The Weigh-In

Luis Cortes' interview with world champion boxer Sebastian Fundora.

Luis Cortes' interview with Boxing Hall of Fame publicist Bill Caplan.

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.

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 released "Blood on my Notebook: Dispatches from the World of Professional Boxing." "Blood on my Notebook: Dispatches from the World of Professional Boxing," released on October 23, 2019, is a collection of stories and articles compiled by the author over the course of his career as a boxing writer and journalist. Both books are available on Amazon.com. You can also check out John's other work on Max Boxing.com and The Ringside Boxing Show. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 to find similar success as a professional in the cruiserweight and light heavyweight divisions. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 and I discussed his career, and future in the welterweight division. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Champions' card on Fox featuring a main event between Julian Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) and Jeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs). Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Champions' card on Fox featuring a main event between Julian Williams (27-1-1, 16 KOs) and Jeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs). Kauffman also discussed his stable of fighters and upcoming shows in 2020. For more information on Kings Promotions and their fighters check out their official website - http://kingsboxing.com/ Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 welterweight division, among many other topics. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 incredible moment in time in Muhammad Ali’s life. At the peak of his career his love for kids and general philosophy of life shine thru with appearances by luminaries from the boxing and entertainment world. Highlights include his legendary 1975 commencement speech at Harvard University. The 25 minute documentary was beautifully shot on 16 mm film, and features appearances by Muhammad Ali, Phyllis Diller, Jerry Lewis, Angelo Dundee, B.B. King, Drew “Bundini” Brown, Jim Brown, Walter Youngblood, Lloyd Wells, and Gene Kilroy. On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, the world will have the opportunity to get an intimate look into the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali thanks to father and son filmmakers, Arny and Drew Stone. After over 40 years Arny's son, Drew Stone, of New York based Stone films NYC, was the force behind bringing this precious artifact of boxing cinematic history back to the people. Drew painstakingly restored and reassembled the film from the original elements and has spent the last year screening it to audiences in New York, Philadelphia, Long Beach, and Atlantic City. The Stone Family want to thank and express gratitude to all the crew and personnel who worked on the film and to all independent film makers everywhere. In that spirit they feel that it’s the right time to make this documentary available to the public for streaming, free of charge, through the Stone Films NYC official YouTube page. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Boxing card as ten round title fight between Claressa Shields (9-0, 2 KOs) and Ivana Habazin (20-3, 7 KOs). Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 moment in time in Muhammad Ali’s life. At the peak of his career his love for kids and general philosophy of life shine thru with appearances by luminaries from the boxing and entertainment world. Highlights include his legendary 1975 commencement speech at Harvard University. The 25 minute documentary was beautifully shot on 16 mm film, and features appearances by Muhammad Ali, Phyllis Diller, Jerry Lewis, Angelo Dundee, B.B. King, Drew “Bundini” Brown, Jim Brown, Walter Youngblood, Lloyd Wells, and Gene Kilroy. On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, the world will have the opportunity to get an intimate look into the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali thanks to father and son filmmakers, Arny and Drew Stone. After over 40 years Arny's son, Drew Stone, of New York based Stone films NYC, was the force behind bringing this precious artifact of boxing cinematic history back to the people. Drew painstakingly restored and reassembled the film from the original elements and has spent the last year screening it to audiences in New York, Philadelphia, Long Beach, and Atlantic City. The Stone Family want to thank and express gratitude to all the crew and personnel who worked on the film and to all independent film makers everywhere. In that spirit they feel that it’s the right time to make this documentary available to the public for streaming, free of charge, through the Stone Films NYC official YouTube page. Website - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 super welterweight division.

"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. The card is headlined by a super featherweight contest between Tevin Farmer (28-4-1, 6 KOs) and Jono Carroll (16-0-1, 3 KOs) for Farmer's IBF World Super Featherweight Title. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 scheduled to square off against Jimmie Levins (0-4) in a four round contest. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 referee over the course of the sport's long history. He also served as an attorney, judge, and reserve components Air Force officer during his career. Although he is still active, Smoger has been inducted into five different boxing halls of fame including the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame (1997), the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (2013), the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (2014), the International Boxing Hall of Fame (2015), and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (2017). For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Bey’s boxing camp, which hosted fourteen heavyweight champions and no fewer than eighty International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees. He is a contributing writer to the boxing website The Weigh-In and author of Madame Bey’s: Home to Boxing Legends. Purchase the Book on Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/Boxing-Ring-Battlefield-Life-Jenkins/dp/153811674X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535282338&sr=8-1&keywords=lew+jenkins For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Luis Cortes, recently had the opportunity to ask Danny's father and trainer, Angel Garcia, a series of questions about this bout. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Luis Cortes, recently had the opportunity to ask Danny's father and trainer, Angel Garcia, a series of questions about this bout. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 in Deer Lake, PA and in Las Vegas. This documentary captures an incredible moment in time in Muhammad Ali’s life. At the peak of his career his love for kids and general philosophy of life shine thru with appearances by luminaries from the boxing and entertainment world. Highlights include his legendary 1975 commencement speech at Harvard University. The documentary features appearances by Muhammad Ali, Phyllis Diller, Jerry Lewis, Angelo Dundee, B.B. King, Drew “Bundini” Brown, Jim Brown, Walter Youngblood, Lloyd Wells, and Gene Kilroy. ***Editor's Note - The Philadelphia screening of "Me Whee" is on September 12th at the VBA Clubhouse. Check out the following link for more information on the screening: https://www.facebook.com/events/1976477759331515/ For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 discussed his recent victory as well as his plans for the future. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Hitting Promotions at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 11th. The ten bout card features a ten round main event match up in the super middleweight division between Derrick Webster (26-1, 13 KOs) and Les Sherrington (37-10, 21 KOs). South Jersey's Webster has won seven straight bouts since dropping his one and only bout as a professional to Arif Magomedov in 2015. Sherrington, a native of Australia, has won two straight bouts heading into this fight. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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. The promotion's roster currently includes a number of talented fighters including light heavyweight world champion, Sergey Kovalev, and light heavyweight contender, Sullivan Barrera. Luis and Kathy discussed this Saturday's HBO boxing card from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, featuring a WBO Light Heavyweight title bout between Sergey Kovalev (32-2-1, 28 KOs) and Eleider "Storm" Alvarez (23-0, 11 KOs). For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Title on February 13, 1993 with a TKO victory over Gene Reed in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He retired from boxing in 1996 with a record of 20 wins, 7 losses, and zero draws. In 1999, he founded the Phoenixville Area PAL boxing program. Jimmy currently manages and trains fighters from Pennsylvania.Jimmy currently serves as a police office in Schuylkill Township, Pennsylvania. Gerardo Martinez (3-1, 1 KO) is a super lightweight boxer from Coatesville, Pennsylvania who is trained by Joe Rowan and Jimmy Deoria at the Phoenixville Area PAL. He last fought on June 29, 2018 at Parx Casino where he defeated Nyrome Lynch (0-2) by unanimous decision. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 including MMA fighters Eric Prindle and Ricco Rodriguez, as well as boxers Bobby Gunn and Paul Spadafora. Fight fans outside of Cheyenne can order this card on pay-per-view. Combat sports fans will not want to miss this historic night of fights. You can learn more about David Feldman's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship by visiting the official website and Facebook page. https://www.bareknuckle.tv/ http://www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Greg Cohen Promotions and Devin Haney Promotions, will bring professional boxing back to the 2300 Arena in South Philly on Friday, May 11th. Three bouts on this card will air on the popular series ShoBox on Showtime. The eight bout card is headlined by a lightweight showdown between Devin Haney (18-0, 12 KOs) and Mason Menard (33-2, 24 KOs) for the vacant USBA Lightweight Title. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 bouts on this card will air on the popular series ShoBox on Showtime. The eight bout card is headlined by a lightweight showdown between Devin Haney (18-0, 12 KOs) and Mason Menard (33-2, 24 KOs) for the vacant USBA Lightweight Title. For more information on this great night of boxing please visit the following websites: Hard Hitting Promotions' Official Website - http://hardhittingpromotions.com/ Hard Hitting Promotions Official Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/hardhitpromo/ For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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. You can learn more about Damon Feldman and his new book, The 16 Minute Man, by visiting the official Damon Feldman website - https://www.damonfeldman.com/ For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 card that will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University. The card is being promoted by Top Rank Boxing and Peltz Boxing Promotions, and is headlined by a super bantamweight title fight between Jessie Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs) and Isaac Dogboe (18-0, 12 KOs). The boxing card also features a number of other popular Philadelphia area fighters including, Joey Dawejko, Bryant Jennings, Jesse Hart, Joseph Adorno, and Marcel Rivers. Three fights on the card will air on ESPN. Tickets for this exciting night of boxing can be purchased over the phone by calling Peltz Boxing Promotions at 215-765-0922. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Philadelphia. This fight is part of a nine bout card that will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University. The card is being promoted by Top Rank Boxing and Peltz Boxing Promotions, and is headlined by a super bantamweight title fight between Jessie Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs) and Isaac Dogboe (18-0, 12 KOs). The boxing card also features a number of other popular Philadelphia area fighters including, Joey Dawejko, Bryant Jennings, Jesse Hart, Christian Carto, and Marcel Rivers. Three fights on the card will air on ESPN. Tickets for this exciting night of boxing can be purchased over the phone by calling Peltz Boxing Promotions at 215-765-0922. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 part of a nine bout card that will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University. The card is being promoted by Top Rank Boxing and Peltz Boxing Promotions, and is headlined by a super bantamweight title fight between Jessie Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs) and Isaac Dogboe (18-0, 12 KOs). The boxing card also features a number of other popular Philadelphia area fighters including, Joey Dawejko, Bryant Jennings, Christian Carto, Joseph Adorno, and Marcel Rivers. Three fights on the card will air on ESPN. Tickets for this exciting night of boxing can be purchased over the phone by calling Peltz Boxing Promotions at 215-765-0922. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Heavyweight Title. This fight is part of a nine bout card that will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University. The card is being promoted by Top Rank Boxing and Peltz Boxing Promotions, and is headlined by a super bantamweight title fight between Jessie Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs) and Isaac Dogboe (18-0, 12 KOs). The boxing card also features a number of other popular Philadelphia area fighters including, Jesse Hart, Christian Carto, Joseph Adorno, and Marcel Rivers. Three fights on the card will air on ESPN. Tickets for this exciting night of boxing can be purchased over the phone by calling Peltz Boxing Promotions at 215-765-0922. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 legendary Philly middleweight Bennie Briscoe and the trophies given away – the Briscoe Statue and the Briscoe Medal – all bear the deceased icon’s likeness. The event brings together the local boxing community, including the award winners, their families, past and present boxers, fight fans, other boxing people, and general sports fans." For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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. The promotion's roster currently includes a number of talented fighters including light heavyweight world champion, Sergey Kovalev, and light heavyweight contender, Sullivan Barrera. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 will fight fellow Philadelphia heavyweight, Joey Dawejko (19-4-4, 11 KOs), on April 28th at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in North Philadelphia. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Gym in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Robinson and Staten are partners in A Mighty Thing, a business venture that will manage and oversee all facets of the boxing world. Stay tuned to The Weigh-In for updates on their business over the next few months. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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. This bout is part of a seven bout card that is promoted by King's Promotions. The card is headlined by a bantamweight bout between Christian Carto (13-0, 11 KOs) and James Smith (12-1, 7 KOs). For more information on this action-packed night of boxing, visit the King's Promotions' website (http://kingsboxing.com/). For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 through Fight Night Live! For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 legendary Philly middleweight Bennie Briscoe and the trophies given away – the Briscoe Statue and the Briscoe Medal – all bear the deceased icon’s likeness. The event brings together the local boxing community, including the award winners, their families, past and present boxers, fight fans, other boxing people, and general sports fans." This year's award ceremony will take place at the Veteran Boxers Association-Ring 1 Clubhouse at 2733 E. Clearfield St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tickets to this event are $20. For more information on the Briscoe Awards, please visit the official website or contact John DiSanto at 609-377-6413 for tickets and more information on how to support this great event! The Briscoe Awards Official Website - https://www.briscoeawards.com/ For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 George Sosa last November. This fight is part of a 12 bout card that is promoted by Rising Star Promotions. Rising Star Promotions - https://www.risingboxingpromotions.com/about For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 since losing to Brad Solomon in 2009 and Shawn Porter in 2010. Ugas, a 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist for Cuba, is looking for his sixth straight victory. For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 of an eight fight card promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions. Tickets for this action-packed night of boxing can be purchased on the 2300 Arena website. Tickets for this action-packed night of boxing can be purchased on the 2300 Arena website - 2300arena.showare.com/ordertickets.a…92&src=default For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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 Philadelphia. This bout is the main event of an eight fight card promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions. Tickets for this action-packed night of boxing can be purchased on the 2300 Arena website - https://2300arena.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=192&src=default For more information on The Weigh-In: Your Home for Combat Sports please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/ Twitter - @TheWeighIn2016

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, 2017. This bout is part of Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Showcase Series I at the SugarHouse Casino in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 26, 2018. This eight fight card features an eight round main event between lightweights, Steven Ortiz (7-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia and Washington D.C.'s Joshua Davis (11-2, 5 KOs). For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/

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 explores the many roles that each medium played in both the development and the depiction of the sport. Principal among the topics covered are the ever-changing role of technology during the four-decade-plus period, how it impacted the manner in which the sport was presented to its public audience, the exponential growth of those audiences, and the influence radio and television had on the financial aspects of the sport, including the selective use of radio and television and the financial boom that the mediums created. The Golden Age of Boxing on Radio and Television: A Blow-by-Blow History from 1921 to 1964 is available for purchase online through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Boxing-Radio-Television-Blow/dp/1631440748/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515438310&sr=1-1 Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-golden-age-of-boxing-on-radio-and-television-frederick-v-romano/1124243943?ean=9781631440748 For more information on The Weigh-In Boxing Podcast please visit the following websites: Blog - www.theweighinpodcast.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/theweighinpodcast/