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What a story...3 different divisions, fought his way out of poverty to become a 4 time world champion.  Abner Mares who is now a boxing analyst for Showtime and Telemundo told his story and how he is trying to help young kids struggling have hope for a better future.  Kyle and Abner also discussed some crazy boxing matches from last weekend including Edgar Berlanga with 16 straight first round KO's, Nakatani's wild comeback against Felix Verdejo, why Shakur Stevenson is the future of boxing, if Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in 2021, Deontay Wilder firing his trainer Mark Breland and if there could be a trilogy for Canelo/GGG.  Abner was courtesy of Bolte Media Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Random podcasts can be the best.  Gloves Off with Producer Kyle featuring former Pacers David Harrison and Metta World Peace about how special it is that both of his sons are playing college ball, Jake Paul KO'ing Nate Robinson, mean tweets and reaction plus a new app that Ron and company are developing where people can sign up to play hoops against Metta World Peace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From David Harrison's parents both battling COVID-19 right now, anniversary of the Malice at the Palace and what went down that night when he was on the court, how that team truly were a unit, latest rumors around Victor Oladipo, new coaching staff and future of the Pacers, Jackie Robinson and who ranks in the top 25 of all-time Pacers (David left himself out, haha) and everything else going on in the world, we tried to cover it.   If you haven't had a chance, check out episodes 1 and 2 on my podcast with David.   Thanks for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC's and American Ninja Warrior's Akbar Gbajabiamila joined Producer Kyle courtesy of Experian to assist those struggling financially due to the pandemic obstacles and to help provide a game plan for improving their financial fitness!  You can reach out to Experian to help get your credit in the right spot including basic steps to help get your through the pandemic and improve your financial health.  Check it out at Experian.com/coronavirus.com and AnnualCreditReport.com Akbar and Kyle also talked about his time in the NFL and how athletes are handling these difficult circumstances.  And of course American Ninja Warrior!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of Producer Kyle and David Harrison dives into the rumors around Victor Oladipo, Pacers ownership and front office, how Paul George left and why it is tough for Indiana fans to get over Reggie Miller.  Kyle also asked David about a previous tweet he sent out about why some players don't want to be in Indy and if it has anything to do with ownership/front office.  David explained with Reggie being here 18 year and meaning so much to the franchise, fans and city, fans expect players to want to stay in one place.   Kyle and David talked about several other random topics regarding COVID-19 in the NFL and the benefits when you jokingly tell a woman you are a scientist.  Kyle even asked David while he is traveling for work if he would go out with a random woman in NYC and risk the exposure to COVID.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IndyCar Rookie Dalton Kellett of A.J. Foyt Racing chatted it up with Producer Kyle on Gloves Off today about this weekend's double road course races at IMS for the Harvest GP, his oh $%^ rookie moment at IMS, racing for two legendary teams, looking back on his first 500, how he meets with his team to watch the film of the race and crash, how PitFit Training in Indianapolis has really helped him become a better driver, why he loves living in Indy, if he'd rather win the 500 or IndyCar series if he could only win one and much more!   With an Engineering Physics degree from Queens University, Dalton is also working with InterNational STEM League and the iNSL iRacing Student Innovation Challenge, the STEM education/charitable initiative, a partnership between Ten80 and iRacing, to promote engineering in schools across the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hit record a few minutes too late.  We just let the tape roll.  Former Pacers Center David Harrison sat down with Producer Kyle for a conversation about pretty much everything.  A deep look into Malice at the Palace, the locker room before and after, Reggie Miller's insane work ethic and cardio, Ron Artest picking him up at 6am for practice, Stephen Jackson, Shaq, Len Bias, Lance Armstrong, Women's UFC fighting, weed, weed stocks, Lance Armstrong, performance enhancing drugs, math, writing and even what he told David Stern about drug testing for marijuana.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Jones and Frank Martin.  Two guys with a combined 10 Golden Glove jackets as amateurs plus Frank Martin won National Golden Gloves in 2016 and there hasn't been a national GG champ from Indiana since 1993.  Malcolm is 15-1 and Frank is 10-0 as pro boxers.  The opportunity and stakes are about to be bigger here in another week.  You know Producer Kyle loves the sport of Boxing and MMA, used to compete in Golden Gloves and still spars from time to time.  PK had a chance to spar/workout and interview Malcolm and Frank as they get ready for Showtime Boxing in Las Vegas on Mayweather Promotions.  Friday February 28th, Sam's Town Casino in Las Vegas, Showtime Boxing, Mayweather Promotions.  Catch me in front of my TV next Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts stud Marlin Jackson took a trip down memory lane with Producer Kyle about beating the Patriots in the AFC Championship game, intercepting Tom Brady, what the mood was like at halftime and how that day will live on forever.  Marlin Jackson also commented on the importance of Coach Tony Dungy, Coach Lloyd Carr and how he and his Fight For Life Foundation along with Revive Property Group are trying to build back Indianapolis neighborhoods.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UFC Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman dropped by The Fan with Producer Kyle on Gloves off to chat about UFC 245 this Saturday night against Colby Covington.  Kamaru hit on winning the belt against Tyron Woodley, what it meant to his career and life, Colby talking trash and putting on an act, his calculated fight game, why fighting is a thinking man vs tough man sport, fighting for immigrants in this country and if he would ever let his daughter become a fighter.  You can come watch UFC 245 with me and Kyle Wells of WIBC Saturday night at Twin Peaks for Modelo Fight Night.  First 50 people get FREE entry!  Sign up at:  https://www.1075thefan.com/events/station-events/modelo-fight-nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couple weeks back, the great Terri Stacy from 93.1 WIBC asked me to join her Sunday morning program to discuss the benefits of Amateur Boxing, Indiana Golden Gloves, how it helps keep kids and young adults off the street.  We also conversed about the dangers of head injuries and latest death in professional boxing with Patrick Day, as well as 3 others in 2019.  We also talked about an upcoming Amateur Boxing event on Thursday November 14th to benefit the Progress House.  Come on out to watch some boxing and support a great cause!  Tickets can be purchased at ProgressHouse.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow!  Pretty RAD that Derrick Lewis joined my podcast ahead of UFC 244 this Saturday at Madison Square Garden!  Masvidal vs Diaz and Lewis takes on Ivanov.  Lewis talked about his famous post-fight interview with Joe Rogan and how much it helped his bank account and life, what it meant to knock out Alexander Volkov, what he told his coaches before the fight about Drago from Rocky IV, time in prison, why he is taking his training more serious now, if he worries about head injuries, what his wife thinks of the sport and if they would let their kids play contact sports.  Then I asked Derrick the hard hitting questions, such as Cash Money Millionaires or No Limit Records and other various music questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country Rapper Colt Ford hits the stage tonight at 8 Seconds Saloon and had a chance to catch up with Producer Kyle before tonight's show!  Kyle and Colt talked writing Dirt Road Anthem with Brantley Gilbert, new single Slow Ride with Mitchell Tenpenny, Country Radio, playing golf at Georgia and in the pros and why the most important part is talking to his fans!  Producer Kyle will be at 8 Seconds tonight doing stage announcements and introducing Colt Ford for Hank FM's Bud Light Hank It Up Concert Series with Cowpokes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Kyle and former UFC and current Bellator fighter, Matt Mitrione, had a fighting centric show called The Beatdown on 1070 The Fan and they filled in for Dan Dakich one day and had the great Tito Ortiz as a guest prior to his fight against Chael Sonnen in Bellator back in 2016.  Throwback before tonight's 30 For 30 on Chuck Liddel and Tito Ortiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big fan of Mitchell Tenpenny and it was pretty cool to catch up with him today ahead of his show tomorrow at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for FGL Fest.  I asked Mitchell about his new single Anything She Says, his radio hits Drunk Me and Alcohol You Later, Colt Ford featuring him on Slow Ride, growing up in Nashville, if music was the dream, what truck he drove in high school, drink of choice on stage, Two for Tuesdays tab and much more.  Oh, and you'll never believe what kind of music he listens to at the gym.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Brad Keselowski go back-to-back at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway?  He would certainly love to do it!  Producer Kyle talked with BK about that, Andrew Luck retiring, what the series would look like without the Brickyard 400, difference with driving for Roger Penske and if he talks with Penske Racing Indianapolis 500 winners about the IMS.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nascar driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of the No. 17 Fastenal/Fifth Third Bank/Sunny D Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing stopped by for a few minutes with Producer Kyle on Gloves Off ahead of Bristol to talk about the Brickyard 400's new date next year, dirt track racing, Eli Manning and the Giants, his racing dream, country music, running American Ninja Warrior course and how he enjoys the sport of CrossFit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kip Moore is playing at the Slipper Noodle downtown Indianapolis tonight for part of the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour and here is a little throwback Tuesday when Kip Moore was in Indy at the ONC for the Plead the Fifth Tour and Producer Kyle had a chance to talk with Kip about his career, Houston Astros, how he moved to Hawaii and lived in a hut and of course the big hit song, Beer Money.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's right folks, one of the greatest sports stories you will ever hear and he lives right here in Indiana.  His name, Ray Seales, AKA The Sugar Man and he went Gloves Off with Producer Kyle. Ray Seales won the 1972 gold medal at the Olympics in Munich, Germany, and he hasn't taken it out of his pocket since, literally.  He remembers the Munich massacre.  Ray went blind from boxing.  Most recently, he's had his 8th eye surgery and it is a miracle because he kept his faith.   I picked up Mr. Ray Seales last Friday night, we went downtown to have some grub and then hit the studio for an hour to chat about boxing and life.  It was truly an honor.   This interview was done in-studio February 2nd, 2019.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man they call Showtime!  Anthony Pettis went Gloves Off with Producer Kyle to talk about his Superman punch KO over Wonderboy, the famous kick to the face off the fence against Benson Henderson, his upcoming fight this Saturday against Nate Diaz and what his big first purchase was once he started making real money.  UFC 241 is this Saturday on ESPN + and PPV which also features the main event, No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world Daniel Cormier defends his belt against the former champ Stipe Miocic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.