Boxing's Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, is covered on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. 

Boxing's Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, is covered on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast.

Oscar De La Hoya

Joe Bugner

"Aussie" Joe Bugner was an incredibly prolific and durable heavyweight contender with a career that spanned from 1967 - 1999. Bugner could never win over the fans in the United Kingdom where he grew up and learned to box. He lost favor with English boxing fans after beating the incredibly popular Henry Cooper in 1971. Bugner battled Muhammed Ali twice and Joe Frazier. He also appeared in the 1994 blockbuster movie Street Fighter. 

"Aussie" Joe Bugner was an incredibly prolific and durable heavyweight contender with a career that spanned from 1967 - 1999. Bugner could never win over the fans in the United Kingdom where he grew up and learned to box. He lost favor with English boxing fans after beating the incredibly popular Henry Cooper in 1971. Bugner battled Muhammed Ali twice and Joe Frazier. He also appeared in the 1994 blockbuster movie Street Fighter.

"Aussie" Joe Bugner

Butch Lewis

Butch Lewis helped earn Michael Spinks nearly $14 million in a fight lasting just 90 seconds against Mike Tyson. As Philadelphia's very own, he was known for his trademark wardrobe of a tuxedo jacket, bow tie and no shirt underneath. With the notable exception of Don King, Lewis could easily be considered boxing's most colorful and savvy business mind throughout the 1970s and 80s.

Butch Lewis helped earn Michael Spinks nearly $14 million in a fight lasting just 90 seconds against Mike Tyson. As Philadelphia's very own, he was known for his trademark wardrobe of a tuxedo jacket, bow tie and no shirt underneath. With the notable exception of Don King, Lewis could easily be considered boxing's most colorful and savvy business mind throughout the 1970s and 80s.

Freddie Roach

The Choir Boy, Freddie Roach, is profiled on this latest episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast. Roach is widely considered one of the greatest boxing trainers of all-time, but throughout the 1980s he was also a fan favorite fighting out of Las Vegas. We explore his New England roots and fighting career on today's episode. 

The Choir Boy, Freddie Roach, is profiled on this latest episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast. Roach is widely considered one of the greatest boxing trainers of all-time, but throughout the 1980s he was also a fan favorite fighting out of Las Vegas. We explore his New England roots and fighting career on today's episode.

Koo Kim

South Korean lightweight contender Duk Koo Kim is profiled on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast. Kim fought at a thrilling pace and brought significant action and offense to the ring as a crowd-pleasing pugilist. His life was cut tragically short in 1982 in a nationally televised match against Ray Mancini. 

South Korean lightweight contender Duk Koo Kim is profiled on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast. Kim fought at a thrilling pace and brought significant action and offense to the ring as a crowd-pleasing pugilist. His life was cut tragically short in 1982 in a nationally televised match against Ray Mancini.

Duk Koo Kim

Earnie Shavers

Earnie Shavers never won a heavyweight championship and he is not enshrined in the Boxing Hall of Fame, yet every boxing fan seems to know his name. Shavers had the hardest punching power that's ever been seen on tape in the history of boxing. He also fought during what many consider the most competitive time in the history of heavyweight boxing. 

Earnie Shavers never won a heavyweight championship and he is not enshrined in the Boxing Hall of Fame, yet every boxing fan seems to know his name. Shavers had the hardest punching power that's ever been seen on tape in the history of boxing. He also fought during what many consider the most competitive time in the history of heavyweight boxing.

Ed "Too Tall" Jones was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1974 National Football League (NFL) Draft. After 5 years with the Cowboys, he stepped away from the NFL at the height of his athletic prime to pursue his professional boxing dreams. After six professional bouts he returned to pro football and played 10 more seasons with Dallas. With one of the most memorable nicknames in football history, he was a 3-time All-Pro at defensive end and a Super Bowl champion. 

Ed "Too Tall" Jones was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1974 National Football League (NFL) Draft. After 5 years with the Cowboys, he stepped away from the NFL at the height of his athletic prime to pursue his professional boxing dreams. After six professional bouts he returned to pro football and played 10 more seasons with Dallas. With one of the most memorable nicknames in football history, he was a 3-time All-Pro at defensive end and a Super Bowl champion.

Ed "Too Tall" Jones

Boxing's other Golden Boy, Donny Lalonde, is profiled on the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast today. Lalonde was a bruising contender throughout his career. His 1987 match against Sugar Ray Leonard was one of the most important boxing moments of the 1980s, an incredible decade in pugilism.  

Boxing's other Golden Boy, Donny Lalonde, is profiled on the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast today. Lalonde was a bruising contender throughout his career. His 1987 match against Sugar Ray Leonard was one of the most important boxing moments of the 1980s, an incredible decade in pugilism.

Donny Lalonde

Michael Katsidis

Michael Katsidis, also known as boxing's "last action hero" is profiled on today's new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The great Australian fighter always gave fans their money's worth. Arguably, there hasn't been a boxer as exciting as Katsidis to enter the ring since his 2017 retirement. 

Michael Katsidis, also known as boxing's "last action hero" is profiled on today's new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The great Australian fighter always gave fans their money's worth. Arguably, there hasn't been a boxer as exciting as Katsidis to enter the ring since his 2017 retirement.

Michael Buffer

Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer is covered on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. We explain why Buffer is the James Bond of boxing and how he convinced Atlantic City promoters to hire him in the early 1980s without any prior experience. 

Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer is covered on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. We explain why Buffer is the James Bond of boxing and how he convinced Atlantic City promoters to hire him in the early 1980s without any prior experience.

Preserving the history of boxing and its larger than life characters. Each episode celebrates a unique (and often times obscure) character from yesteryear to keep their legacies alive.

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Characters of Boxing (And Beyond)

Tommy Morrison

Two-time heavyweight champion of the world Tommy "The Duke" Morrison is profiled on this new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The star of Rocky V had a life full of extreme ups and downs. 

Two-time heavyweight champion of the world Tommy "The Duke" Morrison is profiled on this new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The star of Rocky V had a life full of extreme ups and downs.

Jorge Masvidal

In the aftermath of UFC 239 we're going beyond boxing as host Casey Callanan gives you a rundown on why Jorge Masvidal is the biggest character in MMA. (Masvidal also has professional boxing experience.) Masvidal raises important questions for the expectations on sportsmanship and an odd double-standard that exists when a fight ends. We also talk "305/Miami Energy" and Masvidal's streetfighting days against Kimbo Slice's protege, "Ray". Learn more by visiting https://www.clearcontender.com/podcast and subscribe to the "Characters of Boxing" podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts today!

In the aftermath of UFC 239 we're going beyond boxing as host Casey Callanan gives you a rundown on why Jorge Masvidal is the biggest character in MMA. (Masvidal also has professional boxing experience.) Masvidal raises important questions for the expectations on sportsmanship and an odd double-standard that exists when a fight ends. We also talk "305/Miami Energy" and Masvidal's streetfighting days against Kimbo Slice's protege, "Ray". Learn more by visiting <a href="https://www.clearcontender.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clearcontender.com/podcast</a> and subscribe to the "Characters of Boxing" podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts today!

Dana White

The reigning king of combat sports promotions started out as a boxing trainer in South Boston. When he was kicked out of Massachusetts by the mob, he landed in Las Vegas and the rest is history. Dana White has been public about his plans to "save boxing" and will soon be throwing his hat in the ring to do just that. Learn about White's story and the colorful history of the UFC on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast. 

The reigning king of combat sports promotions started out as a boxing trainer in South Boston. When he was kicked out of Massachusetts by the mob, he landed in Las Vegas and the rest is history. Dana White has been public about his plans to "save boxing" and will soon be throwing his hat in the ring to do just that. Learn about White's story and the colorful history of the UFC on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast.

Bernard Hopkins

We're celebrating the fighting city of Philadelphia with a tribute to one of its native sons and one of the greatest boxers ever, Bernard Hopkins.  Our show is joined by Andre "Philly Dre" Cherry (visiting us in Baltimore from his home in Philadelphia). We celebrate Hopkins' career while also discussing all things Philly-- including the Eagles 2018 Super Bowl run, Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and the Rocky movie franchise. 

We're celebrating the fighting city of Philadelphia with a tribute to one of its native sons and one of the greatest boxers ever, Bernard Hopkins.  Our show is joined by Andre "Philly Dre" Cherry (visiting us in Baltimore from his home in Philadelphia). We celebrate Hopkins' career while also discussing all things Philly-- including the Eagles 2018 Super Bowl run, Meek Mill, Kevin Hart and the Rocky movie franchise.

Colby Covington

Today's episode goes beyond boxing to discuss UFC welterweight Colby Covington. He's a polarizing superstar and innovator within his sport as an entertainer. In the past three years he has flourished as a character-driven personality and sensation inside the octagon. 

Today's episode goes beyond boxing to discuss UFC welterweight Colby Covington. He's a polarizing superstar and innovator within his sport as an entertainer. In the past three years he has flourished as a character-driven personality and sensation inside the octagon.

Tony Zale

Learn about Tony Zale on this episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The Man of Steel was one of the nicest guys outside of the ring and inside of it he was one of the most fearless, ferocious and resilient fighters that ever lived. For more episodes visit us at http://www.ClearContender.com/Podcast

Learn about Tony Zale on this episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The Man of Steel was one of the nicest guys outside of the ring and inside of it he was one of the most fearless, ferocious and resilient fighters that ever lived. For more episodes visit us at <a href="http://www.ClearContender.com/Podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ClearContender.com/Podcast</a>

Greg Haugen

Greg Haugen, the Fighting Pride of the Great Northwest, is profiled on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing. Haugen was famous for taking on the role of the visitor and was never scared to travel far and wide to take on foes on their home turf. He may also best be remembered for one of the most iconic quotes in boxing history. We explore why he was such a character and all-time great who should be remembered for much more than just his epic loss to Julio César Chávez in Mexico City.  

Greg Haugen, the Fighting Pride of the Great Northwest, is profiled on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing. Haugen was famous for taking on the role of the visitor and was never scared to travel far and wide to take on foes on their home turf. He may also best be remembered for one of the most iconic quotes in boxing history. We explore why he was such a character and all-time great who should be remembered for much more than just his epic loss to Julio César Chávez in Mexico City.

Lennox Lewis

Lennox Lewis is profiled on this brand new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) podcast. Our host discusses how Lewis' legendary final bout (a win over Vitali Klitschko) reignited his love affair with boxing. The fight also ushered in a new era for heavyweight championship boxing. 

Lennox Lewis is profiled on this brand new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) podcast. Our host discusses how Lewis' legendary final bout (a win over Vitali Klitschko) reignited his love affair with boxing. The fight also ushered in a new era for heavyweight championship boxing.

Chuck Wepner

Chuck Wepner is the subject of today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) podcast. Wepner was a bruising heavyweight throughout the 1960s and 1970s representing the working class city of Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. He would acquire the nickname, "The Bayonne Bleeder" after suffering stoppage losses to George Foreman and Sonny Liston. Wepner will perhaps best be remembered for going nearly all 15 rounds with Muhammad Ali in 1975. He scored a controversial knock down in the ninth round of that historic bout with Ali. It is also widely reported that Sylvester Stallone wrote the movie Rocky based on Wepner's fight against Ali. 

Chuck Wepner is the subject of today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) podcast. Wepner was a bruising heavyweight throughout the 1960s and 1970s representing the working class city of Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. He would acquire the nickname, "The Bayonne Bleeder" after suffering stoppage losses to George Foreman and Sonny Liston. Wepner will perhaps best be remembered for going nearly all 15 rounds with Muhammad Ali in 1975. He scored a controversial knock down in the ninth round of that historic bout with Ali. It is also widely reported that Sylvester Stallone wrote the movie Rocky based on Wepner's fight against Ali.

From 1963 - 1998 boxing's most consistent in-ring presence was Mills Lane. A brash, larger than life personality mixed with his no-nonsense approach made him famous beyond the ring. He would star in a popular MTV show from 1998 - 2002 and his own television show as "Judge" Mills Lane from 1998 - 2001. He refereed some of the most massive events in boxing history and may go down in history as boxing's most famous ref ever.

From 1963 - 1998 boxing's most consistent in-ring presence was Mills Lane. A brash, larger than life personality mixed with his no-nonsense approach made him famous beyond the ring. He would star in a popular MTV show from 1998 - 2002 and his own television show as "Judge" Mills Lane from 1998 - 2001. He refereed some of the most massive events in boxing history and may go down in history as boxing's most famous ref ever.

Mills Lane

Bruce Seldon

Our podcast's host, Casey Callanan, discusses his weekend in Las Vegas with all the characters of the MGM Grand hotel during the Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman showdown. His weekend involved meeting Gerry Cooney in the elevator and running into the legend Freddie "Choir Boy" Roach.  Casey's experience at the MGM Grand also led him to remember a fairly obscure bout between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon that had historic consequences. As you'll learn on today's episode this fight led to one of the most tragic and historic events in the history of Las Vegas, the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. 

Our podcast's host, Casey Callanan, discusses his weekend in Las Vegas with all the characters of the MGM Grand hotel during the Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman showdown. His weekend involved meeting Gerry Cooney in the elevator and running into the legend Freddie "Choir Boy" Roach.  Casey's experience at the MGM Grand also led him to remember a fairly obscure bout between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon that had historic consequences. As you'll learn on today's episode this fight led to one of the most tragic and historic events in the history of Las Vegas, the death of rapper Tupac Shakur.

Mike Tyson, Bruce Seldon and the Characters of the MGM Grand

One of the funniest boxers that ever lived. A true character that found fame in Hollywood during and after his prolific heavyweight boxing career. Cobb had an all-time great chin and was a serious contender for the heavyweight crown.He would go the distance with Larry Holmes in 1982 and later appear in movies and television as a villain throughout the 80s and 90s. He's a native Texan with a thick southern drawl. Despite his roots in Texas, he's called the fighting city of Philadelphia home since he started training at Smokin' Joe Frazier's gym early in his fight career.

One of the funniest boxers that ever lived. A true character that found fame in Hollywood during and after his prolific heavyweight boxing career. Cobb had an all-time great chin and was a serious contender for the heavyweight crown. He would go the distance with Larry Holmes in 1982 and later appear in movies and television as a villain throughout the 80s and 90s. He's a native Texan with a thick southern drawl. Despite his roots in Texas, he's called the fighting city of Philadelphia home since he started training at Smokin' Joe Frazier's gym early in his fight career.

Randall "Tex" Cobb

This episode is a tribute to the late, great Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, one of the greatest entertainers in boxing history. Known throughout the late 90s and early 2000s as "Blood and Guts", "Rocky" and "Thunder" for his incredible resilience and devastating left hook.  Gatti's fighting style represented everything that is great about boxing and was a throwback to the golden age of the Sweet Science. Our host, Casey Callanan, explains why Gatti is an important figure in boxing history and is perhaps his favorite boxer of all-time. 

This episode is a tribute to the late, great Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, one of the greatest entertainers in boxing history. Known throughout the late 90s and early 2000s as "Blood and Guts", "Rocky" and "Thunder" for his incredible resilience and devastating left hook.  Gatti's fighting style represented everything that is great about boxing and was a throwback to the golden age of the Sweet Science. Our host, Casey Callanan, explains why Gatti is an important figure in boxing history and is perhaps his favorite boxer of all-time.

Arturo "Thunder" Gatti

We discuss who Piano Mover Jones was, and what he meant to boxing history. Our host also dives into a chat about the best nicknames in the history of this sweetest of sciences. 

We discuss who Piano Mover Jones was, and what he meant to boxing history. Our host also dives into a chat about the best nicknames in the history of this sweetest of sciences.

"Piano Mover" Jones and the Best Nicknames in Boxing History

Evander Holyfield

This quiet and humble superstar once owned the largest home in the state of Georgia and found a way to forgive Mike Tyson for biting off his ear on the same night it happened. Evander Holyfield captured the heavyweight title four times (most in boxing history), and nearly captured it a fifth time after a controversial loss to Nikolai Valuev. Holyfield fought in the opening years of Pay-Per-View boxing and amassed a fortune. He would go on to lose nearly all of it and he would end up fighting well past his prime. 

This quiet and humble superstar once owned the largest home in the state of Georgia and found a way to forgive Mike Tyson for biting off his ear on the same night it happened. Evander Holyfield captured the heavyweight title four times (most in boxing history), and nearly captured it a fifth time after a controversial loss to Nikolai Valuev. Holyfield fought in the opening years of Pay-Per-View boxing and amassed a fortune. He would go on to lose nearly all of it and he would end up fighting well past his prime.

Mike Tyson lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area from the 1980s until 1999. Learn about his "cursed" mansion that attracted multiple white collar criminals. We also explore some legendary stories about how Mike spent money lavishly and lived recklessly throughout this era of his boxing career and life.

Mike Tyson lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area from the 1980s until 1999. Learn about his "cursed" mansion that attracted multiple white collar criminals. We also explore some legendary stories about how Mike spent money lavishly and lived recklessly throughout this era of his boxing career and life.

Mike Tyson: The Cleveland Years

Gervonta Davis

Podcast host, Casey Callanan, is joined by his girlfriend and fellow boxing enthusiast Saroyah "The Destroyah" to discuss their evening at the fights in Baltimore, Maryland, Charm City, USA. Gervonta "Tank" Davis wasn't the only star of the evening with a spectacular knock out victory coming from longtime Cuban great Yuriorkis Gamboa. We also discuss the characters of the evening, Baltimore boxing history, and the fashion trends that make Baltimore one of the most animated cities in the world. 

Podcast host, Casey Callanan, is joined by his girlfriend and fellow boxing enthusiast Saroyah "The Destroyah" to discuss their evening at the fights in Baltimore, Maryland, Charm City, USA. Gervonta "Tank" Davis wasn't the only star of the evening with a spectacular knock out victory coming from longtime Cuban great Yuriorkis Gamboa. We also discuss the characters of the evening, Baltimore boxing history, and the fashion trends that make Baltimore one of the most animated cities in the world.

Gervonta Davis and the Characters of Baltimore

Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo

Two boxers served as the top influences in the life of Sugar Ray Robinson (maybe the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all-time). The first was Joe Louis, and the second was the great Cuban champion, "Kid Chocolate" Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo. He is profiled on this brand new episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast.  Learn more at https://www.clearcontender.com/podcast 

Two boxers served as the top influences in the life of Sugar Ray Robinson (maybe the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all-time). The first was Joe Louis, and the second was the great Cuban champion, "Kid Chocolate" Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo. He is profiled on this brand new episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast.  Learn more at <a href="https://www.clearcontender.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clearcontender.com/podcast</a>

"Kid Chocolate" Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo

Demetrius Andrade

Podcast host Casey "Kid History" Callanan recaps an incredible night of boxing in his hometown and birthplace of Providence. He also recalls his experience meeting Matchroom Boxing's CEO Eddie Hearn and catches listeners up on all the characters of the evening.

Podcast host Casey "Kid History" Callanan recaps an incredible night of boxing in his hometown and birthplace of Providence. He also recalls his experience meeting Matchroom Boxing's CEO Eddie Hearn and catches listeners up on all the characters of the evening.

Demetrius Andrade and the Fighting Characters of Providence

Ricky Hatton

There's only one Ricky Hatton. On this new episode we discuss the great Ricky Hatton. Hatton is both an all-time great boxer and major character of the ring. His high profile friendships with mega celebrities such as the Gallagher brothers and Wayne Rooney are discussed along with his epic bouts against some of the best fighters of the era. We also chat about why Hatton was so popular and his public struggles away from boxing. 

There's only one Ricky Hatton. On this new episode we discuss the great Ricky Hatton. Hatton is both an all-time great boxer and major character of the ring. His high profile friendships with mega celebrities such as the Gallagher brothers and Wayne Rooney are discussed along with his epic bouts against some of the best fighters of the era. We also chat about why Hatton was so popular and his public struggles away from boxing.

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