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. 2D AGO

    How A Pro Boxer Lost A Thumb, Won A Belt, And Got Sidelined Anyway

    Send us a text We trade holiday laughs for hard truths as Ginny Fuchs joins our Christmas special to set the record straight on the WBC interim title, promoter wrangling, and her planned February 6 return in Philly. Family, training, mental health, and the case for three-minute rounds all take center stage. • Christmas traditions in Texas and staying fight ready year round • Life on Galveston Bay and the Houston gym commute • Interim WBC win over Ruiz and the thumb injury story • Purse bids, promoter shifts, and sanctioning body decisions • Why the interim holder was bypassed and what changed next • Debunking injury rumors and confirming timeline of clearance • Plans and stylistic tweaks for a potential Ruiz rematch • Women’s boxing format and three‑minute rounds advocacy • OCD, clear gloves, boundaries in the gym, and mental health • Long‑term goals across super flyweight and flyweight titles HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YEAR BLESSINGS TO ALL! THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    52 min

  2. DEC 9

    Boxing’s Wild Weekend: Foster’s Clinic, Pitbull’s Draw, And Pacheco’s Risk

    Send us a text Two friends break down a wild PBC night: Foster’s technical schooling of Fulton, a muddled WBC belt situation, Pitbull vs Roach ending in a heavily disputed draw, and a risky test ahead for Diego Pacheco. We also preview a women’s bout with real knockout power and plan for Teo vs Shakur at MSG in NYC. • Foster’s jab-first clinic against Fulton and why it worked • Fulton missing weight and what that did to the stakes • WBC interim confusion and fan frustration • Ramos’ steady pressure and Mosley Jr.’s durability • Lara’s late surge versus early coasting at 42 • Pitbull Cruz pressure, Roach’s pocket choices, and the draw • Tank’s comeback talk and potential opponents • Teofimo vs Shakur at MSG and travel plans • Pacheco’s dangerous opponent profile and betting angles • Women’s power hitters: Jasmine Artiga’s KO intent Use code SPAR for 10% off your meals, juices, anything pre-ordered to pick up in store at Empire Nutrition Long Island — www.empirenutrition.com THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    1h 17m

  3. DEC 2

    We Break Down Roach vs Cruz, Janibek vs Lara, And Why Foster vs Fulton Could Steal The Show

    Send us a text We trade Thanksgiving laughs for a slate of real fights, breaking down Roach vs Pitbull Cruz, Janibek vs Lara, and why Foster vs Fulton could be the purist’s main event. Venue hopes, undercard rumors, and a sponsor-powered nutrition kick round out a packed hour. • Roach’s path to points vs Cruz’s pressure • Janibek’s uppercut timing vs Lara’s legs and exits • Foster’s shell and counters vs Fulton’s body work and combos • Frank Martin’s return at 140 and activity questions • Ramos vs Shane Mosley Jr. and body work risk at 160 • Teofimo vs Shakur announcement and MSG hopes • Ben Whittaker’s ceiling and true tests at 175 • Why judging and initiative decide the 50-50s Use code SPAR for 10% off at www.empirenutrition.com. Get the Buffalo chicken meatballs THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    51 min

  4. NOV 24

    Benavidez Mauls Yarde, Haney Outclasses Norman, And Bam Shines In Saudi Arabia

    Send us a text Two friends shake off a hangover and break down a stacked Riyadh card where Bam glides, Haney controls, and Benavidez terrorizes. We map the belts, weigh future matchups, and react to the Matias PED news without pulling punches. • live setup, sponsor code, and streaming hiccups • undercard KO from Vito and early momentum • Abdullah Mason vs Sam Nokes as a maturity fight • Bam Rodriguez’s glide, angles, and finishing IQ • Haney’s disciplined win over Brian Norman Jr • 147 belt paths for Haney, Garcia, Barrios, Romero, Benn • Benavidez–Yarde breakdown and the Mexican Monster’s style • cruiserweight targets: Zurdo, Badu Jack, Jai Opetaia • PED controversy around Subriel Matias and safety concerns • upcoming events, community shoutouts, and sign-off Go to www.empirenutrition.com and use code SPAR for 10% off pre-made meal bundles THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    43 min

  5. NOV 18

    Ortiz Jr. Destroys, Benavidez Looms, Drama Brews

    Send us a text We break down Virgil Ortiz Jr.’s brutal finish of Erickson Lubin, then sprint through Benn–Eubank 2, a Mexico card full of sleepers, and a Riyadh lineup stacked with real stakes. Predictions fly for Mason–Noakes, Bam’s unification, Haney–Norman, and a monster main event in Benavidez–Yarde. • Ortiz Jr. dismantling Lubin with body work and pivots • Boots ringside, Texas business, and respect for Errol Spence • Benn outworking Eubank amid weight and rehydration questions • Richard Torres Jr. power plus sportsmanship in Mexico • Espinoza’s volume at 126 and Top Rank’s broadcast limbo • Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes step-up and 12-round questions • Jesse Bam Rodriguez vs Martinez style and activity advantages • Haney vs Brian Norman Jr. game plans, distance, and the hook • Benavidez vs Yarde power, maturity, and angles at 175 • Rumors and news: Joshua vs Jake Paul, Keyshawn, Pacquiao Please like, follow, subscribe, leave a comment, and roast us if you must THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    59 min

  6. NOV 3

    Belts, Baby Mamas & Bad Judging — Welcome to Boxing

    Send us a text This week at The Spar-Inn, the crew dives into another wild stretch of boxing madness, from Boots Ennis fans losing their minds to the Parker vs Wardley “UK cooking” stoppage, Tank Davis’ out of ring drama, and women fighters demanding 3-minute rounds. Add in a little Jake Paul matchmaking talk, a few strong opinions, and the usual bar-banter energy, and you’ve got another round of unfiltered boxing talk straight from the tap. With 2 fans of the show from different continents popping in as well! THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    1h 33m

  7. OCT 21

    Ortiz vs Lubin Preview | Boots Reality Check & Heavyweight Madness

    Send us a text Two things can be true at once: Jaron “Boots” Ennis looked sharp at 154 — and it’s still way too early to crown him the heir to Terence Crawford. We open with a reality check on tune-ups, why they exist, and what actually proves greatness when you jump weight. Then we map the route Boots needs—Madrimov, Tszyu, maybe Thurman—so talent meets resistance that talks back. The hype’s fine. Skipping steps isn’t. Next, we dive into the fight that can light up the fall: Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Erickson Lubin. We break down Ortiz’s pressure and body work against Lubin’s patience and clean shots, asking the only question that matters: Can Lubin keep Vergil honest without the kind of thud that stops a freight train? With Ortiz’s hand health, Crawford’s move toward 160, and a potential Boots showdown looming, this one carries real weight. Then it’s heavyweight chaos: Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley—a live-betting puzzle pitting Parker’s composure against Wardley’s raw power. We talk odds, variance, and why discipline is the only cheat code up top. From there, it’s the sanctioning-body traffic jam featuring Usyk, Pulev, and Itauma, each caught in mandatory madness. Promotion gets its moment too: Jake Paul’s MVP keeps finding crossover gold while Danny Garcia’s Brooklyn KO reminds us what real matchmaking means. It’s that rare week where business meets boxing—and one clean hook can still steal the show. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    56 min

  8. SEP 30

    From Honduras Honors to Boxing’s Business: Teofimo Lopez stops in on legacy, promoters, and the next super-fight

    Send us a text We dive into a conversation w/ the man who beat the man (twice) Teofimo Lopez’s Honduras honor, his push to fund youth sports across Central America, and his evolving freedom in the promoter game while eyeing a legacy fight with Shakur Stevenson. Along the way, we unpack Crawford–Canelo, belt politics, and why venue energy matters & much more. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

    1h 14m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 THE SPAR-INN BOXING PODCAST
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