV Welterweight championship fight between Errol Spence Jr and Danny Garcia, happening November 21, 20...

In Episode 56, Seniesa "Superbad" Estrada (19-0, 8 KO) joins us in the 1st half of the session. We discuss the controversy surrounding her viral 1st Round 7-second KO win over Miranda Adkins. We also get her thoughts on the top names around her division (light flyweight to flyweight) as well as projects outside boxing.

In Episode 55 of The Standing 8 Podcast, we preview Montell "Ice" Griffin's new autobiography The Ice Life ( www.theicelifebook.com ). We also give our takes on the planned exhibition fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. The recent victories of Seniesa "Superbad" Estrada and Vergil Ortiz Jr off their 1st fights since the Covid-19 pandemic are also discussed!

In this episode, we react to our friend Eduardo "El Dorado" Sanchez (of Corcoran, CA) 7/16 Thursday TV debut on Top Rank ESPN bubble series vs Kenny Davis Jr. We also preview a very possible matchup between Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell and pay tribute to Travell Mazion.

Undefeated Featherweight prospect Edward "Kid" Vazquez (7-0, 1 KO), of Fort Worth TX, joins us as special guest for Episode 53! We get to know more about his backstory, his extreme work ethic outside the ring, as well as the obstacles he went through in securing the upcoming 7/14/2020 televised fight on Top Rank / ESPN card.

Discussing some of the major fights that occurred this past week and the recent tension between Goldenboy Promotions prospect Ryan Garcia and Oscar De La Hoya. Also react to news of American Heavyweight Jarrell Miller testing positive for PEDs, resulting in his July 9th comeback being cancelled.

We discuss boxing's televised debut week from the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown, which was headlined by Shakur Stevenson testing the waters at the 130 lb division. We also preview a very possible fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua amidst their verbal agreement. Will Montero from Sidestep Boxing joins us as special guest panelist

Joining us in Episode 50 is rising amateur Keith Colon from Newark, New Jersey. Ranked USA #2 in 2019 at 110 pounds. He trains out of the Ironbound Boxing Academy. Mike Steadman, founder of the Ironbound Boxing brand, also joins us as special guest. We get to know more about their backstory, goals, and more in this episode! Keith Colon IG - https://www.instagram.com/officialkeithcolon/ Mike Steadm...

Exciting talk with Central California native Eddie Sanchez of Corcoran, CA (IG: eddiesanchez1992). Also reviewing the Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas fight, discussing Covid-19 (Coronavirus) impact on pro boxing, and more

Post Fight Review of Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2, including discussing recent headlines from that match. Also giving a quick preview of Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas!

Reviewing Tevin Farmer vs Joseph Diaz, reacting to Gervonta Davis incident and discussing his potential next opponent, and more!

We welcome co-hosts of Just Boxing Live podcast, Sean Fitzgerald and Supreme Boxing's lead writer Anthony Saldana, to Episode 46 as we review fights that kicked off 2020.  We cover Claressa Shields vs Ivana Habazin, Jaime Munguia's debut at Middleweight, and more.

In Episode 45, we preview the upcoming 1/10/2020 fight between Claressa Shields vs Ivana Habazin.  We also discuss Gervonta 'Tank' Davis debut win in the Lightweight division over veteran Yuriorkis Gamboa.  Tiffanie Daniels, journalist for www. ITRboxing.com and Public Relations for Ohio-based Wyatt Promotions, joins us as special guest panelist.

In Episode 44, we do the post fight review of Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua 2.  Will Montero from www.sidestepboxing.com joins us again from Ep 43 as special guest panelist!

Will Montero from www.sidestepboxing.com joins the staff as special guest panelist for Episode 43!  This is a Heavyweight division centric episode as we review Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz 2 and give our final preview of Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua.2.

In Episode 42, we review the action packed WBSS finale between Bantamweights Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire.  With the unanimous decision victory, Inoue unifies both IBF and WBA titles.  Although all 3 judges had it for Inoue, it was not a landslide victory for Inoue.  Donaire gave Inoue arguably his toughest fight of his career, imposing his power and handspeed.  We assess the performances of bot...

In Episode 41, we bring the tricks and treats out as we review the WBSS Junior Welterweight Final between Regis Prograis vs Josh Taylor.  Taylor defated Prograis by majority decison (114-114, 115-113, 117-112) in this possible FOY candidate.  We assess what went right for Taylor and what went wrong for Prograis in this unification battle. Later in the episode, we react to Shakur Stevenson's virtua...

In Episode 40, we review the fights of Gennady Golovkin vs Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Errol Spence Jr vs Shawn Porter.  Despite Derevyanchenko's valiant efforts, Golovkin successfully defended his IBF Middleweight title by way of UD Decision, with 2 judges scoring it 115-112 and a 3rd with 114-113.  To mostly everyone's surprise, Derevyanchenko made the match-up a very tough fight for Golovkin with...

Rising welterweight prospect Blair "The Flair" Cobbs (12-0-1, 8 KO) joins the podcast as our special guest for Episode 39!  Coming off a hard fought win over Steve Villalobos last August, Cobbs has set his sights on bigger fights in the very near future.  We discuss what's in store for The Flair, his rocky journey to becoming a fighter, and more!