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The Weigh-In
by Matt Ward
Welcome to The Weigh-In...Follow our website for top-notch combat sports coverage from Matt Ward, Dustin Johnson and Luis Cortes. The Weigh-In features articles and interviews that focus on combat sports, both past and present.If you interested in contacting The Weigh-In, please email Matt Ward at [email protected] Weigh-In is brought to you by One Stone Recording and Mastering in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Check out One Stone Recording and Mastering for all of you mixing and mastering needs. Go to onestonerecording.com/mwhistory and receive 10% off your first session!The first twelve podcast episodes are from my previous show, The Matt Ward History Experience. Episodes #2, #3, #4, #7, #9, #10 and #11 feature interviews from the world of boxing.
Episodes
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Sebastian Fundora Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes' interview with world champion boxer Sebastian Fundora.
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Bill Caplan Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes' interview with Boxing Hall of Fame publicist Bill Caplan.
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Sonny Conto Post-Fight Press Conference
Check out audio from Sonny Conto's post-fight press conference. Conto defeated Jimmie Levins by first round TKO on Thursday night at Live! Casino and Hotel in South Philadelphia. He improved his record to eight wins, seven by knockout, and zero defeats.
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John Raspanti Interview with Matt Ward
Author John Raspanti and I discussed his writing career and passion for boxing in a recent phone interview for The Weigh-In Podcast. John is the author of two boxing books, "Intimate Warfare: The True Story of the Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward Boxing Trilogy" (with Dennis Taylor) and the recently...
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David Stevens Interview with Luis Cortes
During Friday night's Joe Hand's Xcite Fight Night 6 from the Xcite Center at Parx Casino, I had the opportunity to speak with Reading's David Stevens (3-0, 2 KOs) following his first round KO victory over Tahlik Taylor (3-13-1, 1 KO). Following a highly successful amateur career, Stevens looks…
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Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes
I caught up with Philadelphia's Jaron "Boots" Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) this weekend at the Liacouras Center in North Philly. Ennis is coming off of his 25th victory, the 23rd by way of knockout, over Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-2-1, 12 KOs) on January 10th at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City. Ennis...
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Erik Spring Interview with Luis Cortes
I caught up with Reading's Erik Spring (13-3-2, 1 KO) to discuss his upcoming middleweight bout on Saturday, January 18th at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia. Spring, who is signed by Kings Promotions, will fight Joey Spencer (9-0, 7 KOs) on the undercard of the Premier Boxing…
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Marshall Kauffman Interview with Luis Cortes
I caught up with the "King of Kings Promotions" Marshall Kauffman to discuss his fighter Erik Spring (13-3-2, 1 KO), and his upcoming bout on Saturday, January 18th at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia. Spring will fight Joey Spencer (9-0, 7 KOs) on the undercard of the Premier Boxing...
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Julian Williams Press Conference with Luis Cortes
Check out audio from yesterday's Julian "J-Rock" Williams' (27-1-1, 16 KOs) press conference at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Williams discussed his January 18th match up against Jeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs), the Philadelphia boxing scene, and the current state of the super…
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Dylan Price Interview with Luis Cortes
Dylan Price (10-0) (7 KO's) defeated Elias Joaquino (12-5-2) (6 KO's) by TKO in the sixth round of a scheduled eight round contest this evening in Las Vegas. Following his victory, I caught up with this 2017 Briscoe Award winner and Mayweather Promotions' prospect tonight in Las Vegas. Website -...
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Ernest Gabion Interview with Luis Cortes
I caught up Ernest Gabion, Fighter Relations for Golden Boy Promotions, at the media roundtable for welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. We discussed the prospect's career as well as today's big promoters, including GBP. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook -...
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Coach Larry Wade Interview with Luis Cortes
While in Las Vegas for the big fight weekend, I caught up with strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade at Luis "King Kong" Ortiz's Media Day. Wade and I discussed Ortiz's upcoming fight with Deontay Wilder on November 23, 2019 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Website -...
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Drew Stone Interview with Matt Ward
Check out my recent interview with producer, director, artist, and musician, Drew Stone! Stone is the executive producer of "Ali: Me Whee." "Ali: Me Whee" was shot in 1975 by Arny Stone and his crew in and around Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, PA and in Las Vegas. This documentary captures an...
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Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes
Check out my recent interview with Philadelphia's own Boots Ennis (23-0, 21 KOs)! Ennis returns to the ring on October 5, 2019 against Demian Daniel Fernandez (12-1) at the Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, Michigan. This ten round welterweight contest will be featured on the same Showtime…
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Arny Stone Interview with Matt Ward
Check out my recent interview with Academy Award winning director Arny Stone! Stone is the executive director of "Ali: Me Whee." "Ali: Me Whee" was shot in 1975 by Arny Stone and his crew in and around Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, PA and in Las Vegas. This documentary captures an incredible...
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Thomas LaManna Interview with Luis Cortes
Check out my recent interview with Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna (27-2-1)! LaManna will step into the ring for his 31st professional fight this Saturday at the Showboat in Atlantic City. LaManna will square off against Puerto Rico's Carlos Garcia Hernandez (15-21-1) in an eight round bout in the…
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Hank Lundy Interview with Luis Cortes
"Hammerin Hank" Lundy (29-7-1, 14 KOs) sat down with me to discuss his upcoming all Philadelphia lightweight bout with Avery Sparrow (9-1, 3 KOs) on March 15, 2019. The fight is part of a great night of boxing presented by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.…
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Top Rank Signed Heavyweight Boxer Sonny Conto Interview with Luis Cortes
I recently sat down with Philadelphia heavyweight Sonny Conto for an interview. Sonny, who had a highly successful amateur career, will make his professional debut on the Raging Babe "Philly Special Show" on February 8th at the 2300 Arena. The 22-year-old, who signed with Top Rank in January, is...
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Hall of Fame Referee Steve Smoger Interview with Matt Ward
I recently interviewed long-time boxing referee, Steve "Double S" Smoger. Steve and I discussed his career both in and out of the boxing ring. Smoger has served as a referee for over 200 world title bouts, and holds the distinction of traveling to more states and countries than any other boxing...
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Gene Pantalone Discusses his New Book on Fighter and War Hero Lew Jenkins
Check out my interview with boxing writer and historian Gene Pantalone! Gene is the author of the brand new book on fighter and war hero Lew Jenkins, From Boxing Ring to Battlefield: The Life of War Hero Lew Jenkins. Gene Pantalone is an expert on the golden age of boxing—1920 to 1950—and Madame...
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Bonus Round - Michael Woods of RingTV Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes sat down with Michael Woods of RingTV this past Friday at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The two men discussed Brandon Robinson's (11-1, 8 KOs) knockout victory over Ernest Amuzu (24-4, 22 KOs), the 9/14 Kings Promotions' card, and the Philadelphia fight scene. For more information on…
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Bonus Round - Angel Pizarro Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes sat down to interview super bantamweight, Angel Pizarro (4-0, 3 KOs) in Philadelphia. Angel last fought and knocked out Terrance Moore on June 1, 2018 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The two men discussed Angel's career and his upcoming return to the ring. For more...
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Angel Garcia Addresses Members of the Media Leading Up to Garcia vs. Porter on 9/8 Part II
Former Welterweight World Champion Danny Garcia (34-1, 20 KOs) will square against Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday, September 8th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This installment of Premier Boxing Champions will air live on Showtime. Members of the media, including our very own…
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Angel Garcia Addresses Members of the Media Leading Up to Garcia vs. Porter on 9/8 Part I
Former Welterweight World Champion Danny Garcia (34-1, 20 KOs) will square against Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday, September 8th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This installment of Premier Boxing Champions will air live on Showtime. Members of the media, including our very own…
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Bonus Round - Drew Stone Interview with Matt Ward
Matt Ward recently had the opportunity to sit down with filmmaker and musician, Drew Stone. Stone runs the New York City-based production company Stone Films NYC, and is the executive producer of the Muhammad Ali documentary, "Me Whee." "Me Whee" was shot in 1975 in and around his training camp…
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Bonus Round - Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes 8/2018
Luis Cortes recently sat down for an interview with undefeated welterweight boxer, Jaron "Boots" Ennis (21-0, 19 KOs). The undefeated Ennis is coming off of a July 20th TKO victory over Armando Alvarez for the World Boxing Council United States (USNBC) Silver Welterweight Title. Luis and Boots...
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Bonus Round - Branden Pizarro and Angel Pizarro Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes sat down with Philadelphia fighter Branden Pizarro (10-1, 4 KOs) and his father/trainer Angel Garcia. They discussed Branden's bout with Pizarro will face Puerto Rico's Hector Marengo (7-12-4, 4 KOs) in a six round contest. This fight is part of a ten bout card promoted by Hard…
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Bonus Round - Kathy Duva Interview with Luis Cortes II
Luis Cortes recently interviewed Kathy Duva of Main Events at the company's office in Totowa, New Jersey. Main Events is an internationally recognized boxing promotion that was founded in 1978 by Hall-of-Fame promoter Dan Duva. Kathy, the widow of Dan, has served as Main Event's CEO since 1996.…
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Bonus Round - Jimmy Deoria and Gerardo Martinez Interview
Matt Ward sat down with Jimmy Deoria and Gerardo Martinez tonight at the Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Jimmy Deoria is a former professional fighter who now trains fighters at the Phoenixville Area PAL. He captured the Pennsylvania State Lightweight...
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Bonus Round - David Feldman Interview
Check out Matt Ward's recent interview with combat sports promoter, David Feldman! David Feldman will bring the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship to Cheyenne Ice and Events Center on June 2, 2018. This groundbreaking night of combat sports will feature a number of familiar faces to fight fans...
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Bonus Round - Milton Santiago Interview with Luis Cortes
Check out Luis Cortes' recent interview with lightweight boxer, Milton Santiago (16-0, 3 KOs). Santiago makes his return to the ring this evening at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia, when he squares off against Jorge Luis Munguia (13-11, 5 KOs). Hard Hitting Promotions, in partnership with…
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Bonus Round - Manny Rivera and Will Ruiz of Hard Hitting Promotions Interview
Matt Ward recently interviewed Manny Rivera and Will Ruiz of Hard Hitting Promotions in Philadelphia. Hard Hitting Promotions, in partnership with Greg Cohen Promotions and Devin Haney Promotions, will bring professional boxing back to the 2300 Arena in South Philly on on Friday, May 11th. Three...
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Bonus Round - Damon Feldman Interview
Matt Ward recently sat down with former professional boxer, Celebrity Boxing promoter, and author of the new book, The 16 Minute Man, Damon Feldman. Matt and Damon sat down following Damon's book release party at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia to discuss his book and boxing career.…
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Bonus Round - Christian Carto Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes caught up with Christian Carto (14-0, 11 KOs) earlier this week at Joe Hand Boxing Gym in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. Carto is preparing to fight Puerto Rico's Edwin Rodriguez (9-4, 5 KOs) in an eight round, bantamweight contest. This fight is part of a nine bout...
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Bonus Round - Joseph Adorno Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes caught up with Allentown's Joseph Adorno (6-0, 6 KOs) earlier this week at Joe Hand Boxing Gym in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. This Saturday night, Adorno is looking for his seventh straight victory by knockout against Jorge Hugo Padron (3-1, 3 KOs) in North...
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Bonus Round - Jesse Hart Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes caught up with Philadelphia's Jesse Hart (23-1, 19 KOs) yesterday afternoon at Joe Hand Boxing Gym in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. Hart is preparing to fight Maryland's Demond Nicholson (18-2-1, 17 KOs) for the vacant NABF Super Middleweight Title. This fight is…
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Bonus Round - Joey Dawejko Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes caught up with Philadelphia heavyweight boxer, Joey Dawejko (19-4-4, 11 KOs), this afternoon at Joe Hand Boxing Gym in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. Dawejko is preparing to battle fellow Philadelphian, Bryant Jennings (22-2, 13 KOs), for the Pennsylvania State...
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Bonus Round - John DiSanto of the 11th Annual Briscoe Awards Part II
John DiSanto of Philly Boxing History.com and the Briscoe Awards recently sat down with Matt Ward to discuss the 11th Annual Briscoe Awards. The Briscoe Awards is an annual award ceremony that honors the best of Philadelphia boxing from the previous year. "The Briscoe Awards are named in honor of...
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Bonus Round - Kathy Duva Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes recently interviewed Kathy Duva of Main Events at the company's office in Totowa, New Jersey. Main Events is an internationally recognized boxing promotion that was founded in 1978 by Hall-of-Fame promoter Dan Duva. Kathy, the widow of Dan, has served as Main Event's CEO since 1996.…
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Bonus Round - Bryant Jennings Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes recently caught up with heavyweight contender and Philadelphia native, Bryant Jennings (22-2, 13 KOs), at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Jennings was in the house to watch the inaugural Joe Hand Promotions Presents Xcite Fight Night. It was announced yesterday that Jennings…
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Bonus Round - Ivan Robinson and Samiyyah Staten Interview
Matt Ward had the opportunity to interview former lightweight champion, Ivan "Mighty" Robinson and his business partner, Samiyyah Staten at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia last week. Robinson works with fighters, including Tyrone Crawley (7-1) and Javier Oquendo (2-0), at Ridiculously FITT...
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Bonus Round - Tyrone Crawley Discusses his 3/2 Bout Against Anthony Mercado
Philadelphia super lightweight, Tyrone Crawley (7-0) sat down for an interview with Matt Ward this evening at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia. Crawley is scheduled to fight Puerto Rico's Anthony Mercado (10-3, 9 KOs) in an eight round bout this Friday, March 2nd at the SugarHouse Casino.…
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Bonus Round - Paulie Malignaggi Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes caught up with former world champion, Paulie Malignaggi this weekend at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Malignaggi was part of the broadcast team for Rising Star Promotions Presents Boardwalk Boxing Crossroads: LaManna vs. Bracero, a show that aired live on Facebook...
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Bonus Round - John DiSanto of the 11th Annual Briscoe Awards Part I
John DiSanto of Philly Boxing History.com and the Briscoe Awards recently sat down with Matt Ward to discuss the 11th Annual Briscoe Awards. The Briscoe Awards is an annual award ceremony that honors the best of Philadelphia boxing from the previous year. "The Briscoe Awards are named in honor of...
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Bonus Round - Tommy Rainone Discusses his 2/24 Bout Against Eduardo Flores
Long Island's Tommy "The Razor" Rainone (26-8-2, 6 KOs) is scheduled to fight Eduardo Flores (26-29-3, 15 KOs) in an eight round, super welterweight bout on Saturday, February 24th at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Rainone is coming off of a six round majority draw against…
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Bonus Round - The New Ray Robinson Interview with Luis Cortes
Ray Robinson (24-2, 12 KOs) is scheduled to fight Yordenis Ugas (20-3, 9 KOs) on Saturday, February 17th. This bout is part of the Danny Garcia (33-1, 19 KOs) vs. Brandon Rios (34-3-1, 25 KOs) fight card from Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robinson has won 13 straight bouts…
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Bonus Round - DeMarcus Corley Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes recently had the opportunity to interview veteran fighter, DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley (50-28-1, 28 KOs). Corley is preparing to square off against Philadelphia's own Hammerin Hank Lundy (28-6-1, 14 KOs) on February 10th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. This bout is the main event…
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Bonus Round - Hank Lundy Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes had the opportunity to interview Philadelphia's own Hammerin Hank Lundy (28-6-1, 14 KOs). Lundy is preparing to square off against DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley (50-28-1, 28 KOs), a tough veteran fighter who made his professional debut in 1996, on February 10th at the 2300 Arena in...
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Bonus Round - Jaron "Boots" Ennis Interview with Luis Cortes
Luis Cortes recently interviewed Philadelphia welterweight boxer, Jaron "Boots" Ennis (17-0, 15 KOs). Ennis is preparing for his January 26, 2018 bout against Gustavo Garibay (13-9-2, 5 KOs). Ennis is coming off of a second round, knockout victory over George Sosa (15-11-1, 15 KOs) on December 1,...
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Frederick Romano (Boxing Writer and Historian)
The Weigh-In Podcast Episode #14 The fourteenth episode of The Weigh-In Podcast features my interview with boxing writer and historian, Frederick V. Romano. Romano is the author of "The Golden Age of Boxing on Radio and Television: A Blow-by-Blow History from 1921 to 1964". In this book, Romano...
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Welcome to The Weigh-In...Follow our website for top-notch combat sports coverage from Matt Ward, Dustin Johnson and Luis Cortes. The Weigh-In features articles and interviews that focus on combat sports, both past and present.If you interested in contacting The Weigh-In, please email Matt Ward at [email protected] Weigh-In is brought to you by One Stone Recording and Mastering in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Check out One Stone Recording and Mastering for all of you mixing and mastering needs. Go to onestonerecording.com/mwhistory and receive 10% off your first session!The first twelve podcast episodes are from my previous show, The Matt Ward History Experience. Episodes #2, #3, #4, #7, #9, #10 and #11 feature interviews from the world of boxing.
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