Best Brin Jonathan Butler Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 102: Cian O'Clery 1:21:45

22h ago1:21:45

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Cian O'Clery is a director and producer of unscripted television. He is the co-creator and series director/producer of 'Love On The Spectrum'. His series have won numerous awards both in Australia and internationally, including several Emmy Awards.By Brin-Jonathan Butler

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Boxing Movies - The Great White Hype 2:07:37

7d ago2:07:37

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We haven't tried to hide the fact that we don't really like boxing movies. It's just too easy to mess up the tone and the action is too tough to replicate. That's why "The Great White Hype" stands out as a boxing movie. It's an absurd movie about a sport that's equally absurd, and there are countless small moments and easter eggs for hardcore boxin…

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Episode 101: David Gessner 1:17:34

22d ago1:17:34

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David Gessner is the author of thirteen books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including the New York Times bestselling, All the Wild That Remains, Return of the Osprey, Sick of Nature and Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness. His latest book is titled The Book of Flaco: The …

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RIP George Foreman & Livingstone Bramble 2:28:08

1M ago2:28:08

2:28:08

Boxing is different. We all know that. We're allowed access into the lives of fighters in a way other sports don't provide with their athletes, and as a result we often feel as though we know them and are close to them. When we lose fighters, and especially fighters we cared for, it sure hurts. On this episode of the Knuckes and Gloves podcast, box…

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Episode 100: David Nasaw 1:02:43

1M ago1:02:43

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David Nasaw is an American author, biographer and historian who specializes in the cultural, social and business history of early 20th Century America. Nasaw is on the faculty of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where he is the Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. Professor of History. His most recent biography, The Patriarch (2012), ba…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #74 - John Nash 2:02:13

2M ago2:02:13

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I’m finally back with my friend John Nash from the excellent Hey Not The Face Podcast.We got into all aspects of the newly announced Saudi-TKO team up to do a so-called boxing league. We discussed both Dana White and Turki Alalsheikh’s statements about the league during their press tour this week. We also talked about what this league would actuall…

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Bad Referee Calls - Revisited 2:03:27

2M ago2:03:27

2:03:27

In the wake of Gervonta "Tank" Davis being held to a controversial draw by Lamont Roach, referee Steve Willis' officiating is being heavily scrutinized. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian and Compubox operator Aris Pina discuss Davis-Roach, Steve Willis and a number of other bad …

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Boxing Video Game Breakdown 1:56:23

3M ago1:56:23

1:56:23

Boxing and technology had been inseparable for more than a century when video games made their appearance, and after they did it stayed the same. Over the last few decades, dozens of boxing video games have been released. Some have been excellent and stood the test of time, others... not as much. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, …

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Episode 99: Ada Ferrer 1:20:46

3M ago1:20:46

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Ada Ferrer is a Cuban-American historian. She is a professor of history and Caribbean Studies at Princeton University. She won the 2015 Frederick Douglass Prize for her book Freedom's Mirror: Cuba and Haiti in the Age of Revolution. She was also awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in History for her book Cuba: An American History.…

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Episode 98: Rodney Ascher 1:33:09

4M ago1:33:09

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Rodney Ascher is an American film director, best known for Room 237 (2012), A Glitch in the Matrix (2021) and The Nightmare (2015).By Brin-Jonathan Butler

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Episode 97: Spencer Kornhaber 1:17:28

4M ago1:17:28

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Spencer Kornhaber is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Before joining The Atlantic as an editor in 2011, he was a staff writer at OC Weekly, an editor at Patch, and a freelancer for Spin and The A.V. Club. In 2019, he won the Excellence in Column Writing Award from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists. At The Atlantic, he covers pop culture an…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #73 - Tom Loeffler 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

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This week's guest is promoter Tom Loeffler of 360 Promotions. We talked about Tom’s upcoming show on Friday at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California featuring his newest Abel Sanchez trained Kazakh - Saddridden Akhmedov. We got into the origins of 360 Promotions and what it’s like for a smaller promoter in the US who isn’t on a major tv netw…

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IBHOF Class of 2025 - Uncomfortable Discussion 1:29:36

5M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Boxing media is in bad shape, and the way ballots and voting is decided with the International Boxing Hall of Fame epitomizes what current issues are. Frankly, the process seems to be at an icky nadir. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Boxing History guy Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina don't hold much back as they di…

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Time to Give Thanks 1:59:48

5M ago1:59:48

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It's the time of year when many people are giving thanks. We're not much into holidays, but we'll take this opportunity to discuss some of the boxing things we're thankful for. On this episode, we stuff a few hours full of discussion about the things we like. SUBSCRIBE!Follow us on social media!Bluesky: Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Tw…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #72 - Brin-Jonathan Butler 1:27:35

5M ago1:27:35

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Always great to have my good friend writer Brin-Jonathan Butler on the podcast. Brin has written extensively about Mike Tyson and was the perfect person to discuss the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul event with.We got into the good, the bad and the ugly about the event including the historic viewing numbers, and the great rematch between Katie Taylor and Aman…

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Episode 96: A. L. Kennedy 1:26:12

5M ago1:26:12

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A. L. Kennedy is a Scots writer, academic and stand-up comedian. She writes novels, short stories and non-fiction, and is known for her dark tone and her blending of realism and fantasy. She contributes columns and reviews to European newspapers.By Brin-Jonathan Butler

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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Quasi-Preview 2:01:39

5M ago2:01:39

2:01:39

Against all of our desires and wishes, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is just about here. We're sorry about that. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler team up to... kinda preview the Tyson-Paul "fight." SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor -…

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Boxing History - Inspirational Wins 2:20:50

6M ago2:20:50

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Let's face it: things have been weird and stressful lately. So rather than focus on all of that, we're focusing on some positive things for a change. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina team up to remember some of boxing history's most inspiring and motivational victorie…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #71 - Matthew Brown 1:39:32

6M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

My guest this week is Matthew Brown from Brunch Boxing. We talked about how Matt found his passion for the sport of boxing by following the inspiring comeback of Big George Foreman. We got into how he further developed this interest in the sport on Twitter and eventually formed Brunch Boxing both its website and podcast.We then analyzed the big fig…

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Costumes & Fun Ring Walks 2:24:26

6M ago2:24:26

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It's Halloween month, and while some don't celebrate, many embrace the fun and zany culture that usually comes along with the holiday. Some fighters also partake by wearing costumes to the ring or performing fun ring walks. And on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and Compubox operator/fellow historian…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #70 - Tris Dixon 2:28:27

7M ago2:28:27

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Very happy to have as my guest this week one of the best boxing writers and podcasters in the business, Tris Dixon, author of the critically acclaimed Damage and the editor at boxingscene.com.We discussed Tris’s journey from growing up in the woods of England to training as a boxer under Kevin Rooney in the Catskills and Matthew Saad Muhammad in Ne…

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Beterbiev vs Bivol & Unsung Light Heavyweights 2:16:27

7M ago2:16:27

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The light heavyweight division is one of the oldest of the "original" divisions, and Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is but an extension of the division's history. It's a necessary fight that nearly everyone wanted. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor teams up with Compubox operator and fellow history…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #69 - Scott Shaffer 1:50:57

7M ago1:50:57

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I’m excited to have my good friend Scott Shaffer, partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky and senior writer at Boxingtalk, as my guest this week.We go in-depth—count by count—on Devin Haney's recently filed lawsuit against Ryan Garcia, Scooter Honig, and Golden Boy in the Southern District of New York and compare it to similar cases in combat sports. We al…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #68 - Alan Dawson 2:48:09

7M ago2:48:09

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I’m excited to have a ginormously long podcast this week with my guest, one of the best young boxing writers in the game, Mr. Alan Dawson from World Boxing News.We talked about Alan’s career beginnings in London writing about soccer and his eventual move to Business Insider, where he wrote an excellent investigative article on Daniel Kinahan. We co…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #67 - Brian Campbell 1:46:41

7M ago1:46:41

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Fired the hell up to have one of my all-time favorite boxing podcasters and commentators on the pod, the man, the myth, the combat sport evangelist - BC - Brian Campbell, from the Morning Kombat show - which he co-hosts brilliantly along with Luke Thomas and the newly minted Brian Campbell Experience which I highly recommend you catch on YouTube. W…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #65 - Tim Smith 1:07:32

7M ago1:07:32

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It is my pleasure to have as my guest on the pod Tim Smith, the Vice President of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC. We discussed this Saturday’s upcoming card topped by Terence Crawford challenging Israel Madrimov for the WBA Jr. middleweight crown and the PBC fighters on the undercard such as Andy Ruiz, Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz, and David M…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #63 - Cliff Rold 1:34:55

7M ago1:34:55

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My guest on this podcast is Cliff Rold, one of the founders of the independent media-run boxing ratings organization the Transnational Boxing Ratings Board. He was formerly, the managing editor of one of the leading boxing sites - BoxingScene.com, and now has his own publication called The Corner Stool on Substack.Cliff and I discussed this weekend…

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International Boxing Hall of Fame 2025 Ballot Discussion 2:33:08

7M ago2:33:08

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The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York has been around since 1990, and there aren't too many history podcasts out there where the hosts have nearly 30 years of IBHOF voting between them. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, two IBHOF voters discuss a number of fighters on the modern ballot. Which fighters are de…

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Boxing History - British Heavyweights 2:24:40

7M ago2:24:40

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British boxing history goes back hundreds of years, and the heavyweight division is the oldest division for obvious reasons. There have been countless British heavyweights over the centuries, ranging from great all the way down the scale. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris P…

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Mythical Matchup - Manny Pacquiao vs Edwin Valero 1:39:40

7M ago1:39:40

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In the early 2000s, both Manny Pacquiao and Edwin Valero were new and hard-hitting lower weight sensations. Their career trajectories were clearly on different paths, but for a few years, Pacquiao-Valero was a mythical matchup most fans would have been happy to get. And we really weren't that far from getting it. On this episode of the Knuckles and…

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Boxing History - Unnecessary Fights 2:11:38

8M ago2:11:38

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We love huge, meaningful fights that everyone's been asking for. But let's face it: for every superfight we crave, we get umpteen fights that don't make much sense. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow history expert Aris Pina discuss a number of fights from history that, for one reason or a…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #66 - Eric Raskin 2:09:14

9M ago2:09:14

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Excited to have one of my all-time favorite boxing writers on the pod this week, Eric Raskin from boxingscene.com (formerly of the excellent Interim Champion Boxing podcast with his longtime podcast partner Kieran Mulvaney). We talked about Eric’s pathway in the sport starting at Ring and KO magazines and branching out to ESPN, Grantland, HBO, and …

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Best & Worst Multi Division Champions 2:23:37

9M ago2:23:37

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With Terence Crawford taking aim at yet another division, it gives us another opportunity to talk about some history. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina remember some of the best and worst multi-division champions from boxing history. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social medi…

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Boxing Trainers - The Good, The Bad & The Wild (Part 2) 2:07:24

9M ago2:07:24

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Our respect and reverence for boxing's trainers hasn't changed since Part 1, but with only a finite amount of time with which to work, we had to return for more. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and Compubox operator/fellow historian Aris Pina remember more of the game's coaches and trainers. SUBSC…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #64 - Matt Christie 2:14:23

9M ago2:14:23

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This week's guest is one of my favorite boxing writers, Mr. Matt Christie. Matt was until recently the editor of the longest-running boxing publication in the business - Boxing News. He’s now a contributing writer to boxingscene.com and does an excellent podcast with Alex Steedman called The Opening Bell. Matt and I discussed his back story, and in…

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Boxing History - Memorably Bad Decisions 2:15:33

10M ago2:15:33

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Many things about boxing can't quite be duplicated. One of them is the thrill of waiting for an unknown decision to be read. Adjacent to that is the mixture of anger and embarrassment felt as a fan when a bad decision is rendered. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and Compubox operator and historian…

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Deontay Wilder Career Discussion 1:21:14

10M ago1:21:14

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Deontay Wilder, aka "The Bronze Bomber," is almost certainly at the end of his career. At the very least, he appears to be approaching the end very quickly. There can be no question that he often delivered entertainment and, in terms of his career, he over-performed. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Conno…

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"Gallo" Estrada vs "Bam" Rodríguez Preview & Super Flyweight Discussion 2:04:47

10M ago2:04:47

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Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse "Bam" Rodríguez should be a high level super flyweight/junior bantamweight clash. Thankfully we've been able to follow the lower weight classes far more closely in recent years, and this fight should add to the legacy of the division. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Conno…

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #62 - Jason Cruz 1:30:30

10M ago1:30:30

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My guest this week is Jason Cruz, from mmapayout.com and the Legal Submission podcast. Jason writes about MMA and Boxing and is yet another member of one of my favorite MMA podcasts - Show Money. We spoke about the New York State Athletic Commission's Consent Order suspending and fining Ryan Garcia for his positive anti-doping test after his April …

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Boxing Trainers - The Good, The Bad & The Wild (Part 1) 2:02:43

10M ago2:02:43

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In boxing, trainers are essential parts of the equation. And over the decades, there have been some extremely memorable fight trainers, and for a variety of reasons. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember a handful of trainers that come to mind. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on …

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Boxing Esq. Podcast #61 - John Nash 1:42:16

10M ago1:42:16

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I'm back and very excited to get the pod rolling again. My guest is John Nash, from the Hey Not The Face podcast. John writes primarily about MMA and Boxing and does another excellent podcast called Show Money which covers the business side of MMA. We spoke about the Saudi plan for a boxing league detailed in the New York Times article from June 12…

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Boxing History - Memorable Knuckleheads 2:18:37

11M ago2:18:37

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Boxing has it all: great characters, tragedy, triumph, drama. But the sport is also packed full of knuckleheads. You know them. The fighters who couldn't keep from opening their mouths, couldn't stay out of trouble and so forth. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we focused on the recent International Boxing Hall of Fame induction …

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Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang Preview & Heavyweight Slugfests 2:01:01

11M ago2:01:01

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Heavyweight slugfests. There's just something about two large fighters wrecking one another that's so difficult to turn away from. Deontay Wilder's heavyweight showdown with Zhilei Zhang features two heavy punchers among the big men, and while there are asterisks (which we discuss!), it could wind up being a heck of a fight. On this episode of the …

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Episode 95: Ben Johnson 44:06

11M ago44:06

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Ben Johnson is a Canadian former sprinter. During the 1987–88 season he held the title of the world's fastest man, breaking both the 100m and the 60m indoor World Records. He won the 100 metres at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics; and at the 1988 Summer Olympics, but was disqualified for doping and stripped of the gold medal.…

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Recap 1:19:12

11M ago1:19:12

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Oleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion. That sentence alone tells you what you need to know. There were other details, sure. Like how Tyson Fury put up a scrap, and how it was a great fight. And the locale was interesting. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor is joined by fellow hist…

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Fighters Who Lost Their Pro Debut 2:46:06

12M ago2:46:06

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In today's boxing world, wins and losses mean everything. Or at least they seem to mean a lot more than they should, especially when you consider just how many great fighters lost their pro debut. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina talk about great fighters who lost their first fight, …

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk & Pay Per View Discussion 2:11:36

12M ago2:11:36

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk seems like it's taken forever to arrive, but we're allegedly finally here. A heavyweight clash of this magnitude deserves a preview, and we have some opinions! The Pay-Per-View situation has gotten quite interesting lately as well, and we couldn't miss the opportunity to talk about some of the best boxing PPVs, the wors…

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Bobby Czyz Tribute 2:23:27

1y ago2:23:27

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April Foo— Oh, it's an actual Bobby Czyz tribune episode. Well okay then. This is for our long-time listeners and viewers. They know how we feel about Czyz. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast ap…

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Francis Ngannou & Fast Tracked Heavyweights 2:10:19

1y ago2:10:19

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At one point, the heavyweight championship was the most-coveted title in mainstream sports. Management teams and promoters are often inspired to take shortcuts, or at least unconventional paths, to lead a fighter to something nearing the heavyweight title. On this episode, we briefly talk about Anthony Joshua's clash with Francis Ngannou, but spend…

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Episode 94: Michael Azerrad 1:47:00

1y ago1:47:00

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Michael Azerrad is an American author, music journalist, editor, and musician. A graduate of Columbia University, he has written for publications such as Spin, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. Azerrad's 1993 biography Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana was named by Q as one of the 50 greatest rock books ever written.…

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