Welcome to the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, with Jason Toufexis & Rian Scalia. GFN brings you the best of Canadian Boxing, with fight previews, interviews with fighters, trainers, and promoters, and all the top boxing news from coast to coast.
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 78 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboFIGHT REVIEW:- EOTTM's October 10th LIBERTÉ show brings pro boxing BACK to Canada- Empire Boxing Promotions 1st show is a success!INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1: CUSTIO CLAYTONOur very own IBF/WBO #5 and WBA #10 ranked NABA Welterweight Champ Custio Clayton drops by just a week out from his IBF Interim Welterweight World Title fight against Sergey Lipinets next Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun, LIVE on ESPN/TSN/RDS!The 2012 Olympian talks training during quarantine, the seemingly short notice fight, what Lipinets brings to the table, and what this fight means to for his future!INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK#2: ERIC BÉLANGEROur good friend Eric Bélanger joins us once again just days before he leaves with NABA Welterweight Champ Custio Clayton for their IBF Interim Welterweight World Title fight against Sergey Lipinets on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun, LIVE on ESPN/TSN/RDS!The owner of Final Round Boxing Club in Ottawa talks training and motivating his fighters during quarantine, Custio's seemingly short notice title fight, what Lipinets brings to the table, plus an update on Patrice Vicious Volny ahead of their fight in Germany for the #1 IBF spot!FIGHT PREVIEW:- Sergey Lipinets vs Custio ClaytonNEWS AND NOTES:- 4 ACES: Eye of the Tiger's 4-man 140lbs tourney is finally here.- Rivas vs Fury in the works?- Kim Clavel getting more international press, this time in TIME magazine!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Our GR8 FIGHT NORTH 2019 Prospect of the Year, and one of the most talented Canadian-born prospects we've seen in quite some time, LEXSON "THE NEXT" MATHIEU joins us just days ahead of his return to the ring in his first fight of 2020!He talks his Main Event cancelation in March, training in Quarantine, his contract extension with EOTTM, future plans, and of course his showdown with fellow Canadian Tim "The Irish" Cronin this Saturday!As always, this episode is brought to you by Scrap Yard Boxing Club in Peterborough and Kerry Hendren Re/Max AllStars Realty Brokerage Inc!Be sure to subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you like to listen, and please leave us a review or rating!
One the top trainer's on planet Earth is BACK on the podcast once again. Marc talks about the return of boxing to Québec, gives fighter by fighter updates including Makhmudov, Lemieux, Beterbiev, Alvarez, Rivas, Bazinyan, Mbilli, SOQ, and Biyarslanov, and talks about his strategy for choosing Olympic talent! You do not want to miss this one.As always, this episode is brought to you by Scrap Yard Boxing Club in Peterborough and Kerry Hendren Re/Max AllStars Realty Brokerage Inc!Be sure to subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you like to listen, and please leave us a review or rating!
We are joined once again by friend of the pod Daniel Norman, President of the newly minted Empire Boxing Promotions out in British Columbia, ahead of their first show (and the FIRST combat sports event in Canada!) on October 9th!We get caught up on his COVID show cancelations in March and May, the BC boxing scene and talent potential, plans for EMPIRE, and of course the big October 9th show.Be sure to hit up empireboxingenterprises.com to stream this PPV event LIVE on Friday October 9th, and support West Coast Boxing!As always, this episode is brought to you by Scrap Yard Boxing Club in Peterborough and Kerry Hendren Re/Max AllStars Realty Brokerage Inc!Be sure to subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you like to listen, and please leave us a review or rating!
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 76 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboNEWS AND NOTES:- PRO BOXING IS BACK IN CANADA, October 10th!!!- Christian Mbilli Signes with EOTTM- Beterbiev Deines fight postponed- Patrice Volny in IBF Eleiminator?FIGHT REVIEW:- Mikaël Zewski puts on a great performance but gets stopped by the Mean MachineIf you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 75 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboREVIEWS:- CODY CROWLEY UD W JOSH TORRES- Ziyatdinov loses to Gasinov is Russia- Tony Luis comes up short against Barboza Jr- Elieder Alvarez stopped by Joe Smith JrINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: MIKAEL ZEWSKIOur very own NABO Welterweight Champ Mikaël Zewski drops by just days ahead of his 10 round main event showdown against Egidijus "Mean Machine" Kavaliauskas this Saturday night in Las Vegas, LIVE on ESPN/TSN/RDS!He talks training, Mean Machine, fighting in the Bubble, and what a win on Saturday means not only for HIM, but for the entire province of Québec.NEWS AND NOTES:- BOXING IS BACK IN QUÉBEC!!!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 74 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptbowww.scrapyardboxing.comPREVIEW:Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Jr, Saturday August 22, 2020News and Notes:- Tony Luis vs Arnold Barboza August 29- Cody Crowley vs Josh Torres Sept 6 PBC- Zewski vs Mean Machine Sept 12- Ryan Ford vs Robert Parzeczewski Sept 26 in Poland- Devin Tomko moving to LAIf you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 73 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboREVIEW:Kim Clavel pitches a shutout on ESPNPREVIEW:Sam Vargas in TOUGH against one of the best prospects in World BoxingTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Overall impressions of ESPN/TR Bubble round 1- PBC/Showtime Schedule- Showtime PPVs?- EOTTM and GBP collabs?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 72 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboWe are back with FIGHT PREVIEWS for the first time in months!- July 21 Kim Clavel on ESPN/TSN/RDS!- Samuel Vargas vs Vergil Ortiz- Beterbiev vs Meng rescheduled- Elieder Alvarez vs Joe Smith JrDEEP DIVE: We are joined by boxing journalist Jeff Jeffrey of TVA Sports to discuss the CRAZY news that the Québec Govt is planning on BANNING all combat sports until a COVID-19 Vaccine is available. We talk the current situation, repercussions, and possible solutions to get boxing back in the great white north.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 71 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboNEWS AND NOTES:- Live boxing is BACK on ESPN/TSN- Kim Clavel wins Pat Tillman Award- Will EOTTM and 3 Lions upcoming shows actually happen?- New Tiger Luis Santana- Andranik Grigoryan wins in RussiaINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: DAVID LEMIEUXOne of the most ELECTRIFYING punchers in boxing is back on the podcast on the 5 year anniversary of his IBF Middleweight Championship win! David Lemieux talks training in the pandemic, the night he won his title, no regrets with GGG, that possible Canelo showdown, his favourite KO's, and OF COURSE, that DL hair!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 70 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboINTERVIEW #1: Steve "The Canadian Kid" MolitorOur very own "Canadian Kid", two-time IBF Jr Featherweight World Champion Steve Molitor drops by to talk life after boxing, Michael Jordan's drive to win, drugs/lifestyle choices for young fighters, the future of Canadian Boxing, and some of his best memories from the fight game!INTERVIEW #2: Patrice "Vicious" Volny15-0 (9KO) middleweight prospect Patrice Volny, currently ranked #4 by the WBA and #5 by the WBO & IBF stops by to talk about his war of words with Steven Butler, the potential for a Brandon Cook showdown, training in Quarantine, and the disappointment of TWO back to back canceled fights on DAZN! NEWS AND NOTES:- UFC talk- Zewski fight in July?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 69 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboINTERVIEW #1: Corey ErdmanBoxing writer and broadcaster extraordinaire, Corey Erdman, joins us to talk about the current of the game, post-covid boxing here in Canada, and what the closed-door experience may be like!INTERVIEW #2: Sara Haghighat-joo & trainer Stevie Bailey4 x Canadian National Champion & 2019 Irish National Champion Sara Haghighat-joo & her trainer/husband Stevie Bailey join us to talk about her career, training/fighting as husband wife team, why she chose Ireland over Canada, and if/when she would turn pro!NEWS AND NOTES:- Lexson Mathieu vs Albert Onolunose If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode 68 of the GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboSPECIAL GUEST #1: ARSLANBEK "THE LION" MAKHMUDOVThe most exciting prospect in Heavyweight Boxing stops by to chat training in Quarantine, the Golden Boy deal, his INSANE WSB fight against Mihai Nistor, Samuel Peter, Fury Wilder2, and WHEN he will be ready to fight for a World Title!SPECIAL GUEST #2: LUCAS "PRINCE" BAHDIOne of the most explosive and talented young prospects in the country stops by once again to talk about his 2 week mandatory quarantine, living in his "Bahdi Bus" in the middle of the forest, a look back a stellar first year, signing with Phil LoGreco, who can beat him in Canada right now, and what's next!NEWS AND NOTES:- 3 Lions Closed-Door Shows?- Boxing back by summer in Canada?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 67 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.https://www.facebook.com/scrapyardptboSPECIAL GUEST: Steve "The Dragon" Claggett joins us once again to talk training during social distancing, a look back at a big year, some Canadian names he'd like to face in the ring, and what's next!NEWS AND NOTES:-Crowley signs with PBC-Zewski vs SOQ a no-go-Canadian fights we'd like to see nextIf you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 66 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.DEEP DIVE: Canadian Boxing Legend Russ Anber and one of Canada's fastest rising young trainers, Stevie Bailey, join us to discuss the past, present, and future of amateur boxing in Canada, from the glory days, filled with medals, of the 80's and 90's, to the dark ages of the 2000's to now. What happened? How can we fix it?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:
Welcome to Episode 65 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.DEEP DIVE: Top 10 Canadian Fighters of All Time with special guest GM RossGM Ross, of Canadian Boxiana fame, gave us a history lesson on of our GR8 FIGHT NORTH Group Video Calls this week! Special thanks Stevie Bailey, Eric Belanger, and everyone else who joined us.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 64 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.DEEP DIVE: Canada and the Olympics - a look back at the past 40 yearsINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Tom Loeffler:Promoter to such names as GGG and the Klitschkos, Tom decided to join in on one of our GR8 FIGHT NORTH Group Video Calls this week! We talked about the return of boxing, how fighters can stay busy and engaged, and what's to come in these uncertain times. What a great guy and we appreciate his insight and time! Special thanks also to JP (@fight_ghost), Boxrec Grey, and Samir Azizi!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 63 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.NEWS AND NOTES:- March 12 and 14th EOTTM events and March 14 Timberwolf show canceled last week.- All other events canceled through to end of April- Marie Eve Dicaire vs Claressa Shields (hopefully!)LISTENER QUESTION:- Canadian Superfight between David Lemieux and Steve Rolls?- Possibility of closed-door events?- Will the elite EOTTM fighters still appear on Punching Grace?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Jay Chaudhry:Jay Chaudhry, Break Media’s co-founder and an internationally renowned filmmaker and digital marketing specialist, owns one of the leading Athlete Marketing agencies in North America that specializes in navigating and promoting athletic careers through social media. He joins to talk about Wilder Fury 2 numbers, opportunities in this crisis, and how fighters can stay relevant and engage with their fans in these trying times.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 62 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, on a historic week for boxing, for all the wrong reasons.This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Camille Estephan:President of Eye of the Tiger Management joins us once again, after both his shows at the Casino de Montréal were canceled. We talk about how it went down, and what is next for EOTTM and boxing as a whole.NEWS AND NOTES:- March 12 and 14th EOTTM events and March 14 Timberwolf show canceled last week.- All other events canceled through to end of April- Marie Eve Dicaire vs Claressa Shields (hopefully!)LISTENER QUESTION:- Canadian Superfight between David Lemieux and Steve Rolls?- Possibility of closed-door events?- Will the elite EOTTM fighters still appear on Punching Grace?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 61 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Camille Estephan:President of Eye of the Tiger Management joins us on day one of a HUGE week for EOTTM to announce the BIG news about Arslanbek Makhmudov, and walk us through the Steven Butler and Lexson Mathieu events going down at the Casino de Montréal.PREVIEW:- March 12 Steven Butler card- March 14 Lexson Mathieu card- March 14 Timberwolf Promotions card in MonctonNEWS AND NOTES:- The Makh Attack signs co-promo deal with GBP- Josh O'Reilly vs Golden Garcia May 9!- Braidwood vs Surmacz postponed, and well wishes to Mel and Milan Lubovac- Zewski off March 28- Tim Cronin heads into the fire March 28!TWITTER QUESTION:- What's next for Helenius?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 60 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.NEWS AND NOTES:- Lucas Bahdi moves to 9-0, 9 KOs- Mo Soumaoro loses in Nicaragua- Alliance Boxing Promotions announces Mponda Kalunga as main event - Samuel Vargas vs Vergil Ortiz March 28- Wilfred Seyi qualifies for Olympics- Discussing Yvon Michel potential suspension- Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith ordered by WBO- Christian Mbilli vs Felipe Ugalde added to March 28 in Quebec City- Ryan Young out of Lexson Mathieu fight- Josh O'Reilly vs Golden Garcia May 9TWITTER QUESTION:- Who is the best active Belgian boxer?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Mponda Kalunga:The prospect joins us again! Mponda Kalunga is back hot off his big signing to United Promotions, as he kicks training camp into gear for his first headlining fight, March 21st in BC!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 59 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.LIVE POST-FIGHT BREAKDOWN:- Samir Azizi and Tyler Buxton join Jason to break down all the action at the CAA Centre in Brampton ON!REVIEW:- EOTTM Feb 21 Rimouski show- United Boxing Promotions Feb 22 Brampton show- Ryan Ford back on the road in Russia- Wilder Fury 2NEWS AND NOTES:- Mponda Kalunga signs multi year deal with United!- Boxing Canada Olympic Qualifier team- Kean to train in Moscow?Twitter Questions:- Rivas opponent?- Fury/Wilder/AJ- Rank the top 5 HWTs- When will Michael Conlan get his title shot?- What's next for Cook and Sukhdeep?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Stevie Bailey:One of the country's top up and coming coaches talks Brock Stumpf, Rozicki, Lucas Bahdi, Caroline Redmond, and his thoughts on Fury vs Wilder 2!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 58 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.REVIEW:- Feb 14 Three Lions card in Sydney NS- Feb 15 Dekada Fight Night in CalgaryPREVIEW:- EOTTM Feb 21 Rimouski show- United Boxing Promotions Feb 22 Brampton show- Ryan Ford back on the road in RussiaNEWS AND NOTES:- Oscar Rivas officially signs with GYM- Pascal vs Jack 2 likely for May- Yves Ulysse to be trained by Iceman John Scully- Eye of the Tiger announces 144 hours of boxing at the Casino in March, topped off by Lexson Mathieu vs Ryan Young.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Tyler Buxton:Tyler Buxton of United Promotions is back to preview the United Feb 22 card featuring Brandon Cook, plus we talk Mponda Kalunga, and OF COURSE, the big Ryan Young vs Lexson Mathieu news.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 57 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Ryan Rozicki:The Bruiser joins us to talk about his upcoming title defence at home in Sydney on Friday, his Pliev fight, and what he does in down time.PREVIEW:- Feb 14 Three Lions card in Sydney NS- Feb 15 Dekada Fight Night in CalgaryNEWS AND NOTES:- Jessica Camara and Clair Hafner come up short in Indiana- Mazlum Akedeniz wins in Virginia- Lemieux off Feb 21 card- Kim Clavel signs with GYM- Braidwood vs SurmaczTWITTER QUESTION:- Will Jessie Wilcox step up with a big ON vs QC or ON vs ON fight this year?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 56 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.REVIEW:- Jan 28th Lee Baxter card on UFC Fight PassNEWS AND NOTES:- Biyarslanov KO3 in Miami- Beterbiev March 28th in QC- Marie Pier Houle signs to GYM- Napolitano signs to 3 Lions- Mazlum Akdeniz Feb 8TWITTER QUESTIONS:- What's next for Lee Baxter Promotions and Patrice Volny?- Where does Custio stand with the elite WW?- What's next for Steve RollsINTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK:Phil LoGreco:The Italian Sensation joins us fresh off his signing of Lucas Bahdi to a managerial contract. Talks career, Kahn, Al Haymon, and much more.Erik Bazinyan:The undefeated super middleweight prospect joins us to talk about his return to Québec on Feb 21st in Rimouski.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 55 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.REVIEW:- Jan 25th EOTTM card at the Casino de MontréalNEWS AND NOTES:- Collin Sangster KOOTY- Gary Kopas wins in Mexico- Butler with Moffa- Lucas Badhi managed by Phil LoGrecoPREVIEW:- Jan 28 Lee Baxter Promotions and DBE card at the Danforth Music Hall. live on UFC Fight PassINTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK:Mponda Kalunga:The prospect killer does it again, Mponda Kalunga joins us hot off his SD win over undefeated Clovis Drolet.Ryan Grant:RG is back to talk Kalunga's big win, and Steve Rolls return on Jan 28th in Toronto.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 54 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.REVIEW:- Jan 17-18 Action including Elieder Alvarez, Lucas Badhi, and more.NEWS AND NOTES:- Beterbiev in QC March 28th?- GYM potential legal issus- Clagget, Beaudoin, Courchesne off Jan 25 EOTTM cardPREVIEW:- Jan 25 EOTTM card at the Casino de MontréalTWITTER QUESTIONS:- What's up at 154?- Is Elieder the Colombian Deontay?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Vincent Auclair:Head coach at P4P Boxing Club in Montreal, and trainer to Clovis Drolet, Vincent Thibault, and Thomas Chabot, who are all fighting this weekend at the Casino de Montréal.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 53 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterborough, and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.PREVIEW:- Jan 17-18 Action including Elieder Alvarez, Lucas Badhi, and more.NEWS AND NOTES:- Beterbiev in QC March 28th?- GYM potential legal issus- Clagget, Beaudoin, Courchesne off Jan 25 EOTTM card2020 PREVIEW:-Top Canadian female fighters-PromotersINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Brought to you by FINAL ROUND BOXING, Ottawa's premiere boxing gym. Go to finalround.ca to sign up for your free trial class today!Custio Clayton6 time Canadian national champion, 2012 Canadian Olympian, currently ranked number 5 by the IBF, 6 in the WBO, and 13 in the WBA, and he’s preparing for his WBA NABA Welterweight title defense against Diego Ramirez on the Lee Baxter Promotions card on Jan 28th in Toronto.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 52 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, we made it an ENTIRE YEAR!This episode is brought to you by Scrap yard Boxing Club Peterbough and Kerry Hendren ReMax All Stars Realty Inc Brokerage in Omemee Ontario.News and Notes: 2020 PREVIEW:TWITTER QUESTIONS:If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 51 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, the FINAL episode of the decade! We are joined once again by broadcaster and writer extraordinaire, special guest host Corey Erdman!REVIEW:- Dec 28th: Jean Pascal vs Badou JackYEAR END AWARDS:Fighter of the Year: Jean PascalFight of the Year: Lemieux BursakCanadian vs Canadian Fight of the Year: Germain ClaggettKO of the Year: Ryan Ford KO8 Serge MichelProspect of the Year: Lexson MathieuTrainer of the year: Marc RamsayPromoter of the Year: Eye of the TigerUpset of the Year: Pascal BrowneFighter of the Decade: Jean PascalTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Best performance by Canadian Fighter on International Stage- Is Pascal best Canadian fighter since Lennox- Mot impressionable moment of 2019If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 50 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, heading into the FINAL weekend of Canadian Boxing in 2019!REVIEW:- Dec 23: Butler vs MurataPREVIEW:- Dec 28th: Jean Pascal vs Badou JackSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Malik WarrenNEWS AND NOTES:- Canadian Qualifiers for Tokyo 2020- Volny fight cancelation- Beterbiev purse bidTWITTER QUESTIONS:INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Brought to you by Capital Strength Training Systems (CSTS), Ottawa's number 1 training centre for high performance athletes including Custio Clayton, Patrice Vicious Volny, Ayaz Hussain, and more. Capital Strength, WELCOME to the capital.2190 THURSTON DR OTTAWA, ON | INFO@CAPITALSTRENGTHTS.COM | +1(613) 738-4747Jean PascalThe WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion joins us ahead of his defence this weekend against Badou Jack.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 49 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, heading into a BIG week for Canadian Boxing!REVIEW:- Dec 13th: Bazinyan vs Roman- Dec 14th Mbili winPREVIEW:- Dec 20th: Patrice Volny vs Magomed Madiev, WBA Eliminator, Phoenix, AZ- Dec 23rd: Ryoto Murata vs Steven Butler, WBA Regular World Title, Yokohama, Japan (TSN2)SCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Patrice VolnyNEWS AND NOTES:- Canadian Qualifiers for Tokyo 2020 start Tuesday in MTL- Carolyn Redmond and Brandon Brewer sign with 3 Lions- Zewski vs Lipinets?- No Jelena vs Serrano- Lexson Mathieu vs Ryan Young?TWITTER QUESTIONS:- Who should Mikey fight on DAZN?- Does a big promoter try to sign Makhmudov?INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK:Brought to you by Capital Strength Training Systems (CSTS), Ottawa's number 1 training centre for high performance athletes including Custio Clayton, Patrice Vicious Volny, Ayaz Hussain, and more. Capital Strength, WELCOME to the capital.2190 THURSTON DR OTTAWA, ON | INFO@CAPITALSTRENGTHTS.COM | +1(613) 738-4747INTERVIEW # 1: Patrice Vicious VolnyUndefeated NABA and NABO WBO middleweight champion, fighting Magomed Madiev in a WBA World title eliminator on the Jacobs Vs Chavez Jr undercard this weekend.INTERVIEW # 2: Eric BelangerOwner and head trainer at Final Round Boxing in Ottawa talks Volny's big shot, and what's next for Custio Clayton, Ayaz Hussain, Devin Tomko, and more.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 48 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, coming off the return of boxing to the Bell Centre!REVIEW:- Dec 5th: Ulysse vs Barrosso, California- Dec 6th: KO Boxing show in Edmonton- Dec 7th: EOTTM Bell Centre card in MontrealPREVIEW:- Dec 13th: Bazinyan vs RomanSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Serhii BohachukNEWS AND NOTES:- Butler in Japan- No more headgear for Canadian amateur events- Russia banned by WADATWITTER QUESTIONS:- How does Joshua 2.0 do against Wilder- Is the Camille 20 mil offer for real?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 46 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast! INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: CAMILLE ESTEPHANThe President of EOTTM joins us to preview the Dec 7th Bell Centre card, talk Ulysse, Bazinyan, and of course Steven Butler, look back at a big 2019, and ahead at 2020!PREVIEW:- Dec 5th: Ulysse vs Barrosso, California- Dec 6th: KO Boxing show in Edmonton- Dec 7th: EOTTM Bell Centre card in MontrealSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Avery Martin-DuvalNEWS AND NOTES:- Shakeel Phinn comes up short in Poland- Roody Pierre Paul vs Mikkel LesPierre- GYM announces 2020 Casino seriesTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Who is the underdog in Ruiz Joshua 2?- What can we do to improve the live gate?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 46 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast! REVIEW:- November 21 Caveman Promotions Card in Halifax- November 23 GYM card in Quebec City- November 23 Falls Boys Promotions & Three Lions Promotions HIGH STAKES card from Niagara FallsPREVIEW: - Shakeel Phinn in PolandSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Jared AndersonNEWS AND NOTES:- Bazinyan fight date- Rivas and Matchroom?- Dawejko in for Makh sparring- Boxing against Bullying in St AlbertTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Is Arum right that Beterbiev won't sell in Montreal?- Biggest robberies?- Ruiz over Joshua?- Does Wilder have ATG power?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: BRANDON BREWERL-Jack joins us to talk his career, the New Brunswick fight scene, The Plaid Army, and what's next!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 45 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast! We've got a special (mostly) LIVE episode this week from the fight hotel in Brampton!UNITED Fight Breakdown with Tyler Buxton: We go over the FULL card from November 16th including that statement from Brandon Bad Boy Cook, telling the world he is definitely back.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2:Promoter Tyler Buxton is back again to talk about the November 16th card and what's next. PREVIEW:- November 23 GYM card in Quebec City- November 23 Falls Boys Promotions & Three Lions Promotions HIGH STAKES card from Niagara Falls*** We missed covering the Tison Cave event in Halifax, we will do a recap next week!INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1: DEVIN TOMKOThe fighting pride of Selkirk Manitoba (7-0) joins days ahead of his showdown with undefeated olympian Wilfred Seyi in Quebec City.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2: STEVE SMOGERLegendary ref and 2016 IBHOF Inductee talks his career, the art of refereeing, biggest moments, the Canadian fight scene, and what a 10 count really is.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 44 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast! It's Bad Boy Fight Week and we are FIRED UP!INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK, brought to you by United Boxing Promotions' huge November 16th event at the CAA Centre in Brampton, featuring the return of Brandon Bad Boy Cook, plus Josh O'Reilly, Sukhdeep Singh, Brock Stumpf, Mark Smither, Ryan Young, and McCue vs Kalunga! Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.ca:INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1:Brandon "Bad Boy" Cook, former IBF North American and NABA Super Welter champ, FINALLY back in the ring after challenging for the WORLD TITLE last September in Las Vegas.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2:Promoter Tyler Buxton is back again to talk about the November 16th card and what's next. PREVIEW:- November 16 UNITED card at the CAA Centre in BramptonREVIEW:- November 8th Alliance Boxing Promotions Burnaby Card SCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Brock StumpfNEWS AND NOTES:- Yves Ulysse vs Ismael Barroso- Elieder Alvarez vs Seals- Ryan Ford fight in Poland offTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Haney ready for Tank and Loma?- Does KSI vs Logan Paul main event make a mockery of the sport?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 43 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- November 1st Classic Boxing Company Oshawa card- Canelo KovalevPREVIEW:- November 8th Alliance Boxing Promotions Burnaby Card - November 9th Lumberjack Promotions New Brunswick CardSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Diego PachecoNEWS AND NOTES:- Jelena vs Serano?- O'reilly vs Abedeen OFFTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Canelo vs Beterbiev?- DAZN announce team?- Favourite Boxing book?- Wilcox vs Luis?INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK, brought to you by United Boxing Promotions' huge November 16th event at the CAA Centre in Brampton, featuring the return of Brandon Bad Boy Cook and Josh O'Reilly vs Mo Abedeen, plus a stacked undercard. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.ca:INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1:"Marvelous" Mark Smither (2-0) ahead of his 3rd bout on November 16thINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2:Mponda "The Egyptian Prince" Kalunga If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 42 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- October 25th EOTTM card in Québec CIty- October 25h Lee Baxter card in TorontoPREVIEW:- November 1st Classic Boxing Company Oshawa card- Canelo KovalevSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Xavier MartinezNEWS AND NOTES:- Pascal Jack official for Dec 28- Mo Soumaoro wins in Nicaragua- GBP Thursday Night Fights on DAZN- Elieder Alvarez vs Michael Seals?- Rivas being courted by Top Rank and Matchroom- Artur Beterbiev says no to mandatory in ChinaTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Should we add a super-heavyweight division?- Best ring entrances?- Butler vs Cook 2 - Who wins??INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK, brought to you by United Boxing Promotions' huge November 16th event at the CAA Centre in Brampton, featuring the return of Brandon Bad Boy Cook and Josh O'Reilly vs Mo Abedeen, plus a stacked undercard. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.ca:INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1:Ryan Grant talks his busy stable including Sukhdeep Singh, Mponda Kalunga, Steven Wilcox, Steve Rolls, and Zsolt Daranyi.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2:Daniel Norman of Alliance Promotions tells us about their big Thrilla at the Villa 2 card happening on November 8th in Burnaby BC and fills us in on the BC boxing scene.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 41 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast, and WHAT a weekend of boxing we just had!!!INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK, brought to you by United Boxing Promotions' huge November 16th event at the CAA Centre in Brampton, featuring the return of Brandon Bad Boy Cook and Josh O'Reilly vs Mo Abedeen, plus a stacked undercard. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.ca:Marc Ramsay, one of the top trainers in the WORLD, fresh off Beterbiev Gvozdyk!REVIEW:- Beterbiev vs Gvozdyk- Crowley vs HussainPREVIEW:- Oct 25 EOTTM Card in Quebec City- Oct 25 Lee Baxter Card in TorontoSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Artem OganesyanNEWS AND NOTES:- Golden Garcia Draw in California- Devin Tomko vs Wilfred Seyi announced for Nov 23- Mo Soumaroa back in action in NicaraguaTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Who next for Cody Crowley?- How does a fighter's purse get divided up?- The future for Arslanbek MakhmudovIf you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 40 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!PREVIEW:- Usyk vs Spong and Arthur BiyarslanovPREVIEW:- Usyk vs Spong and Arthur BiyarslanovSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:NEWS AND NOTES, brought to you by United Boxing Promotions' huge November 16th event at the CAA Centre in Brampton, featuring the return of Brandon Bad Boy Cook and Josh O'Reilly vs Mo Abedeen, plus a stacked undercard. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.ca:- Butler vs Murata in Japan!- Dec 7th Triple Header officially announced- Pascal now WBA full champion- Ryan Ford heading to Poland- Jordan McCue vs Mponda Kalunga on Nov 16- Golden Garcia in action in CalforniaTWITTER QUESTIONS:- When is Elieder back in the ring?- Time to set up a pension fund for fighters?- Is Custio Clayton fighting again this year?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1:Mian Hussain, former Canadian National Champion, steps back into the ring after a 3 year layoff to take on Cody Crowley in Peterborough on Saturday night.INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2:Eric Belanger, owner and head trainer at Final Round Boxing in Ottawa, talks Hussain brothers, Patrice Volny, and of course Custio Clayton.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 39 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!SPECIAL GUEST HOST:Corey Erdman, one of the TOP writers and commentators in the sport, and currently researcher and producer for DAZN joins us to talk about his crazy job, recap Saturday's FOTY candidate, Preview this Saturday's Usyk card, Give his take on our News and Notes, and tackle the Twitter Questions!REVIEW:- GGG vs DerevyanchenkoPREVIEW:- Usyk vs Spong and Arthur BiyarslanovSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Ali AkhmedovNEWS AND NOTES:- Butler vs Andrade/Murata?- GYM card Nov 23 in QC- Anna Reva hangs them upTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Should GGG skip the Canelo trilogy at this stage?- Is it time to ban violence OUTSIDE the ring?- When will bars start streaming DAZN cards!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 38 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- EOTTM Thursday Sept 26th Steven Butler card- EOTTM Saturday Sept 28th Makhmudov card- Dekada card in Calgary on Sept 28thSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Ali AkhmedovNEWS AND NOTES:- Badhi TKO 1 Mexico- Biyarslanov back in action- Pascal vs Jack?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:CODY CROWLEY, Undefeated fighter and promoter, CPBC Canadian, International, and North American champion, currently ranked #9 by the WBA at welterweight. His coach and business partner Ibn Cason, brother of former heavyweight world champ Hasim Rahman joins us as well.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 37 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- New Era card Friday Sept 20 in MontrealINTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:Steven "Bang Bang" Butler, WBC International Middleweight Champion, currently WBC #4, WBO #2, and IBF #8 ahead of his homecoming fight at the Casino de Montreal this Thursday night.PREVIEW:- EOTTM Thursday Sept 26th Steven Butler card- EOTTM Saturday Sept 28th Makhmudov card- Dekada card in Calgary on Sept 28thSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Arslanbek MakhmudovNEWS AND NOTES:- Classic Boxing Company card canceled- Crowley vs Mian Hussain- Lee Baxter Oct 25 card announced- GYM Dicaire card in QC announced for November 23- Lucas Bahdi fights in Mexico- Gleb Bakshi wins world amateurs- RIP Abe PervinTWITTER QUESTIONS:- First live boxing show?- An all-female boxing card?- What do we need to change to make boxing great again?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 36 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #1 - Brought to you by United Boxing Promotions BIG November 16th Card at the CAA Center in Brampton, Ontario featuring the Return of Brandon BAD BOY Cook, Josh Dubs O'Reilly vs Mo Abedeen, and a stacked undercard of prospects. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca:Steve Molitor and Tyler Buxton: We recap pretty much the entire UNITED 2.0 Card, live from the fight hotel.REVIEW:- KO Boxing show in Edmonton, Friday the 13thPREVIEW:- New Era card Friday Sept 20 in Montreal- Classic Boxing Company card in Oshawa on Sept 21SCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Michel RiveraNEWS AND NOTES:- Rozicki fight officially postponed- David Lemieux on Canelo undercard- Bazinyan ordered to fight mandatory Rohan Murdock- Ulysse and Butler fight in LA Dec 5?- Mbilli parts ways with GYMTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Based on Wallin result, does Fury do better or worse in the rematch vs Wilder?- Whould we see Shawndell Winters vs Simon Kean?- Bare Knuckle Boxing in Lethbridge Alberta?- What is the BEST QC vs ON fight to make?INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK #2, Brought to you by United Boxing Promotions:Marc Ramsay: One of he absolute best trainers in the world joins us again to talk Teslenko, Makhmudov, Sabirov, Ziyatdinov, SOQ, Lemieux, Bazinyan, Mbilli, Elieder Alvarez, Oscar Rivas, and More!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 35 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- Three Lions Rozicki cardPREVIEW:- KO Boxing show in Edmonton, Friday the 13th- UNITED 2.0 event at the CAA Centre in Brampton, OntarioSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Sukhdeep Singh ChakriaNEWS AND NOTES:- A Dragon joins the Tigers- Fights to watch this weekend in Canada on DAZN and TSNTWITTER QUESTIONS:- Who is our favourite Mexican American broadcaster who can also pronounce our names?- When will Usyk fight for a HWT Title?- What's up with Elieder Alvarez?- Who will be the spoiler this weekend in Brampton?INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK, Brought to you by United Boxing Promotions "UNITED 2.0", September 14th at the CAA Center in Brampton, Ontario. This stacked card features some of Canada's top up and coming prospects, including Sukhdeep Singh, Brock Stumpf, Mark Smither, Antonio Napolitano, and more. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca:SUKHDEEP SINGH CHAKRIA: Undefeated middleweight prospect, former Indian National Team member, and Super Boxing League Best Boxer.BROCK STUMPF: Hard hitting cruiserweight killer, and chief training partner with Ryan Rozicki.TYLER BUXTON: Co-founder of United Boxing Promotions, making his FOURTH appearance on the podcast!If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 34 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- Ford Buatsi, Loma CampbellPREVIEW:- Sept 7 Three Lions Promotions event - Hamilton ONNEWS AND NOTES:- EOTTM October 25 card announced- Claggett and EOTTM nearing deal?- KSI vs Logan Paul 2 announced for DAZNSPECIAL GUEST #1:Ryan Rozicki: Top Cruiser prospect Ryan The Bruiser Rozicki joins us ahead of his fight against Khetag Pliev to talk training, fighting in Cape Breton, dealing with some new found fame, and being a throw back.SPECIAL GUEST #2:Bradley Wilcox: Undefeated Lightweight Bradley The Truth Wilcox tells us about growing up in a family of FIVE fighting brothers, and talks training camp for his main event this Saturday in his hometown of Hamilton.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 33 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- Kovalev YardePREVIEW:- Buatsi vs Forde- Loma vs CampbellSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Money Powell IVSPECIAL GUEST, Brought to you by United Boxing Promotions "UNITED 2.0", September 14th at the CAA Center in Brampton, Ontario. This stacked card features some of Canada's top up and coming prospects, including Sukhdeep Singh, Brock Stumpf, Mark Smither, Antonio Napolitano, and more. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca:STEVIE BAILEY: One of Canada's top trainers talks his start in boxing, the differences between the Irish and Canadian systems, Rozicki, Bahdi, Stumpf, Brewer, and more.If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling particularly generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 32 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!SPECIAL GUEST #1:Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford: WBC International Silver Light Heavyweight Champion, in camp to fight top prospect Joshua Buatsi for the WBA Sliver title at the O2 Arena in London next week, LIVE on DAZN!NEWS AND NOTES:- Stuart Mclellan loses via KO5- Beterbiev Gvozdyk official!- Rumours of Ulysse and Grigoryan fighting in the US in September?SCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Jaron EnnisSPECIAL GUEST #2:Vincent Morin: Director of Matchmaking and Communications for New Era Fight PromotionsIf you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you don't mind being a two-faced liar), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 31 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!NEWS AND NOTES:- Miljas TKO1- Kenny Chery L on the road- Stuart McLellan vs Janibek Alimkhanuly middleweight Saturday August 17 Top Rank- Ramsay Gym- Lemieux's new look- Jean Pascal likes Scalia's hot take- The end of Boxingtown QuébecSCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Janibek AlimkhanulyDEEP DIVE - FALL PREVIEW:We go show by show from now through DecemberTwitter Questions:- Who's the best Mexican American broadcaster we've had as a guest on the show?- What do we think about Zuffa Boxing?If you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you're feeling especially generous), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth
Welcome to Episode 30 of The GR8 FIGHT NORTH Boxing Podcast!REVIEW:- Jean Pascal defeats Marcus Browne!NEWS AND NOTES:- Lucas Bahdi KO1 in Mexico- Kenny Chery fight this Saturday- WHat's next for Dillian Whyte?SCALIA PROSPECT WATCH:- Robeisy Ramirez Twitter Questions:- Canelo situation!- GGG vs Derevyanchenko- Will AJ smash Ruiz in the rematch?- Prime Pascal vs Prime Adonis- Did Pascal win or did Browne lose?- Pascal vs Badou Jack in MTL?SPECIAL GUEST:Arthur "The Chechen Wolf" Biyarslanov: 2016 Olympian, now 4-0 (4KO) as a pro, coming off big win in his US Debut in TexasIf you enjoyed the show (or even if you didn't but you don't mind being a two-faced liar), please leave us a 5 Star review, it would be greatly appreciated.Like and Subscribe, and tell your friends!Follow us on Social Media and let us know what you think:Twitter:@GR8FightNorth@rian5ca@JasonToufexisFacebook:@gr8fightnorth