Third Man in the Ring

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

July 4, 2025 52 mins

I think today's testimony will bless you guys. Please give a warm welcome to MC Blvd.

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John Molina Jr. was such an exciting fighter. Excited to have him on, everyone please give a warm welcome to John Molina!

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Pat Russell refereed some AMAZING fights. He has retired from refereeing and is not judging. Today we review some of his favorite fights and go over the thought process a ref goes through.

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In Honor of the Fallen – 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines
    1.    Lance Cpl. Jeremiah A. Baro – KIA: Nov 4, 2004 – Age 21
    2.    Sgt. Douglas E. Bascom – KIA: Oct 20, 2004 – Age 25
    3.    Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton – KIA: Feb 3, 2005 – Age 19
    4.    Sgt. Timothy Folmar – KIA: Sep 24, 2004 – Age 21
    5.    Lance Cpl. Victor A. Gonzalez – KIA: Oct 13, 2004 – Age ...

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I have been a teamster since 1994. There are different views on unions and I wanted to speak to the Secretary Treasurer of Local 63 in the hopes we can all learn and perhaps get a different perspective.

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Today we here an amazing testimony from Andy Tsarukyan. From being an Armenian immigrant with nothing, to running a successful law firm.

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Prior to the formation of Fight Club OC in 2011 Roy promoted the highly successful Battle in the Ballroom professional boxing shows at the Irvine Marriott Hotel for 25 straight years. This bi-monthly professional boxing show was the longest running club pro boxing show in the country. 36 current or former world champions have fought at the Marriott, including Shane Mosley and Johnny Tapia. In 2007 he became one of the first boxing ...

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April 11, 2025 56 mins

Today I interview the future of boxing and the dynasty of the Garcia family. Please welcome my friend, Pita Garcia. 

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March 28, 2025 42 mins

Please give a warm welcome to my friend Joe Martinez!

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March 14, 2025 56 mins

2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new. 

Today we are joined by Art Blajos. He shares his testimony about being in the Mexican Mafia and giving his life to the Lord while in prison. 

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February 28, 2025 50 mins

Angel Baby is the host of the Art Laboe Connection, Sundays 6pm-Midnight on 93.5 KDAY. Monday - Thursday 9pm-Midnight he is the host of Old School 104.7 FM Oldies Dedications.

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February 14, 2025 39 mins
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January 24, 2025 64 mins

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My good friend and mentor, Jack Reiss, is retiring from his career of being a boxing referee. He isn't completely leaving, he will still be training the next generation of boxing referees and also be a judge. Great conversation today about his career and what is to come. 

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December 20, 2024 59 mins

Amazing testimony today from my Friend DJ Cazel. Check out his club "The Souldies Lounge" in Rialto, Ca. 
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Ronnie Castro worked for the Department of Corrections here in California for 27 years. Today we hear his story and testimony.

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World wide with HUGE fighters, please welcome Tom Loeffler

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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 talk boxing. 

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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 Council’s Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board and lectures for the IBF, WBO and is a founding and current board member of the Association of Ringside Physicians and the CA Association of Professio...

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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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September 13, 2024 57 mins

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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