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Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing's Mexico vs UK "Rivalry"It's impossible to deny the more nationalistic or "tribal" appeal of boxing, and how common rooting for fighters who come from certain places is. Boxing (and other sports) have several different rivalries between countries, and lately it seems the México vs UK rivalry has been in boxing's spotlight. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor is joined by fellow historian Aris Pina in remembering many fights from this underrated tug of war. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social

2025-07-152h 13

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Favorite Title ChallengersThe basic idea of boxing and titles is seeing a champion taking on the best-available challenger. That doesn't always happen. Sometimes it goes right, sometimes it goes wrong. But sometimes the challenger is just a character who needs to be remembered. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina recall their favorite title challengers, from the characters to the hapless pugs. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris...

2025-06-222h 09

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio RIP Mike McCallumWe're back, and unfortunately once more it's to memorialize one of boxing's greats. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina team up to remember the career of "The Bodysnatcher" Mike McCallum, who recently died at only 68. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris on Twitter/X Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in!

2025-06-071h 45

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio RIP Nino BenvenutiBeing a fan of boxing, and especially of boxing history, means we have to sometimes contend with the deaths of our favorite fighters and fighters whose contributions to history were vast. Giovanni "Nino" Benvenuti was a popular champion and Italian hero, and he recently lost the one fight we all lose. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina remember the life and career of the great Nino Benvenuti. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social

2025-05-251h 28

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Forgotten FightersAs boxing fans, we do our best to acknowledge fighters overall. But there's no question a small portion of fighters get the majority of the attention and accolades. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina remember a number of forgotten fighters, many of whom were once very popular. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris on Twitter/X Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on t...

2025-05-042h 08

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing Movies - The Great White HypeWe 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 boxing fans. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor is joined by fellow historian Aris Pina in going over the movie and its many great m...

2025-04-192h 07

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio RIP George Foreman & Livingstone BrambleBoxing 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, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist "Big" George Foreman, and give a brief tribute to Ras-I Alujah Bramble, better known as...

2025-03-252h 28

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Bad Referee Calls - RevisitedIn 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 or head-scratching referee calls over the years, and decades. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris on Twitter/X Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves...

2025-03-052h 03

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing Video Game BreakdownBoxing 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, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina welcome BoxRec guru Grey Johnson back to the show to discuss many of the most memorable boxing video games of all time. SUBSCRIBE! ...

2025-02-071h 56

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio IBHOF Class of 2025 - Uncomfortable DiscussionBoxing 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 discuss several different issues that have risen to the surface during this year's voting. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris...

2024-12-081h 29

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Quasi-PreviewAgainst 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 - @BoxingHistory Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE!...

2024-11-142h 01

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Inspirational WinsLet'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 victories. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual po...

2024-11-132h 20

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Costumes & Fun Ring WalksIt'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 Aris Pina remember several such fighters. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us...

2024-10-262h 24

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Beterbiev vs Bivol & Unsung Light HeavyweightsThe 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 guy Aris Pina to preview Beterbiev-Bivol and discussion a host of unsung, forgotten and underrated light heavyweights from history. The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York has been around since 1990, and there aren't too many history...

2024-10-112h 16

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - British HeavyweightsBritish 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 Pina remember a whole bunch of British heavyweights. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us...

2024-09-232h 24

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Mythical Matchup - Manny Pacquiao vs Edwin ValeroIn 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 Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler discuss the careers of Pacquiao, Valero and their imaginary fight. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick...

2024-09-181h 39

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Unnecessary FightsWe 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 another, were uncalled for. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves ...

2024-09-062h 11

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Best & Worst Multi Division ChampionsWith 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 media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in...

2024-08-032h 23

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing Trainers - The Good, The Bad & The Wild (Part 2)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. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast ap...

2024-07-262h 07

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Memorably Bad Decisions 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 Aris Pina team up to remember a number of decisions that got their hackles up. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory

2024-07-132h 15

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Deontay Wilder Career DiscussionDeontay 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 Connor teams up with author and filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler to discuss Wilder's career and legacy. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio

2024-07-101h 21

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio "Gallo" Estrada vs "Bam" Rodríguez Preview & Super Flyweight DiscussionJuan 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 Connor and fellow historian/Compubox operator Aris Pina team up to preview Estrada vs Rodríguez, plus discuss some of the history of the super flyweight/junior bantamweight division. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! ...

2024-06-282h 04

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing Trainers - The Good, The Bad & The Wild (Part 1)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 social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor: @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SU...

2024-06-232h 02

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury RecapOleksandr 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 history guru Aris Pina and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler in recapping an excellent heavyweight championship fight. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X:

2024-05-201h 19

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Fighters Who Lost Their Pro DebutIn 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, or were believed for years to have lost their first fight. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves...

2024-05-162h 46

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk & Pay Per View DiscussionTyson 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 worst and just random memorable moments. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina...

2024-05-152h 11

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Bobby Czyz TributeApril 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 apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in!

2024-04-022h 23

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Francis Ngannou & Fast Tracked HeavyweightsAt 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 the bulk of the episode recalling other heavyweights from history who were fast-tracked. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: FB/kgbradio I...

2024-03-082h 10

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Today's Champions vs Yesteryear's ChampionsA pugilistic tale as old as time: how do today's best fighters measure up to history's best fighters? Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez, Tyson Fury, Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, Oleksandr Usyk and company... How would they do against the leaders of yesteryear? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, the fight historian 1-2 of Patrick Connor and Aris Pina tackle the issue and offer (ahem) the absolutely most definitive answers possible. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris ...

2024-02-262h 24

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Diego Corrales vs Jose Luis Castillo RevisitedFew fights define almost everything great about boxing the way Diego Corrales wild victory over José Luis Castillo did. When it comes to fights reaching peak insanity, Corrales-Castillo is basically still the standard 20 years later. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember both fights between Diego Corrales and José Luis Castillo, and even the canceled third bout, but mostly the ridiculous first fight. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Bu...

2024-02-242h 03

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Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Showtime Boxing Farewell & End of Year DiscussionBelieve it or not, 2023 was a fantastic year for boxing. Even if we're saying goodbye to at least one major fight institution in Showtime Boxing, fans were treated to several very big fights, a few matchups that satisfied the hardcore contingent, and no shortage of star power. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall some of their favorite 2023 moments, and many of their favorite Showtime Boxing memories. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter...

2024-02-242h 01

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana I & II RevisitedFloyd Mayweather is one of the biggest boxing stars of all time, so naturally there will be more scrutiny of his career than others. It may be somewhat unfair, but it also makes sense. His two fights with Marcos Maidana are often cited as two of the most difficult of his entire career, and on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler re-watch and re-score the two Mayweather-Maidana bouts. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media!

2024-02-241h 59

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio The Tragedy of John TateHow could a heavyweight champion and Olympic medalist be all but forgotten? "Big" John Tate was a member of a the legendary 1976 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, and later won a version of the heavyweight championship, yet few remember the man or the fighter. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember John Tate. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: FB/kg...

2024-02-241h 49

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Márquez Series RevisitedSome sets of fighters, like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Márquez for instance, match up like puzzle pieces. Just when one pulls away and seems to be greater, the other roars back and again proved to be their equal. Pacquiao and Márquez did this four times. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the classic four bouts between Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Márquez. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social med...

2024-02-241h 29

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou RecapWe all thought Tyson Fury would probably outbox Francis Ngannou with ease. It was only logical. But then Tyson Fury had to go ahead an underestimate the UFC's lineal (but deposed) heavyweight champion. It doesn't even matter that Tyson Fury won. Francis Ngannou's moment was huge enough and unexpected enough that it basically counted as win. And on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we couldn't help but talk about Fury-Ngannou. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick C...

2024-02-241h 07

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Longest Fighting Careers Part 2We already discussed some high-profile fighters who fought for extended periods of time in Part 1 of the Longest Fighting Careers series. But in a sport full of fighters who fought for a long time, we may have left a few out. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall several other fighters with particularly long careers. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: / kgbradio...

2024-02-242h 04

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio James "Buster" Douglas vs Mike Tyson RevisitedEven if you're not quite old enough to remember when James "Buster" Douglas upset Mike Tyson for the heavyweight championship back in 1990, you're almost certainly well aware that it was a massive upset. Just how massive? More than 30 years later, it's still held as a sports upset gold standard for many. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler team up to re-score, rehash and revisit "Buster" Douglas' defeat of Mike Tyson. The rise, the fall, the sparring, the "long count"... Let's do this. SUBSCRIBE!

2024-02-242h 23

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio LIVE From Prison: James ScottBoxing was wild in the 1970s. And before that too, for that matter, but the sports opened new doors during the 70s, and one of those doors led to Rahway State Prison in New Jersey, where James Scott lived. And fought professionally. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, the boxing historian combo of Patrick Connor and Aris Pina discuss the life, crimes and career of James Scott. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook...

2024-02-011h 53

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Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Márquez Series RevisitedSome sets of fighters, like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Márquez for instance, match up like puzzle pieces. Just when one pulls away and seems to be greater, the other roars back and again proved to be their equal. Pacquiao and Márquez did this four times. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the classic four bouts between Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Márquez. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Con...

2023-11-031h 29

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Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou RecapWe all thought Tyson Fury would probably outbox Francis Ngannou with ease. It was only logical. But then Tyson Fury had to go ahead an underestimate the UFC's lineal (but deposed) heavyweight champion. It doesn't even matter that Tyson Fury won. Francis Ngannou's moment was huge enough and unexpected enough that it basically counted as win. And on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we couldn't help but talk about Fury-Ngannou. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter/X: Patrick Connor - @BoxingHistory Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: FB/kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find...

2023-11-031h 07

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Double Tragedy of Robert Quiroga vs Akeem AnifowosheIt's said fighters often feel some kind of bond after a grueling fight, and fighters who go to war together are forever linked. Some fights, like Robert Quiroga vs Akeem Anifowoshe, 1991's "Fight of the Year," epitomize the idea that once two fighters lock horns and give pieces of themselves in a fight, nothing is ever the same afterward. Robert Quiroga and Akeem Anifowoshe's stories both ended far earlier than they should have, and it's tough not to believe that their fight caused most of it. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor...

2023-09-211h 29

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Lennox Lewis vs Riddick Bowe - Dream 1990s Heavyweight FightSo why didn't Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe ever fight? And what exactly happened that one time they met in the ring? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler break down the matchup between Lewis and Bowe in the 1988 Olympics, their career and the reasons why they never fought. Yes, including the infamous "WBC belt in the trash can" incident. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast...

2023-09-131h 08

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Mike Tyson vs George Foreman - Dream FightMike Tyson and George Foreman are two of the biggest heavyweight punchers both of recent memory, and all-time. And they almost fought! On this episoe of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler talk about why Tyson-Foreman never happened, and what the result may have been if they had! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #miketyson #georgeforeman

2023-08-221h 19

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Longest Fighting CareersFighters fight on too long as a general rule. Even so, some fighters notably have longer careers than others. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember a handful of fighters whose careers spanned impressive lengths of time. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #boxingheads #history

2023-08-152h 04

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Floyd Mayweather vs Oscar de la Hoya RevisitedFloyd Mayweather's victory over Oscar de la Hoya was a star-making performance, yet many seem to disagree with the final decision. That makes it a good fight to revisit and re-score. There was also a small matter of Oscar de la Hoya's recent "documentary" to discuss. "The Golden Boy" recently debuted on HBO's streaming service, and might figure into the Mayweather-De la Hoya discussion more than previously realized. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, joint Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler in reliving Mayweather-De la Hoya! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: ...

2023-08-111h 46

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Top 15 Heavyweight Champions With the Most KnockoutsIt makes sense that the biggest fighters are the biggest punchers. Rocky Marciano, Mike Tyson, Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey and so forth are legendary punchers, but where do they rank on the list of heavyweight champions with the most knockouts? Here's a list of the Top 15 heavyweight champions who scored the most knockouts during their careers, with boxing historian Patrick Connor. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #boxingheads...

2023-08-0824 min

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence, Jr. RecapTerence Crawford is a magnificent fighter. No need to qualify anything or compare him historically to any fighter from the past. He may truly stand alone as the greatest fighter of his era, and his domination of Errol Spence, Jr. sure seems to back that idea up. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina express their gratitude for a wonderful week of boxing punctuated by Terence Crawford. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram...

2023-08-011h 03

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Naoya Inoue vs Stephen Fulton Recap & Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford PreviewNaoya Inoue is one scary fighter, and he proved it by going through unified junior featherweight champion Stephen Fulton with ease. How far can Inoue go? Where should he be pound-for-pound? And wait, because there's an entirely DIFFERENT top-level fight in just a few days: Errol Spence, Jr. vs Terence Crawford. It's the one we've been waiting for. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina put it all into perspective. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook...

2023-07-261h 21

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio The Troublesome Tale of Tommy MorrisonTommy Morrison was known as "The Duke," and the 1980s and 90s heavyweight contender was a charismatic, hard-hitting scrapper. Unfortunately he also made many questionable decisions throughout his life, and several of them led to an early demise. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina take a close look at the life, career and troubled times of Tommy Morrison. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps...

2023-07-052h 29

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder Trilogy RevisitedWe tend to focus on older history, but sometimes we'll recall fights and fighters from recent history, like the trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder that spanned three years and produced many thrills. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember and re-score the Fury vs Wilder trilogy. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! ...

2023-06-232h 05

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Lost 1950s Heavyweights - Part 2Back in the 1950s, the heavyweight division was more or less held hostage by Floyd Patterson's trainer and manager Cus D'Amato after Rocky Marciano retired. A number of heavyweights during that time ripened on the vine, if not had a good portion of their careers wasted. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember a new set of fighters for Part 2 of the Lost 1950s Heavyweights. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves ...

2023-06-161h 51

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier Trilogy - Part 2 - The Thrilla in ManilaMuhammad Ali and Joe Frazier created history and just seemed to do great thing in the ring together. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the third and final chapter between two all-time greats. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2023-05-151h 02

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier Trilogy - Part 1Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were truly great heavyweight champions and bitter rivals. Their trilogy is known by boxing fans and detractors alike. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler join up to remember the first two fight between these heavyweight giants. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2023-04-281h 55

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia PreviewIt's not that often boxing gets massive fights, and even less often that they happen all the way down at lightweight. Gervonta "Tank" Davis and "King" Ryan Garcia meet in Las Vegas this weekend, and it's huge. Patrick Connor and Aris Pina teamed up to preview the fight and talk about both fighters' careers to this point, plus give their picks. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks...

2023-04-181h 04

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Lost 1950s Heavyweights - Part 1Heavyweight eras, and entire eras of boxing itself, are often defined by a single, popular champion. "As the heavyights go, so goes boxing," they say. But what happens when an entire generation is lost to oblivion because of decisions made by the champion? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina join forces to remember some Lost 1950s Heavyweights. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast...

2023-04-062h 04

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio George Foreman vs Michael Moorer RevisitedThere are many memorable moments in even recent boxing history, but few, like when George Foreman regained the heavyweight championship over Michael Moorer in 1994, are the kind where you remember who you watched with, or where you were. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and author/filmmaker Brin-Jonathan Butler team up to re-score the fight and remember some details. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps...

2023-04-051h 23

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Unexpected WarsThe year is young, but we've already had a few fights that were far better than anticipated. In fact, the words "fight of the year contender" have already been uttered. History is jammed full of fights that turned out way better than expected, and on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember several of them. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks...

2023-02-092h 17

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Mike Tyson vs Donovan ”Razor” Ruddock RevisitedIf there's one thing we love on the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, it's boxing history. We couldn't help but relive a bit more early 90s heavyweight action, this time between Mike Tyson and Donovan "Razor" Ruddock. It was a funky time for the heavyweight division. And in the middle of all that, a post-championship Tyson battled Ruddock twice. Join us for some detailed Tyson-Ruddock action! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and...

2023-02-031h 38

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Marco Antonio Barrera vs Naseem Hamed RevisitedYou wouldn't know it now, but in the late 1990s and going into 2001, "Prince" Naseem Hamed was a superstar in the U.K. and on the verge of really breaking into the U.S. boxing scene. Then Marco Antonio Barrera happened. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler remember the looming mega-stardom of Hamed and the night he ran into Barrera. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler: @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual...

2023-01-162h 11

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Riddick Bowe vs Andrew Golota I & II RevisitedThe mid- and late-1990s brought on some hard-charging culture in the U.S., and boxing wasn't exempt. The heavyweight division went through plenty of changes throughout the 90s, until finally it seemed Riddick Bowe stood alone as likely the best around. Then the Andrew Golota fights happened in 1996. There were brawls in the ring, melees outside of it, fouls, historic moments and more. Two fights acted as a sort of mirror for boxing and its fans, and many couldn't turn away. Let's revisit te Riddick Bowe vs Andrew Golota fights! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on...

2023-01-122h 09

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Ike Ibeabuchi vs David Tua RevisitedHeavyweight boxing is considered the sport's crown jewel or pinnacle, but fight fans are used to sacrificing activity rate and sometimes nuance for the chance at seeing a big heavyweight taken down. Ike Ibeabuchi and David Tua combined to throw 1,730 punches against one another in 1997, however, and it was the kind of fight fans still talk about 25 years later. A relatively sparse crowd in Sacramento watched as Ibeabuchi and Tua beat each other up. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler gave the fight another watch and offered up some background. SUBSCRIBE! Store...

2023-01-031h 31

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Naseem Hamed vs Kevin Kelley RevisitedIt's difficult to believe 25 years have passed since "Prince" Naseem Hamed and "Flushing Flash" Kevin Kelley dazzled a Madison Square Garden crowd with a multiple-knockdown, four-round war. But that's how long it's been. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Aris Pina and Patrick Connor team up to relive and remember Hamed-Kelley. As an added bonus, the great co-feature between Kennedy McKinney and Junior Jones couldn't be forgotten. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us...

2022-12-211h 42

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Naoya Inoue, Japanese Boxing History, Terence Crawford & The GlovesOften boxing gets slow in the final month of the year, but for some reason we have plenty to talk about: Naoya Inoue's continued dominance in the lower weights, his place in Japanese boxing history, Teófimo López's fortunate win over Sandor Martin, Terence Crawford... and those blasted gloves. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, it's a mixture of contemporary stuff and history that regular fans of the show should love. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KG...

2022-12-161h 21

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Fighters Who Had the AntidoteFirst things first: Mills Lane was an honest referee and true boxing icon who will be missed, and a brief tribute was necessary. As for the boxing history, sometimes fighters can't get past a certain opponent or have serious difficulty with a particular style. It's happened numerous times, perhaps most notably when Muhammad Ali struggled with Ken Norton three times. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember fighters who simply had the antidote. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina...

2022-12-081h 45

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Leonard vs Benítez & Antuofermo vs Hagler I - RevisitedOn November 30, 1979, three all-time greats fought on the same fight card when "Sugar" Ray Leonard defeated Wilfred Benítez for his first world title, and Vito Antuofermo kept his middleweight championship with a, uh, fortunate draw with Marvelous Marvin Hagler. This episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast centers on that Las Vegas fight card that involved a whole lot of history. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and S...

2022-12-011h 25

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Evander Holyfield vs Bert Cooper RevisitedCalling boxing "The Theater of the Unexpected" might be cliché, but it's also true. Sometimes unexpected things happen, and every so often those unexpected things are awesome. Such was the case with Evander Holyfield's fun heavyweight championship defense over "Smokin'" Bert Cooper. The fight's tale involves Mike Tyson, Rick "Elvis" Parker and more of boxing's best characters from the late 1980s and early 1990s. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Holyfield-Cooper finally has its day. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://w...

2022-11-241h 32

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Jeff Merritt aka ”Candy Slim”So many boxing figures have become literally cultural icons, if not veritable juggernauts. Don King is such a character, and he had to get his start somewhere. In the early 1970s, Don King signed his first fighter Jeff Merritt, aka "Candy Slim," a troubled, hard-hitting heavyweight. You can probably already guess how that went. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember "Candy Slim." SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ ...

2022-11-181h 21

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - 2023 IBHOF Ballot DiscussionThe International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York has been a boxing history institution since 1990. And this time of year just happens to be when hall of fame voting is submitted. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, IBHOF voters Patrick Connor and Aris Pina discuss the 2023 ballot and their picks. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history...

2022-11-102h 03

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Mythical Matchups Part 2 - Fan SubmissionsIt's that time again. The first "Mythical Matchup" episode was well-received and when we asked for some requests, viewers and listeners overwhelmed us! We tackled what we could on a relatively short episode, though. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-10-201h 08

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Shields vs Marshall, Wilder vs Helenius & Haney vs Kambosos II RecapsIt was a big weekend of boxing, and while there weren't a ton of genuine shocks or surprises, there were important wins and it marked a significant change in discourse for women's boxing. Claressa Shields, Deontay Wilder and Devin Haney all vanquished foes in style, and there's plenty to talk about. Let's go! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-10-181h 28

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Wilder-Helenius, Shields-Marshall, Haney-Kambosos II Previews with Lily UlloaWhen it rains it pours, they say. In the case of this weekend's boxing, they're right. Between Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius, Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall and Devin Haney vs George Kambosos II, there's something for basically everyone. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we welcome Lily Ulloa back to the show to preview a big weekend! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Lily Ulloa: @queerdesmadre Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and...

2022-10-131h 32

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Antonio Inoki, Muhammad Ali & Japanese Pro WrestlingThe heroes and legends of yesteryear are fading quickly, and the best we can do is remember them. Antonio Inoki, who recently died in Japan, rocketed to fame when he fought Muhammad Ali in 1976. But his influence on different combat sports around the world rippled far beyond that. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina welcome back Boxrec editor Grey Johnson to remember Inoki, Ali and what followed in the wake of Ali-Inoki. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris ...

2022-10-071h 23

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Mythical Matchups Part 1Whether you call them mythical matchups, fantasy fights or "What if?" scenarios, pitting two fighters against one another and imagining the outcome is about as basic as it gets from a boxing fan perspective. And ultimately we're all just fans. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up and each offer one mythical matchup from each of the "original eight" weight divisions. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us...

2022-09-292h 29

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Busts and Misfires Part 1Destiny, fate, predetermined future. Call it what you want, but many of the greatest fighters of all time were discovered early, seemingly guided to greatness by some unseen force. On the other hand, some fighters simply fall short of expectations, whatever the reason. And we remember those fighters on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, about boxing history's busts and misfires. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! ...

2022-09-231h 57

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Canelo Álvarez vs GGG Golovkin III RecapCanelo Álvarez and Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin met once more, and a definitive ending to their third fight means the sport of boxing gained another trilogy for the history books. A huge Canelo victory appeared imminent before Golovkin fought his way out of it a little, but Canelo remains the undisputed super middleweight champion. And "Bam" Rodríguez earned a win over Israel González to cap off a very, very good year. All this and more on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @Pat...

2022-09-181h 15

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton Trilogy RevisitedControversy. Boxing is filled with it. Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton were no strangers to it either, and particularly against one another. Ali and Noron fought three times from 1973 to 1976, with Ali winning two highly controversial decisions after losing the first fight. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, we break the Ali-Norton trilogy down! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler - @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history...

2022-09-162h 00

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Saúl ”Canelo” Álvarez vs Gennadiy ”GGG” Golovkin III PreviewThree is a nice, round number. Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin meet for the third time this weeked, possibly settling unfinished business from the first two clashes. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historians Patrick Connor and Aris Pina offer of their previews of what we all hope is a great fight! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #bo...

2022-09-1445 min

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Greatest Punchers Part 3As a general rule, boxing fans don't get sick of knockouts. There are different kinds of details about boxing to love, sure, but knockouts are the most universal. On this final installment of the Greatest Punchers series on the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember some epic KO artists. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-09-102h 25

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall Preview with Lily UlloaWe can't avoid the heat, but at least boxing is giving the fans heaps of fistic action as we all burn. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, special guest Lily Ulloa of XicanaBoxing joins Aris Pina and Patrick Connor and shares a bit about their firsthand experience at the Andy Ruiz, Jr. vs Luis Ortiz card, and all preview Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall and Mikaela Mayer vs Alycia Baumgardner. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Lily Ulloa - @queerdesmadre Facebook: https://www...

2022-09-081h 08

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Luis Ortiz vs Andy Ruiz, Jr. & Big Bad HeavyweightsThere's no weight limit to the heavyweight division, and occasionally a fighter takes that as a dare or challenge. Let's hope that's not the case for Luis Ortiz and Andy Ruiz, Jr., who were partially the inspiration behind this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast. Join us for an Ortiz-Ruiz preview, stay for the history. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-09-011h 31

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - The Tragic Tale of Davey MooreSometimes when bad things happen in boxing, karma is seemingly to blame, or fighters simply can't help from getting into trouble. They're tales so common they're stereotypes at this point. Occasionally, though, fighters just run into rotten luck. Bad circumstances just find them. New York's Davey Moore fell into that unfortunate category. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-08-252h 07

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio OIeksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II RecapOleksandr Usyk delivered the goods against Anthony Joshua when they fought last year for the first time. Usyk was favored to win again, but AJ brought some of his best work and made it a serious fight. The fight itself was fun. Afterward, however... We recapped Usyk vs Joshua II on this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, because we can't do history ALL the time! SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual...

2022-08-231h 15

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - The Legendary Quarry FamilyJerry Quarry and Mike Quarry were the stars of a family in which the patriarch, their father Jack, had "HARD LUCK" tattooed across his knuckles. Maybe they never had a chance. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina team up to remember the Legendary Quarry Family. SUBSCRIBE! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-08-172h 17

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Greatest Punchers Part 2There are so many punchers to talk about, so many of them entertaining and fun to simply remember. If you enjoyed Part 1 of our Greatest Punchers series, then there's no reason you won't also enjoy this one! Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-08-102h 00

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Greatest Punchers Part 1We've talked about punchers before, but it's time for an upgrade on that old show. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember great and stories punchers from boxing history. Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-08-042h 17

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - The Fighting Fletcher FamilyBoxing is filled with families where the sport simply runs in the blood. We've even done shows on that before. One family in 1970s and 80s Philadelphia, the Fletchers, stood out at the time for several reasons. Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxingheads

2022-07-221h 24

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Interview with ”Lil Bear” Holly LawsonWomen's boxing is heating up, they say. Well, Holly Lawson wants that smoke. After some time out of the ring, Lawson returns to action at the Commerce Casino on July 30th, and she graciously allowed us a very personal and meaningful interview. Tune in to hear things you might not be used to fighters saying. Merch Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #Boxingheads

2022-07-1859 min

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson I & II RevisitedWe all know the Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson fights. One was a massive upset, the other was "The Bite Fight." But even now the fights stir up an emotion or two, more than 20 years later. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler relive Holyfield-Tyson I and II! Merch Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler - @brinicio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #Boxingheads

2022-07-152h 04

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Teen Stars and Matinee IdolsTeen stars and young, good-looking idols in boxing aren't a new thing. Their reach has been amplified, sure, but they go way back many decades. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember several teen stars and matinee idol fighters from fight history. Store: https://bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in!

2022-07-132h 12

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History & True Crime - Kronk Gym Fighters Part 2Detroit's Kronk Gym remains a recognizable force in boxing, and there can be no denying its rich history. Unfortunately, and through no fault of its own, not all of Kronk's fighters had a happy ending. On this episode, we remember more of Kronk Gym's troubled warriors. NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-07-061h 32

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Trash Talk Gone WrongKarma can be difficult to come by in boxing, if it's encountered at all. But sometimes fighters talk a bit too much and pay the price. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall times where fighters talked trash and it went very wrong for them. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-06-282h 29

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History & True Crime - Kronk Gym Fighters Part 1The Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan is a legendary boxing institution. As a beacon of hope in a tough part of a tough city, there was bound to be trouble now and again. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember a trio of the Kronk Gym's troublesome fighters from the 1980s. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning...

2022-06-211h 18

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Preview & Light Heavyweight UnificationsThe hits won't stop, and this weekend Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith combine to unify the light heavyweight championship. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina preview Beterbiev-Smith and discuss light heavyweight unification bouts from boxing history. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-06-141h 32

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Big Fight RematchesAs a rule of thumb, when the first fight is good, the rematch doesn't quite match it. Some fight series clearly disprove it, however. On this episode, Aris Pina and Patrick Connor remember the rematches from big fights and Fights of the Year, for better or worse. Tune in! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-06-111h 20

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Inoue vs Donaire II, Haney vs Kambosos & Fulton vs Roman RecapsWe've been bombared with boxing. Not that it's been a bad thing. Between Naoya Inoue's crushing knockout of Nonito Donaire and dominant wins from Devin Haney and Stephen Fulton over George Kambosos and Daniel Roman, respectively, we don't have a lot of time to waste. Let's go! NEW Merch: bit.ly/KNGMerch Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-06-0857 min

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Greatest Australian Fighters EverWe love history, but we still try to keep up with the times. George Kambosos fights Devin Haney in Australia this weekend, which reminded us to talk about the greatest Australian fighters of all time. That's right. It's Australian boxing history, from the 1800s to more recent times. LET'S GO!!! Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-06-012h 24

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History - Greatest Trash Talkers EverTrash talk is a familiar part of many sports, and it can range from light-hearted to flat-out awful. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember trash talkers going back 100 years and more, plus the familair ones: Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Jack Johnson, Roberto Durán and more. Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-05-242h 01

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Boxing History & True Crime - 1984 Olympian Héctor LópezWhen the 1984 Olympics hit Los Angeles, Héctor López was only 17. He wasn't a U.S. citizen, he represented his home country of Mexico in boxing, earning a silver medal. Throughout his adult life, López was plagued by personal issues. He did a few prison stints before ultimately meeting a mysterious end in 2011. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, Patrick Connor and Aris Pina remember López's career and discuss his troubles. Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps...

2022-05-191h 14

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño II RecapBoxing, we love you. Jermell Charlo's victory over Brian Castaño for the undisputed junior middleweight championship was special both in meaning and entertainment-wise. We also saw Jaron Ennis' continued meteoric rise. Also: Sergey Kovalev, Kubrat Pulev, The Vargases and Evan Holyfield. Let's go! Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

2022-05-151h 17

Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio Bivol vs Canelo, Charlo vs Castaño II Preview & Fighters Who Reached Too FarOn the heels of some great boxing, Dmitry Bivol just upset Canelo Álvarez, who previously sat at or near the top of most pound for pound lists. Without skipping a beat, boxing gives us Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño II this weekend. Oh, and boxing history! Fighters who bit off more than they could chew, in fact. LET'S GO! Follow us/Subscribe! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/knucklesandgloves Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina - @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #bo...

2022-05-102h 18