SHADOW BOXER (Previously AGAINST THE ROPES)

SHADOW BOXER (Previously AGAINST THE ROPES)

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SHADOW BOXER (Previously AGAINST THE ROPES) episodes

  • Taylah Robertson: My Mindset
    Nick and Jai are joined by Commonwealth Games Medalist and Professional Boxer, Taylah Robertson.
    The boys ask Taylah about her upbringing, amateur career, turning pro, training in the USA and her plans for 2021.
    You’ll also hear about the great work she’s doing with ‘Project 180’ and her innovative Facebook/YouTube series ‘Uncharted Waters’.
    A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS!
    34 min
  • Ben Mahoney: Finally Fight Week
    On this episode, Nick Nunan catches up with Ben Mahoney ahead of his return to the ring against Benjamin Hussain.
    Ben talks training during COVID-19, Horn vs Tszyu, Muay Thai, self-promotion/building a personal brand and the support he's received from his partner, Emily.
    He also gives his thoughts on the pre-fight banter on social media and the skills of his opponent, Benjamin 'The Hype Beast' Hussain.
    You'll also hear about the important work he's doing as an ambassador for 'Quandamooka Cup', an Indigenous run organisation focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
    32 min
  • George Kambosos Jnr: 'Be Ferocious'
    Nick and Jai are joined by George Kambosos Jnr ahead of his Lightweight World-title eliminator against Lee Selby later this month.
    The boys talk pre-fight preparations, sparring partners, Ferocious Promotions, Lomachenko vs Lopez and 'making it big' in America.
    George also gets deep on the sacrifice of leaving his family back home in Australia while setting up training camp in Miami.
    AN EXCLUSIVE, MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS!
    29 min
  • Elvis Grant: The New Vision
    Nick and Jai are joined by the Founder/CEO of Grant Worldwide, Elvis Grant.
    In a career spanning four decades as a trainer, manager and Founder of 'Grant Worldwide', Elvis Grant has reached the absolute pinnacle in the sport of Boxing.
    Elvis joins the boys to reflect on his remarkable life, his foray into acting, helping to prolong the career Floyd Mayweather and the prospects of Louisa Hawton (Bang Bang Lulu).
    He also shares his thoughts on upcoming bouts featuring Vasyl Lomachenko and Gervonta Davis.
    Later in the episode you'll hear about a new partnership between NUNANBOY PROMOTIONS and Elvis Grant Management earmarked for 2021.
    A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS!
    51 min
  • Ray Flores: Charlo Double-Header Review
    Nick Nunan is joined by PBC's Ray Flores to review the Charlo Double-Header held over the weekend.
    The boys talk about how and why Jermall Charlo was so effective and discuss a potential match-up with Canelo Alvarez.
    They relive Jermell Charlo's stunning KO of Jeison Rosario while questioning what's next for unified 154-pound champion.
    You'll also get an insight into what's coming up on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) in the months ahead post pandemic, while Ray has a message for his Australian fans!
    *THIS PODCAST IS A SUPPORTER OF 'GRANT WORLDWIDE BOXING' - STAY TUNED!
    41 min
  • Ray Flores: Live From The PBC Bubble (Charlo Double-Header Preview)
    PBC Ring Announcer and Commentator, Ray Flores joins Nick and Jai for an exclusive preview of this weekend's 'Charlo Double-Header'.
    On this episode, you'll hear in-depth analysis of the World Title match-ups between Jermall Charlo vs Sergiy Derevyanchanko and Jermell Charlo vs Jeison Rosario.
    The boys also discuss upcoming bouts featuring Errol Spence and Gervonta Davis.
    You'll also hear Ray's reflections on his time spent working alongside Floyd Mayweather and his thoughts on the potential of Jason and Andrew Moloney, Tim Tszyu and Michael Zerafa.
    AN EXCLUSIVE, MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS! ​
    43 min
  • Glenn Rushton Pt.2: 'Would I Train Jeff Horn Again?'
    Pt.2 of the chat with Glenn Rushton see's Nick and Jai continue to discuss the successes and failures of Jeff Horn's career.
    Nick fires up over the way mainstream media covers Boxing in Australian and talks up the potential of young prospect, Andrew Hunt.
    The boys also take a light-hearted look at the pre-fight judging controversy and ask Glenn whether he would train Jeff Horn if he was to fight again?
    40 min
  • Glenn Rushton: 'I Felt Something In Townsville That I've Never Felt Before'
    On this episode, Nick and Jai are joined by Glenn Rushton for an exclusive chat following Jeff Horn's loss to Tim Tszyu.
    What went wrong for Team Horn? Was Jeff really hurt in the fight or was the hunger just no longer there? And if so, why?
    The boys reflect on Jeff Horn's remarkable career and discuss the rapid rise of Tim Tszyu.
    Glenn also shares a radical plan to negate any confusion associated with 'throwing in the towel' and responds to criticism of his training ability.
    You’ll also hear why he had “a terrible feeling” during the warm up.
    A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHTS FANS, NO QUESTION IS OFF LIMITS!
    53 min
  • *** EXCLUSIVE - Issac Hardman: SHOWTIME!
    Nick and Jai continue their coverage in Townsville by catching up with Issac Hardman ahead of his fight with Jamie Weetch.
    Issac reflects on the satisfaction of being the co-main event, previews today's weigh-in, gives an insight into his pre-fight routines and contemplates the importance of Trainer, Blair Studley to 'Team Hardman'.
    The boys also share their thoughts on yesterday's Press Conference featuring Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu while Issac recalls his time spend sparring Tim Tszyu in preparations for Wednesday's fight.
    AN EXCLUSIVE, MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS!
    29 min
  • *** EXCLUSIVE - Glenn Rushton: 2 Days Out
    Nick and Jai continue their coverage of Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu by catching up with Horn's Trainer, Glenn Rushton.
    Glenn provides an insight into final preparations for Team Horn and reflects on training camp, the 'Ring Walk' controversy and the defection of Dundee Kim.
    He also makes a bold prediction on the outcome of Wednesday's fight, admitting this is the 'best he's seen Horn since his victory over Manny Pacquiao'.
    You'll also receive an update on the 'Stretton Boxing Club's', Andrew Hunt, Cameron Hammond and Deedee Hobbs.
    AN EXCLUSIVE, MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS!
    43 min

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Producer/Journalist, Jai-Marcus McAllister is joined by some of the biggest names in Australian and International Boxing, Sport and Entertainment.