by Jenna J — Click here to listen to the show — As always, this week’s 62nd 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 back to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of boxing! Join me Jenna J, the Hostess, along with my Producer, the ever insightful Geoffrey Ciani (aka-Rummy), and my talented Co-Host, Nick Powers.
Topics for Discussion
· Team Pacquiao sounding off about Floyd Mayweather
· Tomasz Adamek hires Ronnie Shields to train him for his fight against Chris Arreola
· Omar Niño’s controversial technical draw against WBC light flyweight champion Rodel Mayol
· Victor Otriz’s 10th round TKO win against Hector Alatorre
· The return of Johnny Tapia.
Exclusive Interviews!
Be sure to join us for two exclusive interviews in this edition. This week’s guest line-up includes:
Angelo Dundee:
· Legendary boxing trainer best known for working the corner of Muhammad Ali
· Has worked with 15 world champions including Sugar Ray Leonard, José Nápoles, and Carmen Basilio
· Teamed up with George Foreman in his historical landmark victory over heavyweight champion Michael Moorer
· Worked as a special consultant for Oscar De La Hoya in his fight with Manny Pacquiao
· Was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994
· Will be making his debut appearance “On the Ropes”
Nate Campbell:
· Former IBF lightweight champion of the world
· Has a career record of 33-5-1 with 25 wins coming by way of knockout
· Is scheduled to square off against Victor Ortiz at Madison Square Garden on May 15
· Will be making his sixth appearance “On the Ropes”
Upcoming Fights
· Devon Alexander (19-0) vs. Juan Urango (22-2-1) (WBC/IBF junior welt titles)
· Vic Darchinyan (33-2-1) vs. Rodrigo Guerrero (13-1-1)
Speak to Our Guests:
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 Angelo Dundee and Nate Campbell. 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.
Join Our Mailing List!
If you want to keep up with the latest OTR news, why not join our mailing list? You can sign up by sending an email to ontheropes@boxing247.com with the subject heading “SIGN ME UP!”
Be sure to tune in!
***
To contact Jenna J or Geoffrey Ciani:
ontheropes@boxing247.com
To read more by Jenna J please visit The Mushroom Mag:
http//www.eatthemushroom.com/mag