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Third Man in the Ring
My name is Ray Corona. My friends call me Popeye Ray. I am a professional boxing referee with a few MMA bouts under my belt. Listening to this podcast you will hear from a pro ref's perspective on fighting and life. We will be having professional boxing referees, actors, fighters, and others on as guests. If you have questions for refs on certain fights and certain calls, this is the place to ask. Reach out to us at thirdmanintheringpodcast@gmail.com
Third Man in the Ring
Latest Episodes
I Thought I Was Going to Die in the Streets… Now I Live for God
He grew up in gang culture…believed he would die in the streets…and was proud of it. Today, his life looks completely different. In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with Jay to talk about a life most people will never...
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Wrongfully Convicted: He Lost 25 Years for a Crime He Didn’t Commit
In this powerful episode, Ray sits down with Miguel Salorio, who was wrongfully convicted and spent 25 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. Miguel shares his journey, the pain of losing years of his life, and what it has been ...
How God Saved Me From Addiction, Jail, and Suicide
In this powerful episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with John from Calvary Chapel Chino Valley to share a story of redemption, grace, and transformation.John grew up in church but eventually fell into rebellion, addi...
The Art of Officiating World Title Fights | Robert Hoyle
In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with top referee Robert Hoyle to talk about the craft of officiating at the highest level of boxing.Hoyle breaks down what it takes to work championship fights, how referees...
Manny Robles: Discipline, Community, and Building Champions
In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, we sit down with renowned boxing trainer Manny Robles to talk about what it really takes to build champions—inside and outside the ring.If you’re a fighter, coach, or fan who wants the behind-th...