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
Episodes
45 episodes
Tom Loeffler | 360 Promotions: Hollywood Fight Nights
World wide with HUGE fighters, please welcome Tom Loeffler
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1:09:55
Let's Talk Boxing and the BEST Tacos in Southern California | Taco Nazo
Jesse Romero is the Co-owner of Taco Nazo, in my opinion the best tacos in Southern California. Today we are going to talk about how it is to be young and running a business, what it was like running a business during the pandemic, and also tal...
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Dr. Paul Wallace | Chief Ringside Physician of California State Athletic Commission
Dr. Wallace was appointed as a CA Ringside Physician in 1989. He is currently the Chief Ringside Physician of the California State Athletic Commission and serves as Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee.He is also the World Boxing C...
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1:07:34
Co-Founder of the Mongols Motorcycle Club: Big Al
I never want to glamorize the gang life or prison life, but what I do want to do is share stories of when someone was a part of that world, and they turned their life around. Please welcome Big Al.
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54:30
Beto Duran
Please welcome one of the top commentators in the world, Beto Duran. Beto Duran does the Lakers pre and post games for ESPN radio. He does the play-by-play for Golden Boy on DAZN and is Co-Host of "Dimecast".
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57:11
"Ghetto Gunslinger" Cesar Herrera
Cesar is a husband, father, a bodyguard, Iraqi War Vet, and so much more. Cesar has some amazing stories and we are here to talk about them.
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1:27:55
Carlos Barragan Jr | House of Boxing
Carlos Barragan Jr. is the owner of House of Boxing gym in San Deigo, CA. If you enjoy the content please like and subscribe. Watch the full video on my youtube channel
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58:43
South Central Gang Life to US Navy Master Chief | Raul R. Ramos
This episode we interview Raul R. Ramos, author of "Ese to Master Jefe: From Street Gang Life in South Central Los Angeles to US Navy Master Chief". This is an inspiring story I think we can all learn from.
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Daniel "Twitch" Franco
Daniel has gone through a lot during his boxing including holding the IBF Feather Weight Title and also experiencing traumatic brain injury during a fight which lead to being in a coma for ten days. On this episode we talk about the high's and ...
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47:30
Pro Cutman Jacob Duran aka "Stitch" Duran and Mike Rodriguez
Mike Rodriguez joins me again, this time as cohost with Jacob Duran. These are two of the best cutmen in the business.
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1:06:33
CBN Promotions | Alex Camponovo
Today we have an interview with promoter/manager/friend, Alex Camponovo. Today we will talk about who he signs, how he signs them, when he knows to cut someone loose and about CBN Promotions. https://www.cbnpromotions.com/
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1:03:42
Manny Tapia
Manny Tapia joins us today on the podcast! Manny is the owner of Millennia MMA, has a 12-4 Pro MMA record, is a top 10 ranked fighter, WEC/UFC title contender, former King of the Cage World Champ, and has a black belt in BJJ.
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59:45
President of Golden Boy Promotions | Eric Gomez
President Eric Gomez plays a pivotal role overseeing day-to-day functions of all boxing related aspects and is responsible for organizing some of the most consequential fights of the modern boxing era.
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51:39
A Doctor's Perspective on Boxing | Third Man in the Ring
On this weeks episode we get a doctor's perspective on boxing.
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38:17
The Blood Business, Cutman and Homicide Detective: Mike Rodriquez
Mike has been a LA County Sheriff going on 36 years, 20 of those years as a homicide detective. Mike has also worked with dozens of world champions as a cutman.
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48:57
Romie Aram | Founder of Millennia MMA
MY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PopeyeRayThis podcast can only happen with the help of our sponsors and your donations, thank you!
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39:11
Henry Ramirez of Raincross Boxing in Riverside, CA
This podcast can only happen because of our Patreon subscribers, thank you! https://www.patreon.com/PopeyeRayHenry Ramirez is a trainer and manager of some great fighters including professional heavyweight boxer, Chris Arreola. He also ...
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43:51
Abner Mares
Abner Mares was a commentator of Showtime boxing and he has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the IBF bantamweight title from 2011 to 2012, the WBC super bantamweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBC featherwe...
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Sergio Mora
This podcast can only happen because of our Patreon subscribers, thank you! https://www.patreon.com/PopeyeRayPlease welcome Sergio Mora from DAZN. The first winner of "The Contender" series. WBC light middleweight champion, and twice ch...
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The Man Who Caught the Night Stalker, Gil Carrillo
JOIN MY PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/PopeyeRayGil Carrillo is the detective who helped capture the infamous serial killer, Richard Ramirez, who was known as the “Night Stalker” and was recently featured in the ...
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3x WORLD CHAMPION Israel "Magnifico" Vazquez
This podcast couldn't happen without our sponsors and your support, thank you!MERCH: https://thirdmaninthering.bigcartel.com/https://cash.app/$refpopeyerayVenmo: @refpopeyeray Israel Vazquez was ALWAYS a fan favori...
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