Podcast appearances and mentions of Jessie Vargas

Send us a textTwo-time world boxing champion Jessie Vargas joins us on the Vegas Circle Podcast to share his extraordinary transition from the boxing ring to the poker table. Jessie's journey is a tapestry of passion, resilience, and surprising twists, from his early days in Los Angeles to settling in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. With an amusing tale of his poker adventures alongside DJ Steve Aoki and the unexpected strategies that led to his defeat in a celebrity game, Jesse reveals the lighter side of the competitive world.Jessie walks us through the crucial beginning of his boxing career, where his father's encouragement and a documentary about Julio Cesar Chavez ignited his drive to become a champion. Starting young was key, as Jessie explains the advantages it gave him in developing the skills and mentality needed for success in the ring. Signing with Mayweather Promotions at just 19, he faced the challenges of boxing promotions and learned the delicate dance of balancing ego and humility while climbing up the ranks. Jessie also shares the camaraderie he found sparring with legends like Floyd Mayweather, and the memorable moments of facing icons like Manny Pacquiao.In addition to his boxing insights, Jessie offers invaluable financial advice for young fighters, emphasizing the importance of smart investments and personal branding. As he discusses the future, Jessie reflects on his commitment to community support, especially through boxing and youth initiatives. With an eye on a potential return to the ring, he remains focused on personal growth and education, all while enjoying the rich culinary scene of Las Vegas. Join us for a captivating conversation filled with lessons from the past and aspirations for the future, as Jessie Vargas continues to inspire both inside and outside of the ring.

Ever wondered what it takes to win a world title at 24? In this episode of the Digital Social Hour podcast, professional boxer Jesse Vargas comes to the show to talk about his incredible journey to becoming a world champion. Jesse dives deep into the challenges he faced, the fulfillment of achieving his dreams, and the intense training that got him there. He also discusses the crucial role his family played, especially his father's support, and the sacrifices he made along the way. From switching sports to finding his passion in boxing, Jesse shares his riveting story, including the fierce battles in two different weight classes and the tough opponents he faced. Plus, hear his thoughts on the modern wave of influencer boxing, the complexities of family dynamics for pro athletes, and the mental fortitude required to stay at the top. Join host Sean Kelly for an engaging and candid conversation with Jesse Vargas, packed with insights into the life of a professional athlete and what it takes to rise to the pinnacle of the sport. Don't miss out on Jesse's personal stories, his advice on navigating professional and personal challenges, and his future aspirations.  APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://forms.gle/D2cLkWfJx46pDK1MA Tags: podcast, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, sponsors, business inquiries. #BoxingCareer #Boxing #BoxingAchievements #ProfessionalBoxer #BoxingSacrifices CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Jesse Vargas on His Boxing Career 3:18 - Becoming a 2-Division World Champion 6:06 - Being Undefeated for 25 Fights 7:20 - Controversial Loss to Bradley 13:12 - How to Avoid Baby Mama Drama 18:14 - How Money Changes People 20:40 - What Did You Learn in the Past 4 Years 25:13 - What's Your Take on Influencer Boxing 31:40 - Where to Find Jesse Vargas 33:37 - Opportunities Present Themselves Daily BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what it takes to win a world title at 24? In this episode of the Digital Social Hour podcast, professional boxer Jesse Vargas comes to the show to talk about his incredible journey to becoming a world champion. Jesse dives deep into the challenges he faced, the fulfillment of achieving his dreams, and the intense training that got him there. He also discusses the crucial role his family played, especially his father's support, and the sacrifices he made along the way. From switching sports to finding his passion in boxing, Jesse shares his riveting story, including the fierce battles in two different weight classes and the tough opponents he faced. Plus, hear his thoughts on the modern wave of influencer boxing, the complexities of family dynamics for pro athletes, and the mental fortitude required to stay at the top. Join host Sean Kelly for an engaging and candid conversation with Jesse Vargas, packed with insights into the life of a professional athlete and what it takes to rise to the pinnacle of the sport. Don't miss out on Jesse's personal stories, his advice on navigating professional and personal challenges, and his future aspirations.  APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://forms.gle/D2cLkWfJx46pDK1MA Tags: podcast, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, sponsors, business inquiries. #BoxingCareer #Boxing #BoxingAchievements #ProfessionalBoxer #BoxingSacrifices CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Jesse Vargas on His Boxing Career 3:18 - Becoming a 2-Division World Champion 6:06 - Being Undefeated for 25 Fights 7:20 - Controversial Loss to Bradley 13:12 - How to Avoid Baby Mama Drama 18:14 - How Money Changes People 20:40 - What Did You Learn in the Past 4 Years 25:13 - What's Your Take on Influencer Boxing 31:40 - Where to Find Jesse Vargas 33:37 - Opportunities Present Themselves Daily BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julio César Chávez fue la inspiración para que el boxeador Jessie Vargas desarrollara su visión desde los 8 años de llegar a ser doble campeón mundial, de peso welter de la OMB, y peso welter junior de la AMB. En este episodio de "Deportes y Dinero" el periodista Ricardo Celis platicó con Vargas sobre lo que cautivó para desarrollar su carrera en los deportes y como sus padres lo apoyaron a tener disciplina, no solo en el deporte, pero también en sus finanzas. Aprende con Finhabitshttps://fnhbts.com/aprendeEncuéntranos en:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinhabitsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/finhabits/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finhabitsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinhabitsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finhabitsEl contenido de este episodio es solo para fines informativos. No debe de tomarse como una asesoría legal, de inversión o comercial ni debe ser utilizado para evaluar inversiones, ni debe utilizarse para evaluar ninguna inversión o valor. No está dirigido a ningún inversionista o posible inversionista de Finhabits. Para obtener más información, consulte https://www.finhabits.com/legal?lang=es.

Former two-division world champion Jessie Vargas talks from the WBA Convention and says he is dropping back down to welterweight #Boxing @jessievargas_ #LasVegas #orlandoflorida @cariberoyaleorlando --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-abrams7/support

We're in Las Vegas this week for Canelo-GGG 3. Hear from mutual opponent Daniel Jacobs who gives off some inside insight to fighting both men. We try to unearth Mike Coppinger's sources. There's a few words from Canelo Alvarez plus Jessie Vargas takes on the Dance Partners challenge and Kieron Conway talks through his fight with Ammo Williams and much more!

News on Bryan/Dubois, and more. Results:- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano. Jessie Vargas vs Liam Smith. Franchon Crews Dezurn vs Elin Cederroos. Austin Williams vs Chordale Booker. Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson. Azizbek Abdugofurov vs Fedor Chudinov. Schedule:- Dimitri Bivol vs Saul Alvarez. WBA Super World Light Heavyweight Title.

Canelo listo para el combate!!Bivol sueña con la victoria!Despojo en nueva york jueces dan victoria a Katie Taylor sobre Amanda Serrano!jessie Vargas pierde con Liam Smith!!Shakur Stevenson  supera a Oscar Valdez y unifica en peso super pluma!!

Sean & Johnston reflect on the weekend's action as Katie Taylor successfully defended her undisputed lightweight crown via a contentious split decision, whilst Shakur Stevenson really came of age at just 24 beating Oscar Valdez to unify two world titles! Also a round of the rest of the action from across the two events including Liam Smith v Jessie Vargas and another emphatic victory from Nico Ali Walsh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for this weeks episode as we discuss the exciting fights that occurred last weekend between Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson; Liam Smith vs Jessie Vargas; and the historic fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. As always we give the updated fight announcements, rumored fights, and overall news in boxing. Lastly, we finish up with the fight preview between undisputed Super Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and WBA Super Light Heavyweight champion Dmitrii Bivol. “We're not experts, just friends.”

In this episode, we discuss Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano and what this fight does for women's boxing. We also discuss Shakur Stevenson vs. Oscar Valdez, Jessie Vargas vs. Liam Smith, and give a quick preview of Canelo vs. Bivol. Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to our social media channels! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lastonesatthebar/ Twitter: twitter.com/lastonesathebar Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7e-A4MDIjKpo8w4ddSZHdA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastonesatthebar/message

In episode 61 we discuss Tyson Fury's impressive knockout victory over Dillian Whyte and his potential retirement. We predict the fighters we believe will win the upcoming fights amongst Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano; Liam Smith vs Jessie Vargas; and Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson. Join us as we give you the latest in news, updates, and rumors going on in the boxing world. “We're not experts, just friends.” Instagram: @boxingtalkpodcastTwitter: @boxingtalkpodYouTube: Boxing Talk

Sam Peters is a 20 year Air Force veteran running for one of 4 Nevada House of Representative seats. He tells us about growing up in Northern Maine, becoming a K-9 military policeman, becoming commissioned as an officer, and some stories from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Alaska. We also talk about his campaign, his business, and why he is running for federal office, as opposed to running down ticket. Finally, he tells us why he wants to run against Steve Horsford and how he feels about Annie Black joining the race, plus Jessie Vargas and Chance Bonaventure. Red Wave '22 on TJBS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thejohnnybrushow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejohnnybrushow/support

Jessie Vargas is a 2-time world champion boxer running for Congress in Nevada's 4th CD. Jessie Vargas for Congress 

'All I can do, is do Eddie's head in' - Liam Smith on Jessie Vargas fight & talks Kurbanov rematch

'Cheap' -Kieran Conway disappointed in Jessie Vargas, now faces Cissokho, 'Saunders can beat Canelo

Lance and Mike are joined by four of boxing's premier managers, Keith Connolly, Guadalupe Valencia, Sam Katkovski, and Peter Kahn, to discuss the state of the sport amidst the coronavirus pandemic, potential returns to the ring, and much more. First, the reigning Manager of the Year, Keith Connolly, discusses what he believes will be the biggest change coming out of quarantine, negotiations in the Covid era, the future of DAZN, what could be next for some of his fighters, including Danny Jacobs, Sergiy Derevyanchenko, and Adam Kownacki, and more. Next, Guadalupe Valencia talks about the issues with getting guys back into the ring, a possible July 4 return date for Ryan Garcia, as well as his potential stardom, how being a lawyer and being bilingual has helped him as a manager, Jessie Vargas's plans, and more. Then, Churchill Boxing's Sam Katkovski discusses working with director Peter Berg, and how being able to leverage connections in Hollywood has changed things for him, Regis Prograis vs. Maurice Hooker, dealing with a number of different promoters, the potential for a “market correction” in fighter pay going forward, everything being part of the job description for a manager, and more. Finally, Peter Kahn joins the show and talks about the the most common question he's getting from his fighters right now, cultivating real relationships with his roster of clients, an anecdote about when he was wronged by a boxer he used to work with, zany requests he gets from fighters, feeling honored to work with Xander Zayas, setting expectations, Don King, and more. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/pugandcopp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two weight World Champion Jessie Vargas joins Chris Lloyd for episode 14. Speaking from Las Vegas, Vargas recalls his first boxing memories, his early fights on some huge Floyd Mayweather undercards, the big nights against Manny Pacquiao, reliving his World Title success, switching across multiple trainers and a whole lot more!

Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Keith Idec, senior writer at boxingcene.com. Mannix and Idec talk about the decision to push a third fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury back to the fall, if Wilder should consider step-aside money to let Fury face Anthony Joshua, what boxing promoters should be doing to prepare for the post coronavirus world, Andy Ruiz's future, more. Later, Mikey Garcia joins to talk about his win over Jessie Vargas, his interest in a fight with Manny Pacquiao and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Smoothvega is joined by Mikey Garcia at The Star in Frisco, Tx for an exclusive interview for the TV Taping of 'Nothing Beats Experience'. We discussed his fight against Jessie Vargas, Who Wins: Mikey vs Robert Garcia, the boxing business + More. Watch Full Interview Online on YouTube @ NothingBeatsExperience.com Special Thank You: Matchroom Boxing, DAZN, Dallas Cowboys + The Star in Frisco.

Welcome back to another episode of Against the Ropes. This week we discuss Mikey Garcia defeating Jessie Vargas, "Chocolatito" Gonzalez once again becoming a world champion, Deontay Wilder exercising his rematch clause with Tyson Fury and more!

The “EnVivo!” Podcast crew talked about how Mikey Garcia pulled out the unanimous-decision win (114-113, 116-111, 116-11) over Jessie Vargas. It was Garcia's first win at welterweight after suffering a one-sided defeat at the hands of Errol Spence in 2019 y MAS!

Lance and Mike recap a big weekend in Dallas on one of DAZN's best cards of the year, including the return of Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez and what it could mean for the 115-pound division, as well as Mikey Garcia's decision over Jessie Vargas in the main event and the possibility of a mega fight between Garcia and Manny Pacquiao in July. Plus, the guys compare their Top-15 heavyweight rankings, preview some upcoming fights including Anthony Joshua's upcoming bout with Kubrat Pulev, discuss the status of Tyson Fury's trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder, and the latest on negotiations between Canelo and Billy Joe Saunders. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription when you visit http://theathletic.com/pugandcopp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Resultados Wilder vs Fury -Resultados UFC FN 168 *Carteleras futuras* -Mikey García vs Jessie Vargas -UFC FN169 -Combate Américas MX vs USA -Debut de Xander Zayas en Puerto Rico *Opinión* -Tyson Fury es el rey de los pesados -Panorama actual de los pesados -¿Cómo cabe Oleksandr Usyk en tódo ésto? *Top 10* ¿Quiénes son los mejores 10 boxeadores boricuas en la actualidad? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/el-pugilato/support Support us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/el-pugilato/support

Lance and Mike recap a huge night for boxing as Tyson Fury dominated his way to a seventh round stoppage of Deontay Wilder in their highly-anticipated rematch, and discuss Fury's flawlessly executed attack-first strategy, Wilder potentially dismissing Mark Breland in an attempt to revamp his style going into a likely summer trilogy bout, as the Bronze Bomber exercised his rematch clause, and much more. Plus, the guys look ahead to this weekend's stacked DAZN card, headlined by Mikey Garcia and Jessie Vargas, and also featuring Chocolatiti's return against Kal Yafai, as well as Canelo's next opponent being either Callum Smith or Bill Joe Saunders. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription when you visit http://theathletic.com/pugandcopp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan recaps of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 2 and UFC's Dan Hooker vs Paul Felder and talks Fury's ballsy but brilliant game plan, Deontay Wilder's corner throwing in the towel, why Brendan doesn't want to see a rematch and why Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua next will be the biggest fight of all time, also, MMA judge Joe Soliz's conflict of interest in James Krause's UFC 247 fight vs Trevin Giles, Diego Sanchez's eccentric coach and deadly Stone Cold Stunner move, Israel Adesanya's apology for his Twin Towers comment, One Championship's closed event broadcast due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Curtis Blaydes vs Anthony Johnson in a sumo match, Joseph Benavidez's title fight vs Deiveson Figueiredo, Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas, fan questions and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I talk about a potential matchup between Jorge Linares and Ryan Garcia, what's next for Caleb Plant, and I give my prediction on the February 29 matchup between Mikey Garcia and Jessie Vargas on DAZN. 

Throwing Jabs Episode 20@ThrowingJabs on Twitter and Throwing Jabs Podcast on Facebook ReviewRyan Garcia Kos Francisco Fonseca in 1stTime to step up kid20-0 17Kos-Oscar de la Hoyas boy has a devastating left hook., retained WBC Silver Lightweight title.Jorge Liares looked great with 4th rd ko of Carlos Morales.Had struggled after a 13 win fight streak and a first round TKO at the hands of Pablo Cesar Cano last January for the WBC International silver super lite weight.. back to back wins for Liares.Next opponent for Garcia? Or Devin Haney? Haney confronted Bernard Hopkins backstage after Garcia's win.. WBC Emeritus Champion Haney and his dad Bill pressed Hopkins on a fight with Ryan Garcia.Caleb Plant does his job vs Vincent FeigenbutzSuper Middleweight World Champion Caleb Plant put on a show in his hometown of Nashville—defending his IBF 168-pound with a 10th-round TKO of Germany's Vincent Feigenbutz on PBC on FOXYou're 27, in your prime, and undefeated, fight someone inside the top 30 champBlessed with quick hands and fast feet, Tennessee native Caleb Plant has worked his way from a top rising prospect to a 168-pound world champion.NewsGGG calf injuryMiddleweight world titleholder Gennadiy Golovkin has suffered a right calf injury that is likely to once again push back his mandatory defense against Kamil Szeremeta.Golovkin and his team have filed for an extension with the IBF, and the fight now will likely take place in May or June, sources said.Previously, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn told ESPN last week that the fight, which initially had been planned for Feb. 29 before being moved back for various reasons to March 28, likely wouldn't happen until at least April.A DAZN spokesperson confirmed the promotion is looking at new dates for the fight. Are his best days behind him?Canelo? Plant says Oscars offer was bunkWith Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya still on the hunt to finalize Canelo Alvarez's next opponent in May, one person it apparently won't be is 168lb titleholder Caleb Plant. Plant, who just recently won handily, recently said he's not too interested in taking a Canelo fight at this time, saying he would have to compromise himself by taking the fight on short notice.Well according to De La Hoya, he has no idea what Plant is talking about since there's still plenty of time for a full training camp before May 2. Either way, De La Hoya says the ship has sailed on Plant, who will never get another chance to fight the Mexican star.PreviewMikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas Feb. 29Former four-division world titleholder Mikey Garcia will return to the ring to face former two-division titlist Jessie Vargas, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn made official on Wednesday.The fight had been rumored for weeks, and on Sunday it became clearer it would happen when Garcia announced on his 32nd birthday that he had signed with Hearn, who also promotes Vargas, and would fight on Feb. 29 (DAZN).The 12-round welterweight fight will take place at the Ford Center at The Star, the training facility of the Dallas Cowboys, in Frisco, Texas, which has hosted only three previous boxing events.Garcia (39-1, 30 KOs), of Moreno Valley, California, who has won world titles at featherweight, junior lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight, will fight not far from where he had his previous bout and most disappointing performance. That was on March 16 at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas, where he jumped up two weight classes to challenge the much bigger welterweight world titleholder Errol Spence Jr. and lost a shutout decision before a crowd of 47,525 in the main event of the first-ever Fox Sports pay-per-view card.Vargas (29-2-2, 11 KOs), 30, of Las Vegas, who has won belts at junior welterweight and welterweight, fought to back-to-back draws in 2018 against Adrien Broner and Thomas Dulorme before knocking out former lightweight titlist Humberto Soto in the sixth round on April 26.Vargas faced Soto at 150 pounds in what he thought would be his first fight on his way to being a full-fledged 154-pound junior middleweight. But the lure of a fight with a major name in Garcia convinced him to fight another 147-pound bout.FURY WILDER 2This weekend, the boxing world turns it's eyes to Las Vegas for a rematch with the unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs), whom he fought to a controversial draw in December 2018, live on FOX and ESPN+ pay-per-view.Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) is the undefeated former unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, The Ring, and lineal champion, who was stripped of his titles and charged with anti-doping violations.They will fight for the WBC and vacant The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada.The first fight was a draw. One card was 113-113, from judge Phil Edwards, with Fury docked the two points for knockdowns that otherwise would have given him a win. One card was 114-112 for Fury, eight to four in his favor in terms of rounds scored; even counting the knockdowns, judge Robert Tapper felt Fury had done enough to win. And then there was judge Alejandro Rochin, who broke from the pack and score the fight 115-111 Wilder. He was one of a brave and hearty few who felt that Wilder deserved the victory even without the knockdowns.The fight, which sold about 325,000 on pay-per-view, became one of the most talked-about fights of the decade after the fight. There was plenty of conversation about the scoring, about Fury's insane ability to recover from that 12th round knockdown (which became a meme, something pretty much unheard of in boxing), about Wilder's power, and about how dramatic the fight had been.Contrasting styles, Contrasting camps, Contrasting personalities, but the one thing Wilder and Fury have in common is their ambition to be the best in the world.THE AFTERMATHWhen the WBC ordered a rematch in early 2019, Fury did something Tyson Fury has often done: he zagged on ‘em, turning it down and instead signing with Top Rank, while promising he would eventually fight Wilder again. Wilder, of course, took it as an opportunity to say that Fury ducked the rematch, but he also routinely guaranteed the rematch would happen in time.Instead of fighting one another last year, Wilder and Fury scored a couple of wins. Wilder knocked out Dominic Breazeale and Luis Ortiz, while Fury rampaged over Tom Schwarz and then had some real struggles with Otto Wallin.Fury's purpose in signing with Top Rank and ESPN was to become a bigger name with the American public. Certainly, Fury is a bigger name now than he was a year ago, but Wilder is still the star.FURRY NEARLY KILLED HIMSELFParis Fury remembers her husband, Tyson, getting into his sports car after telling her, “I'm not coming back.” Then there was the sound of an engine accelerating almost violently as he sped away. He wanted to kill himself.He planned to crash his car into a nearby bridge. He drove faster and faster toward that destination. Meanwhile, even as he drove, Paris was frantically trying to locate him. He had turned is phone off. She called his father and his brother, and they didn't know where he was, either.But then, he says, an inner voice told him: “You don't want to do this.” He pulled off to the side of the road as his inner voice' persisted: “You don't want to do this. If you do, you will destroy your wife, your kids, your family.”Since winning his title, the invisible demons within him were trying to take his soul. Depression is like that. He began to drink every day. He used recreational drugs to excess. His weight ballooned to 400 pounds. Even his 6-foot-9 height couldn't mask the way he looked.It took Fury almost two years to understand what was happening to him. He took the title from Wladimir Klitschko on Nov. 28. 2015. He did not return to the ring until 2018. The time in between were, for him, a trip to hell and back.He told the British press: “I crashed. When I weighed 400 pounds, every joint in my body ached. I could not carry that weight. I was in constant pain. I couldn't sleep. It seems funny that a man can win the world championship and enjoy nothing. I didn‘t understand back then.”BREAKDOWNFight-wise, Fury (29-0-1, 20 KO) is adamant that he's not coming to box the way he did in 2018. Even if he comes in heavier as planned, he'll probably be in better fight shape than he was the first time, when he was just six months into a comeback after nearly three years away from the sport.Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KO) has changed nothing, it would seem. Everything he's done in his camp forever with the same trainers has worked out fine. Wilder and his team all have bought into the idea that no matter what, sooner or later, his power is going to come into play.Who wins the fight and how? @ThrowingJabs on Twitter and  Throwing Jabs Podcast on Facebook Visit clovercrestmedia.com/medium to read Jared Jones and Jace Garcia's articles and for a link  to subscribe to the podcast. 

Lance and Mike record from Los Angeles at the Mikey Garcia-Jessie Vargas press conference, ahead of their scheduled February 29 fight. First, Jessie Vargas discusses how his fight against Mikey Garcia came together, his thoughts on how the fight will play out, and why he believes he can score an upset on fight night. Then, Eddie Hearn talks about Mikey Garcia-Jessie Vargas, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Daniel Jacobs, Bob Arum's cirticism, NSAC, drug testing, DAZN, and much more. After that, Regis Prograis discusses potentially fighting Mikey Garcia down the line, a Maurice Hooker bout, his outlook for 2020, and more. Finally, Mikey Garcia talks about being very motivated following his loss to Errol Spence Jr., his thought process on taking a fight against Jessie Vargas at 147lbs., a potential Manny Pacquiao matchup, buying himself a car for his 32nd birthday, and more. Save yourself 40% on annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting http://theathletic.com/pugandcopp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance and Mike record from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to break down the Canelo Alvarez-Sergey Kovalev WBO Light Heavyweight title fight and make their predictions, as well as discuss the tension between Canelo and Oscar De La Hoya heading into the bout. Then, former two-time champion Jessie Vargas joins the show to give his perspective on the fight and how moving up in weight may affect Canelo's performance. Later, DAZN executive Joe Markowski talks to the guys about the slate of upcoming fights on DAZN starting with Canelo-Kovalev and continuing with Logan Paul-KSI and Ruiz-Joshua 2. Plus, the guys discuss Ryan Garcia vs. Romero Duno and the rest of Canelo-Kovalev undercard, recap the Josh Taylor-Regis Prograis fight, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. evading a VADA test, and look ahead to Jermell Charlo vs. Tony Harrison II and Gervonta Davis vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa. Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting http://theathletic.com/pugandcopp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode begins with Recap from a busy weekend Featuring Deontay Wilder's KO Luis Ortiz, Uzcategui KO Dirrell on Showtime & Bivol KO Barrera, Kovalev scores TKO on HBO! Also, RoundTable Preview & Predictions for ESPN & Showtime: Valdez vs. Quigg, Vences vs DeLeon, Garcia vs. Lipinets, & Barthelemy vs. Relik! Other Topics For Discussion: Canelo Alvarez tests positive Golovkin fight in Jeopardy? -Broner vs. Jessie Vargas as replacement for Omar Figueroa!  Plus, More Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Subscribe on Apple Podcast (Itunes Rate & Review) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rope-a-dope-radio/id514483886?mt=2  Player.FM  https://player.fm/series/the-rope-a-dope-radio-podcast Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rope-a-dope-radio--feed  Tunein https://tunein.com/radio/Rope-A-Dope-Radio-p377391/  blogtalkradio.com/ropeadoperadio TheGruelingTruth.Net, Spreaker, & More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable Your Voice Will Be Heard!

This episode begins with a Quick Recap segement featuring Crolla vs Burns & Chris Eubank Jr.'s KO in the World Boxing Super Series! Plus, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Showtime Tripleheader Jermell Charlo vs Erickson Lubin, Jarret Hurd vs. Austin Trout, & Erislandy Lara vs. Terrel Guasha! Also Included #PBC on FOX Preview Santa Cruz vs Avalos & Mares vs Guettirez! Other Topics For Discussion: Mikey Garcia, Danny Garcia, Errol Spence, & Jessie Vargas all pass on a fight with Miguel Cotto: Will Banter some about each Fighter's Viewpoint on the Cotto Fight and what Golden Boy Promotions's could offer beyone Cotto! Eddie Goldman's response to Victor Conte's Thoughts & Comments on the failed test by Luis Ortiz! Checkout Eddie's Podcast No Holds Barred! Plus, Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Subscibe on Apple Podcasts(Itunes Rate & Review), Player.FM, Stitcher, Tunein, Sound Clound, Blogtalkradio.com/RopeADopeRadio & More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio & visit the Rope A Dope Radio Podcast YouTube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!  

It's time for another new installment of the Morning Punch-In Show with RB & Jae. Listen in as we recap Manny Pacquiao's victory of Jessie Vargas, Oscar Valdez's successful title defense and more. PLUS! New Word On The Curb & Callers have the opportunity to play Know-it or Blow-it and win gear from the RagingBabe.com store. To call-in and speak to Raging Babe (@RagingBabe) and Jae (@JeandraLeBeauf) dial 718.508.9852.

In honor of Pacquiao vs Vargas fight night, The Morning Punch-In Show offers a bonus edition to discuss the bout, offer predictions, and talk to the callers. To call-in and speak to the hosts, dial 718.508.9852

This Episode begins with Quick Recap from a mild weekend in boxing featuring talk about Eggingtion vs. Gavin & David Lemiuex return. Plus, A Quick Interview with Jessie Vargas about his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao November 5th on Top Rank PPV! Preview the Showtime Boxing Schedule in the 1st Quarter of 2017! Thurman vs. Garcia, Frampton vs. Santa Cruz 2, Broner vs. Zlaticanin, Broner vs. Granados, & Degale vs. Jack! Other Topics For Discussion- Vanes Martirosyan not happy with Al Haymon and Tom Brown. Is he making a legit point or just Vanes being Vanes considering the history? Bob Arum on First Take talking Pac/Vargas & Pac/Crawford. -Anthony Joshua still looking for an opponent for December 10th! Plus, More Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio! Subscribe on iTunes & Checkout The Rope A Dope Report Youtube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The RoundTable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!   

This episode begins with Recap from a Busy weekend that saw the return of WBC HW Champ Deontay Wilder, Felix Diaz beating Sammy Vasquez, & a spirited fight between Jamal James and Wale Omotoso! Plus, Roundtable Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the HBO PPV between Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol that will Crown the Best 140 Pounder in The World! Other Topics For Discussion: -Who Will Manny Pacquiao Fight on November 5th Jessie Vargas or Crawford/Postol Winner? -Danny Garcia fights September 24 likley at the Barclays Center Who Will It Be? -Adrien Broner late to court resuluting in 30 Days behind bars. -WBA busy making title fights a few standouts are Jermall Charlo vs. Jullian Williams and Rober Easter vs. Richard Commey for Rances Barthelemy vacated belt! Plus, More Current Fight News and Rumor Mill Items! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio & Visit The Rope A Dope Report Youtube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!

This episode will begin with Recap from a mild weekend that featured a tougher than expected fight for Sergey Kovalev on HBO and a snoozefest main event on ESPN. Plus, Preview, Debate, Predictions for the PBC on FOX card that includes Deontay Wilder vs. Chris Arreola and Sammy Vasquez vs. Felix Diaz! Other Topics For Discussion-Debate the surprise fight announcement of Golovkin vs.Brook Mismatch or Legit? (Golovkin fans trying to build Kell Brook into something he's not & haters calling this a cherry pick.) -Pacquiao vs. Broner: Bob Arum claims Adrien Broner priced himself out and now moving to Jessie Vargas or Danny Garcia. -Mid-Year Review of the 2016 Boxing Season. Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio & Visit The Rope A Dope Report YouTube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable Your Voice Will Be Heard!

The Morning Punch-In Show is back with an all new episode. Joining RB & Jae this week on Hotline Bling, WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas and Jamel Herring. PLUS, listen in as we tackle the latest hot topics, bring you the 'Word on the Curb' 'Know-it or Blow-it' and an all new installment of Jae Walking. You won't want to miss it. The show goes LIVE at 8AM PT. To call in and speak with the hosts, dial 718.508.9852. Use the official show hashtag #TMPS to chat with other listeners and follow RB (@RagingBabe) & Jae (@jaeLeBeauf) on twitter.

The show begins with Debate & Discussion from a heavy news cycle in the last several days! Infact, just today more Fight News Broke pertaining to Canelo officially vacating the WBC Middleweight Title and more details from the Povetkin vs. Wilder fight currently on hold while the WBC investgates the failed drug tests. Also, Recap Murat Gassiev's Brutual 1st Round KO along with the rest of the PBC on FS1 Toe-To-Toe Tuesdays full Card(Behind the scenes chatter) & other results from the weekend! Plus, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Showtime Tripleheader headlined by Erislandy Lara vs. Vanes Martirosyan 2 and Jermall Charlo vs. Austin Trout! Other Topics For Discussion- Joseph Parker vs. Carlos Takam Preview! -Adrien Broner's TMT Diss Track and a rumor that he's fighting Danny Garcia! -Eddie Hearn offers Jessie Vargas a boatload of money to travel to UK to fight Kell Brook! Plus, More Current Fights News & Rumor Mill Items! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio Visit & Subscribe to The Rope A Dope Radio YouTube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!  

The show begins with Recap from another busy weekend that featured a great performance from Jessie Vargas on HBO, a war in Khurtsdize vs. Douglas on Showtime, and the Heavyweight Browne vs. Chagaev fight from Russia! Plus, we breakdown what's next in the future for all the fighters involved in Saturday night fights. Other Topics For Discussion-Wilder vs. Povetkin heads to Russia date and venue TBA in the next few days. -Francisco Vargas vs. Orlando Salido Preview for the June 4 HBO fight! -Bob Arum continues his plea to match Top Rank fighters vs. Al Haymon PBC guys. It seems like it may be real this time? Quick Recap UFC Diaz vs. Mcgregor & Tate vs. Holm! Preview upcoming weekend schedule. Berto vs. Ortiz 2 April 30? Plus, More Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!   

On this installment of The Ruckus podcast w/ Jeandra LeBeauf, Ryan Bivins and Michelle Rosado, we look back at the busy boxing weekend where Lucas Browne battled back to win the WBA heavyweight crown over Chagaev, Julian "J Rock" Williams became the number 1 contender for the IBF light middleweight crown, Jessie Vargas upset Sadam Ali's applecart to capture the vacant WBO welterweight title and Luis Ortiz steam rolled through Tony Thompson. To speak with the hosts, dial 718.508.9852 and make sure you follow the hosts on twitter: @jethang@RyanBivins@RagingBabe@theBadCulture  

The show begins with Recap from a busy weekend that included Crawford vs. Lundy on HBO, Santa Cruz vs. Martinez on Showtime, Frampton vs. Quigg on Sky Sports in Manchester, & Huck vs. Alofabi IV from Germany. Plus, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for both HBO and Showtime cards on Saturday featuring Jessie Vargas vs. Sadam Ali, Ortiz vs. Thompson, Williams vs. Matano, Douglas vs. Khurtsidze, & Harrison vs. Guerrero! Other Topis For Discussion-Wilder vs. Povetkin possibly heading to Russia? Povetkin's promoter wins purse bid outcome in 8-9 days. Russian P.E.D Scandal has a new twist to the story. -PBC on ESPN back in June after some scheduling issues. -Preview Carl Frampton vs. Leo Santa Cruz and take a look ahead at the next fights for the winners from last Saturday! -Chagev vs. Browne Heavyweight Preview! Plus, More Current Fight News and Rumor Mill Stuff! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRaido Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!  

This week on The Ruckus hosts Jeandra LeBeauf (@jethang) Ryan Bivins (@RyanBivins) and Michelle Rosado (@RagingBabe) are joined by welterweights Sadam Ali and Jessie Vargas. The combatants are scheduled to meet on March 5th for the vacant WBO welterweight title in Washington DC. Their title bout serves as the co-feature to the heavyweight showdown between Luis Ortiz and Tony Thompson.

This episode begins with Recap from the HBO Main Event between Timothy Bradley and Jessie Vargas that had a wildly controversial ending! Plus, Debate & Review Bob Arum's Top Rank lawsuit against Al Haymon & The PBC for 100 million dollars claiming violations of the Ali Act by monopolizing the sport of boxing. Other topics for discussion-Top Rank and Showtime possible working relationship in near future. -Floyd Mayweather vs. Kell Brook rumors linger? -Matthysse vs. Postol in talks for September! Plus, More Current News Topics! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live

The Tale of the Tape returns for post-fight reaction from Timothy Bradley vs. Jessie Vargas. A controversial ending to the fight has Kenny and Vin fired up for this action packed episode of the Tale of the Tape boxing podcast on TheBoxingRant.com.SUBSCRIBE to The Boxing Rant on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6wBCr9fgIjW6FHvUoUcwQ?sub_confirmation=1Support The Boxing Rant at https://www.Patreon.com/BoxingRantFind us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Boxing-Rant-105822718700402Contact: mailbag@theboxingrant.comFollow us on Twitter:@VinceCummings81@KennyKeithJrShop the TBR Swag store at https://theboxingrant.myspreadshop.comThe Boxing Rant is produced by Kenny Keith @KennyKeithJr.Original artwork created by Kenny Keith for The Boxing Rant.Original Logo created by @Fightposium for The Boxing Rant.Original music produced by DJ Steve Bills for The Boxing Rant.

This episode begins with Recap from a jammed-pack weekend that saw a Brawl in Montreal between David Lemieux and Hassan N'Dam on FS-2 and a ugly but impressive win by Shawn Porter over Adrien Broner from the PBC on NBC! Plus, Recap from the Sunday Afternoon card on CBS and Debate the next fights for all the winners and losers from the weekend. Also, Preview & Predictions for the HBO Main Event between Timothy Bradley and Jessie Vargas! Other Topic For Discussion-Golovkin will have to wait for David Lemieux until next summer says Oscar De La Hoya. -Rumors of Ruslan Provondikov vs. Humberto Soto. -How serious is Oscar De La Hoya about coming out of retirement? -Preview for a busy Friday which includes fights on ShoBox, FS-1, and TruTV. Plus, More Current News Topics! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!

Shawn Porter outclassed Adrien Broner in unanimous fashion. In Canada, David Lemieux defeated Hassan N'dam for the IBF middleweight crown in a fight of the year candidate. And Andre Ward returned to action and dispatched an overmatched Paul Smith by way of 9th round stoppage. Plus the guys preview next weeks HBO World Championship Boxing card headlined by Timothy Bradley vs. Jessie Vargas. SUBSCRIBE to The Boxing Rant on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6wBCr9fgIjW6FHvUoUcwQ?sub_confirmation=1Support The Boxing Rant at https://www.Patreon.com/BoxingRantFind us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Boxing-Rant-105822718700402Contact: mailbag@theboxingrant.comFollow us on Twitter:@VinceCummings81@KennyKeithJrShop the TBR Swag store at https://theboxingrant.myspreadshop.comThe Boxing Rant is produced by Kenny Keith @KennyKeithJr.Original artwork created by Kenny Keith for The Boxing Rant.Original Logo created by @Fightposium for The Boxing Rant.Original music produced by DJ Steve Bills for The Boxing Rant.

The show starts with Recap from the Rios vs Chaves HBO fight that ended by DQ and Jessie Vargas gets a tough test from Novakov. Plus, an Espn2 upset and return of Andre Dirrell. Also Preview for the Tripleheader on Showtime that has the boxing world up in arms. Other Topics for Discussion- Hopkins vs. Kovalev a done deal for Nov.8. Thurman vs Garcia for October. -A look at the rest of the fight schedule this weekend. Listen Live on your Phone by Calling 646-381-4990. Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio.

In Depth Interview with Welterweight Contender Jessie Vargas who fights this Friday Night on Acteca America in Las Vegas! Jessie will catch us up with his career, new promoter Top Rank, training camp, and 2013 plans! Also, RoundTable Preview, Debate, and Predictions for the 4th installment for the Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez Fight on HBO PPV This Saturday Night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas! Plus, Recap from a busy fight weekend including a upset win for the unbeaten Austin Trout in his fight from MSG New York vs Miguel Cotto! Other Topics For Discussion- Audio from the Danny Garcia vs Zab Judah Press Conference which featured plenty of tense moments between Angel Garcia and Zab Judah! -Golden Boy and CBS team up to bring boxing back on Network TV with Leo Santa Cruz vs Alberto Guevara! -HBO Tripleheader K2 and Top Rank  Theater at MSG Salido vs Garcia-Golovkin vs Rosado-Martinez vs Burgos! Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Call In And Join The RoundTable!   

Unbeaten Prospect on the verge of being a contender Jessie Vargas & Former World Champ Cory Spinks Joins Us For In Depth Interviews! Now that fans have seen the replay we will have some more Recap from the HBO PPV Fight between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto, along with the undercard fights and outside the ring topics. Other Topics For Discussion: Lamont Peterson admitting to testostrone pills before 1st Khan fight tested positive on 1st test in March leaving May 19th Rematch in jeopardy, David Haye vs Dereck Chisora on July 14, Canelo vs Kirkland on at MGM Sept.16 on HBO PPV?, Preview Showbox, Brian Viloria vs Omar Nino Intergrated Sports PPV, along with the rest of the fight schedule. Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Call In and Your Voice Will Be Heard!