Blunt boxing talk from the business side of ringside.
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Ringside Reporter tracks the boxing churn with a live, argument-friendly rhythm. Eric Lorta and Joe Habib move from scorecards and punch styles to platforms, title belts, contracts, and the hard question of who should still be fighting.
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About Ringside Reporter
Ringside Reporter is boxing news with the patience of people who have seen too many strange scorecards, comeback fights, belts, and promotional promises to take much at face value. Eric Lorta and Joe Habib anchor the show as a blunt, conversational duo. They cover the obvious headliners, but the real value is in the way they argue through the details around them. A fight result becomes a style question. A style question becomes a career question. A career question becomes a money question. The show can talk about a heavyweight result, then shift into what pressure fighters do to Ryan Garcia or why Prograze can survive shots better than some viewers assume. It is technical without sounding formal. Punches in bunches, bobbing and weaving, defensive habits, punch resistance, activity, and ring wear all show up in plain language. The hosts are equally interested in the machinery outside the ropes. DAZN, PBC pay-per-view, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Golden Boy, contract leverage, missing television deals, sanctioning-body decisions, and title confusion all become part of the same practical boxing conversation. The tone is skeptical. It can also be amused. When a fight is dreadful, the show says so. When a veteran looks unsafe, the concern is direct rather than sentimental. Michael Conlon's retirement, Deontay Wilder's decline, Keith Thurman looking overmatched against Sebastian Fundora, and disputed decisions all get treated as parts of a sport where pride, money, timing, and risk constantly collide. The looseness matters too. Football detours, Detroit teasing, holiday banter, and running jokes sit beside undercard analysis and preview segments. That makes the show feel more like a standing conversation than a polished studio product. Ringside Reporter is best for boxing fans who already know the names, care about fight politics, and want clear opinions from voices comfortable calling a bad look a bad look.
Made for: For boxing fans who follow cards, title politics, platforms, and fighter career arcs. It fits listeners who prefer direct debate over polished recap segments.
What sets it apart: The show connects fight mechanics to boxing's business incentives in the same breath. It is as interested in pressure, defense, and punch resistance as it is in TV deals, belts, and contract leverage.
In their own words
Welcome to the Ringside Reporter podcast, where we talk about the latest boxing news. If it's related to boxing, we'll talk about it here! We will have various segments and interviews and perhaps even some impromptu shows when big news in the world of boxing breaks.
As heard by us
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib turn boxing results, matchmaking, and career questions into informed debate that stays open to disagreement.
Ringside Reporter turns current boxing into a lively argument between host Eric Lorta and co-host Joe Habib. Their live call-in setup moves from fight results and previews to scoring disputes, title status, weight problems, matchmaking, and the business pressures surrounding a…
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Tyson Fury SMASHES Makhmudov 😱 Conor Benn FREE AGENT BOMBSHELL!
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib of Ringside Reporter recap Tyson Fury's unanimous decision over Arslan Makhmudov on Netflix — 120-118 twice and 119-109 — while noting Fury looked visibly slower and less powerful, likening the fight to a sparring session.
Apr 12, 2026·1h 2m·4 clips - 2
Wilder vs Chisora CONTROVERSY?! 😱 Ref Robbery, Tank Davis Trouble & Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 COLLAPSING | Ringside Reporter
Ringside Reporter hosts Eric Lorta and Joe Habib break down Deontay Wilder's split-decision win over Derek Chisora at The Zone in London, with scorecards of 115-112, 115-111, and 115-113.
Apr 5, 2026·1h 6m·4 clips - 3
Fundora Smashes Thurman!! Tank Davis CLEARED?! IBF STRIPS Opetaia | Boxing News EXPLODES
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib discuss Sebastian Fundora's dominant win over Keith Thurman, Tank Davis being cleared, and the IBF stripping Opetaia.
Mar 29, 2026·1h 12m - 4
Top Rank SHOCKS Boxing! DAZN TAKEOVER Begins + Fury EXPOSED?!
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib discuss recent boxing news, including Michael Conlon's loss and retirement, and the state of DAZN and Top Rank.
Mar 22, 2026·59m - 5
Tank Davis vs Pitbull Cruz 2 Rumored & Opetaia Title Drama! WBC vs. WBA/WBO!!
Discussion of rumored Tank Davis vs Pitbull Cruz 2 fight and Opetaia title drama involving WBC vs WBA/WBO.
Mar 15, 2026·1h 1m - 6
Opetaia Fight Night, IBF Belt Drama, Mayweather's SHOCK Comeback & Golden Boy BEATS Vergil Ortiz in Court
Mar 8, 2026·1h - 7
Mayweather–Pacquiao 2 Update! Navarrete Smashes Nunez!
Mar 2, 2026·1h 3m - 8
Warrington vs Wood • Barrios vs Garcia • Mayweather Comeback & Huge Fight Announcements!"
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib recap Ryan Garcia's unanimous decision shutout of Mario Barrios — 119-108, 118-109, 120-107 — calling it Garcia's fifth win over a stepping-up fighter and Barrios' fifth loss when tested at the elite level.
Feb 23, 2026·1h 2m·4 clips - 9
Zuffa Shakes Up Boxing! Ajagba vs Martin Preview, Spence–Tszyu Set
Hidden gemHosts Eric Lorta and Joe Habib of the Ringside Reporter podcast cover boxing news without a live fight weekend, opening with a preview of Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin on Paramount Plus and the implications of the Zuffa Boxing fighter services model.
Feb 16, 2026·1h 9m·4 clips - 10
Brandon Figueroa UPSETS Nick Ball! Shakur Stripped, Wilder Meltdown & Mayweather Sues Showtime
Feb 8, 2026·1h 5m - 11
SHOCKING! Shakur Stevenson DOMINATES Teofimo Lopez! | Full Fight Recap & Fallout
Feb 2, 2026·1h 2m - 12
Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs Shakur Stevenson Full Preview + Muratalla vs Andy Cruz Recap
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib of Ringside Reporter recap the Zuffa Boxing debut on Paramount Plus and the DAZN card featuring Raymond Muratalla's majority decision over Andy Cruz for the IBF lightweight title.
Jan 25, 2026·1h 3m·4 clips - 13
Zerafa QUITS on the Stool, Tank Davis WANTED?! Boxing in TOTAL CHAOS | Ringside Reporter
Jan 19, 2026·1h 1m - 14
SHOCKER in Brooklyn! Subriel Matias UPSET, Kabayel Wins WBC Gold & De La Hoya Blocks Ortiz vs. Boots!
Jan 12, 2026·1h 5m - 15
Anthony Joshua SHOCKING Car Crash Tragedy, Tyson Fury CONFIRMS Comeback & Serrano Fights Again | Ringside Reporter
Jan 5, 2026·1h 4m - 16
DAZN PPV Breakdown: Inoue vs Picasso, Joshua's $66M Loss
Dec 29, 2025·1h 3m - 17
Anthony Joshua Humiliates Jake Paul; Crawford Retires - Ringside Reporter
Dec 22, 2025·1h 18m - 18
Jake Paul READY? Pacheco Shines, Pulev vs Gassiev WAR & Joshua–Fury CONFIRMED for 2026
Dec 15, 2025·1h - 19
Crawford STRIPPED, Teofimo vs Shakur SET, Cruz vs Roach WAR | Ringside Reporter
Dec 8, 2025·1h 15m - 20
Turki Alalshikh PULLS THE PLUG?! Jake Paul HUMILIATED? Whittaker Backlash!
Dec 1, 2025·1h 5m - 21
BENAVIDEZ DESTROYS YARDE? Haney SHOCKER! AJ vs Jake Paul SIGNED! Canelo–Crawford 2
Nov 24, 2025·1h - 22
Eubank Jr. DESTROYS Benn, AJ vs Jake Paul BOMBSHELL | Boots vs Ortiz? Parker Cocaine Test!
Nov 17, 2025·1h 4m - 23
Vergil Ortiz Destroys Lubin! Jake Paul vs Tank CANCELLED | Teofimo–Shakur Signed | Huge DAZN Shake-Up
Nov 10, 2025·1h 8m - 24
Tank Davis Under Fire! Jake Paul, Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 & All the Latest Boxing Chaos
Nov 3, 2025·1h 1m - 25
Joseph Parker ROBBED? Quick Stoppage Controversy vs Joseph Parker | Mannix EXPOSED | Broner in Trouble!
Oct 26, 2025·1h 1m - 26
Danny Garcia Wins on Millions Co PPV | Pacquiao Returns | De La Hoya Destroys Dana White
Oct 19, 2025·1h 8m - 27
Ennis Debuts at 154 & Heavyweight War — Allen vs Makhmudov!
Oct 12, 2025·1h - 28
PACQUIAO COMEBACK?! Zuffa Boxing REVEALED! GGG to the HALL?! Brækhus Returns & Crawford in Trouble!
Oct 5, 2025·1h 3m - 29
Floyd vs Crawford in Sparring? Jake Paul-Tank Shocker & Calzaghe Crowned King
Boxing news podcast discussing Floyd vs Crawford sparring, Jake Paul-Tank Davis shocker, and Calzaghe being crowned king.
Sep 28, 2025·1h 3m - 30
Canelo vs Crawford Breaks the Internet with 40 Million Views!
Boxing podcast hosts discuss Canelo vs Crawford breaking the internet with 40 million views and other boxing news.
Sep 21, 2025·1h 1m - 31
Crawford Becomes Undisputed Again; Boxing Legend Ricky Hatton Found Dead
Sep 14, 2025·1h 14m - 32
Canelo vs. Crawford Preview Show
Eric Lourda and Joe Habib preview upcoming boxing fights including Canelo vs.
Sep 7, 2025·1h 8m - 33
Canelo vs Crawford Countdown! Misfits 22 Surprisingly Entertaining!
Eric Lorta and Joe Habib discuss the entertaining Misfits 22 boxing event featuring Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold and preview a potential Canelo vs Crawford fight.
Aug 31, 2025·1h 4m - 34
Jake Paul vs Tank Davis CONFIRMED! Is This the End of Boxing?
Aug 24, 2025·1h 1m - 35
Itauma Destroys Whyte! Broner's Wild Comeback & Ward vs AJ Rumors!
Aug 17, 2025·1h 5m - 36
Boxing Chaos: Double Tragedy, Pacquiao #1, & Jake Paul Calls Out AJ
Aug 10, 2025·1h 8m - 37
Champions Clash in Japan, Legends Fall, Prograis Seeks Redemption!
Aug 3, 2025·1h 3m - 38
Top Rank ERA OVER! Taylor Retires, Boots Ennis Signs Monster Deal!
Jul 27, 2025·1h 9m - 39
Pacquiao Robbed! Usyk Crushes Dubois in Rematch
Jul 20, 2025·1h 16m - 40
Shakur Shines; Sheeraz Smashes Berlanga
Jul 13, 2025·1h 11m - 41
Fury's Return, Catterall Wins, and Jake Paul's WBA Surprise
Jul 6, 2025·1h 2m - 42
Jake Paul Proves He's Ready for a Title Shot! Wilder Impresses in Comeback Fight!
Jun 29, 2025·1h 6m - 43
Gal Yafai Upset! Canelo - Crawford Press Tour Begins
Jun 22, 2025·1h 3m - 44
Canelo vs. Crawford on Netflix!! Hitchins Dominates Kambosos
Jun 15, 2025·1h 1m - 45
Ohio Saves Boxing Again!! Keyshawn Davis misses weight in an embarrassing spectacle
Jun 8, 2025·1h 3m - 46
Caleb Plant Upset; Charlo Shines in Comeback Fight
Jun 1, 2025·1h 16m - 47
All of the Weekend Action; Ohio Boxing HOF
May 25, 2025·1h 11m - 48
Canelo vs. Crawford Has Become a Complete Mess
May 18, 2025·59m - 49
Naoya Inoue Has Been Exposed; Pacquiao Returns with a Title Shot
Boxing podcast discussing Naoya Inoue's exposure and Manny Pacquiao's return with a title shot.
May 11, 2025·1h 5m - 50
Crawford vs. Canelo set for September!
May 4, 2025·1h 6m