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Keith Idec has covered boxing since late 1996, mostly for The Record/Herald News in North New Jersey and BoxingScene.com (CBS then Paramount Global).

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Andy Clarke is a Sports Commentator and Analyst who has worked for SKY Sports, BoxNation, BBC, and Channel 5 in Great Britain. Andy has provided commentary and analysis for the sports of Boxing and Football (Soccer) which include events such as the Olympics, World Cup, World title fights and more. His new book, "The Knockout - Sport's Most Decisive Moment" is out now and available on Amazon. Follow Andy on social media @MrAndyClarke. 

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This week on The Last Round Boxing Podcast, the team reviews Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2, the IBF rules and their effect on Usyk's undisputed world titles, Review Larence Okolie vs. Lukasz Rozanski for WBC Bridgerweight world title, Preview Eddie Hearn & Frank Warren's 5 vs. 5, Deontay Widler vs. Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic, Rayomond Ford vs. Nick Ball for WBA featherweight world title, Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams, Reported news of Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora, Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence planned for Dallas, Texas, and much more. 

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Time Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) The Last Round did well last week in UK listen, Top 10 Rankings

(01:51) Lawrence Okoli defeats Lucas Rozinoski for WBC bridgerweight title

(04:44) Jack Catterall beats Josh Taylor by unanimous decision in their rematch

(12:13) The IBF is reportedly considering stripping Oleksandr Usyk of his title

(19:11) Sanctioning bodies as private entities, Power of Athletes

(25:00) Bob Arum coming into the ring after the fight and making his feelings known

(28:38) Clark gets the 8th round knockout over Ellis Zorro

(34:52) Deontay Wilder takes on Zhang on Saturday night on DAZN and ESPN

(41:35) Daniel Dubois takes on undefeated Filip Hergovich on Saturday night

(46:48) Hamda Sheeraz goes up against Austin Williams on Saturday

(49:31) Usyk vs. Fury Marketing in USA, Ryan Garcia' star power in USA

(57:39) Netflix chose Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson as its first sporting event

(01:00:05) Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora to fight on July 27 in London

(01:05:29) Jake Paul's Publicity and Marketing Power

(01:08:02) Outro

Terry Chapendama is a boxing coach and media Podcaster with Highfield Boxing & Beyond Boxing, RingTalk & New Age Boxing. Follow Terry on 𝕏 @HighfieldBoxing.

The Last Round & Terry discuss the current state of British Boxing, Eddie Hearn & Matchroom Boxing, Hometown Fighters, SKY SPorts, IFL TV & Social media and YouTube, Amir Khan, Froch vs. Groves at Wembley Stadium, 2016 British Boxing Champions, British amateur scene, coaches, MTK & Daniel Kinahan's Money and Influence, Saudi Arabia, DAZN & Apps, celebrity boxing, PPV and paywalls, UFC & Boxing, TV deals, HBO, Showtime, Floyd Mayweather lasting effect, number of world titles, Performing Enhancing Drugs, and much more.

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:43) Terry is a boxing coach and has been involved in boxing since 2009

(03:07) I wanted to do a podcast, but then I realized it's

(07:16) From local leisure centres to big stadium shows since Eddie Hearn came along

(13:48) We don't have boxing looking like it does now without Eddie Hearn

(17:47) You touched on some of these already, but Eddie's kind of stable of matching fighters

(25:15) There are too many clubs in London, which is why british boxing struggles

(31:46) There's this horrible adjustment period where boxers go from GB system to other style

(32:18) Is there a country system that you do like that Britain should model themselves on

(36:43) As a coach yourself, do you think it's good that a fighter has two 3400 bouts

(40:13) Terry Flanagan: What is lacking in British boxing coaches right now

(43:17) Do you think American coaches are more open minded about sparring than British ones

(47:59) If you could give the keys to the pro ranks, how would you fix it

(50:39) Who are your favorite british trainers right now

(56:23) How much do you think MMA and the UFC are affecting British boxing

(57:19) Do you think boxing has lost some fans to the UFC in terms of viewership

(59:13) If you were a talented fighter, which path would you take

(01:02:21) Do you think boxing can take from the UFC package

(01:03:54) Daniel Kinahan was basically life support for boxing

(01:09:29) Terry: Misfits and celebrity boxing have helped boost boxing participation and viewership

(01:13:53) We're struggling at heavyweight, Terry says

(01:17:14) Outro

'Iceman' John Scully (38-11, 21 KOs) is a former American boxer. Formerly a world-ranked professional light heavyweight, he is now a boxing trainer who has trained former light heavyweight champion in Chad Dawson and is currently assisting unified light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev. Scully has also been an analyst for the ESPN Classic television network.

Scully reacts to Oleksandr Usyk's split-decision victory over Tyson Fury and the undisputed heavyweight world titles, discusses the future rematch, Anthony Joshua's role, IBF world title, 9th round action, Pound for Pound Rankings, Scully on how he joined Artur Beterbiev's team, and much more.

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Episode Timestamps: 

(00:00) Intro

(00:48) John Scully is the assistant trainer to Artur Beterbiev

(06:47) And any update on Artur's injury?

(07:39) Tyson Fury vs. Usyk reaction

(09:54) Scully: I thought Usyk took the first three rounds

(17:20) Scully: Call by referee to stop Fury vs. Usyk

(23:19) Undisputed champion

(28:16) Why do you think the heavyweight champion isn't as recognizable as he once was?

(33:47) There's heavyweight champions in the last 20 years. I don't recognize them

(34:16) Some fights should have had rematches and others don't

(39:05) John Scully does a lot of charity work through his Facebook pages

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