Boxing with Mannix and Mora

Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora bring fans closer to the sport and its personalities with in-depth conversations with the top names in boxing.

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Mar 12, 2021 · 53 min
A Rematch a Decade in the Making
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Sergio Mora, former junior middleweight champion and DAZN broadcaster. Mannix and Mora discuss the big rematch between Roman Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada, if Gonzalez has regained his pound-for-pound form in his last few fights, the rematch between Cecilia Braekhus and Jessica McCaskill on the undercard, if the winner would be willing to face Claressa Shields in the future, another opportunity for David Benavidez and more; later, Benavidez, the forme
Mar 5, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
We're on to Canelo-Billy Joe
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Gareth A. Davies, longtime British boxing journalist. Mannix and Davies discuss Canelo Alvarez's dominant performance against Avni Yildirim, what, if anything, sanctioning bodies can do to prevent gross mismatches like that from happening, how Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo's next opponent, measures up, the latest on the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua negotiations and more. Later, Claressa Shields on her attempt to become a two-division undisputed champion, the advi
Feb 26, 2021 · 39 min
BONUS: Inside the Teofimo Lopez Purse Bid
Bonus Pod! It's been a wild 24 hours, with Teofimo Lopez-George Kambosos headed to Triller, the relationship between Top Rank and Lopez at a potential breaking point and a new divide between Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn. Joining Mannix from Miami to discuss is Keith Idec, senior writer at BoxingScene.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
Where Does Canelo Rank?
It's a huge boxing podcast this week. Sergio Mora, the former junior middleweight champion and DAZN broadcaster, joins Mannix to discuss Oscar Valdez's big win last week, Adrien Broner's disappointing performance, what to expect in Canelo Alvarez's return and can Canelo become the greatest Mexican boxer of all-time? Then Canelo Alvarez joins to discuss his quick return, the recent success of Team Canelo, why being the undisputed champion at 168-pounds is important to him and more; later, Eddie H
Feb 19, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
Inside an Interesting Boxing Weekend
Joining SI’s Chris Mannix this week is Keith Idec, senior writer with Boxing Scene. Mannix and Idec discuss the upcoming Teofimo Lopez-George Kambosos purse bid, what’s next for Jo Jo Diaz after a difficult weekend, a potential Brian Castano-Jermell Charlo unification fight at 154-pounds, Adrien Broner’s return to the ring, a potential Fight of the Year clash between Oscar Valdez and Miguel Berchelt and more; later, Bob Arum on his broiling conflict with Lopez, his plans for the purse bid, the l
Feb 12, 2021 · 53 min
We're Off to Indio
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Sergio Mora, former junior middleweight champion and DAZN broadcaster. Mannix and Mora dive into Joseph Diaz's title defense against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov, Diaz's decision to forego a rematch with Tevin Farmer, allegations of using smelling salts against Rakhimov and more. Plus a potentially show stealing co-main event, the escalating beef between Deontay Wilder and Mark Breland and more; later, Diaz is in to talk Rakhimov -- with his take on the smelling s
Feb 5, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Are Big Things Coming at Light Heavyweight?
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is veteran boxing writer Dan Rafael. Mannix and Rafael discuss Caleb Plant's performance against Caleb Truax last weekend, if Plant is ready for a showdown with Canelo, the latest on the Manny Pacquiao-Ryan Garcia talks, what the long term future could look like for Pacquiao, why the light heavyweight division could become hot again this year, a plan for Dmitry Bivol to have a huge next 18 months and more. Later, 168-pound contender Avni Yildirim and his train
Jan 22, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
What's Next for Boxing's Biggest Stars
Joining SI’s Chris Mannix this week is Keith Idec, senior writer with Boxing Scene. Mannix and Idec discuss Canelo’s decision to make a quick return, what path he could be on in 2021, Deontay Wilder’s future with a third fight against Tyson Fury looking less likely by the day, a Teofimo Lopez-Devin Haney matchup, the WBO doing the right thing, other sanctioning bodies still doing everything wrong and more; later, Stephen Fulton on his 122-pound title fight, overcoming COVID, unifying the super b
Jan 15, 2021 · 50 min
What Can We Expect From Boxing in 2021?
Joining Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix this week is Kevin Iole, senior boxing and MMA writer at Yahoo Sports. Mannix and Iole discuss Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s possible paths in 2021, the pros and cons of offers from PBC and Matchroom, how significant a threat is Caleb Plant, where Gennady Golovkin fits into the mix, if Canelo would take another jump up to 175 for a fight Kevin is really excited about and more. Plus what is realistic for budding superstar Ryan Garcia, the challenges of making b
Jan 8, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
The Future of Ryan Garcia
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Jake Donovan from Boxing Scene and Gareth A. Davies, British journalist and broadcaster. Mannix, Donovan and Davies discuss Ryan Garcia's win over Luke Campbell, what Garcia proved, Campbell's future and what's next for Garcia. Later, Garcia is in to talk about his career-defining performance, what he was thinking when he got knocked down, a pre-fight call from Al Haymon, his thoughts on Tank Davis and Devin Haney, more. Learn more about your ad-choices a
Jan 1, 2021 · 55 min
Will Ryan Garcia Pass the Test?
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Lance Pugmire, senior boxing writer with The Athletic. Mannix and Pugmire discuss Ryan Garcia's showdown with Luke Campbell, what Garcia can mean to boxing, a potential Gennadiy Golovkin-Jaime Munguia showdown, a tight race for Fighter of the Year, more; later, Ryan Garcia on preparing for Luke Campbell, what 2020 has been like for him, wielding his power in 2021, more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio
Dec 24, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
Can Anyone Beat Canelo Alvarez?
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Mike Coppinger, senior boxing writer with The Athletic. Mannix and Coppinger discuss Canelo Alvarez's dominant performance over Callum Smith, the bizarre criticism of Canelo's opponents, his plans for 2021 and more; later, Demetrius Andrade on his 2020, his pursuit of Jermall Charlo and Billy Joe Saunders, how he plans to handle his middleweight mandatory, Liam Willliams, more; finally, Jo Jo Diaz on why he isn't facing Tevin Farmer in a rematch, his relati
Dec 18, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
Canelo-GGG Weekend (sort of)
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Keith Idec, senior writer with Boxing Scene. Mannix and Idec discuss Anthony Joshua's knockout win over Kubrat Pulev, Canelo's super middleweight showdown with Callum Smith, Gennadiy Golovkin's middleweight title defense, the chances we see Canelo-GGG III in 2021, more; later, Eddie Hearn on Joshua's performance, negotiations for Josua-Tyson Fury, how AJ will handle the WBO belt, Smith's chances of pulling an upset, more Learn more about your ad-choices at
Dec 11, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
Anthony Joshua Returns
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Brian Kenny, boxing broadcaster for Fox and DAZN. Mannix and Kenny dive into Floyd Mayweather's announced ring return, Errol Spence's win over Danny Garcia, what to expect in Anthony Joshua's title defense against Kubrat Pulev, Canelo-Callum Smith, more; then Joshua joins to talk about his year, what kind of fighter he will be after Andy Ruiz, a future fight with Tyson Fury and more; finally, Eric Drath, director of the new documentary on Hector "Macho" Cam
Dec 4, 2020 · 54 min
What to Make of Errol Spence?
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Steve Farhood, boxing Hall of Famer and Showtime Boxing analyst. Mannix and Farhood discuss Mike Tyson's surprisingly successful exhibition against Roy Jones, what Tyson could do next, Errol Spence's post-car crash return against the dangerous Danny Garcia, a future Spence-Terence Crawford showdown, if Daniel Jacobs damaged his brand in a lackluster win against Gabriel Rosado, more. Later, Billy Joe Saunders on Martin Murray, not landing the Canelo fight, f
Nov 27, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
It's Mike Tyson Fight Week!
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is longtime boxing writer Dan Rafael. Mannix and Rafael dive into Mike Tyson's exhibition return against Roy Jones, what kind of interest there is in it, how the fight will play out and more. Plus Daniel Jacobs faces Gabriel Rosado in a grudge match and the rift between Bob Arum and Terence Crawford deepens. Later, Jacobs on how he feels at super middleweight, his issues with Rosado, what he is looking for in 2021, more. Learn more about your ad-choices at h
Nov 20, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
The Return of Canelo
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Keith Idec, senior writer with Boxing Scene. Mannix and Idec discuss Canelo's decision to face Callum Smith, his return to DAZN, what's next for Bud Crawford, Deontay Wilder's latest wild accusation, Tevin Farmer-Joseph Diaz and more. Later, Callum Smith on securing the Canelo fight, how he has been training, why people are focused on his controversial win over John Ryder, more. Finally, Luke Campbell on fighting COVID-19, why he can beat Ryan Garcia, the r
Nov 12, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
A New Twist with Canelo
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Evan Rutkowski, former HBO marketing executive and the new Head of Boxing for Ring City, the new platform that will launch on November 19th on NBC Sports Network. Mannix and Rutkowski discuss the genesis of Ring City, why Rutkowski believes there is a place in the market for it, what kind of matchups to expect and more. Plus a deep dive into the latest with Canelo, who a week after ending his contract with DAZN ... could be on the way back. Later, Katie Tay
Nov 6, 2020 · 41 min
Canelo Hits Free Agency
Emergency Pod! Keith Idec of Boxing Scene is in to discuss Canelo Alvarez's split from Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN. Mannix and Idec discuss the reasons behind the separation, Canelo's future, where Golden Boy goes from here and how big a hit is it for DAZN, the streaming service that leaned heavily on boxing's biggest star. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
Wild'n Wilder
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Lance Pugmire, senior boxing writer with The Athletic, and Sergio Mora, the former junior middleweight champion and DAZN broadcaster. Mannix, Pugmire and Mora discuss the accusations Deontay Wilder leveled at Tyson Fury, Tank Davis's big knockout win, Oleksandr Usyk passing another heavyweight test, Devin Haney's opportunity this weekend, more. Later, Haney on the lightweight division, what he needs to show against Yuriorkis Gamboa, why he's not mentioned a