Lou Duva oversaw the career of 19 world champions in his boxing career that spanned 7 decades. Along with Bob Arum and Don King, he was perhaps the biggest name of boxing outside of the ring throughout the 1980s and 90s.

Duva was the hardworking son of Italian immigrants and he built a business dynasty from scratch. Famous for his tough, rugged exterior, Duva was never shy to hop in the ring during melees and brouhahas like he did in Mayweather - Paziena and Bowe - Golota.

One of the most affable boxers in history, "Big" George Foreman, is profiled this week on the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. Today he is one of the most marketable athletes of all-time, but he was a much different personality when he entered the ring in 1974 to face Muhammad Ali in The Rumble in the Jungle. Learn about his transition from villain to lovable character on today's podcast. 

We explore his extended absence from boxing, his famous grill and television show appearances. We also discuss the flawless strategy he executed against Michael Moorer to capture the heavyweight championship in 1994 at 45 years old.

"Merciless" Ray Mercer is profiled on this new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. Mercer is often overlooked during a golden era in heavyweight boxing history. He was a ferocious, underrated champion throughout the 1990s in the heavyweight division.

Roger Mayweather was a two-time world champion, and is widely considered one of the greatest trainers of all-time. Known for his length, stoicism and in-ring efficiency, this episode is a tribute to boxing's Black Mamba, Roger Mayweather.

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We are joined by Andre Cherry of the Cherry Pickin' College Football podcast to discuss boxing character and former college football star Tom Zbikowski. "Tommy Z" fought on the Miguel Cotto - Ricardo Mayorga undercard in 2011 after a few seasons with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).

Learn about "Irish" Bobby Stewart the man that discovered Mike Tyson on this episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. He boxed on the undercard of the Rumble in the Jungle, but his largest legacy will be discovering Mike Tyson at an upstate New York reform school.

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.

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.

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.

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.