In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Coach Quincy Caldwell of Big Q Promotions and fellow boxing coach Shane Chanslor preview the Dec. 9 Big Q Promotions pro boxing card at Element Gym in St. Paul. Fresh off his win over Nico Ali Walsh, Minnesota boxer Slink Proper takes on Tray Martin in the main event. Big Q Promotions always puts on a great show while showcasing local talent. Tickets are selling quickly, so fans are advised to get their tickets in advance. It’s shaping up to be a big night of boxing and we hope to see you there. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we catch up with Minnesota boxer Tim Bender. A native of Florida now living in Minneapolis, Bender will make his long-awaited pro boxing debut this Saturday, December 9, as part of a Big Q Promotions card at Element Gym in St. Paul. Bender, who has an MMA background, takes on Terrance Lee (2-1) of El Paso, Texas. It’s shaping up to be a great night of boxing on the 9th, so we hope to see you there. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, we take a road trip to Element Gym in St. Paul, where we catch up with rising local super welterweight star Slink Proper (8-1, 4 KOs). Slink previews his Dec. 9 fight at Element Gym in St. Paul. In the main event, Slink takes on Tray Martin (3-6, 2 KOs) of Missouri. A fan favorite at Element, Slink — a.k.a. Sona Akale — is coming off the biggest win of his career, an upset victory over Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson. Slink talks about his big win, the upcoming Element card, and much more. We also visit with St. Paul boxer Andree Reid, who takes on Michael Demps on the Element card. The Big Q Promotions event is sure to be highly entertaining, and we can’t wait to be there. And I hope you enjoy the interviews. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, super middleweight contender Sena Agbeko (28-2, 22 KOs) previews his Dec. 16 fight against WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. at The Armory in Minneapolis. A native of Ghana now fighting out of Nashville, Agbeko is riding a five-fight winning streak, including an upset victory over previously unbeaten contender Isaiah Steen. He hopes to beat the odds again versus Morrell, a Minnesota fan favorite and one of the most avoided fighters in the 168-pound division. The two were scheduled to meet up in April, but the boxing commission scrapped the fight after an irregularity showed up on Agbeko’s MRI. Now, the “African Nightmare” is medically cleared to go. In this interview, Agbeko gives his take on the MRI issue, talks about his rise to contender status, and more. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night Podcast, we’re pleased to present highlights from the Nov. 3 Tribute to Minnesota Boxers at the VFW in Richfield. Hosted by J.R. Maddox of The Boxing Report, the event paid homage to Minnesota boxers past and present. From bantamweights to heavyweights, journeymen to champions, the boxers showed up in big numbers to shake hands, take photos, say a few words and soak in some well-deserved accolades. Old rivals reconnected and reminisced, and new relationships took root. The boxers on hand came from a wide range of backgrounds and various parts of the state. Some are long retired, others are just beginning their boxing journey. One common thread: each of the boxers has contributed greatly to the legacy of Minnesota boxing and has represented the sport well. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

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Minnesota cruiserweight boxer Marty “The Wolfman” Lindquist shows no signs of slowing down. On the undercard of a 15th Round Promotions event in Sioux City, Iowa, Lindquist (16-12, 12 KOs) returned to the ring in style Saturday with an impressive stoppage win over a game Maurice “The Beast” Elk (1-5, 1 KO). An ageless wonder, the 54-year-old Lindquist dropped “The Beast” twice in the first round and stopped him in the second stanza with a devastating body shot. The Minnesota Fight Night podcast was there, and we caught up with Lindquist after the fight. We also chatted with Minnesota boxer Alex Citrowske, who was in Lindquist’s corner. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

After a summer hiatus, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast returns with a new episode. Sean Strauss and Brian Johnson catch up on the latest boxing news, preview upcoming amateur cards, and talk about Sean’s new gig as president of the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode, Minnesota boxer and Strike Fitness owner Josh Clark (7-1 pro record) talks about his upset win on the undercard of the recent Adrien Broner-Bill Hutchinson card in Miami. Clark also previews the big Declaration of War 2 event happening this Saturday, July 1, in Rogers, Minnesota. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

In this episode, WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. (9-0) dishes on David Benavidez (27-0) and Warriors Boxing President Leon Margules shares the latest on a potential Morrell-Benavidez fight. A native of Cuba now based in Minneapolis, and an Armory boxing fan favorite, Morrell is ready to take on the Mexican Monster. But is Benavidez up for it? Here’s hoping the fight happens as soon as this fall. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635

Showtime and Premier Boxing Champions returned to Minneapolis Thursday to hold a press conference for the June 24 PBC card at The Armory — and the Minnesota Fight Night Podcast was there. This episode features interviews with fighters on the televised portion of the card, including headliners Carlos Adames and Julian “J Rock” Williams. Hard-hitting Adames (22-1) will defend his interim 154-pound title against Williams (28-3-1), a former unified world champion. Showtime’s Brian Custer moderates the presser. We kick things off with an exclusive one-on-one interview with Luis Arias (20-3-1), who will face Erickson Lubin (24-2) in a clash of 154-pound contenders. Originally from Milwaukee, Aris talks about his strong connections to Minnesota boxing and more. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635