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Before the BellAndy Ruiz Jr shocks the world against Anthony JoshuaStill reeling from the shock of this massive upset, Kez and Courtney attempt to bring order to your world and explain what happened when the posterboy of British boxing Anthony Joshua faced unfancied Andy Ruiz Jr.
Promoter Eddie Hearn wanted to make a fight that would live long in the memory --and it did, but perhaps for the wrong reasons.
And even in his worst nightmares he could not have envisaged what went down, as 'Dad bod' Ruiz delivered a sterling performance and knocked out the previously undefeated Joshua --and took his 4 Championship belts.
2019-06-0253 minBefore the BellThe demise of Austin TroutIn episode 8 of Before the Bell we first review the young undefeated prospect Devin Haney in his standout performance against Antonio Moran.
Then in Part 2 we delve deep into the Big One - the main event next weekend: Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz.
'Dadbod' Ruiz will be a stern challenge for the undefeated British superstar, but did the public miss out on an even bigger matchup with now disgraced Jerome 'Baby' Miller, we ponder.
Then in part 3 Courtney comes with quick mentions from the world of fighting and we talk about the upcoming U...
2019-05-2753 minBefore the BellThe knockout that was heard around the worldIn Before the bell Episode 7 Courtney and I get straight to the business of discussing the weekend's biggest boxing match.
Ending with a crunchy knockout that made a sound that seemed to reverberate around the entire planet as the crowd gasped in awe.
Deontay Wilder vs Dominic Breazeale had been brewing for a while, with lots of animosity between the two fighters.
And as we predicted last week it was the Bronze Bomber from Alabama (looking like a character from Game of Thrones) that achieved his 20th first round knockout and almost sent h...
2019-05-2049 minBefore the BellMichael Venom Page (MVP) Brutally Knocked Out by Douglas LimaIn Episode 6 of Before the Bell, Courtney and I return to tell you a tale of 2 Brutal knockouts.
One featuring previously Undefeated Bellator Phenom Michael Venom Page, and the other delivered by a Brazilian female nicknamed 'The Piledriver'
In Bellator 221 - Chandler vs. Pitbull. MVP undefeated after 14 MMA contests suffers a devastating loss with a brutal fight ending sequence worth watching again and again. And Again. We show the victor Douglas Lima some love and ponder what next for this former Champion.
UFC 237 provided its own sickening finish in the title Fight between...
2019-05-1253 minBefore the BellSaul Canelo Alvarez vs Daniel Jacobs REVIEWIn todays show we go deep on Canelo v Jacobs. The Big Event of the weekend from the Home of Combat Sports --Las Vegas.
Canelo Alvarez from Mexico vs Daniel Jacobs from Brownsville NY. Both fighters came from tough backgrounds and have risen to the top of the middleweight division.
Canelo the Superstar of Golden Boy has all the belts and was looking to pick up another -- Daniel Jacobs' IBF crown.
This fight would create a unified champion of sorts - one man to rule them all.
We also review U...
2019-05-0537 minBefore the BellRory Macdonald future in doubt after cryptic post fight interviewBefore the Bell Episode 4 was hosted by @thatguykez and @o0saynomore0o
An electric weekend of fighting, especially in MMA with top rated cards in Bellator 220 and UFC Fight Night 150
Plenty to talk about as fan Favourite Rory Macdonald took on Jon Fitch, Jacare Souza against the fast rising Swede Jack Hermansson, and the female strawweight champion Ilima McFarlane in action too, ending the fight in spectacular fashion with a brutal elbow.
But even in boxing there were fireworks in the heavyweight bout featuring British young talent Daniel Dubois.
We preview...
2019-04-2838 minBefore the BellAmir Khan Loses to Terence Crawford After Low BlowSubtitle
Also Featuring Danny Garcia v Adrian Granados, Alister Overeem v Alexei Oleynik
Summary
After another weekend dominated by body shot finishes we return to discuss the boxing and UFC events.
Amir Khan and Terence Crawford fought in a tense battle until the 6th round when an accidental low blow went on to cause what some have dubbed a 'farcical' finish.
In the other big boxing event: With no title on the line it was all about national pride as Flamboyant instagramer and Puerto Rico's pride Danny Garcia took...
2019-04-2244 minBefore the BellUFC 236 REVIEW - Israel Adesanya Delivers Fight of The Century..?Subtitle
Featuring Title Fights Holloway v Poirier 2, Adesanya v Gastelum and Lomachenko v Crolla
Summary
After an epic weekend in Boxing and MMA we return to discuss all the main talking points.
Starting with Courtney's fight of the weekend - an explosive flying knee knockout in Asia's hugely popular OneFC. Then on to the main events at UFC 236, which delivered not only 2 TITLE FIGHTS but possibly the fight of the century in Adesanya v Gastelum. We marvel at outstanding performances and rue over what we got wrong in our preview a...
2019-04-1649 min
Before the BellUFC 236 - PREVIEW - Holloway vs. Poirier 2 / Adesanya vs GastelumIn today's show we preview the huge upcoming TITLE FIGHTS of UFC 236 scheduled to be held on April 13, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
First up Courtney and I talk about Holloway vs. Poirier 2 and discuss why even though Poirier has defeated Holloway before, the "Blessed" era Holloway is looking indomitable after fantastic performances against Brian Ortega and Jose Aldo.
Next up we talk Adesanya vs. Gastelum and delve into the Israel "Stylebender" Adesanya hype machine and discuss why the Nigerian/New Zealander is indeed special. But Kelvin Gastelum has been surging up...
2019-04-1639 min