Check out audio from Sonny Conto's post-fight press conference. Conto defeated Jimmie Levins by first round TKO on Thursday night at Live! Casino and Hotel in South Philadelphia. He improved his record to eight wins, seven by knockout, and zero defeats.

Sonny Conto Post-Fight Press Conference

Luis Cortes' interview with Boxing Hall of Fame publicist Bill Caplan.

Bill Caplan Interview with Luis Cortes

Luis Cortes' interview with world champion boxer Sebastian Fundora.

Sebastian Fundora Interview with Luis Cortes

I attended the press conference for Mis Downing Promotions in Association with Roy Jones Jr.'s Square Ring Promotions Presents Boardwalk Brawls at the Flagship Resort in Atlantic City. The show will take place on August 5th at the Claridge Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.

While at this press conference, I had the opportunity speak with a few boxing people associated with the show including promoters Mis Downing and Roy Jones Jr., combat care coach Khadi Ba Karim, and boxer Prince Badi Ajamu. Roy Jones Jr. also discussed a possible next opponent!

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Roy Jones Jr.'s Square Ring Promotions Official Website - www.squareringinc.com/index.html

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Bonus Round - Prince Badi Ajamu Discusses his Return to Boxing and 8/5 Opponent

Dylan Price (10-0) (7 KO's) defeated Elias Joaquino (12-5-2) (6 KO's) by TKO in the sixth round of a scheduled eight round contest this evening in Las Vegas. Following his victory, I caught up with this 2017 Briscoe Award winner and Mayweather Promotions' prospect tonight in Las Vegas. 

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Dylan Price Interview with Luis Cortes

Check out audio from yesterday's Julian "J-Rock" Williams' (27-1-1, 16 KOs) press conference at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Williams discussed his January 18th match up against Jeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs), the Philadelphia boxing scene, and the current state of the super welterweight division, among many other topics.

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Julian Williams Press Conference with Luis Cortes

I caught up with the "King of Kings Promotions" Marshall Kauffman to discuss his fighter Erik Spring (13-3-2, 1 KO), and his upcoming bout on Saturday, January 18th at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia. Spring will fight Joey Spencer (9-0, 7 KOs) on the undercard of the Premier Boxing Champions' card on Fox featuring a main event between Julian Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) and Jeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs).

Kauffman also discussed his stable of fighters and upcoming shows in 2020. For more information on Kings Promotions and their fighters check out their official website - http://kingsboxing.com/

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Marshall Kauffman Interview with Luis Cortes

I caught up with Reading's Erik Spring (13-3-2, 1 KO) to discuss his upcoming middleweight bout on Saturday, January 18th at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia. Spring, who is signed by Kings Promotions, will fight Joey Spencer (9-0, 7 KOs) on the undercard of the Premier Boxing Champions' card on Fox featuring a main event between Julian Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) and Jeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs).

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Erik Spring Interview with Luis Cortes

I caught up with Philadelphia's Jaron "Boots" Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) this weekend at the Liacouras Center in North Philly. Ennis is coming off of his 25th victory, the 23rd by way of knockout, over Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-2-1, 12 KOs) on January 10th at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City. Ennis and I discussed his career, and future in the welterweight division.

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Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes

During Friday night's Joe Hand's Xcite Fight Night 6 from the Xcite Center at Parx Casino, I had the opportunity to speak with Reading's David Stevens (3-0, 2 KOs) following his first round KO victory over Tahlik Taylor (3-13-1, 1 KO). Following a highly successful amateur career, Stevens looks to find similar success as a professional in the cruiserweight and light heavyweight divisions.

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David Stevens Interview with Luis Cortes

Author John Raspanti and I discussed his writing career and passion for boxing in a recent phone interview for The Weigh-In Podcast. John is the author of two boxing books, "Intimate Warfare: The True Story of the Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward Boxing Trilogy" (with Dennis Taylor) and the recently released "Blood on my Notebook: Dispatches from the World of Professional Boxing."

"Blood on my Notebook: Dispatches from the World of Professional Boxing," released on October 23, 2019, is a collection of stories and articles compiled by the author over the course of his career as a boxing writer and journalist.

Both books are available on Amazon.com. 

You can also check out John's other work on Max Boxing.com and The Ringside Boxing Show.

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John Raspanti Interview with Matt Ward

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