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

The Matt Ward History Experience Podcast - Episode #3

Episode #3 contains the following segment: 

1.The Weigh In - Interview with former professional boxer, current gym owner/trainer and New Jersey Boxing Hall of Famer Darren "Checkmate" Maciunski

Darren’s gym, Checkmates Boxing Center, is located at 2161 Whitesville Road in Toms River, New Jersey.

You can check out Checkmates Boxing Center online via their website, Facebook, and Twitter:

Website - www.checkmatesboxing.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/checkmatesboxingcenter/?fref=ts

Twitter - @checkmatesboxnj

First and foremost I would like to thank my guest Darren "Checkmate" Maciunski for sitting down at Checkmates Boxing Center to talk boxing with me.

This episode would not have been possible if it had not been for the technical support of my good friend Peter Lloyd of One Stone Recording and Mastering. Pete mixed and cleaned up the original recordings into the great episode that you can stream on SoundCloud. 

Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank all of my readers and listeners - Especially those who submitted questions for this month's segment of The Weigh In. 

The Matt Ward History Experience is brought to you by One Stone Recording and Mastering in New Brunswick, NJ. Check out One Stone Recording and Mastering for all of you mixing and mastering needs. Go to onestonerecording.com/mwhistory and receive 10% off your first session!

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Darren Maciunski and Boxing History - MWHE Episode #3

The Matt Ward History Experience Podcast - Episode #7

Episode #7 contains the following segment:

The Weigh In - Interview with sports journalist Wallace Matthews. 

You can check out Wallace Matthews online via the following websites:

ESPN Page - http://espn.go.com/new-york/columns/archive?name=wallace-matthews

Wallace Matthews' Twitter - @ESPNNYYankees

First and foremost I would like to thank my guest Wallace Matthews for meeting with me in the Bronx to talk sports.

This episode would not have been possible if it had not been for the technical support of my good friend Peter Lloyd of One Stone Recording and Mastering. Pete mixed and cleaned up the original recordings into the great episode that you can stream on SoundCloud.

Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank all of my readers and listeners - Especially those who submitted questions for this month's segment of Let's Talk History.

The Matt Ward History Experience is brought to you by One Stone Recording and Mastering in New Brunswick, NJ. Check out One Stone Recording and Mastering for all of you mixing and mastering needs. Go to onestonerecording.com/mwhistory and receive 10% off your first session!

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Wallace Matthews and Boxing History - MWHE Episode #7

The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast Episode #1 

The series premier of The Weigh-In features my interview with former middleweight boxing contender Frank Savannah. Frank fought professionally from 1991-1997, and retired with an impressive record of 15 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. On December 14, 1994, Savannah fought Dana Rosenblatt for the WBC Continental Americas Middleweight Title. This bout was the only defeat in Savannah’s six year boxing career. Frank is currently a boxing coach and trainer at Nick Catone MMA & Fitness in Brick, New Jersey.

For more information on Frank Savannah please visit the following websites:

BoxRec - http://boxrec.com/boxer/6089

Nick Catone MMA & Fitness - http://www.nickcatonefitness.com/

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites: 

Blog - http://www.theweighinpodcast.com/

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Frank Savannah (Former Middleweight Boxing Contender)

Reactions from the Hard Hitting Promotions’ “Friday Night Boxing” show - Friday, February 3rd (Philadelphia, PA). 

Philadelphia bantamweight boxing prospect Christian Carto (7-0, 6 KOs) reacts to his third round TKO victory over Mexico's Sergio Najera (12-29-2, 6 KOs).

Legendary Philadelphia cutman Joey Eye reacts to Christian Carto's victory, and the New Ray Robinson's (22-2, 11 KOs) second round KO victory over Nicaragua's Edwin Palacio (12-5-1, 8 KOs).

For more information on The Weigh-In Podcast please visit the following websites:

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Bonus Round - Boxer Christian Carto and Cutman Joey Eye

The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast Episode #2

The second episode of the The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast features my interviews with Arizona boxing gym owners/trainers Artur Petrosyan and Sonny Gutierrez. Artur was an Armenian National Boxing Champion who fought professionally as a lightweight from 1999 to 2003. Artur runs Camelback Boxing Gym in Phoenix. Sonny is a former amateur and professional boxer who runs Sonny's Boxing Gym in Goodyear.

For more information on Artur Petrosyan please visit the following websites:

BoxRec - http://boxrec.com/boxer/38345

Camelback Boxing Gym - http://www.camelbackboxinggym.com/

Camelback Boxing Gym Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Camelback-Boxing-Gym-163396117188198/

For more information on Sonny Gutierrez please visit the following websites:

Sonny's Boxing Gym - http://www.sonnysboxinggym.com/

Sonny's Boxing Gym Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sonnysboxinggym/

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites: 

Blog - http://www.theweighinpodcast.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/

Artur Petrosyan and Sonny Gutierrez (Arizona Boxing Gym Owners/Trainers)

The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast Episode #4

The third episode of The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast features my interview with combat sports announcer Steve Peacock. 

Steve Peacock's Biography - 

Steve Peacock is a professional ring-announcer, voice talent and writer. For the past three years he has been the announcer for Global Proving Ground and Fight Club Champion, and during that time has also announced several USA Boxing-sanctioned tournaments and combat-sports events for promoters including Dead Serious MMA, Cage Fury Fighting Championships, and World Class Kickboxing Championships. Last baseball season he also successfully auditioned for a PA announcer slot for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, a AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees. He is available for ring/cage/stage announcing and emcee gigs as well as for voice-over recording productions. Separately, Peacock is putting the finishing touches on his novel PLAY DEAD, ROLL OVER, a fictionalized account of his ill-fated pursuit of a career with NYPD, which was cut short after getting shot by a retired New York City cop.

For more information on Steve Peacock, please visit the following websites:

Steve Peacock, Announcer & Voice Talent Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/peacockvoice/?fref=ts

Steve Peacock YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc916XBkTox7dxZ-8y1Mtw

Twitter - @SGPeacock

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/

Steve Peacock (Combat Sports Announcer)

The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast Episode #8

The eighth episode of The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast features my interview with  former professional boxer and trainer Jimmy Deoria. Jimmy captured the USA Pennsylvania State Lightweight Title on February 13, 1993 with a TKO victory over Gene Reed in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He retired from boxing in 1996 with a record of 20 wins, 7 losses, and zero draws. In 1999, he founded the Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) boxing program. Jimmy currently manages and trains fighters from Pennsylvania.Jimmy currently serves as a police office in Schuylkill Township, Pennsylvania.

For more information on Jimmy Deoria, please visit the following websites:

Jimmy Deoria's BoxRec Page - http://boxrec.com/boxer/5965

Phoenixville Area PAL Boxing Program Page - http://www.phoenixvillepal.org/Sports/Boxing/

Phoenixville Area PAL Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixvillePal/

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

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Jimmy Deoria (Former Lightweight Boxing Champion)

The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast Episode #9

The ninth episode of The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast features my interview with former professional boxer and trainer, Lou Esa. Lou is currently on the training staff of GH3 Boxing Gym in New Jersey.

As an amateur boxer, Esa compiled an impressive record of 7-1 with his only loss to future heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Lou fought professionally from 1975 to 1981, and compiled a record of 19 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. On October 22, 1977, Esa fought future WBA World Heavyweight champion, John Tate. 

For more information on Lou Esa, please visit the following websites:

Lou Esa's BoxRec Page - http://boxrec.com/boxer/17715

Lou Esa's New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Page - http://www.njboxinghof.org/lou-esa/

GH3 Boxing Gym's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GH3BOXINGGYM/

Twitter - @louesa52

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/

Lou Esa (Former Heavyweight Boxer)

Following the conclusion of PBC's broadcast of Miguel Cruz vs. Alex Martin (6/27/2017), Marcus Browne, who was providing commentary for PBC, spoke briefly with me about the evening's main event and his July 15th bout with Sean Monaghan at Nassau Coliseum in New York.

The Weigh-In Boxing Blog and Podcast's coverage of Miguel Cruz vs. Alex Martin card - http://www.theweighinpodcast.com/?m=0

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

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Bonus Round - Boxer Marcus Browne Discusses the 6/27 PBC main event and his Bout with Sean Monaghan

I recently had a phone interview with Nick Hansen of Warriors Boxing Promotions. Nick and I discussed Jessica McCaskill's upcoming bout on July 29th at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. Jessica's bout against an opponent TBD will be featured on the latest edition of Windy City Fight Night.

For more information on Warriors Boxing Promotions and the July 29th edition of Windy City Fight Night, please visit the following websites: 

Warriors Boxing Promotions Website - http://www.warriorsboxing.com/

Warriors Boxing Promotions Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/WarriorsBoxingPromo/

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

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Bonus Round - Nick Hansen of Warriors Boxing Promotions Discusses Windy City Fight Night on 7/29

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! 

Mis Downing Promotions Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/misdowningpromotions/

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

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

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Bonus Round - Roy Jones Jr. Discusses his 8/5 Boxing Card and his Next Opponent

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!

Mis Downing Promotions Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/misdowningpromotions/

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

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

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

The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast Episode #12

The twelfth episode of The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast features my interview with former super welterweight boxing contender, Boyd Melson. Boyd currently serves as an officer in the United States Army Reserve, and is the co-founder of Team Fight to Walk, an organization that was created to increase awareness of the importance of stem cell research for spinal cord injuries.

As an amateur boxer, Boyd won the 48th World Military Boxing Championship gold medal in the 69 kg. weight class, was a four-time United States Army champion, a three-time NCBA All-American boxer, a four-time West Point Brigade Open Boxing Champion, and received the Colonel Marcus Award. Boyd fought professionally from 2010 to 2016, and won the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Welterweight title in 2015. Boyd retired with an impressive record of 15 wins, two losses, and one draw.

For more information on Boyd Melson, and the nonprofit organizations he supports, please visit the following websites:

Boyd Melson's BoxRec Page - http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/546458

Boyd Melson's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/boyd.melson.9

Twitter - @BoydMelson 

Team Fight to Walk Website - http://teamfighttowalk.com/

Boyd Melson for Congress Website - http://www.boydmelson.com/

Boyd Melson on HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwoHcCpcbak

Boyd Melson on HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel II - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfMXEYZOiyc

BOXER, Inc. Website - http://www.boxerinc.nyc/

Stop Soldier Suicide Website - http://stopsoldiersuicide.org/

In Bed And Chair Recovery Foundation Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/IBCRFoundation/

Summit Academy Charter School - Brooklyn Website - http://www.sacsny.com/

Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp for Young Men Website - http://www.steveharveytv.com/steve-harveys-mentoring-camp/

Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA) Website - http://sipcw.org/tysa/

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/

Boyd Melson (Former Super Welterweight Boxing Champion)

The Weigh-In Podcast Episode #13

The thirteenth episode of The Weigh-In Podcast features my interview with the president of Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., Joe Hand, Jr. 

Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. is the largest independent TV distributor of closed-circuit and pay-per view programming in the world. Joe deals with such industry leaders as DirecTV, Dish Network, Comcast, Time Warner, Home Box Office (HBO), Showtime, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Top Rank, Inc., Golden Boy Promotions, Kingvision, Main Events and other notable media companies and promoters.

For more information on Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., please visit the following sites: 

Joe Hand Promotions Official Website - http://www.joehandpromotions.com/

Joe Hand Promotions Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/joehandpromotions

Joe Hand Promotion Twitter - @JoeHandPromo

Special THANKS to Tim McManus, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Joe Hand Promotions, for helping to set up this interview!

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/

Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/

Joe Hand, Jr. (President of Joe Hand Promotions, Inc.)

Luis Cortes recently caught up with welterweight boxer, Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna (24-2, 9 KOs), of Millville, New Jersey. LaManna is preparing for his November 18th bout against Samuel Amoako (23-16, 17 KOs). This matchup is part of a ten bout, Rising Star Promotions' card from the Claridge Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Rising Promotions Official Website - https://www.risingboxingpromotions.com/

Rising Promotions Official Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/RisingStarBoxing

Thomas LaManna's BoxRec Page - http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/560657

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

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Bonus Round - Thomas LaManna Interview with Luis Cortes

During a recent trip to South Bend, Indiana, I had the opportunity to sit down with Pat Gordon, the president of the Notre Dame Men's Boxing Team. Pat and I discussed the history of Notre Dame Boxing, the Bengal Bouts, and his amateur boxing career. Since 1931, the Bengal Bouts have raised money for the poverty-stricken people of Bangladesh.

For more information on the Notre Dame Men's Boxing and the Bengal Bouts, please visit the following sites:

Notre Dame Men's Boxing Official Website - http://recsports.nd.edu/club-sports/mens-club-sports/mens-boxing/

Notre Dame Men's Boxing Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/BengalBouts

Notre Dame Bengal Bouts Official Website - http://bengalbouts.nd.edu/

Notre Dame Bengal Bouts Official Donation Page - https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/bengal

Twitter - @BengalBouts

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

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Bonus Round - Pat Gordon of Notre Dame Men's Boxing

The Weigh-In Podcast Episode #14

The fourteenth episode of The Weigh-In Podcast features my interview with boxing writer and historian, Frederick V. Romano.

Romano is the author of "The Golden Age of Boxing on Radio and Television: A Blow-by-Blow History from 1921 to 1964". In this book, Romano explores the many roles that each medium played in both the development and the depiction of the sport. Principal among the topics covered are the ever-changing role of technology during the four-decade-plus period, how it impacted the manner in which the sport was presented to its public audience, the exponential growth of those audiences, and the influence radio and television had on the financial aspects of the sport, including the selective use of radio and television and the financial boom that the mediums created.

The Golden Age of Boxing on Radio and Television: A Blow-by-Blow History from 1921 to 1964 is available for purchase online through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Boxing-Radio-Television-Blow/dp/1631440748/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515438310&sr=1-1

Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-golden-age-of-boxing-on-radio-and-television-frederick-v-romano/1124243943?ean=9781631440748

For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites:

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Frederick Romano (Boxing Writer and Historian)

Check out my interview with boxing writer and historian Gene Pantalone! Gene is the author of the brand new book on fighter and war hero Lew Jenkins, From Boxing Ring to Battlefield: The Life of War Hero Lew Jenkins.

Gene Pantalone is an expert on the golden age of boxing—1920 to 1950—and Madame Bey’s boxing camp, which hosted fourteen heavyweight champions and no fewer than eighty International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees. He is a contributing writer to the boxing website The Weigh-In and author of Madame Bey’s: Home to Boxing Legends.

Purchase the Book on Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/Boxing-Ring-Battlefield-Life-Jenkins/dp/153811674X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535282338&sr=8-1&keywords=lew+jenkins

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Gene Pantalone Discusses his New Book on Fighter and War Hero Lew Jenkins

I recently interviewed long-time boxing referee, Steve "Double S" Smoger. Steve and I discussed his career both in and out of the boxing ring. Smoger has served as a referee for over 200 world title bouts, and holds the distinction of traveling to more states and countries than any other boxing referee over the course of the sport's long history. He also served as an attorney, judge, and reserve components Air Force officer during his career. 

Although he is still active, Smoger has been inducted into five different boxing halls of fame including the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame (1997), the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (2013), the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (2014), the International Boxing Hall of Fame (2015), and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (2017).

For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites:

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Hall of Fame Referee Steve Smoger Interview with Matt Ward

I recently sat down with Philadelphia heavyweight Sonny Conto for an interview. Sonny, who had a highly successful amateur career, will make his professional debut on the Raging Babe "Philly Special Show" on February 8th at the 2300 Arena. The 22-year-old, who signed with Top Rank in January, is scheduled to square off against Jimmie Levins (0-4) in a four round contest.

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Top Rank Signed Heavyweight Boxer Sonny Conto Interview with Luis Cortes

"Hammerin Hank" Lundy (29-7-1, 14 KOs) sat down with me to discuss his upcoming all Philadelphia lightweight bout with Avery Sparrow (9-1, 3 KOs) on March 15, 2019. The fight is part of a great night of boxing presented by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. The card is headlined by a super featherweight contest between Tevin Farmer (28-4-1, 6 KOs) and Jono Carroll (16-0-1, 3 KOs) for Farmer's IBF World Super Featherweight Title.

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Hank Lundy Interview with Luis Cortes

Check out my recent interview with Philadelphia's own Boots Ennis (23-0, 21 KOs)!

Ennis returns to the ring on October 5, 2019 against Demian Daniel Fernandez (12-1) at the Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, Michigan. This ten round welterweight contest will be featured on the same Showtime Boxing card as ten round title fight between Claressa Shields (9-0, 2 KOs) and Ivana Habazin (20-3, 7 KOs).

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Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes

While in Las Vegas for the big fight weekend, I caught up with strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade at Luis "King Kong" Ortiz's Media Day. Wade and I discussed Ortiz's upcoming fight with Deontay Wilder on November 23, 2019 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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Coach Larry Wade Interview with Luis Cortes

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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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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