In this Corner the Podcast

James "Smitty" Smith
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Boxing broadcaster James "Smitty" Smith, whose passion for pugilism stems from childhood encounters with Muhammad Ali, interviews some of the sweet science's biggest names. Joining him are reporter Amber Dixon and boxing historian Lee Groves of CompuBox.

  1. 11/04/2021

    Breaking down Canelo vs. Plant: the fight for supremacy at 168 pounds

    Who will reign supreme in boxing's super middleweight division? Smitty and gang break down Canelo vs. Plant with special interviews from Caleb Plant's camp, as the IBF super middleweight world champion looks to pull off the upset and unify all four world titles at 168 pounds.

  2. 10/28/2021

    Wilder-Fury 3 aftermath, and who's next for rising star Shakur Stevenson?

    Recap and reflect: What's the state of boxing's heavyweight division following Tyson Fury's stoppage of Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight, and who should Shakur Stevenson face next after a dominant performance over veteran Jamel Herring? Smitty, Amber Dixon and Lee Groves discuss these topics and more.

  3. 10/09/2021

    Regis Prograis joins ITC, Fury-Wilder 3 breakdown, honoring Manny Pacquiao

    Former junior welterweight world champion Regis Prograis joins "In this Corner" to discuss how he's navigating his boxing career following a controversial loss to now undisputed junior welterweight world champion Josh Taylor. He also gives his thoughts on Wilder-Fury 3, a long-awaited trilogy that Smitty and gang break down extensively. The team also commemorates the career of Manny Pacquiao, who recently announced his retirement from boxing.

  4. 09/23/2021

    PEDs in boxing, how prevalent are they? Victor Conte joins ITC

    Sports nutritionist Victor Conte, who admittedly helped high profile athletes use steroids and served prison time for the crimes, joins "In this Corner" to discuss his current mission to keep athletes, including world champion boxers, clean yet nutritionally primed. Smitty and gang also break down Joshua vs. Usyk, an intriguing matchup between two technical heavyweights, for all of Joshua's world heavyweight titles.

  5. 09/09/2021

    Paul-Woodley aftermath, a pair of Oscars test positive and why is Evander Holyfield fighting?

    On this episode of "In this Corner" the podcast, a pair of Oscars test positive as Oscar Valdez tests positive for a banned substance and Oscar De La Hoya tests positive for COVID-19. Now, 58-year-old Evander Holyfield will step in for De La Hoya to fight Vitor Belfort on September 11. Smitty and the gang react. Plus, what's next for Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley and why Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor needs to happen soon.

  6. 08/26/2021

    Tyron Woodley joins ITC ahead of pro boxing debut vs. Jake Paul

    Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley joins "In this Corner" ahead of his professional boxing debut against YouTuber Jake Paul on Sunday, August 29. Smitty and gang also recap Yordenis Ugas's upset of Filipino fistic phenom Manny Pacquiao.

    Tyron Woodley joins ITC ahead of pro boxing debut vs. Jake Paul

  7. 08/19/2021

    Yordenis Ugas and Freddie Roach join ITC ahead of Pac-Ugas

    World welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas joins "In this Corner" ahead of facing former eight-division champ Manny Pacquiao on Saturday August 21st in Las Vegas. Pacquiao's trainer, International Boxing Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, also joins the show to break down what could be the Pacman's final professional fight.

    Yordenis Ugas and Freddie Roach join ITC ahead of Pac-Ugas

  8. 07/08/2021

    Neurologist and former ringside physician Dr. Margaret Goodman joins ITC

    Drug testing in boxing: there's just simply not enough of it, says Dr. Margaret Goodman, president/board chairman of VADA aka the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. The former ringside physician, neurologist and Class of 2021 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee joins "In this Corner" to discuss performance enhancing drugs, how boxers are tested for them, what goes into stopping a fight and pugilistic dementia. Smitty and crew also review Gervonta Davis's TKO win over Mario Barrios and Vasiliy Lomachenko's win over Masayoshi Nakatani.

    Neurologist and former ringside physician Dr. Margaret Goodman joins ITC
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Boxing broadcaster James "Smitty" Smith, whose passion for pugilism stems from childhood encounters with Muhammad Ali, interviews some of the sweet science's biggest names. Joining him are reporter Amber Dixon and boxing historian Lee Groves of CompuBox.

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  • Creator
    James "Smitty" Smith
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright James "Smitty" Smith
  • Show Website
    In this Corner the Podcast