Fair But Firm

Fair But Firm

Fair but Firm, hosted by world famous boxing referee Joe Cortez, is a podcast focused on the sweet science of boxing, where Joe & John Zemel go over all that has happened in the sport—and what's coming up next—with special guests throughout the boxing world. 'I'm Fair but Firm' was Joe's signature phrase when he was active as third man in the ring during some of the most well known and important fights of all time.

Episodes

October 9, 2019 30 mins
Joe Cortez recaps GGG vs Derevyanchenko - both men end up in hospital after an epic battle
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Fight of the Year! Spence vs Porter, lots to talk about!
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On this week's Fair But Firm Show we will discuss the upcoming Shawn Porter vs Errol Spence Jr. showdown --  fight of the year? ... what this could mean for Manny Pacquiao and other fighters and the division.
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September 21, 2019 31 mins
On this week's Fair But Firm Boxing Talk Show Devin 'the Dream' Haney's win over Zaur Abdullaev at MSG, co-main event with Sorreno vs Hardy. 
Las Vegas - Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin win..! and much more. 
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September 11, 2019 29 mins
Devin Haney vs Zaur Abdulaev in Madison Square Garden Friday, 9/13. Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin at the TMobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, 9/14 
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August 21, 2019 31 mins
Mayweather hints he'd go to Saudi to fight Pacquiao, Adrian Broner calls out Canelo and GGG, a look back at Lennox Lewis one of the all time greats... Navarrete takes out De Vaca in the 3rd round and Jessie Magdaleno wins!
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On this week's Fair but Firm Show Ruiz vs Joshua rematch announcement on December 7, 2019. Porter vs Spence upcoming fight on September 28, 2019. Induction weekend's events. Tyson Fury's birthday and Manny Pacquiao's next events...
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Joe and John discuss Tyson Fury, Chris Arreola, the Hard Knock Nights, Manny Pacquiao and much more.
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July 31, 2019 30 mins
Joe and John continue to discuss the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao's historic victory, up and comer Gervonta Davis' statement KO victory and much more that's going on in the boxing world.
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Recap of Pacquiao's amazing win over undefeated champion Keith Thurman. Listen as Joe and John describe how Manny continues to cement himself as one of the greatest in boxing history!
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July 17, 2019 31 mins
Manny Pacquiao - Keith Thurman Official Fight Preview! On this episode of the Fair but Firm Show Joe and John discuss Manny Pacquiao's much anticipated bout with Keith Thurman for the WBA Welterweight championship!
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July 9, 2019 28 mins
On this week's episode of the Fair but Firm Joe Cortez and John Zemel talk about Tyson Fury's big announcements and preview Manny Pacquiao’s fight with Keith Thurman.
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July 2, 2019 31 mins
MANNY PACQUIAO vs KEITH THURMAN, also Jermall Charlo and Demetrius Andrade's recent victories and what’s next for the main players in the Middleweight division.
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June 25, 2019 30 mins
On this week's episode of Fair but Fair we give our take on Jermell Charlo's dramatic KO win over Jorge Cota and his twin brother Jermall's upcoming fight. We also recap the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame museum Grand Opening!
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June 19, 2019 32 mins
On this week's episode of the Fair but Firm Show Joe and John discuss Tyson Fury's savage second round stoppage of Tom Schwarz and what’s next for the future of this rejuvenated Heavyweight division! Don’t miss this one!
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June 12, 2019 31 mins
On this week's episode of the Fair but Fair, legendary referee Joe Cortez and John discuss Tyson Fury's upcoming Heavyweight bout, as well as the recent fights featuring GGG and Oscar Valdez. 
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June 6, 2019 35 mins
On this week's episode of the Fair but Fair Show Joe Cortez and John Zemel discuss Andy Ruiz’s shocking upset of Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Our reactions, what comes next for both men, and more!
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May 21, 2019 31 mins

Joe Cortez and John Z. discuss Deontay Wilder’s highlight reel knockout as well as Naoya Inoue's equally impressive KO win in Japan. They cover the World Boxing Super Series, Paulie Malignaggi in bare knuckle boxing, and what’s next for the Heavyweight division. Also the upcoming Devin Haney fight.

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May 16, 2019 34 mins

This week Joe Cortez and John Zemel on the Fair but Fair Show review the recent week of upsets and discuss upcoming fights Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman, Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale, and more!

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May 7, 2019 31 mins

On this week's episode of the Fair but Firm Boxing Talk Show Joe Cortez and John Zemel recap the  PPV super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Danny Jacobs and more. 

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