North Carolina Boxing Talk Radio Show (2/25/2013)

Listen to the GAR1680 North Carolina Boxing Talk Show from this evening (Monday, February 25, 2013) from BlogTalkRadio. Join this blog to be alerted about future Charlotte & North Carolina Boxing Talk radio shows. The 30-minute show broadcasts each Monday at 6:30pm HERE

This show: What it will take for major television networks (ESPN, HBO, Showtime, etc.) to broadcast a boxing event in North Carolina. * Some history: the last times big fights (televised) happened in North Carolina. * Which North Carolina fighters may have a chance to bring to our state big-time promoters and networks. * Also, former world heavyweight champ James "Bonecrusher" Smith will be in Charlotte in March for his book-signing tour.

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Listen to a recording of tonight's show here
Radio show recorded: Monday, 2/25/2013
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UPDATE/CORRECTION: It was incorrectly stated in show that the upcoming boxing event in Raleigh is scheduled for Saturday, March 16. The actual day of the event will take place on Friday, March 15.

James “Bonecrusher” Smith Book-Signing in Wilmington, N.C. MARCH 1, 2013

Former World Heavyweight champion from North Carolina, James “Bonecrusher” Smith, will be at Hooters in Wilmington, NC (5112 Market Street, at Red Roof Inn), to kick of his book-signing tour for “M.A.D” (Make A Decision), from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

"Bonecrusher" Smith was born in Magnolia, North Carolina (1953) and went to schools in Warsaw and Kenansville. He also earned a degree in Business Administration from Shaw University in Raleigh.

Below is a televised interview with a Wilmington television reporter about the book signing (WWAY NewsChannel 3).

North Carolina Boxing Talk Radio Show (2/18/2013)

Listen to the GAR1680 North Carolina Boxing Talk Show from this evening (Monday, February 18, 2013) from BlogTalkRadio. Join this blog to be alerted about future Charlotte & North Carolina Boxing Talk radio shows. The 30-minute show broadcasts each Monday at 6:30pm HERE

This show: Full report on Ring of Dreams boxing event at Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Main event: WBC Intercontinental title fight between Anthony Hanshaw and Derek Edwards. * Meeting with fast-rising up-and-coming undefeated prospect, Noel "Shut-up" Echevarria. * Thanking members that have joined the GAR1680 Boxing Talk Blog. * GAR1680 has new chat room for radio show. Find chat room link button here in blog (above on right).

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Listen to a recording of tonight's show here
Radio show recorded: Monday, 2/18/2013
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UPDATE/CORRECTION: In the radio show it was stated that a record could not be found for John Willoughby, who lost by 6-round unanimous decision February 16, 2013 at the Ring of Dreams promoted Benton Convention Center event. A record was found for John Willoughby on BoxRec.com. His record was 3 wins and 16 losses. Record can be seen HERE.

On the Next Charlotte & North Carolina Boxing Talk Radio Show...

Next Live Radio Show: Monday, 2/18/2013, 6:30PM. Full report on Ring of Dreams boxing event at Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Call in to the show if you were there to discuss your comment/opinion on the event. (Note: New time slot. GAR1680 radio show time has been changed to 6:30PM-7:00PM each Monday).

Listen to the show online (CLICK HERE)

The show's chat room will no longer be used. We have learned that listeners must subscribe to Blog Talk Radio to use the chat room and not everyone wants to go through the trouble of signing up for that account.

Therefore, the GAR1680 Chat Room will be used from now on. Find link button here in this blog site (near top of right column). No subscription required; simply enter any name or nickname and log in.

The chat room is always open. Radio show host will be there approx. ½ hour before show time and remain a while in chat room following the show.

You may need to update your computer’s java for the chat room to work. Java can be updated for free at java.com.

North Carolina Regions Boxing Talk Radio Show (2/11/2013)

Listen to the GAR1680 North Carolina Boxing Talk Show from this evening (Monday, February 11, 2013) from BlogTalkRadio. Visit the BlogTalkRadio site and click "Follow" to be alerted about future Charlotte & North Carolina Boxing Talk radio shows. The 30-minute show broadcasts each Monday at 6:00pm HERE.

This show: Talking amateur boxing in North Carolina and where to train. USA Boxing to begin new ranking system in the amateurs. Details for the 2013 North Carolina State Golden Gloves event coming up next month in Charlotte.

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Listen to a recording of tonight's show here
Radio show recorded: Monday, 2/11/2013
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