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Welcome to TITLE Unboxed! With more than 40 years of experience in the fight game, Doug Ward will be covering every corner of the ring as we get comfortable between the ropes. We'll talk with everyone from amateurs to professionals getting their thoughts on history, gear and everything in between!

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    • Aug 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    62. The Story of Joe Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 9:23


    Dive into the compelling story of Joe Louis, the legendary boxer who redefined the sport and became a symbol of hope and strength for millions. In this podcast, we'll explore his rise to fame, his iconic matches, and the impact he had both inside and outside the ring. Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of the Brown Bomber, a true American hero.

    62. Skipper Kelp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 55:18


    This week, we're thrilled to have former pro boxer Skipper Kelp as our special guest, sharing his unique perspectives and untold tales from his time in the ring. Tune in for an engaging episode filled with expert analysis, fighter interviews, and all things boxing!

    60. Devon Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 58:44


    Join us for an engaging podcast episode featuring renowned boxer Devon Alexander as we delve into his illustrious career, personal challenges, and future aspirations. Discover the mindset and training that have propelled him to the top of the boxing world. Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with insights and motivation!

    59. Elie Seckbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 40:41


    Join us for an exclusive interview with renowned sports journalist Elie Seckbach, where we dive deep into his career covering the biggest names and events in boxing. From behind-the-scenes stories to his thoughts on the current state of the sport, Elie shares it all. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the most respected voices in boxing journalism!

    58. Kelly Pavlik

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 51:41


    Join us in this episode as we sit down with former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik. In this episode, Kelly shares insights from his career, discusses his life after boxing, and offers advice to aspiring athletes. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with stories from inside and outside the ring.

    57. Travis Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 32:58


    In this episode, we talk with Travis Hartman - a former welterweight contender who fought the likes of Terence Crawford, Keith Thurman, and Chavez Jr. Given his experience in the division, we dive into both the past and present welterweight greats.

    56. Jack Reiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 53:52


    To win the game, you have to know the rules. That's why we are welcoming Jack Reiss to this episode of TITLE Unboxed. We go through the most controversial moments in officiating history and give context and commentary on the methods of officiating the fight game. 

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    55. Michael Moorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 35:42


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed, we welcome Michael Moorer. Best known for his dominating presence in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight division, we dive into Moorer's incredible career and his take on the sport today. 

    54. Burn the Ships - How to Build a Mindset for Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 3:22


    In this episode, Doug Ward utilizes a history lesson and how we as fighters can apply it to our mindset when stepping into the ring. 

    53. Boxing Mentality Basics | How to Break Mental Barriers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 5:51


    In this edition of TITLE Unboxed, our host, Doug Ward, delves into how to break down your mental barriers and reach the next level in boxing. 

    52. Focus on the Fighter | Jack Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 9:32


    Welcome to a special episode of "Focus on the Fighter." We invite you to join us on an exhilarating journey through the remarkable life and career of boxing legend Jack Johnson. From his early struggles to becoming the first African American heavyweight champion of the world, we delve into the gripping tales of his historic bouts and the indomitable spirit that made him an unforgettable figure in sports history. Tune in to this episode as we uncover the inspiring legacy of Jack Johnson, a true icon of the ring.

    51. Equipment History | The Boxing Ring, Sauna Suit, and Body Protector

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 10:20


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed, we delve into the history of the boxing ring, sauna suit, and body protector. 

    50. Antonio Tarver and Dem Robinson Boyz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 41:15


    In this exclusive interview, boxing legend Antonio Tarver sits down with us to discuss his latest venture as a trainer for two up-and-coming fighters, known as Dem Robinson Boyz (Ibraham and Muhammad Robinson).Tarver, a five-time world champion and Olympic medalist, brings his wealth of experience and knowledge to the training camp of these two young fighters, who are quickly making a name for themselves in the boxing world.During the interview, Tarver shares his insights on the strengths and weaknesses of Muhammad and Ibraham, and how he is working with them to develop their skills and take their careers to the next level. He also talks about his own career highlights and the lessons he has learned along the way.We also dive into the Robinson's perspective as they share their experiences working with Tarver and how his guidance has helped them improve their technique and strategy in the ring. We also learn more about their backgrounds, training regimen, and future goals in the sport. It's a unique opportunity to hear directly from these two talented fighters and get a glimpse into the dynamic between them and their legendary trainer. Don't miss out on this exciting interview with The Robinson Boys and their mentor, Antonio Tarver!Fans of boxing and sports enthusiasts alike won't want to miss this exciting interview with one of the sport's most respected figures and two rising stars in the ring. So grab your gloves and join us for this must-see event!

    49. Sugar Ray Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 29:21


    Today on TITLE Unboxed, we welcome back our first guest, Sugar Ray Leonard. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the career of one of the greatest boxers of all time, exploring his victories, defeats, and the defining moments that shaped his journey. From his Olympic gold medal in 1976 to his five world championship titles, Sugar Ray shares his personal insights, reflections and stories from the ring. Get ready for a journey through the life and legacy of a true icon of the sport. Don't miss this unforgettable conversation with Sugar Ray Leonard!

    48. Michael Carbajal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 53:27


    Get ready for an unforgettable interview with five-time boxing champion Michael Carbajal! In this video, we sit down with 'Little Hands of Steel' to discuss his incredible career, the highs and lows of being a professional athlete, and his thoughts on the current state of the sport. From his early days as an amateur to his epic battles in the ring, Carbajal shares candid stories and insights that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the greatest boxers of all time!

    47. Sugar Ray Robinson | Focus on the Fighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 6:24


    This episode is dedicated to who many call the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson. 

    46. Equipment History - The Enswell, The Ring Card Girl, and the Reflex Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 5:52


    Do you know the history behind the gear and the practices? In this episode, we discover the roots behind the Enswell, the Round Card Girl, and the Reflex Ball.

    45. Bronco McKart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 35:47


    In today's episode, we are joined by WBO Light Middleweight Champion Bronco McKart to discuss his experience and the Kronk Gym, his trilogy against Winky Wright, and the mentality behind his signature killer instinct. 

    44. Incredible Facts About Jack Dempsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 10:11


    In this episode of TITEL Unboxed, we take a deep dive into Jack Dempsey's prolific career. 

    43. Shawn Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 59:24


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed, we are joined by IBF AND WBC Champion Shawn Porter. We touch topics like having his introduction to boxing, his take on Crawford versus Spence, and his life after boxing. 

    42. Anthony Dirrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 32:16


    In this episode, we are joined by Anthony Dirrell, a two time WBC Super Middleweight Champion, to discuss the highlights and trials of his three decade career. 

    41. The History of Old School Bag Gloves, Championship Belts, and the Cobra Reflex Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 6:22


    In this edition of our podcast, we delve into the history of old school bag gloves, championship belts, and the cobra reflex bag. 

    40. Three Incredible Boxings Stories You've Never Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 9:16


    Boxing is a goldmine full of incredible, captivating, and, awe-inspiring stories. Today, we delve into three stories you may have never heard. If you like this edition of TITLE Unboxed, feel free to follow us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. 

    39. Boxing Equipment History | Shadow Boxing, the Medicine Ball, and Jump Ropes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 7:22


    In this episode we dive into the history of shadowboxing, the medicine ball, and the jump rope. 

    38. Zab "Super" Judah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 32:13


    Today we host Zab Judah, one of the most exciting fighters in boxing. We go over Judah's incredible career, from his controversial losses to the unifying the welterweight world title.

    37. Boxing Equipment History | Headgear, Mouthpieces, and the Groin Protector

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 6:34


    In Part Three of our Boxing Equipment History Series, we discuss the origins of protective equipment in boxing. 

    36. Jessica “Caskilla” McCaskill and Rick Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 59:53


    Today we are joined by the dynamic fighter and coach duo, Jessica McCaskill and Rick Ramos. Together, they have shocked the boxing world by becoming a two-weight world champion and a unified world champion within 11 professional fights. 

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    35. Boxing Equipment History | The Heavy Bag and Punch Mitts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 7:50


    In Part Two of our Boxing Equipment History Series, we discuss the origins of a couple of the sport's most useful training tools, the heavy bag and punch mitts.

    34. Thell Torrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 62:36


    Few come close to matching the vast experience and knowledge that Thell Torrence has acquired over his 60 years in the fight game. A disciple of the renowned trainer Eddie Futch, Torrence has stood in the corner of legendary fighters such as Ken Norton, Riddick Bowe, and Mike McCallum. His deep comprehension of boxing is priceless and we at TITLE are honored to present his insights to our viewers. 

    33. Bones Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 46:00


    In this episode we are pleased to host Bones Adams, a former WBA Super Bantamweight Champion turned professional trainer. Adams delves into his challenging upbringing, turning professional at 16, and transitioning to being a trainer. 

    32. Boxing Equipment History

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 9:13


    In this episode, we temporarily depart from our interview format to discuss some of origins of our favorite pieces of boxing equipment.

    31. Wayne McCullough

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 53:52


    In this edition we welcome Wayne "Pocket Rocket" McCullough. Wayne is a former Olympic Medalist, WBA Bantamweight Champion, and current trainer. Hailing from Northern Ireland, McCullough made a name for himself with his aggressive style and remarkably durable chin.

    30. Jack Reiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 57:42


    In this edition of TITLE Unboxed, we are proud to host one of the most renowned referees in the fight game, Jack Reiss. If you or a friend plan on stepping through the ropes, this is a podcast you CANNOT miss. Jack Reiss' insight is invaluable to any fighter who wants an edge in the form of boxing IQ. 

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    29. Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 19:42


    In this episode we are joined by Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns to discuss some of his legendary fights, his first time in Kronk Gym, and his sparring session with Muhammad Ali. 

    28. Coach Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 66:53


    Today we bring on one of the most knowledgeable  figures in the industry today, Coach Anthony. From training world champions to hundreds of thousands of students through his online masterclasses, Coach Anthony has made a mark in todays fight game. 

    27. Héctor Camacho Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 35:30


    In this episode, we touch base with Héctor Camacho Jr. to discuss his fathers legacy, his exhibition with Chavez, and the psychology of being a successful boxer.

    26. Julian and Julius Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 65:22


    In this edition we talk to the father and son duo, Julian and Julius Jackson. Julian touches on some of his biggest knockouts, boxing from the Virgin Islands, and some of the greatest lessons he's learned from boxing. Julius discusses the impact his fathers boxing career had on his upbringing, his initial foray into boxing, and his love of cooking.

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    25. Grandy Twins with Daniel Grandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 26:35


    In this edition of TITLE Unboxed we welcome the Grandy Twins and their father, Daniel Grandy. Most recognize the twins from the viral short clip of them doing mitts in the street. Since their overnight thrust to fame, they've been featured on ESPN, Little Big Shots, and multiple other high profile outlets. Aside from their appearances, they've been steadily refining their boxing skills with a methodical approach to amateur boxing. 

    24. Viddal Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 36:36


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed we are joined by Viddal Riley to discuss his esteemed amateur boxing career, being recognized by the Mayweather team, and his strategies for maximizing social media exposure. 

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    23. TITLE Unboxed | Michael “The Silk” Olajide Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 86:09


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed we are joined by Michael “The Silk” Olajide Jr. whose dynamic career has superseded the boxing community changed the lives of fitness enthusiasts all over the world. We discuss his illustrious professional career, his career altering eye injury, and his success after boxing.

    22. TITLE Unboxed | Shane Mosley Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 59:38


    Join us as we sit down with Shane Mosley, Jr. ahead of his world championship fight, taking place on May 29. We look back at what brought him into the sport, his role on the 2018 Contender series and what he’s learned from elite coaches and fighters he’s worked with along the way.

    21. TITLE Unboxed | Frank Stallone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 61:59


    In this episode, we sit down with Frank Stallone - who is most recognized from his acting, music industry accomplishments, and being "Rocky's Brother". However, Frank has his own background in the fight game, both as an amateur boxer and as a historian of the sport. 

    20. TITLE Unboxed EP. 20 | Doug Fischer | Editor-in-Chief at Ring Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 108:21


    In this episode Doug Fischer sits down with us to discuss some of his early moments as a young freelance writer and his journey to becoming the Editor-in-Chief at The Ring Magazine.

    19. Steve "U.S.S." Cunningham - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 21:51


    In the last episode of TITLE Unboxed we caught up with Steve U.S.S. Cunningham. Since that episode was released, Cunningham was booked for an exciting matchup against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. In this episode we discuss how celebrity boxing is influencing the sport. 

    18. Steve "U.S.S." Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 78:34


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed, we are joined by Steve USS Cunningham. Steve, a two time IBF Champion, shares with us his insights regarding his rollercoaster career - from his shocking victories, his controversial losses, and his battles behind-the-scenes. Follow Steve USS Cunningham for the latest updates regarding his career in and out of the ring.Instagram: @ussislegendTwitter: @usscunninghamUSS Comics: https://usscomics.store/collections/all?fbclid=IwAR3UnDMtWPTtwoCT0PI9yCU7AUnCZeHHmZlWz7_uHbIrtFX5EoKclQkDYTg

    17. Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 63:33


    Ray Mancini is a former WBA Lightweight champion and fan favorite during the 1980's, one of boxing's peak decades. Mancini was known to deliver action-packed fights that often ended with breathtaking stoppages. In addition to his tenacious fighting style, Mancini was driven by a mission to win the title for his father - a mission that resonated deeply with everyone associated with boxing. We are thrilled to have Ray join us on this episode of TITLE Unboxed as we learn the stories behind some of their favorite boxing moments.

    16. 'Coach' Larry Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 60:45


    Larry Wade, a former track champion, has recently pivoted his coaching career into boxing. Regardless of his recent entry into the sport, Wade has already coached numerous world champions such as Caleb Plant, Shawn Porter, and Badou Jack. Wade has a methodical and fact-based approach that lends itself perfectly to "The Sweet Science".

    15. Andre Rozier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 43:49


    The mastermind behind some of boxing's most gifted champions, Andre Rozier dives deep into topics like the current state of boxing, the difference between the amateurs and the pros, and coaching philosophy.

    14. 'Ferocious' Fernando Vargas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 58:00


    Fernando Vargas' boxing career is not only captivating - It is record setting. In this episode, we dive deep with Fernando Vargas about the highs and lows of his illustrious career. We also are joined by two of his three sons to discuss the next stage of the Vargas legacy.

    13. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 28:32


    In a special bonus episode, welcome Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson! Björnsson is most commonly known for his role as "The Mountain" on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones and for shattering records in various strong man competitions. Now he has set his sights on something close to all our hearts... boxing! With several exhibition matches under his belt, Björnsson is gearing up to face off against his strong man rival Eddie Hall. Björnsson and Doug Ward touch on the training differences between strong man and boxing, his diet changes and his plan to come out on top of "The Heaviest Boxing Match in History".

    12. Joe Smith Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 26:18


    In this episode of TITLE Unboxed, we are joined by one of boxing's best kept secrets, Joe Smith Jr. Being the only fighter to stop Bernard Hopkins is just one of Joe's accomplishments in the ring. Having made a name for himself by crushing expectations and winning as the underdog, Joe gives us a glimpse of what it was like to win with the odds against him and make a name for himself despite being the "The Common Man".

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