by Jenna J — Click here to listen to the show — As always, this week’s 68th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio (featuring Wladimir Klitschko, Carmen Basilio, and Andre Berto) 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 Boxing Radio is back to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of boxing! Join me Jenna J, the Hostess, along with my amazing Producer and Co-Host, Geoffrey Ciani (aka-Rummy).
Topics for Discussion
· Andre Berto’s 8th round knockout victory against Carlos Quintana
· Episode 1 of HBO’s Mosley-Mayweather 24/7..
· Evander Holyfield’s 8th round stoppage of Francois Botha
· Does Holyfield deserve another shot at a title
· Miguel Cotto teams up with Emanuel Steward for his June fight against Yuri Foreman
· Audley Harrison’s dramatic come from behind 12th round KO victory against Michael Sprott
· The announced title fight between Timothy Bradley and Marcos Maidana
Exclusive Interview!
Be sure to join us for three exclusive interviews:
Wladimir Klitschko:
· Reigning IBF/WBO heavyweight champion of the world
· Defeated “Fast” Eddie Chambers by 12th round KO on March 20
· Is widely regarded as the best heavyweight in boxing
· Has made 8 successful defenses in his current reign as champion
· Current professional record stands at 54-3 with 48 wins coming by way of knockout
· Will be making his second appearance “On the Ropes”
Carmen Basilio:
· Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990
· Former two time world welterweight champion and former world middleweight champion
· Holds a victory over the great Sugar Ray Robinson
· Other high profile victories include Ike Williams, Tony DeMarco (2x), and Johnny Saxton
· Had a career record of 56-16-7 with 27 wins coming by way of knockout
· Will be making his debut appearance “On the Ropes”
Andre Berto:
· Is the reigning undefeated WBC welterweight champion of the world
· Scored an impressive 8th round stoppage against Carlos Quintana this past Saturday
· Current record stands at 26-0 with 20 wins coming by way of knockout
· Will be making his second appearance “On the Ropes”
Upcoming Fights
· Kelly Pavlik (36-1) vs. Sergio Martinez (44-2-2)(WBC/WBO middleweight titles)(HBO)
· Lucian Bute (25-0) vs. Edison Miranda (33-4)(IBF super middleweight title)(HBO)
· Tony Thompson (33-2) vs. Owen Beck (29-4)(ESPN2 FNF)
· Fernando Guerrero (17-0) vs. Michael Walker (19-3-2)(Showtime)
· Shawn Porter (13-0) vs. Raul Pinzon (17-4)(Showtime)
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