Big Dog Lukie Boxing Podcast

Lukie does a post-fight show to react to Damian Knyba defeating Andy Ruiz Jr in a mild heavyweight upset. Lukie talks about what is next and his thoughts on the impact of this for the sport. 

Lukie also talks about Vito Mielnicki Jr's win over Austin "Ammo" Williams, Eridson Garcia outclassing Alan Chaves, and the development of Zaquin Moses. 

Lukie does a post-fight show to react to Damian Knyba defeating Andy Ruiz Jr in a mild heavyweight upset. Lukie talks about what is next and his thoughts on the impact of this for the sport.

Lukie also talks about Vito Mielnicki Jr's win over Austin "Ammo" Williams, Eridson Garcia outclassing Alan Chaves, and the development of Zaquin Moses.

This is the latest episode of the Thursday show with Dave (Shoeshine Boxing on YouTube). 

In this episode, we talk about heavyweight comebacks after Moses Itauma's loss, Andy Ruiz Jr's return, and briefly touch on Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn.

Timestamps
0:00 Moses Itauma 

18:32 Andy Ruiz Jr

22:55 Vito-Ammo

26:22 Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn

This is the latest episode of the Thursday show with Dave (Shoeshine Boxing on YouTube). In this episode, we talk about heavyweight comebacks after Moses Itauma’s loss, Andy Ruiz Jr’s return, and briefly touch on Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn.Timestamps0:00 Moses Itauma

18:32 Andy Ruiz Jr

22:55 Vito-Ammo

26:22 Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn

In this podcast, Lukie is fearful of what might come next for Moses Itauma. He is not sure that Itauma will bounce back as easily as others think, outside of some designated tune-up-type fights.

Then, your questions.

Lukie reflects on Chantelle Cameron’s win over Mikaela Mayer, why some boxers underachieve, what weight class does power and talent even out, thoughts on Nikita Tszyu’s draw, how I am doing,

Plus, Film Study where Lukie looks at the following:

* Andy Ruiz Jr

* Yuga Fujiki

* Da’Mazion Vanhouter vs. Raphael Akpejiori

* Moreno Fendero vs. Stephane Fondjo

* Paul Ryan vs. Paddy Gallagher

* Paddy Donovan vs Tyrone McKenna

* Zaquin Moses

* Lenar Perez vs. Thabiso Mchunu

* Jhon Orobio vs Antonio Moran

* Wyatt Sanford vs Costin Ion

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Story of the Month: ‘Moses Itauma lost’

Who thought it could’ve happened?

Well, the guy screaming I called it, surely. That person wasn’t me.

Itauma was touted as the next guy, like the two or three previous next guys of the heavyweight division; he found himself getting stopped by Filip Hrgovic.

It was deflating if you were hoping we might have a star on our hands, and optimistic that anything can happen in boxing if you like surprises.

Nonetheless, the story of the month was simple: the great British heavyweight, Itauma, lost.

Honorable Mention: ’Claressa Shields, America’s Biggest Boxing Star’

Fighter of the Month: Filip Hrgovic

Overlooked, disrespected, and honestly forgotten about. Hrgovic entered the fight against Itauma as a formality, a credible name to vault Itauma into being in talks with guys like Oleksandr Usyk.

Afterward, we wonder what will happen to Itauma as Hrgovic took him into deep waters, and Itauma couldn’t swim. The amount of confidence to win a fight like this from the mental side of things, being so underestimated, to losing so many consecutive rounds, to pull off the upset is truly special.

Honorable MentionWilliam Zepeda

Fight of the Month: Reina Tellez-Jessica Barry

In no other words, they beat each other up. Tellez continues to be a very fun fighter, and though the broadcast harped on the toughness of Barry, it was the toughness of both that made this one special to me.

Honorable Mention: Brook Sibrian UD8 Lupita Medina

Knockout of the Month: Filip Hrgovic TKO9 Moses Itauma

No need for a description here; Hrgovic knocked out a perceived future superstar as a massive underdog.

Honorable Mention: Da’velle Smith KO Hakim Lopez, Jahmal Harvey KO Keb

Contender of the Month: Najee Lopez

What a year Lopez is having. He stopped Juan Carrillo, an Olympian, last month. He now has a win over a credible contender and a “Fight of the Year” type bout under his belt.

Honorable Mention: Atif Oberlton

Prospect of the Month: Gradus Kraus

Kraus continues to be an interesting fighter to watch. Even though Sean Hemphill came in overweight, he did what was asked of him against an opponent who might not have taken things as seriously as they should have. He is someone to have circled on your board of prospects.

Honorable Mention:

Trainer of the Month: Jay “Panda” Najar

Many, including myself, counted out William Zepeda against Lamont Roach Jr. Zepeda did what great fighters do, revive ones career, but also was lead by an outstanding young trainer who had a strong belief his fighter could do it.

While we saw some good trainers in action, Najar guiding Zepeda to victory stands out.

Honorable Mention: Gary Russell Jr, Abel Sanchez

Upset of the Month: Filip Hrgovic TKO9 Moses Itauma

Very few who didn’t have a horse in the race saw this outcome.

It will go down as a moment in history and could define both fighters.

Honorable Mention: Bernice Pereira DQ Caroline Veyre, Juan Carlos Becerril KO3 Dylan Capetillo

Round of the Month: Moses Itauma-Filip Hrgovic, round nine

It is what we will talk about for months. Hrgovic, an underrated heavyweight, stopping the next great heavyweight, Itauma, in the late rounds.

The Obscure Fight of the Month: Pierce O’Leary vs. Mark Chamberlain

A good British fight in which two proud fighters properly beat each other up.

Honorable Mention: Reito Takahashi TKO Shu Utsuki

In this livestream, Lukie and Dakota start by talking about Filip Hrgovic's shocking knockout loss to Moses Itauma. What does it mean for the heavyweight? Hrgovic? Itauma?  Is the heavyweight division now in another Usyk era- hardworking pros, but not so much about guys with huge promotional pushes? 

We also talk about the undercard involving Sam Noakes and Guido Vianello-Moses Jolly. 

Then we talk about the MVP card, where Chantelle Cameron defeated Mikaela Mayer, and Caroline Dubois defeated Amelia Moore. Plus, the most fun fight of the weekend saw Reina Tellez defeating Jessica Barry. 

Then, we look ahead this week to future women's Hall of Famer Katie Taylor having her last bout at Croke Park, against Flora Pili. Welterweight Paddy Donovan will face Tyrone McKenna in an all-Irish bout; super middleweight  Taylor Bevan versus  Emmet Brennan; the big guy at the bar fight between Dave Allen and Thomas Carty has high fun potential as well.

Then, we conclude by talking about Andy Ruiz Jr's return against Damian Knyba on Friday. What are the storylines for the fight? Also, Vito Mielnicki Jr versus Austin "Ammo" Williams and Alan Chaves versus  Eridson Garcia. 

We briefly touched on the star potential of Lester Martinez, who stopped Luka Plantic in 10; Jordan White stopped Luis Torres Valenzuela; light heavyweight Najee Lopez knocked out Juan Carrillo; and in a shocker, Carlos Ocampo stopped Weljon Mindoro. Another notable result: Corey Marksman won a decision over Christian Barreto, and junior middleweight Alex Bray stopped Antraveous Ingram. 

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:20 Itauma KO loss
14:45 undercard
17:53 Cameron-Mayer
27:30 MVP undercard
30:00 Katie Taylor 
35:00 undercard
38:00 Andy Ruiz-Damian Knyba
44:30 undercard (Ammo vs Vito, Chaves vs. Garcia)
50:00 Stuff you (might have) missed

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In this video, Lukie and  @TUSCPod (Zack) recap many topics in Australian boxing, especially after a huge fight occurred. 

Earlier this week, Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney fought to a draw in a junior middleweight IBF eliminator bout. We talk about the fight, as well as how much PPV is hurting Australian boxing and boxing as a whole. 

Other topics include thoughts on Jai Opetaia, Tim Tszyu, and Moloney Brothers.

Timestamps
0:00 Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney
12:40 The PPV Crisis 
19:37 Callum Peters
23:37 Jai Opetaia
29:03 Teremoana Jr
35:00 Liam Paro
41:13 Tim Tszyu
49:50 Moloney Brothers

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In this video, Lukie and @TUSCPod (Zack) recap many topics in Australian boxing, especially after a huge fight occurred. Earlier this week, Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney fought to a draw in a junior middleweight IBF eliminator bout. We talk about the fight, as well as how much PPV is hurting Australian boxing, and boxing as a whole. Other topics include thoughts on Jai Opetaia, Tim Tszyu, and Moloney Brothers.Timestamps0:00 Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney12:40 The PPV Crisis 19:37 Callum Peters23:37 Jai Opetaia29:03 Teremoana Jr35:00 Liam Paro41:13 Tim Tszyu49:50 Moloney BrothersBe sure to support Lukie with all of his content outletsSupport Lukie at the following linksSubstack: http://lukieboxing.substack.comPodcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lukieboxing