Brian Johnson, a journalist and occasional boxing publicist, and Minnesota boxing historian Sean Strauss discuss the Sweet Science with a special focus on the North Star State. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,†by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support
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Davonzell joins the Minnesota Fight Night podcast again now that he has an official opponent for his upcoming professional boxing fight for Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on Feb. 13th. Doors 6pm - Show 7pm. Get your tickets now! Tickets Link:Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

Eduardo 'El Diablo' Valenzuela (1-0) joins the Minnesota Fight Night Podcast to talk about his upcoming second professional boxing fight on Feb. 13th, at Grand Casino Hinckley for Friday Night Fights. Eddy will be facing Paul Burgin (0-2) from Iowa in a welterweight matchup sure to bring fireworks. Feb. 13th Doors 6pm -- Show 7pmTickets: Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

Minnesota boxer Isaiah Abalan joins the podcast ahead of his professional boxing debut against Davionte Young for Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on Feb. 13th. Doors 6pm - Show 7pm.Tickets Link:Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

Minnesota boxer Davionte Young (0-1) joins the podcast to share how camp is going ahead of his Friday Night Fights professional boxing fight against Isaiah Abalan (0-0) at Grand Casino Hinckley on Feb. 13th. - Doors 6pm - Show 7pmTickets Link:Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

Jessica Radtke Maltez (2-3-2) recaps her last fight on Jake Paul's MVP card against former world champion Shannon Courtenay (9-3); then previews her upcoming fight on the MP Promotions (Manny Pacquiao Promotions) at Turning Stone Casino on Amazon Prime Video on Feb. 28th, against Damiana Andrello (1-1-1). Her trainer, Daleco James, also joins us this episode. We hope you enjoy the episode! Boxrec Event Link: BoxRec: Event

Corey Thompson previews his upcoming MN State Light Heavyweight title fight against Cruse Stewart at Grand Casino Hinckley on Feb 13th. Ticket Link:Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

Isayah Smith (1-0), of Duluth, stops in for a quick update about his professional boxing fight this week down in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Feb. 7th for Extreme/Maximus Boxing Promotions. Stream Link:BXNG TV Presents Extreme Maximus Promotions Show Live Stream 02/07/26 - BXNGTickets Link:Nitro Tickets - DetailBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

Justus William Pomeroy (5-0) joins the podcast ahead of his upcoming professional boxing fight at the Teamsters Hall on Feb. 7th in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Extreme/Maximus Boxing Promotions. (Doors at 3PM -- First Fight at 4PM)Pomeroy provides a breakdown of how he got into boxing, his amateur career, and leads us to the present, where he is now as a professional with a record of 5-0 (4 KOs). Justus also has an upcoming fight ion April 18th in Minneapolis with an opponent yet to be determined. We look forward to having him back on to recap this fight and to talk about the next one. Please Like/Subscribe, and we hope you enjoy the episode! Stream Link: BXNG TV Presents Extreme Maximus Promotions Show Live Stream 02/07/26 - BXNGTickets Link: Nitro Tickets - DetailBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

In this episode, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast catches up with Cayman Audie (4-2, 2 KOs), who is preparing for his Feb. 13 fight in Hinckley. Audie, a local fan favorite, will face off with Corey McIntosh (3-1, 2 KOs) of Aberdeen, South Dakota. The heavyweight showdown is part of the big Friday Night Fights card at Grand Casino Hinckley. Tickets Link:Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Gavin "The Ghost" Hendrickson talks about his upcoming fight in Hinckley. Hendrickson (2-1-3, 2 KOs) faces Wilmer Guzman (1-0) in a compelling middleweight clash. The professional boxing bout is part of the Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley card on Feb. 13. Tickets Link:Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link:BoxRec: Event

In this episode, Davonzell Patterson (1-2, 0 KOs) catches up with the Minnesota Fight Night podcast to talk about his upcoming professional boxing fight at Grand Casino Hinckley on Feb. 13. A distant relative of former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, Patterson will fight an opponent to be named later. He most recently lost by decision to Jesse Walters (6-1) in a highly competitive fight. Tickets Link: Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link: BoxRec: Event

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, heavyweight boxer Corey McIntosh (3-1, 2 KOs) talks about his upcoming professional boxing bout against local fan favorite Cayman Audie (4-2, 2 KOs) at Grand Casino Hinckley. Fighting out of Aberdeen, South Dakota, McIntosh explains how he got into the fight game, how camp is going, and what you can expect come fight night. Tickets Link: Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link: BoxRec: Event

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Wilmer Guzman (1-0-0) talks about his upcoming professional boxing bout in Hinckley. Guzman, a native of Nicaragua, now fights out of St. Cloud. In a middleweight showdown, Guzman will take on Gavin Hendrickson (2-1-3) of Richfield. The fight is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Grand Casino Hinckley. Doors 6:00PM - Show 7:00PMTickets: Friday Night FightsBoxrec Event Link: BoxRec: Event

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Josh Clark (9-1) of Fridley talks about his unanimous decision win over Miguel Gonzalez on the Sept. 19 card in Hinckley. Co-hosts Brian Johnson and Sean Strauss also catch up with Tyler Nystrom (4-2-1) of Superior, Wisconsin. In an outstanding fight, Nystrom edged Davionte Young on the Hinckley card.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Jessica Radtke Maltez (2-2-2) talks about her big win over Isis Sio at the Sept. 19 card in Hinckley.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, co-hosts Brian Johnson and Sean Strauss catch up with Minnesota boxers Eddy Valenzuela and Knowledge Johnson for post-fight interviews. Both fighters won their pro debuts in impressive fashion. BoxRec: Event

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Jessica Radtke Maltez (1-2-1) talks about her upcoming fight in Hinckley. In a 118-pound matchup, Maltez will take on Isis Sio (0-0) of Dickinson, North Dakota. Boxrec Event Link:BoxRec: EventTickets Link:Friday Night FightsHinckley Fights Stream Link:https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbxngtv.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExb3hDNGYyNHp3cjJKRnJZSgEeRZrI45-cMBqnZaMdGz6aBpq8cUemJoraxBAEQOTlmjsJhOsm2Byshdxeccg_aem_7aZHn_nO2VUzbrwEWUxNpg&h=AT2SJ0Xa48s5TCMt_-f_3yBPCKONXmTTmShuZlEi9l3_TlXKsnKUD-NxvICZjIv4D6B7d16H4rdpMZKQiNu4u1-_4Zba1Yq9Kc7-VnBE5CrJMiermg7NMu89hI4P2WwdrL-89gUSJotCFLs

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Davionte Young talks about his upcoming fight in Hinckley. Making his pro boxing debut, Young will take on Tyler Nystrom (3-2-1) of Superior, Wisconsin. Boxrec Event Link:BoxRec: EventTickets Link:Friday Night FightsHinckley Fights Stream Link:https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbxngtv.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExb3hDNGYyNHp3cjJKRnJZSgEeZpsI3I56QULAR55zi-bVGjW95prqlTqF8g5Sdfe0e62tuZ7hpw7Xsxls_YU_aem_Wa_b8jSn5qaNbPJvNfIFWA&h=AT2SJ0Xa48s5TCMt_-f_3yBPCKONXmTTmShuZlEi9l3_TlXKsnKUD-NxvICZjIv4D6B7d16H4rdpMZKQiNu4u1-_4Zba1Yq9Kc7-VnBE5CrJMiermg7NMu89hI4P2WwdrL-89gUSJotCFLs

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Tim Bender (1-1) previews his Sept. 19 fight in Hinckley. In a compelling matchup, Bender takes on Andrew Griggs (1-0) of Duluth.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Davonzell Patterson (1-1, 0 KOs) previews his Sept. 19 fight in Hinckley. Patterson takes on Jesse Walters (6-1, 3 KOs) of Duluth.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Joshua Clark previews his Sept. 19 fight in Hinckley. In a compelling matchup, Clark (8-1, 2 KOs) takes on unbeaten Miguel Gonzalez (4-0-1) of Moline, Illinois. Boxrec Event Link:BoxRec: EventTickets Link:Friday Night Fights

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Tyler Nystrom (3-2-1, 2 KOs), of Superior, Wisconsin, talks about his Sept. 19 fight in Hinckley. In a middleweight showdown, Nystrom will square off against Robbie Loyde (1-1, 1 KO) of Minneapolis. Boxrec Event Link:BoxRec: EventTicket Link:Friday Night Fights

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Eddy Valenzuela talks about his upcoming fight in Hinckley. A decorated amateur boxer, Valenzuela will make his pro debut on the Sept. 19 card. Boxrec Event Link: BoxRec: EventTickets Link:Friday Night Fights

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Tony Woods talks boxing and previews his Sept. 19 fight in Hinckley. In the main event, fan favorite Woods (13-1, 11 KOs) takes on battle-tested Justin Gunter (7-5, 5 KOs) of Lynchburg, Virginia. Boxrec Event Link: BoxRec: EventTickets Link:Friday Night Fights

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota amateur boxer Kirsten Wessel talks about her boxing journey and her upcoming fight in Detroit Lakes.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota bare knuckle boxing champion Mike "The Marine" Richman talks about his combat sports journey and his upcoming title defense. Richman, of Rosemount, is the current BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Corey Thompson (5-3, 4 KOs) talks about his upcoming fight against Bobby Deane (5-1, 4 KOs) in Detroit Lakes. https://www.facebook.com/ignitefights/https://www.facebook.com/events/2170275996707506/

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Rondale Hubbert (16-36-3, 10 KOs) previews his May 17 bout against Roman Cruz (2-1, 0 KOs). IGNITE FIGHTS 108!! Pro Boxing!... - Lakes Digital Sign Guys | Facebook

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Terrence Walker (2-5-1, 1 KO) talks about his upcoming bout against Lorenzo Cardona Jr. (0-0) in Detroit Lakes. Ignite Fights | Shakopee MN | Facebook

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Tommy Matlon (4-2, 3 KOs) talks about his upcoming match against Cayman Audie (3-1, 1 KO) in Detroit Lakes. Ignite Fights | Shakopee MN | Facebook

In the following episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Cayman Audie (3-1, 1 KO), talks about his upcoming fight against fellow Minnesotan Thomas Matlon (4-2, 3 KOs). Ignite Fights | Shakopee MN | Facebook

In the following episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Ashkan Morvari (2-0, 2 KOs) previews his May 17 fight against Tyler Nystrom (2-2-1, 1 KO) on the IGNITE FIGHTS card in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Ignite Fights | Shakopee MN | Facebook

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, boxer Tyler Nystrom (2-2-1, 1 KO) previews his May 17 fight against Ashkan Morvari on the IGNITE FIGHTS card in Detroit Lakes. Ignite Fights | Shakopee MN | Facebook

In this episode, the Minnesota Fight Night podcast catches up with Minnesota boxers Colton Warner, Gavin Hendrickson and Joshua Clarke following their matches on the February 14 card at Grand Casino Hinckley.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Joshua Clarke (7-1, 2 KOs) talks about his upcoming fight at Grand Casino Hinckley. Clarke, who is coming off a big win against previously unbeaten Dorian Bostic (now 16-1, 15 KOs), will face battle-tested veteran Mike Fowler (10-57, 4 KOs) of Milwaukee. Clarke vs. Fowler takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights Minnesota Fight Night podcast intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota heavyweight boxer Tim Taggart (6-5-2, 3 KOs) talks about his upcoming fight at Grand Casino Hinckley. Fighting in his hometown, Taggart returns to the ring against an opponent to be named later for one last match before hanging up his gloves. Taggart also talks about his advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, among other topics. Taggart vs. TBD takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Minnesota Fight Night podcast intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Gavin Hendrickson of Richfield talks about his upcoming fight at Grand Casino Hinckley. Hendrickson (2-0-3, 2 KOs) runs it back against Tyler Nystrom. Last April, Hendrickson and Nystrom battled to a draw. Hoping to take the fight out of the judges' hands, both fighters are looking for a knockout this time around. Nystrom vs. Hendrickson takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights Minnesota Fight Night podcast intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Tyler Nystrom (1-2-1, 1 KO) talks boxing and discusses his upcoming fight at Grand Casino Hinckley -- a compelling rematch with another Minnesota boxer, Gavin Hendrickson. Last April, the two middleweights fought to a draw. This could well be the fight of the night. Nystrom vs. Hendrickson takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler.

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Colton Warner (8-2, 5 KOs) talks boxing and previews his upcoming fight at Grand Casino Hinckley. In a clash of heavyweights, Warner takes on Brandon Carmack (8-6-3, 5 KOs) of Kansas City, Missouri. Warner vs. Carmack takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minesota boxer Antonio "Tony" Woods talks about his upcoming fight at Grand Casino Hinckley. Woods (12-1, 10 KOs) headlines a card that's stacked with local talent. Squaring off against the Minnesota fan favorite is battle-tested veteran Wilfrido Buelvas (26-21, 18 KOs) of Colombia. Woods vs. Buelvas takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Cayman Audie (2-1, 1 KO) discusses his upcoming fight in Hinckley, his burning desire for a rematch with Dennys Reyes, and more. A resident of Hinckley, Audie returns to the boxing ring after making his pro MMA debut last April (a first-round knockout victory). Cayman Audie vs. John Carmona takes place on Friday Night Fights at Grand Casino Hinckley on February 14th, 2024. Valentines Day! Get your tickets now! Friday Night Fights

In this episode, Minnesota boxer Oscar Soto talks about his upcoming pro debut. A veteran of more than 100 amateur fights, Soto will face tough Roman Cruz (2-1) on the undercard of the June 22 Vivid Fights promotion at the DoubleTree Hilton Ballroom in Bloomington. Soto also chats about his storied amateur career, which included bouts with the likes of current unbeaten world champion Terence Crawford and Minnesota's own former champion Jamal James. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 https://vividfights.com/ Host: Brian Johnson https://vividfights.com/ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1 https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/860156081491 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode, former MMA fighter and current trainer Nick Rogers talks about his combat sports journey, the revival of the Minnesota State boxing title, and the June 22 Vivid Fights promotion in Bloomington. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 https://vividfights.com/ Host: Brian Johnson https://vividfights.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode, Minnesota boxer and former Upper Midwest Golden Gloves champion Jerred Bradford talks about his amateur career and previews his pro debut on the June 22 Vivid Fights card in Bloomington. Host: Brian Johnson. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 https://vividfights.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode, Minnesota boxer Slink Proper (9-1) talks about his June 29, ESPN-televised rematch with Nico Ali Walsh (9-1) grandson of Muhammad Ali. Also joining the conversation is Slink's trainer, Quincy Caldwell. Ripped and ready to rumble, Slink is determined to prove that his upset win over Ali Walsh last August was no fluke. Host: Brian Johnson. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Corey Thompson (5-2, 4 KOs) previews his his June 22 fight against Mengistu Zarzar (10-9-1, 8 KOs). At stake is the vacant USA Minnesota Light Heavyweight title. The fight is the main event of a big Vivid Fights promotion at the Doubletree Hilton in Bloomington. Host: Brian Johnson. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 https://nitrotickets.com/event/801/VIVID-1FIGHTS-1GENERATION-1NXT-1--10622 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Gavin Hendrickson (2-0-1) previews his April 13 fight at Treasure Island Casino. In what could well be the fight of the night, Hendrickson, of Richfield, faces Tyler Nystrom of Superior, Wisconsin (1-1). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota heavyweight Colton Warner (6-2) talks about his upcoming fight at Treasure Island Casino in Welch, Minnesota. The event is April 13. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., fights start at 7:00. In addition, Warner shares his thoughts on other big fights coming up, including Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Dimitrii Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev and Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 https://www.ticasino.com/events/wfc-168-live-boxing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Tony Woods (12-0, 10 KOs), talks about his upcoming fight with Deshawn Prather (17-1, 2 KOs) of Kansas City. The fight is Friday, April 12, in Springfield, Missouri. On the line is the vacant Universal Boxing Organization Continental Middleweight title. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode, we catch up with Minnesota boxer Tim Bender. A native of Florida now living and training in Minnesota, Bender won his pro boxing debut in impressive fashion last December. He returns to the boxing ring Saturday, April 13, as part of a live boxing, MMA and Muay Thai card at Treasure Island Casino. Bender faces a tough test in the person of Roman Cruz (1-1), who defeated Ryan Dew in his most recent fight. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 https://worldfightingchampionships.com/events/23712/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support

In this episode, highly ranked Minnesota boxer Ve Shawn Owens (14-4, 12 KOs) discusses his strange experience on a Dec. 2, 2023, boxing card in Mexico. Owens went into the ring thinking he was fighting an exhibition. But that's not how it played out. In the 8th round, the referee stopped the “fight” after Owens was hit on the back of the head, giving his opponent the “win.” Roughly six weeks later, boxrec.com posted the fight as a TKO loss for Owens — a highly questionable blemish on the Minnesota boxer's record. Owens hasn't said much publicly about the bizarre events of Dec. 3 — until now. In addition, Owens breaks the news about his relocation plans, and talks about his recent eye surgery. Hear all about it in this wide-ranging interview, which kicks off the 5th season of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast. Bonus content: Owens and the guys talk a little hoops, with a focus on the NBA Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves! Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music.apple.com/us/album/ali-shuffle/334927560?i=334927635 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-johnson492/support