Episode 18: Chuck Wepner
Chuck Wepner is the subject of today's episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) podcast. Wepner was a bruising heavyweight...
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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 17: Arturo "Thunder" Gatti
This episode is a tribute to the late, great Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, one of the greatest entertainers in boxing history. Known throughout...
Episode 16: Lennox Lewis
Lennox Lewis is profiled on this brand new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) podcast. Our host discusses how Lewis'...
Episode 15: UFC 1
The first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event was recently released in its entirety by the UFC on YouTube. UFC 1: The...
Episode 14: Bernard Hopkins
We're celebrating the fighting city of Philadelphia with a tribute to one of its native sons and one of the greatest boxers ever, Bernard...
Episode 13: Gervonta Davis and the Characters of Baltimore
Podcast host, Casey Callanan, is joined by his girlfriend and fellow boxing enthusiast Saroyah "The Destroyah" to discuss their evening...
Episode 12: Mike Tyson, Bruce Seldon and the Characters of the MGM Grand
Our podcast's host, Casey Callanan, discusses his weekend in Las Vegas with all the characters of the MGM Grand hotel during the Manny...
Episode 11: Randall "Tex" Cobb
One of the funniest boxers that ever lived. A true character that found fame in Hollywood during and after his prolific heavyweight...
Episode 10: Jorge Masvidal
In the aftermath of UFC 239 we're going beyond boxing as host Casey Callanan gives you a rundown on why Jorge Masvidal is the biggest...
Episode 9: Demetrius Andrade and the Fighting Characters of Providence
Podcast host Casey "Kid History" Callanan recaps an incredible night of boxing in his hometown and birthplace of Providence. He also...
Episode 8: Rocky Graziano
The 1980 movie "Raging Bull" about Jake LaMotta is not just a great boxing movie, it's widely considered one of the greatest movies ever...
Episode 7: Butterbean
Eric "Butterbean" Esch has been in the news these past couple weeks. In the wake of his shocking victory over Anthony Joshua, Internet...
Blog: It’s Time to Appreciate the Historic Value of DAZN
When I started this podcast and blog earlier this year I had no intentions of openly shilling for any of the promoters out there. I have...
Episode 6: "The Fighting Doctor" Harold Reitman
While reading about the New England Golden Gloves tournament held every year in Lowell, Mass., (the home of "Irish" Micky Ward) our host...
Episode 5: State of Boxing
In this special “State of Boxing” episode of Characters of Boxing, our host sounds off on the state of heavyweight championship boxing as...
Episode 4: Harry Greb
The "Pittsburgh Windmill" Harry Greb (1894 – 1926) is the subject of today's show. This episode of the Characters of Boxing podcast came...
Blog: Top Six Baltimore Venues to Host the Gervonta Davis Fight in July
Gervonta Davis is fighting in Baltimore. While the opponent and venue has yet to be determined, the tentative date is set for July. This...
Episode 3: "Dangerous" Dana Rosenblatt
The "Fighting Pride" of Malden Massachusetts is profiled on this new episode of the Characters of Boxing (And Beyond) Podcast. While...
Episode 2: Paulie Malignaggi
He's back in the news. The original "Jersey Shore" character is profiled on this first in-depth exploration on the Characters of Boxing...
Episode 1: Welcome to the Characters of Boxing Podcast
Learn about your host Casey Callanan and our mission in this first ever episode of the Characters of Boxing (and Beyond) Podcast. We're...
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