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Mike Rodriguez is professional boxing cut-man and a Homicide Police Detective in Los Angeles. He has worked and continues to work with some of the biggest names in Boxing including Manny Pacquiao, Errol Spence, Ryan Garcia, Yordenis Ugas, and Shawn Porter. He recently worked Jaime Munguia's corner in the fight against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in Las Vegas. You can follow him on social media @Boxerrodz.

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Mike Rodriguez returns to the last round podcast after big weekend in Nevada

(01:45) Saul Canelo Alvarez defeats Jaime Munguia by unanimous decision

(03:58) Working with Jaime Munguia 

(11:49) Jaime Munguia was disappointed after losing to Canelo Alvarez

(18:07) Munguia's cut in the Ryder fight in January 

(24:59) Jaime Munguia's future with Freddie Roach after Canelo loss

(30:49) Mike Rodriguez's son as cutman 

(32:33) Working against his son in a world title fight 

(34:16) Naoya Inoue retains undisputed super bantamweight titles against Luis Nary

(40:51) Saudi Arabia wants to make a Canelo vs. Crawford

(45:40) Michael Shepard: Mike Rodriguez has unique role as a cut man

(50:24) Lasting memory from Canelo vs. Munguia

(53:36) Outro

Blaine Henry is the founder of Fight-Library.com, and has contributed to RING Magazine, Sherdog.com, MMA Sucka, My MMA News, and Bloody Elbow. He currently hosts a weekly YouTube show covering the biggest fights within Boxing and MMA. Follow Blaine on 𝕏 @BlaineHenryand on YouTube.




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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Last Round podcast features Blaine Henry, creator of Fight library

(03:26) Jose Ramirez beats Rances Bartholomew by unanimous decision Saturday in Fresno

(09:25) Jose Ramirez moves up to welterweight against Zapeda Ramirez

(14:16) PBC has a lot of good fights coming up with Amazon prime deal

(18:11) Oscar Duarte defeated Joseph Diaz with a 9th round knockout

(25:10) Over the next few weeks, we have so many undisputed fights

(27:28) Canelo Alvarez takes on Jaime Munguia for undisputed title

(33:33) David Benavidez could beat Canelo due to size difference

(40:34) Ryan Rodriguez: I really don't know what's next for Canelo

(44:36) I think we'll lose Mexicans to the UFC after Kano

(45:11) Brandon Figueroa takes on Jesse Magdalena for WBC interim title

(46:41) Mario Barrios takes on Fabian Andres Maidana on Saturday

(47:43) Lewis Neary takes on Naoya Inoue on Monday in Japan

(52:57) Inoue needs to fight more in America, essentially

(57:20) Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson scheduled for July 20 in Texas

(59:41) The UFC is rumored to be moving over to Netflix from ESPN

(01:01:39) Errol Spence reportedly in litigation with trainer Derek James over unpaid fees

(01:03:46) I'm going to run over some upcoming big fights with you


🔑 Episode Keywords

Boxing Podcast, Fight Analysis, Canelo Alvarez, Naoya Inoue, Errol Spence Jr., Jake Paul Vs Mike Tyson, Gervonta Davis, Lomachenko Vs Kambosas, Usyk Vs Fury, Beterbiev Vs Bivol, Boxing Champions, Boxing Strategy, Professional Boxing, Boxing Training, Boxing Promotion, Combat Sports, Boxing History, Boxing Matchups, Undisputed Titles, Boxing Legacy

Robert Diaz is a Matchmaker, Boxing Manager, Advisor, & Boxing executive, most notably known for his time with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. He is an inductee into the West Coast Boxing Hall-of-Fame and now works with various promotions, fighters, and boxing representatives all over the world. You can follow him on Twitter @Micheladatime.

The bell has rung and The Last Round Boxing Podcast is back with another knockout episode! We're unpacking the aftermath of a seismic fight weekend that has set the boxing world ablaze. Ryan Garcia's stunning victory over Devin Haney has catapulted him into the stratosphere of stardom, and we're here to break down every jab, hook, and uppercut that led to this career-defining moment.

Joining us in our corner is the mastermind matchmaker and boxing advisor, Roberto Diaz, for a deep dive into the mechanics behind the scenes and his take on the future of boxing's new golden boy, Ryan Garcia. Diaz spills the beans on the strategic matchmaking, the intense pressure, and the electric atmosphere that has everyone talking.

But that's not all – we're also setting our sights on the future with a preview of the highly anticipated Canelo vs. Munguia showdown. Will Canelo continue his reign, or will Munguia's hunger for glory tip the scales? Plus, we're dissecting the return of Abner Mares against Leo Santa Cruz and the potential impact of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority staging a fight in LA.

Tighten your gloves and get ready for an episode packed with expert analysis, insider stories, and the pulse of the sweet science. It's The Last Round, and we're just getting started!


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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Roberto Diaz returns to the last round podcast after a busy weekend

(01:55) Ryan Garcia defeats Devin Haney by majority decision on Saturday in Brooklyn

(06:01) Robert Diaz says people now see true potential of Ryan Garcia after Saturday's performance

(12:25) Ryan Garcia's Missed Weight

(16:59) People are saying Ryan Garcia's win against Devin Haney wasn't professional

(23:50) Robert Diaz felt the fight could have been stopped at one point

(26:28) Did Ryan show improvements in this Fight?

(31:36) How did Robert Diaz score the Fight? Draw? Split?

(38:36) Robert Diaz: Ryan Garcia is now PPV Draw

(44:57) Robert Diaz: I think Ryan should think about fighting outside of boxing worldwide

(45:58) Robert Diaz on Patrick Texiera vs. Carlos Adames ins Past

(52:46) I think Arnold Barboza deserves a big fight now

(54:11) Why hasn't Arnold Barboza had a big fight yet?

(58:16) Jose Ramirez takes on Rances Barthelemy in Golden Boy Debut

(01:03:28) Robert Diaz on Jorge Linares 

(01:08:40) Virgil Ortiz's return on Sat in Fresno

(01:15:14) Robert Diaz: Vergil vs. Charlo in future

(01:23:16) Emmanuel Augustus 

(01:30:23) Joseph Diaz vs. Oscar Duarte

(01:37:17) Robert Diaz says his services are open to fighters and their teams

(01:43:01) Lamont Roach and a fight with Oscar Valdez would be a very fan friendly fight

(01:43:57) Outro

GUEST BIO: Giovani Santillan (32-0, 17 KOs) is an undefeated professional boxer out of the San Diego, California area, who currently fights in the welterweight division. He is promoted by Top Rank, Inc. and is currently rated number one within the welterweight rankings for the World Boxing Organization. Follow him on social media @GiovaniSanti1.

This week on The Last Round, we step into the ring with Giovanni "El Gallo de Oro" Santillan, who is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against the undefeated Brian Norman Jr. on May 18 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. As the co-feature to the Navarrete vs. Berinchyk fight on ESPN, Santillan discusses his opponent, his career momentum following a pivotal win over Alexis Rocha, and his aspirations for a WBO world title shot.

Santillan dives deep into the business of boxing, the waiting game for a title opportunity, and the potential of an interim belt on the line. He reflects on his last bout with Rocha and the unlikely prospect of a rematch—unless the right conditions emerge. We also get a glimpse into Santillan's gym life, including a past sparring session with Ryan Garcia that turned heated, and his thoughts on the upcoming Haney vs. Garcia match.

Additionally, Santillan shares insights on the Canelo vs. Munguia fight, the impact of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime on boxing, and potential future contenders emerging from the Robert Garcia gym. Tune in for a candid conversation with a fighter on the cusp of greatness, who is just as hungry for legacy as he is for victory.


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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(01:23) May 18 Fight against Brian Norman Jr., Possible Interim WBO Title

(05:14) Santillan on Roberto Diaz's take on the Risk Alexis Rocha took

(11:53) You're scheduled to fight Brian Norman junior on May 18 in Las Vegas

(18:17) Heated Sparring Session with Ryan Garcia. Ryan getting Upset. 

(21:23) Would you train your son on how you were trained to fight?

(24:05) Heated past sparring 

(25:24) Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia

(30:22) Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia, Netflix's Future in Combat sports

(36:42) Follow Giovanni Santillan on Instagram and Twitter

This week on The Last Round Boxing Podcast, the team reviews Jared Anderson's win on ESPN plus, Anderson's potential future opponents, Luis Ortiz responds to Bob Arum's call for someone to fight Anderson, Preview Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia for the WBC Super lightweight title, Estimating the PPV performance, Ryan Garcia's behavior, Future for both Haney & Ryan, Ryan's status at the end of Golden Boy agreement, Arnold Barboza in con-main event, Scrappy Ramirez, Charles Conwell vs. Nathaniel Gallimore, Review Zelfa Barrett vs. Jordan Gill, Matchroom signs Jaron Ennis & Deontay Wilder, and much more.

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(01:58) Zelfa Barrett looks good against Jordan Gill

(09:08) Having that former world champion moniker really does help

(09:35) Ellie Scottney remains undefeated with a unanimous decision win over Segplin

(13:35) Jared Anderson defeated Josh Taylor by unanimous decision on Saturday on ESPN

(19:41) Luis Ortiz responds to Bob Arum RE: Anderson. Luis Ortiz's performance against Charles Martin wasn't great

(25:57) Anderson's next foe. I think they're looking at doing that

(32:05) Between 126, 130. Why not Isaac dogbae or Joet Gonzalez

(32:40) Devin Haney takes on Ryan Garcia for WBC super lightweight title

(39:47) Haney's performance against Regis Prograis

(54:38) Possible that Ryan Garcia will perform better than people think?

(01:01:28) Estimating the PPV buys for Haney vs. Garcia

(01:06:18) Barboza takes on Sean McComb in Saturday's co main-event

(01:11:35) Barboza and Conwell making their golden Boy promotions debut

(01:14:07) Former british and Commonwealth boxing champion Willie Lemond passes away aged 45

(01:16:25) Jaron boots Ennis signs multi fight deal with Eddie Hearn. Deontay Wilder makes deal with Eddie Hearn.

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This week on The Last Round Podcast, the team dissects the gritty and gruesome battles that painted the rings red. We delve into the blood-soaked canvas of Fundora vs. Tszyu, where Sebastian Fundora emerged as the unified WBO and WBC super welterweight champion in a fight that's already a candidate for the bloodiest of the year. Plus, we discuss the implications of Samson Boxing's commitment to a Tim Tszyu rematch and what it means for the division's landscape.

In other action, we examine Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez's historic win to become the first Mexican WBA super cruiserweight champion, and Alexis Rocha's return to form with a victory over Frederick Lawson. Also on the docket, we look ahead to Richardson Hitchens and Gustavo Daniel Lemos' battle of the undefeated fighters, and Diego Pacheco's clash with John McCalman on DAZN.

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:21) Oscar Valdez stops Liam Wilson to win WBO interim featherweight title

(06:32) Valdez's next options and future

(11:49) Where does Liam Wilson go from here after losing to Valdez

(14:14) Seniesa Estrada remains undefeated with unanimous decision win over Yoka Valle for Undisputed minimum world titles

(20:25) Female boxing 

(25:19) Estrada and Valle were close in terms of punches landed/connected

(32:43) Sebastian Fundora defeats Tim Tzsyu in Bloody Battle

(36:17) Errol Spence in-ring after Fundora win. Fundora Wants Ccrawford

(42:43) Al Haymon will convince Fundora to fight Spence at 154

(48:56) Entertaining Fights on PBC on Prime initial Event

(50:19) Bohachuk beat Brian Mendoza by unanimous decision for interim title

(53:46) Isaac Cruz wins WBO middleweight title against Rolly Romero

(01:01:12) Potential legal clauses in fighter contracts with promoters and advisors

(01:02:55) Fighters thanking Al Haymon after fights

(01:10:04) Julio Cesar Martinez beats Angelino Cordova by majority decision for WBC title

(01:14:11) Will Tszyu get rematch with Fundora?

(01:15:49) Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez becomes WBA super cruiserweight champion

(01:20:06) Golden boy is going to try to get Ramirez undisputed at cruiserweight

(01:22:13) Alexis Rocha returns with win over Frederick Lawson on Saturday. What happened to situation with Referee Tony Weeks?

(01:28:11) Fabio Wardley and Fraser Clark fought to a split decision draw

(01:30:26) Shakur Stevenson and Steve Claggett reportedly finalizing deal

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