Sebastian Fundora Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes' interview with world champion boxer Sebastian Fundora.
Jun 27, 2022•3 min
The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports
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Follow our website for top-notch combat sports coverage from Matt Ward, Dustin Johnson and Luis Cortes. The Weigh-In features articles and interviews that focus on combat sports, both past and present.
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The first twelve podcast episodes are from my previous show, The Matt Ward History Experience. Episodes #2, #3, #4, #7, #9, #10 and #11 feature interviews from the world of boxing.
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Bill Caplan Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes' interview with Boxing Hall of Fame publicist Bill Caplan.
Jun 27, 2022•6 min
Sonny Conto Post-Fight Press Conference
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.
Nov 20, 2021•6 min
John Raspanti Interview with Matt Ward
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 o...
Feb 02, 2020•58 min
David Stevens 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. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn201...
Feb 02, 2020•4 min
Jaron "Boots" Ennis 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. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016
Jan 22, 2020•4 min
Erik Spring 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). Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twit...
Jan 18, 2020•5 min
Marshall Kauffman Interview 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 mo...
Jan 18, 2020•8 min
Julian Williams Press Conference 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. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016
Dec 05, 2019•12 min
Dylan Price 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. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016
Nov 02, 2019•5 min
Ernest Gabion Interview with Luis Cortes
I caught up Ernest Gabion, Fighter Relations for Golden Boy Promotions, at the media roundtable for welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. We discussed the prospect's career as well as today's big promoters, including GBP. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016
Nov 02, 2019•14 min
Coach Larry Wade 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. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016
Nov 01, 2019•4 min
Drew Stone Interview with Matt Ward
Check out my recent interview with producer, director, artist, and musician, Drew Stone! Stone is the executive producer of "Ali: Me Whee." "Ali: Me Whee" was shot in 1975 by Arny Stone and his crew in and around Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, PA and in Las Vegas. This documentary captures an incredible moment in time in Muhammad Ali’s life. At the peak of his career his love for kids and general philosophy of life shine thru with appearances by luminaries from the boxing and entertainment wo...
Sep 28, 2019•19 min
Jaron "Boots" Ennis 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). Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheW...
Sep 23, 2019•3 min
Arny Stone Interview with Matt Ward
Check out my recent interview with Academy Award winning director Arny Stone! Stone is the executive director of "Ali: Me Whee." "Ali: Me Whee" was shot in 1975 by Arny Stone and his crew in and around Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, PA and in Las Vegas. This documentary captures an incredible moment in time in Muhammad Ali’s life. At the peak of his career his love for kids and general philosophy of life shine thru with appearances by luminaries from the boxing and entertainment world. Highli...
Sep 22, 2019•26 min
Thomas LaManna Interview with Luis Cortes
Check out my recent interview with Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna (27-2-1)! LaManna will step into the ring for his 31st professional fight this Saturday at the Showboat in Atlantic City. LaManna will square off against Puerto Rico's Carlos Garcia Hernandez (15-21-1) in an eight round bout in the super welterweight division.
Jul 20, 2019•5 min
Hank Lundy 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. For more information on The We...
Mar 14, 2019•4 min
Top Rank Signed Heavyweight Boxer Sonny Conto Interview with Luis Cortes
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. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpo...
Jan 30, 2019•4 min
Hall of Fame Referee Steve Smoger Interview with Matt Ward
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...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Gene Pantalone Discusses his New Book on Fighter and War Hero Lew Jenkins
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 aut...
Nov 21, 2018•54 min
Bonus Round - Michael Woods of RingTV Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes sat down with Michael Woods of RingTV this past Friday at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The two men discussed Brandon Robinson's (11-1, 8 KOs) knockout victory over Ernest Amuzu (24-4, 22 KOs), the 9/14 Kings Promotions' card, and the Philadelphia fight scene. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016
Sep 19, 2018•6 min
Bonus Round - Angel Pizarro Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes sat down to interview super bantamweight, Angel Pizarro (4-0, 3 KOs) in Philadelphia. Angel last fought and knocked out Terrance Moore on June 1, 2018 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The two men discussed Angel's career and his upcoming return to the ring. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016...
Sep 17, 2018•3 min
Angel Garcia Addresses Members of the Media Leading Up to Garcia vs. Porter on 9/8 Part II
Former Welterweight World Champion Danny Garcia (34-1, 20 KOs) will square against Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday, September 8th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This installment of Premier Boxing Champions will air live on Showtime. Members of the media, including our very own Luis Cortes, recently had the opportunity to ask Danny's father and trainer, Angel Garcia, a series of questions about this bout. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please vi...
Sep 05, 2018•4 min
Angel Garcia Addresses Members of the Media Leading Up to Garcia vs. Porter on 9/8 Part I
Former Welterweight World Champion Danny Garcia (34-1, 20 KOs) will square against Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday, September 8th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This installment of Premier Boxing Champions will air live on Showtime. Members of the media, including our very own Luis Cortes, recently had the opportunity to ask Danny's father and trainer, Angel Garcia, a series of questions about this bout. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please vi...
Sep 05, 2018•10 min
Bonus Round - Drew Stone Interview with Matt Ward
Matt Ward recently had the opportunity to sit down with filmmaker and musician, Drew Stone. Stone runs the New York City-based production company Stone Films NYC, and is the executive producer of the Muhammad Ali documentary, "Me Whee." "Me Whee" was shot in 1975 in and around his training camp in Deer Lake, PA and in Las Vegas. This documentary captures an incredible moment in time in Muhammad Ali’s life. At the peak of his career his love for kids and general philosophy of life shine thru with...
Aug 27, 2018•26 min
Bonus Round - Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes 8/2018
Luis Cortes recently sat down for an interview with undefeated welterweight boxer, Jaron "Boots" Ennis (21-0, 19 KOs). The undefeated Ennis is coming off of a July 20th TKO victory over Armando Alvarez for the World Boxing Council United States (USNBC) Silver Welterweight Title. Luis and Boots discussed his recent victory as well as his plans for the future. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Fa...
Aug 24, 2018•4 min
Bonus Round - Branden Pizarro and Angel Pizarro Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes sat down with Philadelphia fighter Branden Pizarro (10-1, 4 KOs) and his father/trainer Angel Garcia. They discussed Branden's bout with Pizarro will face Puerto Rico's Hector Marengo (7-12-4, 4 KOs) in a six round contest. This fight is part of a ten bout card promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 11th. The ten bout card features a ten round main event match up in the super middleweight division between Derrick Webster (26-1, 13 KO...
Aug 10, 2018•8 min
Bonus Round - Kathy Duva Interview with Luis Cortes II
Luis Cortes recently interviewed Kathy Duva of Main Events at the company's office in Totowa, New Jersey. Main Events is an internationally recognized boxing promotion that was founded in 1978 by Hall-of-Fame promoter Dan Duva. Kathy, the widow of Dan, has served as Main Event's CEO since 1996. The promotion's roster currently includes a number of talented fighters including light heavyweight world champion, Sergey Kovalev, and light heavyweight contender, Sullivan Barrera. Luis and Kathy discus...
Aug 02, 2018•8 min
Bonus Round - Jimmy Deoria and Gerardo Martinez Interview
Matt Ward sat down with Jimmy Deoria and Gerardo Martinez tonight at the Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Jimmy Deoria is a former professional fighter who now trains fighters at the Phoenixville Area PAL. He captured the 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 Phoenix...
Jul 17, 2018•9 min
Bonus Round - David Feldman Interview
Check out Matt Ward's recent interview with combat sports promoter, David Feldman! David Feldman will bring the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship to Cheyenne Ice and Events Center on June 2, 2018. This groundbreaking night of combat sports will feature a number of familiar faces to fight fans including MMA fighters Eric Prindle and Ricco Rodriguez, as well as boxers Bobby Gunn and Paul Spadafora. Fight fans outside of Cheyenne can order this card on pay-per-view. Combat sports fans will not wan...
May 24, 2018•16 min
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