Podcast Episodes

IBHOF Class of 2025 - Uncomfortable Discussion

Episode 136

Boxing media is in bad shape, and the way ballots and voting is decided with the International Boxing Hall of Fame epitomizes what current issues are. Frankly, the process seems to be at an icky nadi…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Time to Give Thanks

Episode 135

It's the time of year when many people are giving thanks. We're not much into holidays, but we'll take this opportunity to discuss some of the boxing things we're thankful for.

On this episode, we st…

Published on 9 months ago

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Quasi-Preview

Episode 134

Against all of our desires and wishes, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is just about here. We're sorry about that.

On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and auth…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boxing History - Inspirational Wins

Episode 133

Let's face it: things have been weird and stressful lately. So rather than focus on all of that, we're focusing on some positive things for a change.

On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcas…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Costumes & Fun Ring Walks

Episode 132

It's Halloween month, and while some don't celebrate, many embrace the fun and zany culture that usually comes along with the holiday.

Some fighters also partake by wearing costumes to the ring or pe…

Published on 10 months ago

Beterbiev vs Bivol & Unsung Light Heavyweights

Episode 131

The light heavyweight division is one of the oldest of the "original" divisions, and Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is but an extension of the division's history. It's a necessary fight that nearly …

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

International Boxing Hall of Fame 2025 Ballot Discussion

Episode 130

The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York has been around since 1990, and there aren't too many history podcasts out there where the hosts have nearly 30 years of IBHOF voting betw…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boxing History - British Heavyweights

Episode 129

British boxing history goes back hundreds of years, and the heavyweight division is the oldest division for obvious reasons. There have been countless British heavyweights over the centuries, ranging…

Published on 11 months ago

Mythical Matchup - Manny Pacquiao vs Edwin Valero

Episode 128

In the early 2000s, both Manny Pacquiao and Edwin Valero were new and hard-hitting lower weight sensations. Their career trajectories were clearly on different paths, but for a few years, Pacquiao-Va…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Boxing History - Unnecessary Fights

Episode 127

We love huge, meaningful fights that everyone's been asking for. But let's face it: for every superfight we crave, we get umpteen fights that don't make much sense.

On this episode of the Knuckles an…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago