— Click here to listen to the show — by Jenna J, photo by W.Edwards / ESB – As always, this week’s special 51st edition of On the Ropes will start at its regularly scheduled time, 6pm Eastern Time. You can listen live by clicking “play” on the player or enter our chat on the blogtalk message board; you can also call into the show at (646)716-5404.
On the Ropes is is back to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of boxing! Join me Jenna J, the Hostess, along with my ace Producer Geoffrey Ciani (aka-Rummy) and my Co-Host, Nick Powers.
Topics for Discussion
• Paul Williams majority decision victory against Sergio Martinez
• Amir Khan’s first round knockout against Dmitriy Salita
• Chris Arreola’s fourth round stoppage against Brian Minto
• Danny Green’s stunning first round knockout against Roy Jones Junior
• The return of Bernard Hopkins and his unanimous decision victory against Enrique Ornellas
• The possibility of a Hopkins-Jones rematch?
• Talks of a March 13 date for Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao
Exclusive Interviews!
Be sure to join us for three exclusive interviews in this special 50th edition. This week’s guest line-up includes:
Chad Dawson:
• Is undefeated in 29 fights and widely regarded as the best light heavyweight in the world
• Is the only fighter to have defeated Tomasz Adamek
• Recently defeated former champion Glenn Johnson for the second time
• Holds two career wins against former champion Antonio Tarver
Austin Trout:
• 24 year old super welterweight whose professional record is 21-0 with 13 knockouts
• 2004 United States Amateur Welterweight champion
• Is currently ranked as the #1 super welterweight by the WBA
Fernando Guerrero:
• 23 year old middleweight has a 16-0 record with 13 knockouts
• Slated to face Jessie Nicklow (19-1-2) on ShoBox December 18
• Was the 2007 United States amateur middleweight champion
Upcoming Fight Discussions
• Jean Pascal (24-1) vs. Adrian Diaconu (26-1)(WBC light heavyweight title)
• (HBO) Vitali Klitschko (38-2) vs. Kevin Johnson (22-0-1)(WBC heavyweight title)
• (HBO) Juan Diaz (35-2) vs. Paul Malignaggi (26-3)
• (Showtime) Timothy Bradley (24-0) vs. Lamont Peterson (27-0)(WBO junior welterweight title)
• (Showtime) Vic Darchinyan (32-2-1) vs. Tomas Rojas (31-11-1)(WBC & WBA junior bantamweight titles)
• (HBO) Victor Ortiz (24-2-1) vs. Antonio Diaz (46-5-1)
Speak to Our Guest:
Listeners are encouraged to call in and share their thoughts on the latest boxing news and to provide questions and comments for our special guests: Chad Dawson, Austin Trout, and Fernando Guerrero. If you intend to call in, please provide us with your area code either here in the comments or in the blogtalk chat room and give us the head’s up that you are calling.
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