Synopsis
Since October 2009 when Rope-A-Dope hit the internet airwaves we brought boxing fans Round Table discussions, breakdowns, debate, predictions, along with interviews with top boxers, writers, commentators and trainers. The Rope A Dope Radio RoundTable Podcasts Go Live Every Wednesday Night! (9 PM est/ 6 PM pst) The Host of this Weekly Show is Chris Carlson (Carlito) Rope A Dope Radio has featured Boxing Iconic Figures like Floyd Mayweather Jr and Bernard Hopkins; Established stars like Nonito Donaire and Bradon Rios; Established Veterans like Nate Campbell and Joel Casamayor; Respected writers such as; Kevin Iole, Well known commentators such as; Al Bernstein and a ground breaking interview with WBC President Jose Suliaman. Rope A Dope Radio is all about the prospects on the rise as well like Glen Tapia and Erislandy Lara. We also host post-fight coverage for the big fights where boxing fans get to give us their perspective, voice their excitement or vent their frustrations towards the fight or event. Post fight shows are hosted by Chris Carlson & Nes from the ThaBoxingVoice Radio Show I would like to personally thank Joe Habeeb, Joshuwa Jernigan, Eric Ayala, Jr. for there many contributions to help build what Rope A Dope Radio is today. Also, everyone who has helped the show currently or in the past. At the present moment the Weds show is just me but Rope-A-Dope Radio will continue to bring the fans the coverage they ask for. Call in; let your Voice be heard (646) 381-4990 Call In, Listen Live, Chat Live Every Wednesday Nights 9pm Eastern,8pm Central,and 6pm Pacific and Saturday Nights for Post Fight Coverage.
Episodes
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FROCH VS KESSLER PREDICTIONS-MATTHYSSE VS GARCIA DEBATE
23/05/2013 Duration: 02h56minTonight's episode of Rope A Dope Radio starts with Recap from a weekend that saw a bloody war in Moscow, a future hall of famer keeping his career alive, and a star being born with an earlier then expected KO by Lucas "The Machine" Matthysse! Plus, Preview, Debate, and Predictions the Rematch between Carl "The Cobra" Froch and Mikkel "The Viking Warrior" Kessler live on Sky Sports from the O2 Areana in London, England! Other Topics For Discussion- Preview and Debate the Danny Garcia vs Lucas Matthysse fight that's in talks for Sept 7 in Washington D.C. -Recap Mosely vs Cano and what it means for Shane. -Recap Lebedev vs Jones live from Moscow. Plus more news topics! Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 or Join The RoundTable! Your Voice Will Be Heard! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio and Visit RopeADopeRadio.wordpress.com
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MATTHYSSE VS PETERSON POST FIGHT COVERAGE
19/05/2013 Duration: 01h24minListen Live To The Lucas Matthysse vs Lamont Peterson Post Fight Show Right After The Fights! Fight Fans Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The RoundTable! Your Voice Will Be Heard! Chris Carlson the Host of the Wednesday Show & Owner of the Rope A Dope Radio will be joined by Nes from thaboxingvoice.com Follow @RopeADopeRadio and Follow Nes at @nesgo and @thaboxingvoice Join us after the fights!
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MATTHYSSE VS PETERSON DEBATE & PREDICTIONS
16/05/2013 Duration: 02h34minThis week's episode begins with Recap from last weekends action which includes ShoBox, Espn2 Friday Night Fights, and the fight from Scotland between Ricky Burns and Jose Gonzalez! Also, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Lucas Matthysse vs Lamont Peterson Showtime fight that is almost guaranteed to produce fireworks, and the winner faces Unbeaten Danny Garica September 7. Other Topics For Discussion-Mayweather vs Canelo weight agreement issues. -Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios Preview -Cano vs Mosely Predictions and a look at the rest of the fight schedule. Plus more news items. Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 or Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!
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Recap May Day PPV-Mauricio Herrera Prospect Luis"Cuba"Arias
09/05/2013 Duration: 02h27minOn this episode of Rope A Dope Radio 140Pound Contender Mauricio Herrera stops by to talk about his last fight on Espn2 Friday Night Fights! Plus, Prospect Luis "Cuba" Arias joins us to talk about his performance on the undercard from last Saturday's Mayweather vs Guerrero Showtime PPV! Luis is member of "The Money Team" and fights under the Mayweather Promotions banner. Plus, Recap from top to bottom of the May Day Showtime PPV including Mares vs De Leon, Rosado vs Love, and Santa Cruz vs Munoz. Other Topics For Discussion-Who will Floyd Mayweather fight on September? -Pacquiao vs Rios a done deal for November. -Deontay Wilder arrested in Las Vegas on a felony charge. Plus, more news topics. Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Call In and Join The RoundTable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!
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MAYWEATHER VS GUERRERO POST FIGHT SHOW COVERAGE
05/05/2013 Duration: 02h01minJoin Rope A Dope Radio Live For The Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero Post Fight Show! Listen To Fan Reaction Right After The Fights! We will Recap the Main Event, as well as the PPV Undercard fights featuring pick'em type fights like Abner Mares vs Ponce De Leon and Unbeaten Prospect JLeon Love vs Well Tested Veteran Fighter Gabriel Rosado. Leo Santa Cruz vs Alexander Munoz should be an action packed fight as well. My Co Host will be Nes from ThaBoxingVoice.com! Call In Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 or Join The Round Table Your Voice Will Be Heard! Follow on Twitter at @RopeADopeRadio @ThaBoxingVoice @nesgo! Also checkout the YouTube Channels "The Rope A Dope Report" & "Tha Boxing Voice"!
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MAYWEATHER VS GUERRERO DEBATE-PREDICTIONS-RECAP
02/05/2013 Duration: 03h00sTonight's episode of Rope A Dope Radio will start with Recap from a jammed packed weekend full of fights that were hotly contested and featured back and fourth action! With 50,000 in a storm from a Futbol(Soccer) Stadium in Argentina, 13,000 from Brooklyn, New York and a sold out crowd in Sheffield, England, boxing is not dead and has infact grown in the last 5 years! Then, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero fight that will be live on Showtime PPV from Las Vegas! Plus, Debate & Predictions for the PPV undercard that features pick em type matchups like Abner Mares vs Ponce De Leon, and Prospect JLeon Love vs Gabriel Rosado who is a tested veteran fighter! Other Topics For Discussion-The boxing media is calling for the May Day Showtime PPV to bomb because of the limited media interviews giving to boxing sites in the last month. Are they just bitter, and trying to use there power being negative? Or are they missing the varitey of high profile advertising spots for
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MAURICIO HERRERA & SEMAJAY THOMAS-CANELO-TROUT DEBATE
25/04/2013 Duration: 02h53minStand out U.S. Amatuer Semajay Thomas Joins Rope A Dope Radio for an In Depth Interview! Thomas, who recently turned pro, has spent some time working out with Pound for Pound King Floyd Mayweather and getting some good work in sparring Adrien Broner! Plus. 140 Pound Contender Mauricio Herrera stops by to fill us in on how his training camp is going for his fight on Espn2 Friday Night Fights on May 2! Also, Recap from a busy fight weekend that feature a very close fight between Canelo Alvarez and Austin Trout, Tyson Fury making his US debut on NBC, and Javier Fortuna with a stunning knockout! Then, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for both HBO's Martinez vs Murray fight that will be live from a Sold Out Stadium in Argentina and the Showtime Danny Garcia vs Zab Judah Fight from Brooklyn! Other Items For Discussion-Preview Marquez vs Bradley HBO PPV Fight in Sept or Oct! -Should Canelo fight Mayweather or fight Cotto and another fight to improve his skill? Listen Live Or Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be
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CANELO ALVAREZ VS AUSTIN TROUT POST FIGHT SHOW
21/04/2013 Duration: 01h55minJoin Rope A Dope Radio Right After The Fights for the Live Canelo Alvarez vs Austin Trout Post Fight Show! Fans across the world will Listen Live and Call in with the emotion still pumping in there vains from the fight! Will Austin Trout take down another huge name in boxing? Or will Canelo show there is substance to go alone with his Star Power? We will also cover the Tyson Fury vs Steve Cunnigham NBC Fight! Listen Live on your Phone 646-381-4990 Call In and Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard! I will be joined by my Co-Host from ThaBoxingVoice.Com Nes. You can listen to his show every Sunday and Thursday and make sure you checkout his youtube channel as well! Follow us at @RopeADopeRadio & @ThaBoxingVoice
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CANELO VS TROUT PREDICTIONS-RECAP RIGO VS DONAIRE
18/04/2013 Duration: 02h58minThe show will start with Recap from a huge upset win by Guillermo Rigondeaux over Top 5 Pound For Pound Fighter Nonito Donaire! The fight has once again caused a split between boxing fans all over the world, as well some of the biggest boxing writer's who picked Donaire by KO to show how bias they can be. Then, Preview, Debate, and Predictions for the Canelo Alvarez vs Austin Trout Super Fight from the Alamodome that expects more than 35,000 fans in San Antonio, TX. Other Topics For Discussion-Recap all of last weekends action from Showtime and Espn2 Friday Night Fights. -Preview the busy fight weekend that brings boxing back on Network T.V again with that Tyson Fury vs Steve Cunningham fight on NBC. Plus, News and Debate on many current topics in the sport. Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Call in and Join The RoundTable! Your Voice Will Be Heard!
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DONAIRE VS RIGONDEAUX DEBATE & PREDICTIONS
11/04/2013 Duration: 03h00sThe 1st hour of the show will be Recap from a great HBO Tripleheader that was seen by a record breaking 300 Million eyes in China, Espn2 Friday Night Fights, and an action fight from Japan. 2nd Hour will be dedictated to Preveiw, Debate, & Predictions for the Nonito Donaire vs Guillermo Rigondeaux HBO fight that matches the Top 2 fighters at 122 now that Abner Mares has moved to Featherweight. Other Topics For Discussion- Golden Boy and Fox Sports ink huge T.V. Deal. -Debate on why Matthysse vs Peterson now a catchweight. -Mayweather vs Guerrero judges and ref has fight fans talking. -Recap-30 days in May. Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!
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RECAP-ALVARADO VS RIOS 2-SETH MITCHELL HW CONTENDER
04/04/2013 Duration: 02h22minHeavyweight Contender Seth Mitchell joins me for an In Depth Interview as he prepares for his rematch fight with Jonathan Banks on Showtime June 22 from Brooklyn, New York at the Barclays Center. Will talk about how Seth is recovering after suffering his 1st loss of his career and what he will do different in the rematch. Also, Recap from the HBO full out brawl in the rematch fight between Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios! Also recap from a busy fight weekend. Plus, Preview and Predictions for the undercard fight between Rocky Martinez vs Diego Magdaleno with China's 1st Gold Medalist Zou Shiming on HBO2 making his Debut. Other Topics For Discussion-Golovkin vs Macklin in talks for Jun 29 HBO Tripleheader. -Berto vs Soto Karass & Keith Thurman vs Diego Chaves for July. -Sergio Martinez next fight vs Daniel Geale or Golovkin? -Last week's debacle from the press reporting about Lamont Peterson's drug test in last fight. Plus many more news items. Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The RoundTable Your Voic
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RIOS VS ALVARADO PREDICTIONS-CARLOS CASTRO & SULEM URBINA
28/03/2013 Duration: 02h40minI will be joined in the 1st hour by Prospect Carlos Castro, Amatuer Boxer Sulem Urbina, and the man who works with both, Trainer Andy Soto. All who train at the Knockout Boxing Club in Phoenix, Arizona. Will talk about there past, some future goals, recap recent fights and talk about some planned fights in the spring or summer of 2013. 2nd Hour- RoundTable Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Rematch of an explosive HBO fight between Brandon Rios vs Mike Alvarado and a look at the rest of the fight schedule that includes a quick return of Rising Star Gennady Golovkin! Also, Recap Steiglitz vs A.A. as well as the back to back draws we had on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights! Other Topics For Discussion-Sorting out the different penalties that have been given to Erik Morales, Mickey Bey Jr, and Julio Ceaser Chavez Jr. -Martinez vs Murray to use Instant Replay for there HBO fight. -Gamboa vs Burgos in talks for June? Plus many more news items to cover! Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 or Join The RoundTab
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BRADLEY VS PROVODNIKOV RECAP-DEBATE-PREDICTIONS-NEWS
21/03/2013 Duration: 02h30minExpect Tons of Recap at the start of the show from the HBO Instant Classic Fight between Timothy Bradley and Ruslan Provodnikov! Also, we will Recap the solid HBO Co-Feature Vargas vs Omotoso fight! Plus, Preview and Predict the Rematch fight on Epix between Arthur Abraham and Robert Steiglitz! Other Topics For Discussion- Debate on HBO sending a title wave through boxing when it announced that it cut ties with Golden Boy Promotions! -Recap Tyson Fury's verbal assualt at the Fury vs Cunnigham Presser. -Adrien Broner arrested for Biting? -David Haye set to return in July but versus who? Listen Live On Your Phone! Call 646-381-4990 Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!
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WALE "LUCKY BOY" OMOTOSO-RECAP-DEBATE-PREDICTIONS-NEWS
14/03/2013 Duration: 02h50minRope A Dope Radio welcomes back Welterweight Contender Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso for an In Depth Interview about his Huge fight coming up versus unbeaten Contender Jessie Vargas on HBO this Saturday March 16th! Plus, Recap from a busy fight weekend that included Bernard Hopkins breaking his previous record to become the oldest legit Champion at age 48! Also, Preview and Predictions for the upcoming fight schedule that features the Return of Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley on HBO! Other Topics For Discussion-Adrien Broner skips 2 weight classes to face Paulie Malignaggi on Showtime June 22 in Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center! -Frank Warren's every shrinking stable of fighters and defection to his local rival. -Floyd Mayweather strikes back at Canelo Alvarez and Mayweather is on The Jim Rome Show Season 2 Premiere. -Richard Schaefer has a 4 man tourney plan at 140 that somehow gives Amir Khan a bye in the 1st 2 rounds before he faces the winner?! And much more breaking or current news items for Debate! List
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BHOP VS CLOUD PREDICTIONS-RECAP-NEWS
07/03/2013 Duration: 01h45minThe show will start with Recap from a fight weekend that saw a huge upset by Gradovich over Billy Dib on Espn2 FNF , an ugly fight on Showtime Abril vs Bogere, and a great action fight between Donnie Nietes vs Moses Fuentes in Mexico! Plus, Preview and Predictions for the Bernard Hopkins vs Tavoris Cloud HBO Fight! Other Topics For Discussion-Another fighter caught with P.E.D. in his system. -Angulo vs Rosado 2 possible for Mayweather PPV Undercard. -CBS plans a documentary in primetime about Floyd Mayweather. -Broner vs Malinaggi fight for June in the works? -Canelo plans a September PPV Main Event with or without Mayweather! Plus many other news items! Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Call In And Let Your Voice Be Heard!
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CHRIS ALGIERI & ALANTEZ FOX-RECAP-DEBATE-NEWS
28/02/2013 Duration: 02h46minProspect on the Rise Chris Algieri Joins Us For An In Depth Interview about his solid performance last Saturday on The NBC Sports Network that saw him average 109 punches per round! Also, Prospect Alantez Fox who fights this weekend will join us to talk about his past, current fight, and his plans for the rest of 2013! Plus, Recap from what was a tremendous weekend for Boxing that featured several action fights including Lamont Peterson's big KO win over Former Champion Kendall Holt, as well as a stunning early KO by Tony Thompson over David Price who was a rising Heavyweight in the U.K. Other Topics For Discussion- Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Richard Abril vs Sharif Bogere fight for Vacant WBA Lightweight Title! -A look at the rest of this weekend's fight schedule. -Canelo vs Trout may not be a done deal and Canelo makes a statment to Mayweather. -Ponce De Leon vs Abner Mares for April 20(Lopez vs Miadana Co-Feature) Plus Many More News Items Call 646-381-4490 Listen Live On Your Phone Or Joi
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MAYWEATHER VS GUERRERO PREVIEW-DEBATE-NEWS-RECAP-PREDICTIONS
21/02/2013 Duration: 02h32minThe Best Pound For Pound Fighter in the World Floyd Mayweather sent shockwaves in the boxing world with his annoucment of a New 6 year deal with Showtime PPV/CBS ending his career long relationship with HBO! We will have a RoundTable Preview for his fight vs Robert Guerrero on May 4 at the MGM in Las Vegas! Plus, Recap Adrien Broner's KO win over Gaivin Rees and talk about his remaining fights at 135! Preview, Debate, and Predictions for the Espn2 FNF Lamont Peterson vs Kendall Holt & K9 vs Ishe Smith on Showtime! Other Topics For DIsscusion-Canelo Alvarez vs Austin Trout close to a done deal for Showtime PPV Co-Feature on May 4! -Tyson Fury vs Steven Cunnigham a done deal for April 20 at The Theater at MSG on NBC! -Nonito Donaire vs Guillermo Rigondeax issues heading into Presser. -Bute vs Pascal may cancel planned fight with Dawson. -Another Fighter tests positive for testostrone levels & Much More News Items! Listen Live On Your Phone! 646-381-4990 Call In and Let Your Voice Be Heard!
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DEBATE-NEWS-RECAP-PREDICTIONS
14/02/2013 Duration: 02h32minThis week's episode will start with Recap from the last 2 weeks(Since there was no show last week) of action from around the globe. Then we will take a look at the upcoming fight schedule that features an interesting fight on Espn2 Friday Night Fights and the return of Adrien "The Problem" Broner vs Gavin Rees on HBO. Other Topics For Discussion- Eddie Hearn disrespects Andre Ward at Kessler vs Froch 2 Presser. -Floyd Mayweather's tweet and holdout sends a wave of speculation thru boxing fans. -More injury issues for Golden Boy when Jayson Valez sprained ankle forces him to pull out of his March 2 Title fight with Ponce De Leon. -Amir Khan vs Josesito Lopez fall out from catchweight issues. And much more news topics. Call 646-381-4990 and Listen Live On Your Phone! Your Voice Will Be Heard!
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RECAP-DEBATE-NEWS-PREDICTIONS
31/01/2013 Duration: 02h13minThe show will start with plenty of Recap from an under the radar but busy fight weekend that featured a solid undercard plus a Great KO from Lucas Matthysse on Showtime Championship Boxing, ShoBox had a prospect vs veteran matchup , and Espn2 Friday Night Fights had a action packed card! Other Topics For Discussion -Danny Garcia vs Zab Judah and rest of card postponed until April 27. -Mares vs Donaire Saga Continues! -Rios vs Alvarado 2 done deal for March 30 at Mandalay Bay in Vegas! -Sad story about an Indonesian Boxer that died after his fight. -Lamont Peterson signs with Golden Boy. Plus much more news items for future fights made! Listen Live On Your Phone 646-381-4990 Join The RoundTable! Let Your Voice Be Heard!
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CALEB TRUAX-RECAP-DEBATE-PREDICTIONS-NEWS
24/01/2013 Duration: 01h36minMiddleweight Contender Caleb Truax Joins Rope A Dope Radio for an In Depth Interview! Will cover the last year of his career, his big win vs Matt Vanda last Saturday, and his plans for the rest of 2013! Plus, Recap from the HBO TripleHeader that featured a brillant display of skill and power from Mikey Garcia in his win over then Champion Orlando Salido & the NBC Sports Network Card that saw a few astounishing Knockouts! Also, Preview & Predictions for the Showtime fights between Lucas Matthysse and Mike Dallas Jr. as well as the fight that may steal the weekend between Seluck Aydin and Jesus Soto Karass! Other Topics For Discussion- Richard Schaefer offers 3 million dollars to Bob Arum for Nonito Donaire to face Abner Mares! -Malignaggi vs Mosley off but Paulie wants to face Macos Maidana! -A close look at the upcoming fight schedule and much more! Listen Live On Your Phone Call 646-381-4990! Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!