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Victor Ortiz vs Andre Berto II Preview, Golovkin and Gonzalez Recaps, More

There's a lot to yammer on about, so let's get to it.
This coming weekend Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto rematch on Fox, and it's a fight that has "guilty pleasure" written all over it. The fight could get weird, it could get dirty... Whatever it gets, we'll watch. Also this weekend, the Dirrell Brothers fight on the same card Friday night on Spike. So that's a thing.
On Saturday night both Badou Jack and James DeGale are featured in separate fights on Showtime. Jack is set to meet Lucian Bute, while James DeGale fights Rogelio Medina.
Worthy of some discussion, however, was the HBO card headlined by Gennady Golovkin, who ran through Dominic Wade in two rounds. He's at the doorstep of something big. And on the undercard, Roman Gonzalez won a decision over McWilliams Arroyo.
All this and more (Francisco Vargas' positive PED test, etc) are covered on this week's episode by Patrick Connor of The Fight City, FloBoxing and more.
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Boxing History - Hardest Punchers Ever Pound for Pound

This weekend marks the return of Gennady "GGG" Golovkin, one of the hardest punchers in boxing. While facing a relatively unknown opponent like Dominic Wade is always a risk, Golovkin is a huge favorite for a reason: he carries dynamite in both fists.
Some of the hardest hitters in boxing history were incredibly memorable fighters for exactly that reason. "Sugar" Ray Robinson, Archie Moore, Sandy Saddler, Sam Langford, Roberto Duran, Jimmy Wilde... All could level opponents with a punch or two on any given night. And knockouts are something most viewers are captivated by, even if they don't enjoy them.
This week on Top Men Boxing Radio's history edition, Compubox operator/historian Aris Pina and Patrick Connor of The Fight City and more discuss history's greatest knockout punchers in great detail.
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Manny Pacquiao vs Tim Bradley III Recap with Rafe Bartholomew

Could this actually be it for Manny Pacquiao? It never seems to be the smart bet to count on a fighter sticking with retirement, but if Manny is done and Tim Bradley was his final bout, it's been a hell of a ride.
Not to be totally outdone, Anthony Joshua picked up a heavyweight belt with a quick destruction of Charles Martin last weekend as well.
Coming up this weekend, talent reigns supreme as Errol Spence, Jr. takes on Chris Algieri on NBC and Gary Russell, Jr. fights Patrick Hyland on Showtime.
This week on the show, author, writer and all around solid gentleman Rafe Bartholomew joins historian Patrick Connor of The Fight City, FloBoxing and more in discussing all of this boxing stuff.
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Manny Pacquiao vs Tim Bradley III Preview with Brin-Jonathan Butler

It always seems foolish to talk about any upcoming fight as if it could be a popular fighter's last. Will Manny Pacquiao fight after the Tim Bradley rematch this weekend, win or lose? The odds are he will, but for now, it could be Pacquiao's last bout ever. Can Bradley make a serious dent this time?
Also this coming weekend, Charles Martin puts his heavyweight belt on the line against British Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua. Is Joshua essentially poaching an easy belt, or is Martin just too much of an unknown quantity?
Joining boxing historian Patrick Connor of The Fight City, FloBoxing and more this week, is Brin-Jonathan Butler, author and filmmaker. Those of you who listen regularly should be familiar with the man. There will more-than-likely be some discussion about Cuban boxing, as well as upcoming fights like Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs Amir Khan, the likelihood of Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement for Adrien Broner, and more.
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Andre Ward vs Sullivan Barrera Recap

Hey. It's been a while, but remember us? Okay, it's only been weeks. But Top Men Boxing Radio is back! Maybe there wasn't a ton of great stuff while we were gone, but there was indeed boxing that deserved some discussion. 
On HBO last weekend, Andre Ward scored a decision win over Sullivan Barrera, marking his first bout since mid-2015. And on the undercard 2012 Olympian Joseph Diaz, Jr. remained unbeaten after defeating Jayson Velez.
In Yorkshire and on Sky Sports, Kell Brook returned to the ring to make quick work of Kevin Bizier. Over in London, Chris Eubank, Jr. stopped Nick Blackwell in 10 rounds. Unfortunately Blackwell remains in a coma. TMBR's regards and well wishes to Blackwell.
Coming up this Friday on Spike TV, Adriend Broner faces Ashley Theophane, while Sky Sports hosts Callum Smith vs Hadillah Mohoumadi on Sky Sports Saturday.
No guests this week, people. It's a solo mission by The Fight City's Patrick Connor.
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Boxing History - Superfights with Michael Carbert

On March 8, 1971, exactly 45 years ago this month, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali fought for the first time. They both took something out of one another that night, but Frazier's commanding win over Ali was topped off by a sizzling left hook that decked "The Greatest." It was a superfight.
This week on another boxing history edition of Top Men Boxing Radio, editor of The Fight City, Michael Carbert, joins Compubox operator and historian Aris Pina and fellow historian and BWAA/IBRO member Patrick Connor. The theme? Superfights throughout history. Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Roberto Duran, Larry Holmes, "Sugar" Ray Leonard, and so on... More boxing history discussion than you can shake a stick at.
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Boxing News and Discussion with Alex McClintock

We know, we know. Everyone is lamenting the fact that we're not getting Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter this weekend, but there's nothing we can do about it now. But pay attention, because there's still other stuff going on in boxing that's worth talking about. Or ridiculing. Or whining about. It's yet to be determined.
But last weekend saw Luis Ortiz sent Tony Thompson packing in the HBO headliner, while Jessie Vargas scored a surprising victory over previously unbeaten Sadam Ali in the opener. Prospect Antoine Douglas also lost his 0 over on Showtime to Avtandil Khurtsidze, while almost-contender Julian Williams scored another win. Lucas Browne picked up some manner of heavyweight belt by defeating Ruslan Chagaev, too. Don't forget that stuff.
This week Alex McClintock, editor of Radio National and deputy editor of The Queensberry Rules, joins Patrick Connor of The Fight City in rehashing all of the recent happenings.
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Boxing History - This Week in Boxing 3

We meet again. And this week we're doing more history. "What fights happened this week in history?" you ask. So fight historian and Compubox operator Aris Pina and Patrick Connor of The Fight City will answer that question, and in great detail.
Some of the fighters likely to be discussed today include Roberto Duran, Rafael Marquez, Hilmer Kenty, Roy Jones, Jr., Felix Trinidad, Tommy Ryan, Israel Vazquez, and many more. If you're into either history, boxing, or the intersection of the two, this podcast is what you've been looking for.
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Boxing History - Frampton-Quigg and Biggest Overseas Fights with Corey Erdman

If you're a boxing fan, you know that Terence Crawford is fighting Hank Lundy on HBO this weekend. But you'd also know that in terms of excitement, interest and even matchups go, Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg is the fight to look forward to.
In honor of the huge super bantamweight matchup, boxing commentator and writer Corey Erdman joins Compubox operator and historian Aris Pina and Patrick Connor of The Fight City in recalling some of the biggest British and European fights ever to take place. Some of the names potentially on the list: Max Schmeling, Wladimir Klitschko, Lennox Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Frank Bruno, Henry Cooper... You'll have to listen to get it all.
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Boxing History - This Week in Boxing 2

Once more the boxing history edition of Top Men Boxing Radio returns, and this week we're talking about famous fights from this week (or thereabouts) in history. From Leon Spinks vs Muhammad Ali I to Joe Frazier vs Jimmy Ellis I, Marvin Hagler vs Willie Monroe II to "Sugar" Ray Robinson vs Jake LaMotta VI... Compubox operator Aris Pina and Patrick Connor of The Fight City guide the discussion.
Other topics we're likely to get to: Manny Pacquiao's recent PR issues, Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg, recent Vasyl Lomachenko vs Nicholas Walters developments, Charles Martin vs Anthony Joshua, and more.
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