The Standing 8 Podcast

The Standing 8 Podcast

The Standing 8 Podcast started out as a passion project in 2017 by a small group of boxing fans of the Facebook community group Pound 4 Pound (now known as The Standing 8: Legacy). Since then, the program has blossomed into a boxing media company, providing not just insightful podcasts, but also in-depth fight previews, interviews, and much more! To contact us, you can email standing8podcast@gmail.com or inbox our Facebook and Instagram pages ////////////////////// The Crew: Michael Gomes, New Jersey: - Panelist / Media Correspondent Tommy Rush Jr, Texas: - Panelist / Media Correspondent Cortney Tanner, California: - Panelist Aaron Soriao, California - Panelist / Content Editor Tiffanie Daniels, Ohio - Panelist Stephen Ruiz, Texas - Panelist / Media Correspondent

Episodes

EP 128 || Friday Corner Talk | Bam 10th Round TKO of Cafu | Pacquiao Barrios Draw

July 25, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of Friday Corner boxing talk, we recap last weekend's Saturday July 19th fights: Jesse 'Bam' Rodriquez 10th Round TKO of Phumelele Cafu to unify another title at Junior Bantamweight, Oleksandr Usyk knocking out Daniel Dubois becoming 2X Heavyweight undisputed, and Manny Pacquiao unretiring to a draw against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title

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EP 127 || Dominique "Trapp" Francis | Special Interview

May 30, 2025 • 38 mins
Exciting, upcoming junior lightweight prospect Dominique "Trapp" Francis (16-0, 10 KOs) hailing from South Florida joins us for Episode 127!  We get to know more of his backstory, especially his proud Haitian roots, his affinity Souther Hip Hop music, facing fiece competition overseas early in his career, and more!

More on Dominique "Trapp" Francis:
https://www.instagram.com/thereal.trapp


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EP 125 || Shane Mosley Jr | Special Interview

April 27, 2025 • 67 mins
We welcome middleweight contender, Pomona-native Shane Mosley Jr to a very special interview on Episode 125. As of the recording of this episode, Mosley Jr is on a 5-win streak with his last fight being a unanimous decision victory against Daniel Jacobs back in July 2024. We get to know when we can expect him back in action, his current target of potentially facing WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara, carving out his own path ...
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EP 124 || Eddie "The Kid" Vazquez | Special Interview at Reyes Boxing Gym

April 15, 2025 • 17 mins
In this on-location episode, Eddie "The Kid" Vazquez of Fort Worth TX (17-2, 4 KOs) took time for a special conversation with panelist Tommy Rush Jr at Reyes Boxing Gym in River Oaks, TX. They talked about his 2nd world title opportunity coming up May 4th, at T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, against current WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza, what he's learned from falling short of getting close decisions, and more!

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EP 123 || USMC Captain Stephanie Simon - Special Interview

March 16, 2025 • 62 mins
We welcome US Marine Corps Captain Stephanie Simon to the program! Just off her successful 2nd pro fight in February 2025 at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, the 2023 USA Women's National Golden Gloves champion, super lightweight prospect, shares her unique backstory, early obstacles immersing in the pro boxing scene, as well as her championship goals on Episode 123.

More on Stephanie Simon: https://www.instagram.com/stephsimonboxing

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EP 122 || Boxing Talk with 3D Boxing Blog | Tank vs Roach Reaction | Cinco De Mayo Weekend Preview

March 8, 2025 • 53 mins
We react to hotly contested Majority Decision result of the March 1st 2025 WBA lightweight championship between Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs Lamont Roach Jr, a result that had Davis retaining his belt.


We also preview Cinco De Mayo boxing weekend that consists of:

May 2nd NY Tripleheader card of Ryan Garcia vs Roland "Rolly" Romero, Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr, and Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez. || May 3rd Canelo Alvarez vs William ...
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EP 121 || Liza Brereton of Liza Brereton Law | Review: Bivol Defeats Beterbiev in Rematch and More

February 24, 2025 • 90 mins
EP 121 with Special Guest - Liza Brereton of Liza Brereton Law in Los Angeles! We're very honored to have her on as she shares her invaluable insights on law, especially when it pertains to boxing! She'll also speak on the Ring of Brotherhood Foundation, in which she's a member of Board of Directors!

More on Liza Brereton:
https://www.lizabreretonlaw.com
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EP 120 || Naoya Inoue Continues Reign | Final Preview of Benavidez vs Morrell

January 31, 2025 • 58 mins
We speak on Naoya Inoue's 4th Round KO of Kim Ye-joon, extending his undefeated record to 29-0, 26 KOs, and more importantly continuing his undisputed reign in his 4th weight division at super bantamweight.

We also give our final takes of the light heavyweight showdown between David Benavidez and David Morrell, taking place Saturday Feb 1st at T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas on PBC PPV on Amazon Prime.

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EP 119 || Preview: David Benavidez vs David Morrell with Coach GT of Camp of the Greats

January 10, 2025 • 71 mins
Previewing the light heavyweight showdown between Interim WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavídez (29-0, 24 KOs) vs WBA light heavyweight champion David Morrell Jr. (11-0, 9 KOs), slated for Saturday February 1st on PBC Amazon Prime PPV at T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas.

We also revisit the hypothetical matchup between Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford and review Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2.

Special guest panelist:
Coach Gerald T...
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EP 118 || Eddie "The Kid" Vazquez of Fort Worth, TX | IBF USBA Super Featherweight Titlist

December 16, 2024 • 80 mins
World ranked, IBF USBA Super Featherweight, Eddie "The Kid" Vazquez of Fort Worth TX joins us for Episode 118! We're super stoked to have him on a 2nd time. A LOT has transpired in his exciting professional career since his 1st appearance on the program 4 years ago!

Special Guest:
Eddie "The Kid" Vazquez (https://www.instagram.com/eddievazqueztx)

Panelists:
Tommy Rush Jr (https://www.instagram.com/sneakerheadrush)
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EP 116 || Prince Charles Martin - Former IBF World Heavyweight Champion - Special Interview

November 10, 2024 • 42 mins
We welcome very special guest, former IBF Heavyweight World Champion "Prince" Charles Martin. He is set to return to the ring Saturday Nov 16 on Westside Promotions stacked card at The Fox Theatre in Redwood City!


Panelists:
Aaron Soriao (https://www.instagram.com/ryskvisual)
Tiffanie Daniels (https://www.instagram.com/tiffanie.daniels)

Guest Panelist:
Gary Kittilsen (https://www.youtube.com/@3dboxing817)

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EP 115 || Xavier Bocanegra and Ranulfo Bocanegra of Donna, TX

November 3, 2024 • 45 mins
We welcome exciting rising prospects Xavier Bocanegra and Ranulfo Bocanegra from the city of Donna, TX. The Bocanegra brothers, newly signed with the innovative Sheer Sports in October 2024, have a combined 250-42 amateur record, a multitude of national titles, with Xavier Bocanegra already establishing a 5-0, 3 KO professional record.
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EP 114 || Beterbiev Undisputed, Edges Bivol with Majority Decision (Reaction)

October 22, 2024 • 46 mins
We react to Artur Beterbiev's close majority decision victory over Dmitry Bivol to become the light heavyweight division's first undisputed champion since 2002, and the first ever in the four-belt era!

Host: Tiffanie Daniels (https://www.instagram.com/tiffanie.daniels)
Guest Panelist: Gary Kittilsen (https://www.youtube.com/@3dboxing817)

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EP 113 || Coach Gerald "GT The Greatest" Tucker - Owner of Camp of the Greats, Costa Rica

October 15, 2024 • 64 mins
We're super excited to have on special guest Coach Gerald "GT The Greatest" Tucker, owner of the serene Camp of the Greats training facility in beautiful Costa Rica. Coach GT has been in the boxing industry 30 years which consists of a 7-0, 3 KO record when he fight professionally at super featherweight and an illustrious resume as a trainer who has worked with the likes of Adrien Broner, Floyd Mayweather, Claressa Shields, Raynell...
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EP 112 || Reaction - Daniel Dubois 5th Round Knockout of Anthony Joshua | Heavyweight Division Shakeup

September 26, 2024 • 44 mins
The panel reacts to the stunning, upset win of Daniel Dubois over Anthony Joshua, to retain his IBF heavyweight title! The Riyadh Season boxing event took place in Wembley Stadium in London where Dubois racked up 4 knockdowns against Joshua, that all culminated to the spectacular 5th round knockout victory.  

Guest Panelist: Gary Kittilsen of 3D Boxing Blog
https://www.3dboxingblog.com
https://www.youtube.com/@3dboxing817

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EP 111 || Special Interview with Ronny Rios - Veteran featherweight of Santa Ana, CA

September 20, 2024 • 79 mins
In Episode 111, we welcome highly respected veteran featherweight, Santa Ana native, Ronny Rios to talk about his upcoming October 5th fight against Nick Ball for the WBA Featherweight title taking place in Liverpool, England, continuing his pro fight journey, and more!

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EP 110 || Beterbiev vs Bivol Preview | Joel Iriarte (4-0, 4 KOs) of Bakersfield, CA - Interview II

August 31, 2024 • 94 mins
Previewing the Undisputed Light Heavyweight championship between Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol, set for Oct 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as its stacked undercard featuring new Matchroom Boxing signee, 3-division champ, Shakur Stevenson.

Joining us in the 2nd half of the episode, we got rising undefeated prospect from Bakersfield, Joel Iriarte, with already a record of (4-0, 4 KOs) since turning pro with Goldenboy Promotions...
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EP 109 || Reaction: Vergil Ortiz Jr Edges Serhii Bohachuk | Boxing in 2028 Olympics in L.A.?

August 17, 2024 • 126 mins
[UPDATE] Special Guest: Coach Hector Beltran, trainer of Vergil Ortiz Jr from Day 1, joins us in the opening segment to talk about Ortiz Jr's victory over Bohachuk and more! 

Reacting Vergil Ortiz Jr's majority decision victory over the Serhii Bohachuk for the interim WBC junior middleweight title. Despite the 2 knockdowns scored for Bohachuk, Vergil was still able to tilt the majority of the scorecards to his favor in the potential...
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EP 108 || Crawford Becomes 4-Div Champion | 1st Impressions of Turki Alalshikh's Riyadh Season L.A. Card

August 9, 2024 • 95 mins
Reviewing Terence Crawford tough Unanimous Decision victory over Israil Madrimov, becoming the new WBA Junior Middleweight Champion, making him now a 4 weight division titlist. We give our 1st impressions of Turki Alalshikh's 1st Riyadh Season event on U.S. soil in Los Angeles. We also review the rest of the stacked Riyadh Season L.A. card that took place at BMO Stadium, including Rayo Valenzuela's hard earned split decision upset ...
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EP 107 | Pre-Fight Thoughts on Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin | Feelings on a Boxing League

June 21, 2024 • 91 mins
In Episode 107, we previewed Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs Frank "Ghost" Martin".  This episode was recorded be  How did our preview line up with the actual result of Davis' 8th round knockout of Martin?  We also give our thoughts on the on a boxing league proposed by Turki Alalshikh.


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