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The "lost interview" has resurfaced! On May 25, 2016, Mike sat down for an unfiltered, unprecedented discussion with friend Sam Navagero in this explosive fight industry chat. This interview would serve as the catalyst for Mike's forthright, unleashed style now synonymous with this podcast. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura        

Tim "Doughboy" Tomashek is an affable 90s boxing cult figure whom retired with a solid 53-12 pro record. He's renowned for unbelievably emerging from the crowd (90 mins notice!) to challenge for the WBO World heavyweight title in 1993! He details that sensation against the late Tommy Morrison, subsequently appearing on Letterman and the newfound fame, club circuit boxing, facing opponents with suspect body odor, and incredibly fighting an 8-rounder once for beer! Jeepers creepers, strap yourself in! Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura

Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is one of boxing's all-time greatest action heroes and a class of 2015 hall of famer. The personable exponent of Youngstown, Ohio reigned as WBA world lightweight champ from May 1982 - June 1984, and joins the program for a seriously comprehensive and entertaining conversation. Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura

An epiphinasity of the combat sports kind is in session as your "Fiducionist Revolutionist" dives into a slew of intriguing questions sent by a mysterious old friend.  Keith Ellis' infamous $5 boxing (Including a beer and live stripper!), Fury Vs Joshua talk, Horn/Tszyu keys to victory, UFC Vs Boxing, lamest fighter excuses, James Packer silently bankrolling a world title bout, and much more! *Ep. features the worldwide release of "Fiduciary Epiphinasities" by Donny Prince Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura

American Mario Barrios is unbeaten in 25 bouts and the current WBA 140lb world champion.  The humble warrior details his path to becoming San Antonio's first world champ in 20+ years, enduring a hellacious 12-round title fight war, training under the revered Virgil Hunter, fight mentality, family, future targets, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura

Ireland's Michael Conlan is an immensely popular, undefeated pugilist closing in on a world championship. In this extremely frank and raw conversation, he details his early start (age 7!) and the distinguished amateur career thereafter, the scandalous Rio Olympics & the infamous finger seen 'round the world, transitioning to professional boxing, nuances to his fighting style, life ethos, his renewed focus, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura

Charismatic heavyweight Chauncy Welliver stops by to discuss his incredible 74-bout pro career, which included an uncanny run to a top 5 world ranking! The portly portsider recounts calling the Top Rank Boxing offices at age 13 to matchmake, sparring a merciless Mike Tyson, flattening the NZ arm wrestling champ, surviving against a giant with a broken eye socket (entering the bout!), near world title opportunities, heaviest heavyweight hands (It'll surprise you!), it's all here! Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura  

Natasha Jonas is a popular English boxer with a 9-1 professional record. She details her pathway into the elite Team GB squad, becoming the first British woman to win a bout at the Olympics, motherhood thereafter, and her subsequent decision to turn pro. Jonas also opens up about evolving from adversity, Covid home schooling failures, and of course, her all-British world title showdown with Terri Harper on August 7. Follow us on Twitter @tfgaltamura  

Bonus Episode! 82-year-old Miguel Diaz is a legendary boxing trainer and highly revered cutman. He's acted as chief trainer to 9 world champions, and worked with an incredible 39 more in a cutman capacity. Miguel's CV reflects a literal who's who in the modern era, from Mayweather, Pacquiao, Cotto, Morales, Toney etc.  Follow our new Twitter page @tfgaltamura

This week Mike takes "The Last Pance" - answering a mix of wide-ranging listener questions pertaining to last week's episode, effectively closing the book on "ChinaGate".  Follow our new Twitter page @tfgaltamura

This week Mike takes us on an emotional deep dive into the $10 million contract he signed with Chinese Government in late 2016. A failed launch, a devious panhandler with a fitting name, and the ensuing mayhem and harrowing struggles sparked by the fallout.  Follow our new Twitter page @tfgaltamura

Andre Rozier is a pillar of New York boxing. The multi-skilled trainer gives insight into training 7 world champions, fostering a winning mindset, shocking Miguel Cotto, his unique disciplinary tool, veganism, and his sublime tailoring talents. He also details the well-publicised Danny Jacobs fallout, future outlook for Havoc Boxing, and much more! Follow our new Twitter page @tfgaltamura

Your spiritual combat sports leader is back for part 2 of the listener questions! Bizarre Don King 2AM phone calls, manipulating world rankings, Mike's dream Australian to manage, underrated trainers, handling defamation, refusing to glorify rat conduct, social media 101, and more! It's all here.   Follow our new Twitter page @tfgaltamura

MJA Unfiltered, unhinged, unleashed! This week features part 1 of the listener questions as friend and podcaster Sam Navagero joins to deliver your wide-ranging questions in this explosive episode. Mike offers his take on surviving 20 years in the business, the current state of Australian boxing, talent development, scouting elite amateur boxers, ungrateful athletes, entourages, legacy, industry politics, and much more!

New Jersey boxer Danny McDermott is filled with historical knowledge, and shares that and much more in this all-encompassing conversation. Hear the Arturo Gatti protege's memories of life in camp with "The Human Highlight Reel", and his take on Arturo's bizarre passing. Danny also talks the surreal nature of fighting at MSG, the harsh realities of the boxing industry, plus wild crowds & intentional headbutts in the Philippines!  

Ghana's Joshua Clottey is a former IBF World champion who is remarkably still active 25 years since turning professional! He shares keys to his longevity, staying hungry, and that renowned high guard defensive style. Learn about the infighting in his camp leading into the Pacquiao bout at Cowboys Stadium, his battles with the welterweight division elite, and much more!

American Marty Jakubowski is a 3-time world title challenger whom retired with an incredible 118-7 ledger! From turning pro at 17 for $125, fighting Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr twice, racking up 35 wins in 1993 alone (including a KO over his own brother!), and more, Marty is filled with riveting stories.

Hector Bermudez is one of the leading trainers and sharpest minds in world boxing today. Even by combat sports standards, he's lived a most unusual existence. From teen trainer prodigy to a 12-year stint in the penitentiary, to now incredibly producing five boxing world champions. A fascinating tale of redemption and perseverance.     

This new series launches with a touching episode dedicated to the memory of recently departed ring warrior "Cowboy" Dwight Ritchie. Mike Altamura (Dwight's long-time manager) is joined by promoter Jake Ellis, Aaron Ellis, and boxers Anthony Buttigieg and Eman Karlos to reflect on the Cowboy's action-packed 27 years, and his legacy in the fight game.  Feedback welcome on Twitter @mjaltamura