BoxHard Podcast Episode 509: Keith Hunter

·1 hr 3 min·5 clips

Michael Buffer, Mikey Garcia, and former world champions welcome you to the number one boxing podcast on the net.

Episode 509 of the BoxHard Podcast opens with a high-energy introduction featuring voiceovers from Michael Buffer, Mikey Garcia, and several former champions. Hosts Joey Coastman and former heavyweight title challenger Fast Eddie Chambers begin the review segment by discussing fights from Wembley Stadium in London. They analyze Solomon Dakers' unanimous decision upset over Vadislav Sirenko, with Coastman noting how Dakers defied his previous criticisms with superior movement and hand speed. The review continues with Daniel Lapine's majority decision win over Louis Edmondson in a close light heavyweight bout, where Edmondson faded in the later rounds. Laurence Acoli's unanimous decision win over Kevin Lorena for the WBC Silver heavyweight title is covered, with mention of Acoli fighting through a torn bicep. The main event review focuses on Alexander Yusik's fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois for the undisputed heavyweight championship, with both hosts surprised by Yusik's early aggression and pace. The show shifts to Las Vegas events on Amazon Prime PPV, covering Gary Russell Jr.'s return win, Mark Magsayo's decision victory, and the controversial unanimous decision for Brandon Figueroa over Joe at Gonzalez. The Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Su rematch is discussed, with Fundora winning by seventh-round retirement. The Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight is analyzed in detail, with both hosts impressed by Pacquiao's performance at age 46 resulting in a majority draw. The review concludes with mentions of fights in Pennsylvania and Texas. The interview segment features lightweight contender Keith Hunter, who last appeared in November. Hunter discusses his fifth-round stoppage of David Cota in February and explains how he initiated his upcoming August 30th fight against undefeated Albert Bell through direct messages. Hunter details the unfavorable contract terms and his belief that he must stop Bell to win due to potential hometown judging. He also shares thoughts on Shakur Stevenson's recent win, the Tank Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight, and his brother Michael Hunter's WBA mandatory title situation. Hunter promotes his Team Hunter Merch website and a prize draw for purchasers. The preview segment covers upcoming fights including Ryan Garner vs. Reese Bellotti in Bournemouth, Clarissa Shields vs. Lani Daniels in Detroit, and a Top Rank card at Madison Square Garden featuring Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Perez for a vacant WBO title. The episode wraps up with thanks to the guest and listeners.

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A brisk boxing catch-up that pairs Wembley upset talk with a sharp read on Manny's return.

Episode 509 treats boxing week as a set of live judgments, moving from Wembley Stadium's undercard to Manny's return with a clear eye for what happened inside the ropes.

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You get a Wembley upset, Manny looking surprisingly sharp, and Keith Hunter folded into one brisk BoxHard catch-up.

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