THE SPAR-INN BOXING PODCAST

PUMA AND WILLIE
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All things boxing and then some — from breaking news and fight analysis to bold predictions, hot takes, and exclusive interviews. No scripts, no filters — just real talk, real opinions, and real banter. Rated R for raw boxing energy

  1. 3d ago

    Free Tickets, Criminal Judges, And Spoiled Milk Heavyweights

    Send us Fan Mail A great fight can still leave a bad taste when the scorecards come in, and we start right there with a shout-out to our friend Ginny Fuchs and her gritty rematch with Adelaide Ruiz. We talk through what made it a real back-and-forth brawl, why the judging felt impossible to defend, and how one “criminal” card can change the whole story fans take away from fight night. Then we zoom out to the bigger boxing weekend: Tyson Fury’s latest outing, whether he’s slowing down, and why the sport can’t afford to keep stalling on Fury vs Anthony Joshua. We get into AJ’s early knockdowns, the confidence and theatrics that followed, and the uncomfortable reality that heavyweight timing matters more than ever when miles and damage start showing up at once. Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu becomes the clearest example of the episode’s theme: activity is everything. We unpack how layoffs, age, and reaction speed show up round by round, what Spence’s retirement talk signals, and what it might mean for PBC’s direction as stars fade and new ones struggle to break through. We also recap the Zuffa MSG experience at the Hulu Theater, including ticket giveaway rumors, late main event frustration, Hitchins’ jab, Berlanga stoppage weirdness, and what Dana White hinted about Tank Davis vs Shakur Stevenson. If you like smart boxing talk with real opinions and real laughs, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review telling us the fight you want made next. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  2. Jul 14

    Zuffa Boxing Shockwaves: Shakur Stevenson’s Zuffa Deal Raises Red Flags

    Send us Fan Mail We get back on the mic with gym stories, a blown interview, and a boxing news week that turns into a full-on debate about money, matchmaking, and what fans are being sold. We argue through Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa, the messy logic behind Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez, and why streaming deals still make boxing harder to watch than it should be.  THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  3. Jul 6

    Boxing Fireworks And Hard Truths

    Send us Fan Mail We go from Fourth of July chaos to a full boxing recap that runs through Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the holiday card in Ohio, with plenty of crowd stories and real-time reactions. We also push back on the “he gets hit too much” narrative and argue that recovery, adjustments, and results matter more than perfect defense. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  4. Jun 2

    Unified Champ Ricardo “El Nino” Sandoval On Canceled Fights And Staying Ready

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo “El Nino” Sandoval to talk about how a major fight can get canceled overnight and what it takes to stay ready when the date keeps moving. We get into elite sparring, flyweight respect, and the mindset shift Ricardo makes when a knockdown forces him to fight smarter. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  5. May 18

    WBA CHAMP JASMINE "ANIMAL" ARTIGA CHOPS IT UP AT THE SPAR-INN

    Send us Fan Mail We talk with WBA Champ Jasmine “The Animal” Artiga about building a world champion mindset from a late start, then turning Tampa pride into fuel for unification. We get honest about sparring, weight advantages, boxing business, and the family bond that keeps her grounded and dangerous. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  6. May 8

    The Weekend In Boxing That Sparked New Pound For Pound Debates

    Send us Fan Mail We react to a monster weekend of fights and debate what real dominance looks like when David Benavidez overwhelms Zurdo Ramirez and the internet starts arguing elbows and ducking. We also dig into pound-for-pound rankings, Japan’s big-stage atmosphere with Naoya Inoue, and the next wave of fights we’re traveling to see in Georgia. • Benavidez’s stoppage and why his “ass whoopings” stay entertaining • The elbow controversy and why volume fighting creates messy moments • Canelo showing up then leaving early and what that says to fans • Benavidez’s next targets like Bivol and Opetaia plus belt politics • Pound-for-pound logic and the “who beats him” test • Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani reactions and crowd talk • Why Bam Rodriguez vs Inoue feels like a sport-changing matchup • Munguia vs Resendiz breakdown and the “something fishy” skepticism • Wardley vs Dubois preview plus our $100 straight-up bet • Georgia preview for Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem and why featherweights are scoring KOs • Undercard names we’re watching and the Problem Child side bet story THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  7. Apr 28

    From Fight Night Chaos To May’s Must-See Fight

    Send us Fan Mail Nobody needed another “safe” boxing recap this week. We needed the truth: which performances actually mattered, which storylines are overhyped, and which fights in May are about to shake up the sport. We’re coming off a run of fight nights and chaos, from the Alycia Baumgardner card to the Alex Vargas situation and the online rumor mill that can set whole fan bases on fire. We also tell the stories you only get from being there, including running into Jake Paul and giving credit where it’s earned for pushing women’s boxing into bigger moments. (Totally forgot to talk about Inoue/Nakatani SMH) THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

  8. Apr 27

    O’Shea Suga Jones On Training Camp, Money, And Making Noise In Women’s Boxing

    Send us Fan Mail A world champion tells you the part of boxing that never makes the highlight reel: the months between paychecks, the grind of camp, and the pressure to stay sharp when your next opportunity isn’t even announced yet. We’re joined by O’Shea “Suga” Jones, a 154-pound titleholder with Ohio grit and a full-time mindset, and she holds nothing back about what it really takes to survive and thrive in women’s boxing. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

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All things boxing and then some — from breaking news and fight analysis to bold predictions, hot takes, and exclusive interviews. No scripts, no filters — just real talk, real opinions, and real banter. Rated R for raw boxing energy

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  • Creator
    PUMA AND WILLIE
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 THE SPAR-INN BOXING PODCAST
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