Punch 2 The Face Radio

After six years and over 300 shows, my run is over. I'll talk the highs and lows of podcasting over this time and give out some pointers for those thinking about doing a show themselves. But will also share some closing thoughts on the current state of boxing anfd how it played apart in me deciding to leave the show.

It's been a ride and I truly thank everyone who's been on this journey with me.

One last ride, Adam Abramowitz from SaturdayNightBoxing.com will join us. We’ll be talking Crawford debut on BLK Prime, Teo tough test against Martin and Inoue unification next week. 

In our six years we’ve seen a lot in boxing in doing the show. We’ll revisit the past and talk what the future may hold for some of boxing’s biggest and brightest stars as we do one final look into the Crystal Ball for boxing.

The “lineal” champion is back in action and the lil guys run it back for a third time. Tyson Fury defends his portion of the heavyweight crown, as he faces an undeserving Derek Chisora in the UK for a third time. While Juan Estrada and Roman Gonzalez look to settle their rivalry in Phoenix. Fight breaks and picks for both. 

Regis Prograis stopped Jose Zepeda to capture the WBC belt at 140. After his win, is he the most dangerous man in the division? Zach Parker breaks his hand and John Ryder gets a technical decision. Does this win punch Ryder’s ticket in the Canelo Sweepstakes?

While it's Thanksgiving here in the USA, boxing doesn't stop. This week I'll preview Dillian Whyte's return to the ring. Talk WBC 140 title bout with Prograis and Zepeda and hiccups that have popped up along the way. Plus, Zach Parker and John Ryder faceoff in what will should be the best fight of the weekend. 

Since when is announcing a framework for a fight an actual fight announcement? Tank vs Ryan isn't as much of done deal as they will lead you to believe.  

Also on tap 

Teo get new opponent 

Beterbiev and Yarde have date 

Crawford undercard looks weird

Another slow week of action last week and ahead for this one, but nevertheless we’re here to talk. 

Janibek Alimkhanuly failed to create a buzz in his close win over Bentley. So its safe to stop the “boogey man” talk in the division? 

Jaime Munguia has yet another fight against nondescript opponent. Should we continue to care about Jaime? And who’s more to blame, him or Golden Boy for his current lackluster stretch of fights?

So Dmitry Bivol dominated Gilberto Ramirez, is he now the clear cut #1at 175? Does a Canelo rematch look even lesser attractive? 

 

Janibek Alimkhanuly will make his defense of his portion of the middleweight championship as faces Denzel Bentley. While Seniesa Estrada makes her promotional debut for Top Rank in this weeks boxing action.

 

Also on tap

Crawford ticketsYerbossynuly injury WBC nonsense confer

Lomachenko had a successful return to the ring this past weekend. But did his performance lead you to believe he can beat Devin Haney? 

Gilberto Ramirez will finally get a title fight. However, he will have to go through Dmitrii Bivol in order to become champion. We’ll talk this title tilt in Dhabi and who should come out on top. 

Also on tap 

Paul beats an old dude Zepeda take Diaz spot at GB

WFT is a “BLK Prime”? Well I guess Terence Crawford and Adrien Broner will help us figure it out. I’ll share my take on the upstart streaming platform and why we still are not and probably will not see Crawford vs Spence. 

Vasiliy Lomachenko is set to return to the ring this weekend vs. Jamaine Ortiz. A lot of eyes will be watching Loma, as protentional opponents will be ringside viewing. Is there anyway Ortiz can pull the upset and ruin a lot people’s plan for 2023? 

Also on tap 

Fury has an opponent 

Paul vs Spyder 

Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. vs. William Zepeda

Repeats, Beatdowns and Upset occurred last weekend.  

So after beating Kambosos again, does Devin Haney move up or face Lomachenko? 

It took Deontay Wilder less than 3 minute to take out Robert Helenius, but does really means he’s “back”? 

Alycia Baumgardner upset Mikaela Mayer, should these ladies run it back? 

We’ll answer all these questions and more on this week’s Punch 2 The Face Radio.

Three fight cards on three different continents, as a jampack weekend of boxing is ahead of us.  

The ladies will finally get a chance to settle their beefs and unify belts in the UK. Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall for all the middleweight belts and Mikaela Mayer vs. Alycia Baumgardner look to unify belts in the junior lightweight division. Deontay Wilder and Caleb Plant looks to get back in the win column in Brooklyn.  And lastly in Australia George Kambosos will look to rebound, while Devin Haney looks to show he can beat him again even easier.