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 p...
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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 p...
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 p...
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...
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
Send us a text Terence "Bud" Crawford shocked the boxing world and cemented his legacy as an all-time great by dominating Canelo Alvarez to become a three-division undisputed champion. We break down every aspect of this historic performance and what it means for boxing's landscape. Crawford's masterful lateral movement, superior hand speed, and perfect game plan completely neutralized Canelo's offense. Despite moving up two weight classes, Crawford made boxing's biggest star look ordinary, w...
Send us a text The boxing world holds its collective breath as Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford prepare for a clash that defies conventional wisdom. Crawford, daring to jump two weight classes, faces perhaps the ultimate test against boxing's most reliable chin and proven power puncher. What makes this matchup fascinating isn't just the stark contrast in natural size, but the chess match of styles that will unfold. Crawford, technically brilliant and adaptable, must navigate a puzzle he's...
Send us a text Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington: Chasing Champions, Making Waves Fresh off a dominant unanimous decision win in his first 12-round fight, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington joins The Spar-Inn to talk shutting out critics, chasing elusive champions, and taking his conditioning to new depths—literally—with underwater training. Responds to Tim Bradley’s criticism despite his shutout performanceOpens up about failed negotiations with all four champions in his divisionDetails his extreme deep-wa...
Send us a text Description 2 The boxing landscape changes as ESPN and Top Rank part ways, pushing the sport further from mainstream audiences just as stars like Bruce Carrington and Xander Zayas secure championship victories. • Claressa Shields dominated in her Detroit hometown fight, filling the arena and demonstrating why she remains unbeatable in women's boxing • Top Rank's departure from ESPN threatens boxing's mainstream visibility despite recent quality production like the "Fight Life...
Send us a text World champions Heather "The Heat" Hardy and Ronica "Queen" Jeffrey join us to discuss their transition from fighters to becoming the two female head trainers at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn. They bring their signature unfiltered (super unfiltered/PG-13 at least) perspectives on boxing, training, and navigating life after competition while building their new Queen and Heat Podcast. • How they're adjusting to life as trainers after successful boxing careers • The decline in ...
Send us a text When boxing historians look back at this era, they'll wonder why we didn't appreciate what we had. That's the passionate sentiment driving this episode as we break down a weekend that showcased both the brilliance and frustration of modern boxing. Oleksandr Usyk's masterful performance against Daniel Dubois highlights why he's not just the undisputed heavyweight champion, but one of boxing's pound-for-pound kings. We analyze how Dubois failed to implement the body attack that ...
Send us a text The hosts analyze multiple boxing events happening in one weekend, focusing on Usyk-Dubois, Rodriguez-Cafu, Pacheco-McCumby, and Pacquiao's return against Barrios. • Usyk expected to overcome Dubois in rematch despite controversial first encounter • Daniel Dubois training specifically on the body shot combination that dropped Usyk previously • Trevor McCumby facing highly-touted prospect Diego Pacheco with legitimate puncher's chance • Will Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez continue to im...
Send us a text Boxing reached new heights in NY this weekend as one of the days we ventured to Louis Armstrong Stadium for what might be the greatest boxing card in decades. From our incredible ringside seats, we witnessed boxing history unfold in a venue that transformed from tennis court to gladiator arena. The Spar-Inn recaps all the headlining fights to include in part 2 a preview of Usyk/Dubois II card, Pacqious return, to include a preview of Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez's return as well. THE ...
Send us a text The Spar-Inn's Podcast team breaks down the biggest fights in boxing, including Serrano vs Taylor III, a full preview of Alalshikh's outdoor card featuring Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda, and the bizarre underworld connections of boxing's biggest names. • Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor complete their trilogy this Friday, with many feeling Serrano deserves to be 2-0 instead of 0-2 • Two-minute rounds in women's boxing continue to be controversial, with hosts arguing three-...
Send us a text What happens when boxing's most prestigious prospects meet unexpected resistance? This episode dives into a weekend filled with both shocking upsets and predictable outcomes, as we dissect Christian Mbili's thunderous first-round knockout win and what it reveals about his potential at super middleweight. The crew doesn't hold back when analyzing Deontay Wilder's troubling performance against Robert Herndon. At 39, is the Bronze Bomber's decline now undeniable? We break down th...
Send us a text Boxing's explosive moments take center stage as we break down Richardson Hitchins' career-defining performance against George Kambosos. Hitchins showcased a flawless jab combined with unexpected body work that ultimately secured his impressive eighth-round stoppage of the tough Australian former champion. While Kambosos showed heart despite defeat, we discuss what's next for him now that he's now lost many high-profile bouts. The conversation shifts to perhaps the most electri...
Send us a text Keyshawn Davis's career trajectory took a dramatic turn this weekend when the Olympic silver medalist missed weight by a shocking four pounds for his hometown title defense in Norfolk. What should have been a triumphant homecoming spiraled into chaos as his fight was canceled, his brother lost on the undercard, and reports emerged of a backstage altercation with his brother's opponent. We dive deep into the fallout from Davis's unprofessional meltdown, examining the warning si...
Send us a text We dive into boxing's recent upsets and spectacular moments while debating what's next for the sport's biggest names. • Josh Taylor's third consecutive loss signals his decline, with his defensive abilities showing significant deterioration • Eduardo Nunez's pressure fighting defeated Masanori Rikiishi in an exciting lightweight contest • Bek the Bully vs Darius Fulgham delivered an action-packed bout that raised both fighters' stock despite Bek getting the decision • Jermall ...
Send us a text The gloves come off in this no-holds-barred boxing discussion with special guest Punchlines Boxing, the controversial social media personality who's been blocked by fighters for his unfiltered takes. We dive headfirst into the heated debate surrounding a potential Boots Ennis vs. Teofimo Lopez matchup, cutting through the boxing politics to examine why size matters more than experience in this potential clash. Despite being a self-proclaimed "Teo sexual," our host acknowledges...
Send us a text The boxing world's foundation shook this week as Teofimo Lopez found himself at the center of a racial controversy that threatens to derail his once-promising career. Our hosts dive deep into the incident where Lopez uttered a racial slur during an Instagram Live session, exploring not just what happened but the profound disappointment felt by fans—including our co-host, who identified as one of Teo's biggest supporters. The raw, emotional reaction captures the heartbreak when ...
Send us a text The boxing world experienced a rollercoaster Cinco de Mayo or Stinko de Mayo weekend featuring Teofimo Lopez's dominant performance, Devin Haney's confidence issues, Rolly Romero's massive upset, and Naoya Inoue proving his championship mettle despite getting knocked down. • Turk's Times Square experiment looked visually impressive but failed by blocking thousands of fans outside with a red wall around the ring • Lopez dominated Barboza Jr. with superior skills but faces quest...
Send us a text Pro Boxing prospect, soon to be contenderJahi Tucker pulls no punches in this raw, unfiltered conversation about boxing, social media drama, and the mindset that's propelled him toward championship contention. The once-soft-spoken fighter reveals why recent months have pushed him to become more vocal when fellow boxers Amari Jones and Truck Simpson crossed the line between business and ego. "I've always been a cool dude...but some of these guys blur the lines between their ego...
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 p...
