Episode 38: Jimmy Jacobs
Jimmy Jacobs was Mike Tyson's first professional boxing manager in 1984. He might have been considered "The Most Interesting Man in the...
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Welcome to the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast, hosted by Casey "Kid History" Callanan (pictured). This is the podcast dedicated to preserving the history of boxing and its larger than life characters. Each episode celebrates a unique (and often times obscure) character from yesteryear. Check us out on YouTube or listen to all of the episodes here:
Episode 37: Lou Duva
Lou Duva oversaw the career of 19 world champions in his boxing career that spanned 7 decades. Along with Bob Arum and Don King, he was...
Episode 36: George Foreman
One of the most affable boxers in history, "Big" George Foreman, is profiled this week on the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast....
Episode 35: "Merciless" Ray Mercer
"Merciless" Ray Mercer is profiled on this episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. Mercer is often overlooked during a...
Episode 34: Roger Mayweather
Roger Mayweather was a two-time world champion, and is widely considered one of the greatest trainers of all-time. Known for his length,...
Episode 33: Tom Zbikowski
We are joined by Andre Cherry of the Cherry Pickin' College Football podcast to discuss boxing character and former college football...
Episode 32: "Irish" Bobby Stewart
Learn about "Irish" Bobby Stewart the man that discovered Mike Tyson on this episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. He...
Episode 31: Colby Covington
Today's episode goes beyond boxing to discuss UFC welterweight Colby Covington. He's a polarizing superstar and innovator within his...
Episode 30: Mike Tyson "The Cleveland Years"
Mike Tyson lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area from the 1980s until 1999. Learn about his "cursed" mansion that attracted multiple white...
Episode 29: Mills Lane
From 1963 - 1998 boxing's most consistent in-ring presence was Mills Lane. A brash, larger than life personality mixed with his...
Episode 28: Greg Haugen
Greg Haugen, the Fighting Pride of the Great Northwest, is profiled on today's episode of the Characters of Boxing. Haugen was famous for...
Episode 27: Tony Zale
Learn about Tony Zale on this episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. The Man of Steel was one of the nicest guys...
Episode 26: "Piano Mover" Jones and the Best Nicknames in Boxing History
We discuss who Piano Mover Jones was, and what he meant to boxing history. Our host also dives into a chat about the best nicknames in...
Episode 25: Evander Holyfield
This quiet and humble superstar once owned the largest home in the state of Georgia and found a way to forgive Mike Tyson for biting off...
Episode 24: "Kid Chocolate" Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo
Two boxers served as the top influences in the life of Sugar Ray Robinson (maybe the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all-time). The...
Episode 23: The Texas Tornado
Today we're going beyond boxing to tell you the story of pro wrestler, Kerry Von Erich "The Texas Tornado". As we explain on today's...
Episode 22: Tommy Morrison
Two-time heavyweight champion of the world Tommy "The Duke" Morrison is profiled on this new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And...
Episode 21: Dana White
The reigning king of combat sports promotions started out as a boxing trainer in South Boston. When he was kicked out of Massachusetts by...
Episode 20: Ricky Hatton
There's only one Ricky Hatton. On this new episode we discuss the great Ricky Hatton. Hatton is both an all-time great boxer and major...
Episode 19: Logan Paul, KSI and Eddie Hearn
We discuss two of the newest characters in pro boxing-- Logan Paul and KSI on today's podcast. Our host discusses why they are good for...
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