https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-bout-podcast-boxing-history-the-word-balloon-network--3146237enSportsCopyright John Siuntreshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01902fbac8caf7dfa33158a672e84afa.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-bout-podcast-boxing-history-the-word-balloon-network--3146237Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:19:52 +0000John SiuntresJohn Siuntresfeeds@spreaker.comA One On One Boxing interview show featuring looks at current and classic Boxers and fights.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-talk-with-bill-dettloff--69781488
I urge all who are curious to see their interview. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwKZhZywsPQ

Welcome to a special edition of Word Balloon, doubling as a new installment of The Big Bout Podcast, where I get to scratch that old boxing reporter itch and dive deep into the sweet science.

This time, I’m joined by one of the most respected voices in boxing journalism: Bill Detloff. A longtime writer and editor for The Ring magazine, Bill’s been ringside for some of the sport’s most pivotal moments and has chronicled both its legends and its lost souls with unmatched insight.

We’ll be talking about his latest book, Ring Theory, a sharp, thought-provoking collection of essays that digs into boxing’s culture, characters, and contradictions.

From reflections on heavyweight mythology to the changing face of modern pugilism, Bill brings decades of experience and a genuine love for the fight game to the conversation. Whether you’re a hardcore historian or just catching up on the current scene, this one’s for anyone who still believes in the power of two fighters and one ring. Let’s talk fights.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69781488Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:11:49 +0000John SiuntresEDIT- I have included my response to Fmr Heavyweight Champion Deyontay Wilder's Firey UK Interview on the Talk Sport Boxing Podcast, and his delusional accusations that Tyson Fury cheated when he destoryed Wilder in their final bout. I urge all who...
I urge all who are curious to see their interview. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwKZhZywsPQ

Welcome to a special edition of Word Balloon, doubling as a new installment of The Big Bout Podcast, where I get to scratch that old boxing reporter itch and dive deep into the sweet science.

This time, I’m joined by one of the most respected voices in boxing journalism: Bill Detloff. A longtime writer and editor for The Ring magazine, Bill’s been ringside for some of the sport’s most pivotal moments and has chronicled both its legends and its lost souls with unmatched insight.

We’ll be talking about his latest book, Ring Theory, a sharp, thought-provoking collection of essays that digs into boxing’s culture, characters, and contradictions.

From reflections on heavyweight mythology to the changing face of modern pugilism, Bill brings decades of experience and a genuine love for the fight game to the conversation. Whether you’re a hardcore historian or just catching up on the current scene, this one’s for anyone who still believes in the power of two fighters and one ring. Let’s talk fights.
]]>3839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canvas-classics-with-boxing-historian-bill-dettloff--66703055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66703055Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:04:52 +0000John SiuntresWelcome to The Big Bout Podcast—part of the Word Balloon Network.Today we’re going ringside with one of the best boxing minds in the game—historian and author William Dettloff. We’re digging into the treasure trove of vintage fights now streaming on...5399falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/max-baer-hero-or-heel-with-the-ringside-seat-crew--59262156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59262156Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:49:41 +0000John SiuntresA boxing discussion with my friends from Ringside Seat. Cat Johnson has uncovered some not too pleasent stories about the 1930s heavyweight champion Max Baer. We also discuss the current Heavyweight Division, and preview The upcoming Fury Vs Usyk...6934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-during-wartime-with-nigel-collins--48932114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48932114Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:35:55 +0000John SiuntresThe Hall Of Fame scribe talks about the current Ukrainian fighters and how the Russian Conflict is effecting the sport. We also look at other historic fighters affected by civil wars in their countries, and other international war hero boxers.4035falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-bout-fury-vs-wilder-recap-with-chgo-fight-promoter-don-lenza--46950795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46950795Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:37:40 +0000John SiuntresDon recalls his days as a Manger and Promoter telling tales of Angelo Dundee Tony DeMarco Boxing in the 80s and 90s along with analyzing the current Heavyweight division after all these current fights6453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fury-wilder-3-prediction-from-the-50s-jimmy-powers-harry-grayson-on-dempsey-tunney-and-fighters-of-the-20s--46891828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46891828Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:21:19 +0000John SiuntresMy thoughts on the big fight, plus from 1955 a conversation with Fight announcer Jimmy Powers and one of the few reporters who Picked Tunney over Dempsey in their first fight Harry Grayson1104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-bout-ring-magazine-s-dougie-fisher-on-the-current-fight-scene--46790133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46790133Sat, 02 Oct 2021 14:50:51 +0000John SiuntresRecapping Usyk vs Joshua, previewing Canelo Vs Plant, Fury Wilder 3, talking De LaHoya, Chavez, Ali Tyson Leonard and more5488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-bout-podcast-usyk-vs-joshua-upset-review--46691068
we also look at The Playhouse 90 original tv production of Requiem For a Heavyweight
written by Rod Serling Directed by Ralph Nelson and starring Jack palance
and the father and son actors Ed Wynn and Keenan Wynn.
What happens to a fighter when a ring injury stops his career?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46691068Sun, 26 Sep 2021 09:59:24 +0000John SiuntresFirst My thoughts on the Usyk Vs Joshua Upset, and the future of the heavyweight division. we also look at The Playhouse 90 original tv production of Requiem For a Heavyweight written by Rod Serling Directed by Ralph Nelson and starring Jack palance...
we also look at The Playhouse 90 original tv production of Requiem For a Heavyweight
written by Rod Serling Directed by Ralph Nelson and starring Jack palance
and the father and son actors Ed Wynn and Keenan Wynn.
What happens to a fighter when a ring injury stops his career?]]>3249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshua-vs-usyk-preview-with-the-ringside-seat-guys--46636451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46636451Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:50:26 +0000John SiuntresThe Ringside Seat Editors Preview the current issue 15, and Upcoming Fights, Including The Heavyweight match up this Saturday Joshua Vs Usyk4310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nigel-collins-on-the-70s-counter-culture-and-a-pacquiao-vs-ugas-preview--46170405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46170405Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:20:24 +0000John SiuntresThe former Ring Magazine editor in chief discusses his new book Travels With Mary Jane and previews The Manny Pacquiao Vs Yordenis Ugas bout this Saturday night4686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-fight-previews-with-the-ringside-seat-magazine-staff--45424422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45424422Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:44:11 +0000John SiuntresThe Ringside Seat men join me discussing their latest issue, recent documentaries, fight history, and previewing the big summer matches to come : Fury Vs Wilder 3, Spence Vs Pacquiao, The Bantamweights and more. Featuring Authors Bill Detloff Nigel...9279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/filmmaker-steve-debro-on-his-olympic-auditorium-documentary-with-eddie-muller--44365550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44365550Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:55:44 +0000John SiuntresFrom combat sports, Hollywood film and TV locations to 80s Punk Music, Steve talks about his incredible Documentary "18th and Grand" -about the history of The Qlympic Auditorium and its 20th century impact on sports and the LA community. We're...7540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-preview-of-ringside-seat-13-with-the-staff--44087701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44087701Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:46:46 +0000John SiuntresWriters Bill Detloff Nigel Collins and Mike Kronenberg talk about the latest issue of Ringside Seat , plus we look back at the lives of Leon Spinks and Marvin Hagler7776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-usyk-fight-review-errol-spence-s-car-crash-with-andy-gersher--19543164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19543164Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:12:30 +0000John SiuntresSorry about the flat sound quality with my chat with Andy . faulty recorder.1414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-spence-vs-porter-recap-and-sept-bouts-review-with-david-schuster--19317365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19317365Wed, 02 Oct 2019 03:32:28 +0000John Siuntres2107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-closed-circuit-memories-with-sal-abbinanti--18871138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18871138Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:09:30 +0000John Siuntres3815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-punchstat-numbers-are-meaningless--18769349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18769349Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:07:31 +0000John SiuntresWe cover the latest headlines, and expose the meaningless over hyping of punch count stats in a televised fight.1624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-back-at-chicago-boxing-with-david-schuster--18718520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18718520Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:45:15 +0000John SiuntresMemories Of Middleweights Mustafa Hamsho And Vito Antuofermo fights in Chicago, Mike Rossman, Promoters like Arum and Cedric Kushner sprinkled inbetween boxing news2331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-pacquiao-thurman-review--18644810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18644810Fri, 26 Jul 2019 06:22:12 +0000John Siuntres2002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-pernell-whitaker-rip-pacquiao-thurman-preview--18589593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18589593Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:47:23 +0000John SiuntresA look back at Whitaker's career and previewing PacMan Vs Thurman5365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-the-muddle-with-the-middlewights-w-david-schuster--18483942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18483942Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:24:50 +0000John Siuntres2116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-tyson-fury-review-and-the-heavyweight-division-with-david-schuster--18313735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18313735Wed, 19 Jun 2019 03:12:41 +0000John SiuntresAfter Tyson Fury's destruction of Tom Schwartz, a discussion of the wide opened division with WSCR sports Talker David Schuster. Are these the best of times or the worst?1710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-fury-vs-schwartz-preview--18234895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18234895Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:41:44 +0000John Siuntres2068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-ruiz-upsets-joshua-review-with-david-schuster--18153562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18153562Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:47:32 +0000John SiuntresThe title says it all.1969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshia-ruiz-preview-with-david-schuster--18147302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18147302Sun, 02 Jun 2019 01:14:19 +0000John Siuntres1411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-reviewing-hbo-s-ali-documentary-and-ezzard-charles-talk-with-william-dettloff--17939617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17939617Wed, 15 May 2019 20:34:55 +0000John SiuntresA review of Antoine Fuqua's HBO Documentary Muhammed Ali What's My Name. Then Ringside Seat's William Dettloff joins us to talk about the Canelo Vs Jacobs fight and his amazing Ezzard Charles Biography A Boxing Life.3995falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-canelo-vs-jacobs-preview-with-michael-kronenberg-and-david-schuster--17823125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17823125Fri, 03 May 2019 07:59:32 +0000John Siuntres3243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-conversations-with-bert-sugar-on-classic-bouts-from-1900-2012--17078516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17078516Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:33:19 +0000John SiuntresA collection of chats with the late sports historian .Little told tales of Jack Johnson Jess Willard Dempsey Tunney Sharkey and Max Baer to modern thoughts on Tyson Lennox Lewis The Klitchko Brothers and Floyd Mayweather.Jr3536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-history-30-for-30-buster-douglas-review-max-baer-jr--16461216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16461216Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:03:33 +0000John SiuntresWe start this episode with thoughts on ESPN's 30 For 30 Buster Douglas Documentary 42-1 about Buster Douglas's epic upset over Mike Tyson. Then from 2002 a chat with Max Baer Jr and the Baer family point of view of the Ron Howard Film Cinderella Man....4964falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-fury-wilder-recap-with-ring-magazine-s-doug-fisher--16398668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16398668Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:39:13 +0000John SiuntresGreat chat with Ring's Editor In Chief Doug Fisher. We re-hash Fury Wilder and discuss the highlight's of 2018 and look to the match ups of 20194179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-the-budd-schulberg-interview--16307353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16307353Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:06:55 +0000John SiuntresFrom 2003 a conversation with the legendary IBOHF writer about his whole career as a novelist screenwriter and Fight Reporter. The man who wrote The Harder They Fall, On The Waterfront, and covered boxers from Dempsey To Lennox Lewis3225boxing,historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-chet-coppock-on-the-decline-of-chicago-boxing--16117874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16117874Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:09:02 +0000John SiuntresLongtime Chicago Broadcaster Chet Coppock has a new book featuring memories of Joe Fraizer and Sonny Liston. We talk about his favorite and sad memories of Chicago Boxing from the 60s through the 80s .3848arum,boxing,chicago,dazn,espn+,fraizerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-news-ringside-seat-magazine-editor-william-dettloff--16037826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16037826Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:11:29 +0000John SiuntresDettloff talks about his magazine Ringside Seat, and we review and preview recent and upcoming bouts.4583boxing,dazn,espn+,hbo,ppvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-gene-tunney-a-closer-look-with-tunney-biographer-jack-cavanaugh--15760617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15760617Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:14:12 +0000John SiuntresImagine if we thought only about Joe Frazier when talking about the Ali Frazer fights? Ali won the 2nd and 3rd fights. Gene Tunney lived that sort of frustration. He won both matches against Jack Dempsey decisively yet we mostly remember Dempsey's 7th...44361927,boxing,chicago,dempsey,field,soldier,tunneyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-ppv-review-canelo-vs-ggg-2-with-chicago-sports-talker-mike-north--15753387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15753387Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:04:30 +0000John SiuntresWe review Saturday's Main Event with Chicago Sports Talker Mike North3813boxing,canelo,gggfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-history-the-dempsey-vs-tunney-audio-documentary--15704071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15704071Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:58:55 +0000John SiuntresFrom 2002 a comprehensive look at the Dempsey Tunney rivalry culminating in the infamous 1927 Long Count Fight. We explore the fighters the bouts and it's impact on 1927 Chicago and pop culture. With Studs Terkel Budd Schulberg Roger Kahn Jack...1619boxing,dempsey,history,tunneyfalsefull