Big Dog Lukie Boxing Podcast

In this episode, Lukie and Dakota talk about the return of boxing to network television. WBO lightweight Abdullah Mason made his first defense of his WBO title against Albert Bell. The fight was a classic to Lukie; what did Dakota think?  Also, the guys reflect on Bruce Carrington's win over Rene Palacios and Tiger Johnson defeating Christopher Guerrero. Deric "Scooter" Davis won a controversial fight over Carlos Ramos. What did this performance say about Davis? 

Then, we go to the awards. With only one major fight this week, a WBA heavyweight bout between Murat Gassiev and a yet-to-be-named challenger, the guys focus on handing out some awards. They give out the Fighter of the Year, Fight of the Year, Prospect of the Year, Contender of the Year, Round of the Year, Trainer of the Year, Deep Cut Fight of the Year, Story of the Year, and Upset of the Year. 

Timestamps
0:00 Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell
12:55 Open Scoring 
20:05 Bruce Carrington
27:10 Tiger Johnson
32:57 Deric “Scooter” Davis
36:30 Mid-Year Awards – Fighter of the Year
39:08 Fight of the Year
42:08 Story of the Year
47:00 KO of the Year
50:00 Contender of the Year
53:50 Prospect of the Year
01:02:10 Trainer of the Year
01:03:40 Upset of the Year
01:07:38 Round of the Year
01:09:30 Deep cut of the Year
01:11:30 Murat Gassiev


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Before I start, be sure to read my article on Albert Bell, below.

In this episode of the Paywall Podcast,Lukie gives five storylines to watch heading into the Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell fight card.

They are:

* Are they underrated or overrated?

* Lightweights with light heavyweight reach

* The pace of the fight

* Bruce Carrington and his ability to separate

* Tiger Johnson’s chance to elevate

In this podcast, we talk about Abdullah Mason making his first WBO lightweight world title defense against Albert Bell. The story: it is on TNT, network TV on the Fourth of July. We also break down the action from the weekend, discuss Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela's knockout win over Edwin De Los Santos, while previewing Tiger Johnson vs. Christopher Guerrero, WBC featherweight champion Bruce Carrington vs. Rene Palacios, and Mason vs. Bell. Timestamps0:00 Intro0:55 Thoughts on the weekend3:10 Thoughts on Rayo-De Los Santos stoppage6:13 Did Xander Quit13:00 Boxing returns to network TV Saturday on TNT Sports25:30 Fight card previewBe sure to support Lukie with all of his content outletsSupport Lukie at the following linksSubstack:

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In this podcast, we talk about Abdullah Mason making his first WBO lightweight world title defense against Albert Bell. The story: it is on TNT, network TV on the Fourth of July. We also break down the action from the weekend, discuss Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela's knockout win over Edwin De Los Santos, while previewing Tiger Johnson vs. Christopher Guerrero, WBC featherweight champion Bruce Carrington vs. Rene Palacios, and Mason vs. Bell.



Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:55 Thoughts on the weekend
3:10 Thoughts on Rayo-De Los Santos stoppage
6:13 Did Xander Quit
13:00 Boxing returns to network TV Saturday on TNT Sports
25:30 Fight card preview




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Before we begin, please visit The Good Fight (http://thegoodfight12.substack.com). It is an independent boxing collective that is worth reading. Oh, and I am involved.

(2:00) We begin with Austin Trout, the former junior middleweight titleholder, who defeated Miguel Cotto and fought Canelo Alvarez. We reflect on his boxing career while talking about his fight on BKFC Friday against Benjamin Bonner for the vacant lightweight title. Trout has strong opinions about boxing; let them be known. 

(19:50) In the second half of the show, we are joined by Adrian Clark, the manager of many top boxers. We touch on the Edwin De Los Santos stoppage loss to Jose Valenzuela. The issues that arise from it. Then, we talk about what is next for Brian Norman Jr., Frank Martin, Justin Pauldo, as well as other fighters he works with.

Xander Zayas (right) sits on one knee after being dropped by Jaron “Boots” Ennis. (Photo Credit: Cris Esqueda / Matchroom Boxing)

In this episode, Lukie talks about whether Xander Zayas quit against Jaron “Boots” Ennis in the opening segment.

Also discussed: the use of strategic knees and situational planning for fights; did we learn anything about ‘Boots’? Are fighters using illegal tactics more?

Plus, Film Study which includes:

* Kosta Tszyu compared to the fighting style of his sons, Tim and Nikita.

* Christopher Guerrero

* Xander Zayas comparisons

* Avery Martin Duval

In this episode, Lukie and Dakota talk about Jaron "Boots" Ennis' win over Xander Zayas to become a unified junior middleweight titleholder. What are the stories from the fight? Why does Lukie think the first knockdown in round one was so pivotal?  Is Boots one of the best inside fighters?  Xander, a Puerto Rican star? What is Boots' defense like? We tackle the big questions.

On the undercard, Emiliano Vargas stopped Bryce Mills, Ben Whittaker stopped Richie Rivera, and Jahi Tucker, with a performance of the night, beat Euri Cedeno. Also, Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela knocked out Edwin De Los Santos in their rematch. Did Rayo hit De Los Santos when he was down? Cain Sandoval beat Brandun Lee in a fun fight, plus Tony Hirsch is emerging as a star for Zuffa Boxing.

Then, we jump to this week, as TNT Sports will broadcast Abdullah Mason's first WBO lightweight title fight against Albert Bell. Is this a sneaky classic? Lukie thinks so. Also, on the undercard: WBC featherweight belt-holder Bruce Carrington against  Rene Palacios, and Tiger Johnson takes on Christopher Guerrero.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Boots vs. Xander
18:50 Jahi
25:50 Emiliano Vargas, Ben Whittaker
35:00 Liam Paro defeats Lewis Crocker
38:55 Usyk, Canelo 
43:00 Rayo beats Edwin De Los Santos
47:50 Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell
57:55 Bruce Carrington, Tiger Johnson

In this episode, Abdullah Mason will make his first lightweight world title defense against Joe Cordina. Lukie breaks down the match-up.

For more information on the schedule or a full podcast episode with all of my thoughts on the week's fight, visit my blog: http://lukieboxing.substack.com

Welcome to “Paywall Podcast”.

I was going to put this behind a paywall, but after some thought, we have too many of those in boxing. Instead, it is free.

What is it?

My final thoughts on a “big fight” after the weigh-in that will help you get excited for the fight.

This week, I tackle Xander Zayas versus Jaron “Boots” Ennis. Is Zayas too big? Did he have trouble making weight? Does ‘Boots’ get hit too much? Is ‘Boots’ arrogant? Plus thoughts on Emiliano Vargas, Ben Whittaker, and Jahi Tucker versus Euri Cedeno.

In this podcast, Lukie is joined by his friend @ShoeShineBoxing (Dave) as they talk about who can be the next face of boxing. 



The topics discussed are as follows: Liam Paro winning the IBF welterweight title over Lewis Crocker, and updates on Floyd Mayweather's ongoing issues 


Plus previews of Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills, Edwin De Los Santos vs. Jose Valenzuela II, Cain Sandoval vs. Brandun Lee, and Tony Hirsch vs Jaybrio Pe Benito.







Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:50 Liam Paro defeats Lewis Crocker

4:00 Floyd Mayweather issues 

8:30 Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury 

12:30 The face of boxing...

19:10 Emiliano Vargas and Ryan Garcia thoughts

26:44 Ben Whittaker 

28:48 De Los Santos vs. Valenzuela – Fight Card of the Week?

31:00 Xander Zayas vs Boots Ennis







Be sure to support Lukie with all of his content outlets





Support Lukie at the following links

Substack: http://lukieboxing.substack.com

Podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lukieboxing