SHADOW BOXER (Previously AGAINST THE ROPES)

SHADOW BOXER (Previously AGAINST THE ROPES)

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SHADOW BOXER (Previously AGAINST THE ROPES) episodes

  • The Moloney Brothers: Live From Las Vegas
    On Ep:16 of 'AGAINST THE ROPES' Nick and Jai are joined by Andrew and Jason Moloney.
    Later this month both will headline shows at the MGM in Las Vegas promoted by Top Rank and Bob Arum.
    The boys preview their opponents and reflect on their careers so far.
    You'll also hear their thoughts on the state of Australian Boxing, growing up in Victoria, training, diet and much more.
    A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS!
    47 min
  • Claressa Shields: THE G.W.O.A.T
    On Ep: 15 of 'AGAINST THE ROPES', Nick and Jai are joined by World Champion, Claressa Sheilds.
    An Olympic Gold Medallist and one of only seven Boxers in history to hold all four major World Titles simultaneously, Claressa shares her thoughts on the death of George Floyd and the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
    In an honest conversation she calls for three minute rounds in female Boxing and responds to talk of match-ups with Raquel Miller and Laila Ali.
    You'll also hear who she wants to fight next and her ambition to be known as a trailblazing figure for female empowerment.
    19 min
  • RING KINGS: A History of Aboriginal People and Boxing
    The Australian Boxing community has been mourning the recent death of one of it's greats, Hector Thompson.
    He fought for two world title and in 2005 was inducted in to the Australian Boxing Hall of Fame.
    His career in similar to that of many other Aboriginal men who have tried their hand at the sport, from Lionel Rose, Dave Sands and Tony Mundine.
    Between 1930-1980 Aboriginal Boxers produced a highly disproportionate fifteen percent of Australian professional champions.
    On this episode of AGAINST THE ROPES you'll hear from:
    • Former Australian Boxing Champion, Tony Mundine
    • Boxing Commentator & Writer, Paul Upham
    • Aboriginal Historian, John Maynard
    • Olympian & Professional Boxer, Cameron Hammond
    • Emeritus Professor of History at Latrobe University, Richard Broome
    • 3x Boxing World Champion, Anthony Mundine

    * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains the names and voices of those who have died.
    53 min
  • Ben Mahoney: Stay Inspired
    On Ep:14 Nick and Jai joined by up-and-coming Australian Boxer, Ben Mahoney.
    The boys talk about Ben's Muay Thai Boxing career, his transition to Boxing, becoming a Pay-Per-View star, future opponents and much more.
    A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS.
    41 min
  • Joel Camilleri: The Camako Show
    On Ep:13 of AGAINST THE ROPES, Nick and Jai are joined by Joel Camilleri.
    A former Australian Super Welterweight Champion, Joel talks about his upbringing in Melbourne, his toughest opponents, training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Vegas and the struggles trying to make it as a professional Boxer.
    He also gives the boys an insight into what it's like to be in the ring with Tim Tszyu and calls out his next opponent.
    51 min
  • Cameron Hammond: A Born Fighter
    Ep: 12 of AGAINST THE ROPES see's Nick and Jai catch up with Cameron Hammond.
    A proud Aboriginal Man from Moree in NSW, Cameron is a Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games Athlete and is recognised as one of Australia's most naturally gifted fighters.
    He hasn't been in the ring since a UD victory over Frank Rojas in November 2018 but Cameron tell's the boys he's eyeing a fight later this year on the undercard of Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu.
    Later in the episode the boys are joined by Cameron's Trainer, Glenn Rushton as reflects on Cameron's career to date and speaks about the plan moving forward.
    29 min
  • Tim Tszyu: The Grind Stops For No-one
    On Ep.11 of 'AGAINST THE ROPES' Nick and Jai are joined by Tim Tszyu and Glen Jennings.
    A rising star of Australian Boxing, Tim shares details on his childhood, relationship with his Father, training in the USA and his much-anticipated match-up with Jeff Horn.
    Glen Jennings reveals plans post COVID-19 and shares his memories working alongside Kostya Tszyu.
    A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL FIGHT FANS.
    50 min
  • Michael Zerafa: Coming For It All
    On Episode 10 of 'AGAINST THE ROPES' Nick and Jai are joined by the man many consider to be Australia's #1 Middleweight Boxer, Michael Zerafa.
    He's been in the ring with some of Boxing's best including Former World Champion's, Kell Brook, Peter Quillan and Jeff Horn but as Michael tells the boy's the best is yet to come.
    You don't want to miss what he has to say about the state of Australian Boxing, Jeff Horn, Tim Tszyu and his experience fighting overseas.
    56 min
  • COVID-19: BIGGER THAN BOXING
    As the world may continues to comprehend the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic most of, if not all sporting codes have been put on hold, including Boxing.
    On Episode 09, Nick and Jai discuss the fights they want to see happen when things get back to normal, from Lomachenko v Lopez to Canelo v Charlo.
    The boys also reflect on the build up to Jeff Horn v Tim Tszyu and pay tribute to the late, Roger Mayweather.
    55 min
  • George Kambosos Jnr: War Ready
    On Episode 08 of 'AGAINST THE ROPES' Nick and Jai are joined by one of Australia’s best Pound-for-pound Fighters, George Kambosos Jnr.
    Fresh from his biggest win to date over former IBF Lightweight Champion, Mickey Bey, George stops by for a revealing conversation about his childhood, career, social media and the experience training alongside Manny Pacquiao.
    The boys also preview George's upcoming World Title elimination Bout against Lee Selby.
    Promising talent, TERRY Nickolas also drops by as he prepares for his professional debut later this month.
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    'AGAINST THE ROPES' is supported by 'FIGHTHYPE.COM', 'Grant Worldwide Boxing Gloves', 'Space Now' and 'Gorilla Beverages Australia',
    56 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.