Former three-division champ and Showtime expert analyst Abner Mares joins the podcast to look ahead to this Saturday's Showtime Championship Boxing triple header, headlined by a junior featherweight clash between Brandon Figueroa and Luis Nery. Plus, Eric and Kieran break down Canelo Alvarez's devastating stoppage of Billy Joe Saunders.
May 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Junior featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa joins the podcast ahead of his May 15 clash with Luis Nery on Showtime. Kieran runs through his favorite fights on the summer Showtime schedule, and the boys discuss this past weekend's fights and look ahead to next week's meeting between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders.
May 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Kieran and Eric open the mailbag and answer questions on future P4P stars, the Mount Rushmore of punchers, and the impact of COVID on boxing. Pkus: news, reviews, and previews, and a new Top 5 list challenge.
Apr 26, 2021•53 min
Showtime has announced a mammoth slate of nine cards over five months, and Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza joins the pod to talk about them - and about "The Kings," the four-part documentary series airing in June. Plus, Eric counts down his list of Top 5 dream fights that didn't happen.
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
After Jaron Ellis dominates Sergey Lipinets, is he ready for Terence Crawford or Errol Spence? What's the latest on the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua clash? And Ra'eese Aleem stops by for a chat.
Apr 12, 2021•59 min
Former Ring Magazine editor Nigel Collins joins the podcast to talk about Jaron "Boots" Ennis and the revival of Philly boxing; Kieran and Eric preview and predict this Saturday's Showtime card, headlined by Ennis against Sergey Lipinets; and Kieran reveals his list of the top "Off-the-canvas" moments in boxing history.
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Former junior middleweight champ and current Showtime Boxing analyst Raul Marquez casts his eye over ShoBox prospects and alumni including Brandun Lee and Boots Ennis, and tells Eric and Kieran why he wants to be the one to face Oscar De La Hoya in the Golden Boy's comeback fight.
Mar 29, 2021•58 min
Steve Farhood and Barry Tompkins join the podcast to discuss the career and legacy of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Plus, Kieran and Eric review wins for Vergil Ortiz, Lawrence Okolie and Artur Beterbiev, ponder the future of Alberto Machado, and wonder whether to get excited about the prospect of Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua.
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Kieran and Eric look back at David Benavidez's impressive win over Ronald Ellis on Showtime, and at the instant classic between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez. And they pay tribute to the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who died suddenly on Saturday at age 66.
Mar 15, 2021•53 min
Fresh off his highlight reel KO of Samuel Teah, Brandun Lee joins a bonus edition of the podcast to talk about his fighting style, his influences, his power, his post-boxing career, and more.
Mar 12, 2021•35 min
On the 50th anniversary of the Ali-Frazier "Fight of the Century," veteran broadcaster Tim Ryan joins the podcast to share recollections of that night and his long career. Plus, Kieran and Eric preview David Benavidez vs Ronald Ellis and the rest of this week's Showtime's fights, and debate the biggest weapons in boxing today.
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 27 min
David Benavidez joins the podcast to discuss his March 13 Showtime bout against Ronald Ellis and explain why he's the one man who can beat Canelo. Talking of Canelo, Kieran and Eric break down his easy won against Avni Yildirim. Plus, a look ahead to ShoBox and a look at the fallout over the Teofimo Lopez purse bid.
Mar 01, 2021•58 min
Adrien Broner scored his first win in four years on Saturday night, but did he do enough to earn yet another second chance? Plus Janelson Bocachica Figueroa wins on ShoBox, and Oscar Valdez KOs Miguel Berchelt. And Eric and Kieran preview Canelo's next defense and run through a list of the biggest upsets to take place outside the US.
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Have we already seen the Upset of the Year? Kieran and Eric dissect Mauricio Lara's shocking KO of Josh Warrington, as well as the rest of Saturday's fights. Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards joins the pod to help the boys preview this week's pair of cards on Showtime. And Happy 90th birthday, Larry Merchant.
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min
There were no big fights last weekend, but that doesn't stop Kieran and Eric, who speak with BoxingScene's Keith Idec about the latest boxing news, preview the next ShoBox card, and list the best classic fights that nobody saw coming.
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Fresh from his win over Angelo Leo, Stephen "Cool Boy Steph" joins Eric and Kieran, who also open the mailbag, talk about two welterweight prospects stepping up in class, discuss the 168 pound division, and ruminate on Sergey Kovalev and the recreational use of Amazonian tree frogs.
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Kieran and Eric look back on a busy week of Showtime fights, capped by Stephen Fulton's impressive win over Angelo Leo. Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger joins the pod to talk boxing, officiating, and broadcasting. And Eric reveals his list of the Top 5 prospects who turned out to be busts.
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Showtime is broadcasting not one but two cards this week to kick off its 2021 boxing coverage, and Kieran and Eric break them both down. Plus, Dr. Margaret Goodman, President of VADA and newly-elected Hall of Famer, joins the pod. And after Sergey Kovalev tested positive for PEDs, the boys ponder the future of the man called Krusher.
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Showtime Boxing will soon kick off its 2021 slate, and ShoBox announcer Barry Tompkins joins the pod to preview the first show of the year and share Hall of Fame memories. And Kieran counts down his list of the Top 5 Pretty Boys who could really fight
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min
It's a new year, and to mark the occasion, Eric and Kieran each offer their five biggest boxing wishes for the next 12 months. Showtime's Brian Custer joins the podcast to look back on 2020 and ahead to 2021, and to talk Wilder, Crawford, Spence, Broner and more. And Kieran and Eric review Ryan Garcia's win over Luke Campbell and remember the late Frankie Randall.
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Kieran and Eric look back on a busy week of Showtime fights, capped by Stephen Fulton's impressive win over Angelo Leo. Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger joins the pod to talk boxing, officiating, and broadcasting. And Eric reveals his list of the Top 5 prospects who turned out to be busts.
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 22 min
It's the final podcast of the year, so Eric and Kieran reveal their year-end awards, as they pick the Round, KO, Upset, Fighter and Fight of the Year. Plus: thoughts on the new Hall of Fame class, wins for Canelo and GGG, and a head-banging Showtime triple header.
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Kieran and Eric run the rule over Anthony Joshua's knockout of Kubrat Pulev, and Chis Colbert's stoppage of Jaime Arboleda on Showtime. They look ahead to next week's final Showtime card of 2020. And they talk to trainer Derrick James about his champions Jermell Charlo and Errol Spence, and about working the corner in an arena without a crowd.
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Showtime's blow-by-blow commentator Mauro Ranallo joins a bumper edition of the podcast to discuss mental health during the pandemic, calling Mike Tyson's comeback, Claressa Shields' move to MMA, and much more. Plus Eric and Kieran review Errol Spence's win over Danny Garcia, preview the upcoming Showtime card headlined by Chris Colbert and Jaime Arboleda, and discuss the recent Showtime documentary on Hector "Macho" Camacho.
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min
It was an eventful weekend in boxing, and Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards joins the podcast to discuss it all: What are the next steps for Joe Joyce and Daniel DuBois? Will we be seeing more of Mike Tyson? Will Oscar De La Hoya fight Jake Paul atop an Aztec pyramid? Also, looking ahead to Errol Spence-Danny Garcia and the return of boxing on Showtime.
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Brian Campbell of Morning Kombat returns to the podcast, as the boys discuss the debut of Ring City, the future of boxing broadcasting, and whether any of them is really going to watch the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones exhibition this weekend.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza joins the podcast to look back on the last several months of Showtime Boxing cards, discuss what's next for the Charlo brothers and Gervonta Davis, and look ahead to 2021. Plus, Kieran and Eric review wins for Terence Crawford and Katie Taylor. And bridgerweight? Seriously?
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min
The biggest star in boxing is a free agent; where will he end up? Eric and Kieran discuss what happens now with Canelo Alvarez. And Gervonta Davis trainer Coach Calvin Ford joins the pod to break down his fighter's big win over Leo Santa Cruz last week.
Nov 09, 2020•56 min
Gervonta Davis scored the spectacular win he wanted on Saturday night, knocking out Leo Santa Cruz in the main event of Showtime's PPV from San Antonio. Kieran and Eric dissect the fight and the undercard, and review a busy weekend of fights from around the world.
Nov 02, 2020•53 min
The weigh-in is over; now only the fights remain. Eric and Kieran give their thoughts on Friday's weigh-in and make their predictions for Saturday's Showtime PPV card, headlined by Gervonta Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz.
Oct 30, 2020•34 min