Although today’s guest was born on the island of Puerto Rico, the streets of Chicago served as the backdrop to his childhood. And still today, he hasn’t forgotten those roots. His newly formed community service outreach aims to combat the prevalent violence found on the streets of Chicago, while also giving back to his fellow […]
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Interview with Colleen Aycock
To say today’s guest is a prolific writer and boxing historian would be an understatement. With her longtime collaborator Mark Scott, she is the co-author of four books: “Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American Boxing Champion,” “Tex Richard: Boxing’s Greatest Promoter,” “Boxing Short Stories,” and “The First Black Boxing Champions: Essays on […]
Interview with Mike Snider (WV Series)
In anticipation for the upcoming release of “12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia,” we are checking in with some of the most accomplished and respected boxing figures from the state of West Virginia. These are road warriors, guys who fight anyone, anywhere, anytime — Appalachian underdogs of the squared circle. Their […]
Interview with Tim Wheeler (WV Series)
We are now less than a month away from the opening bell. With the March 1st release date of “12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia” just around the corner, I have invited a few key characters to the blog so that you can become familiar with their stories before reading the […]
Interview with “Lightning” Mike Sheppard (WV Series)
In anticipation for the upcoming release of “12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia,” we are checking in with some of the most accomplished and respected boxing figures from the state of West Virginia. These are road warriors, guys who fight anyone, anywhere, anytime — Appalachian underdogs of the squared circle. Their […]
Interview with Jeremy “The Beast” Bates (WV Series)
In anticipation for the upcoming release of “12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia,” we are checking in with some of the most accomplished and respected boxing figures from the state of West Virginia. These are road warriors, guys who fight anyone, anywhere, anytime — Appalachian underdogs of the squared circle. Their […]