Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
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Embracing Diversity in a Lane All Her Own with Kali Reis
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, she comes from the great fighting city of Philadelphia, by way of Providence, RI, with 19 wins, seven defeats with five big wins by knockout. An athlete and
October 14, 2022
The “Life’s Tough: Boxers Are TOUGHER!” podcast is hosted by Matthew M. Pomara—boxing devotee, amateur boxer, sportswriter, and CEO of Long Island Boxing Charities. Pomara is committed to helping fighters battle their toughest opponent—life outside of the ring. Whether it is helping an aged fighter live with dignity or giving a young fighter a chance at opportunity, Pomara’s earnest mission is to share their profound stories and let them know that they are worthy and supported.
A respected authority on the “sweet science,” Matthew is involved with the sport of boxing in various capacities—from boxing writer to ring announcer to helming a boxing charity association.
In each episode Pomara—with his deep understanding of the boxing industry, love of the game, and natural empathy—discusses a specific challenge someone in the sport has had to face outside the ring and how they overcame those challenges to compete or excel in the sport. The iconic fictional boxer Rocky Balboa once said, “You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit… and keep moving forward.” Every person who has had any modicum of success has had to understand that and live that. Sometimes your toughest opponent is life itself.
The “Life’s Tough: Boxers Are TOUGHER!” podcast is hosted by Matthew M. Pomara—boxing devotee, amateur boxer, sportswriter, and CEO of Long Island Boxing Charities. Pomara is committed to helping fighters battle their toughest opponent—life outside of the ring. Whether it is helping an aged fighter live with dignity or giving a young fighter a chance at opportunity, Pomara’s earnest mission is to share their profound stories and let them know that they are worthy and supported.
A respected authority on the “sweet science,” Matthew is involved with the sport of boxing in various capacities—from boxing writer to ring announcer to helming a boxing charity association.
In each episode Pomara—with his deep understanding of the boxing industry, love of the game, and natural empathy—discusses a specific challenge someone in the sport has had to face outside the ring and how they overcame those challenges to compete or excel in the sport. The iconic fictional boxer Rocky Balboa once said, “You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit… and keep moving forward.” Every person who has had any modicum of success has had to understand that and live that. Sometimes your toughest opponent is life itself.
The “Life’s Tough: Boxers Are TOUGHER!” podcast is hosted by Matthew M. Pomara—boxing devotee, amateur boxer, sportswriter, and CEO of Long Island Boxing Charities. Pomara is committed to helping fighters battle their toughest opponent—life outside of the ring. Whether it is helping an aged fighter live with dignity or giving a young fighter a chance at opportunity, Pomara’s earnest mission is to share their profound stories and let them know that they are worthy and supported.
A respected authority on the “sweet science,” Matthew is involved with the sport of boxing in various capacities—from boxing writer to ring announcer to helming a boxing charity association.
In each episode Pomara—with his deep understanding of the boxing industry, love of the game, and natural empathy—discusses a specific challenge someone in the sport has had to face outside the ring and how they overcame those challenges to compete or excel in the sport. The iconic fictional boxer Rocky Balboa once said, “You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit… and keep moving forward.” Every person who has had any modicum of success has had to understand that and live that. Sometimes your toughest opponent is life itself.
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Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Embracing Diversity in a Lane All Her Own with Kali Reis
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, she comes from the great fighting city of Philadelphia, by way of Providence, RI, with 19 wins, seven defeats with five big wins by knockout. An athlete and
October 14, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Devoted to Helping Others Shine—Champion Turned Promoter Dmitry Salita
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description “I do believe that America is the best country in the world and I’m very grateful for this land of opportunity. I came here with nothing.” —Dmitry Salita Tweet In the guest
October 7, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From Trial Horses to Taking on Fury with Heavyweight Champion Otto Wallin
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to us from New York City by way of Sundsvall, Sweden, with an outstanding record of 24 victories against only one defeat and 14 big wins by
September 30, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Fighting Through a Premature Coming of Age with Ronny Reyes
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from New York City, the fighting pride of Delhi University, who won his debut professional bout in Star Boxing’s Rockin’ Fights series, a standout amateur with 20 wins
September 23, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
For the Love of the Sport with Professional Boxing Promoter Joe DeGuardia
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description Life is like a fight, “If you’re gettin’ hit, you’re getting’ knocked down, you get up and you get back in there and you throw punches.” —Joe DeGuardia Tweet In the guest
September 16, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Talking Boxing with the Other Superman—Champion Aaron Davis
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, he comes to us from his native hometown of the Bronx, NY, with an outstanding record of 49 wins against only six defeats with 30 big wins by
September 9, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From Port-au-Prince Poverty to Madison Square Garden with Wendy Toussaint
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to us from Huntington, Long Island, NY, by way of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, bringing an impressive record of 13 wins against only one defeat with six big wins
September 2, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The Pretty Boy Who Packs a Punch—Mr. TKO Tyrone “The Jackpot” James
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Elmont, New York with an undefeated record of 12 wins, no losses and nine big wins by knockout, Matt welcomes the most electrifying man in Rockin’ Fights
August 26, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From Professional Boxing to the Police Academy with Alex Vargas
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to the podcast from Bellport, New York, with a perfect record, 12 wins, zero defeats with four big wins by knockout, and a current candidate for Suffolk
August 19, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Counter Punching in the Ring and in Life with Lyubomyr Pinchuk
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from the Steel City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by way of Lviv, Ukraine, with a strong record of 14 wins against only three defeats with eight big wins by knockout,
August 12, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Traversing the Globe for the Love of Fighting and Food with Dario Socci
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, all the way from Rome, Italy with a record of 14 wins against seven defeats with two draws and six big wins by knockout, Matt welcomes his first
August 5, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The Greatest Comeback in the History of Sports with 5X World Champ Vinny Paz
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, the fighting pride of Cranston, Rhode Island, with an outstanding record of 50 wins against only ten defeats with 30 big wins by knockout. Matt welcomes the former
July 29, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Shadow Boxing Through All Life’s Challenges with Ray Mancini
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, the fighting pride of Youngstown, Ohio with an outstanding record of 29 wins against only five defeats with 23 wins by knockout. With 36 acting credits to his
June 3, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Keep Calm and Carry On with Champion Turned Trainer John Scully
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Hartford, Connecticut boasting a record of 38 wins against only 11 defeats, 21 by knockout, the former New England Middleweight Champion and WBF Intercontinental Supermiddleweight Champion, Connecticut
May 27, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Motherhood: The Ultimate Title for Prizefighter Alicia Napoleon Espinosa
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Lindenhurst Long Island, New York, with twelve wins, against only two defeats, seven by knockout, the WBA’s current #5 ranked contender and the former WBA Supermiddleweight Champion
May 20, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Puncher’s Chance to Prayer Warrior with Mark Medal
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Jersey City, New Jersey with a career record of 24 wins, 20 by knockout and only three defeats—the inaugural former IBF Junior Middleweight Super Welterweight Champion of
May 13, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Picking Off Life’s Punches with 3x World Champion and Mensa Member Bobby Czyz
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner from West Palm Beach, Florida by way of Orange, New Jersey, his record an outstanding 44 wins against eight defeats with 28 wins by knockout, the former IBF Light Heavyweight Champion, former WBA
May 6, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From the Boxing Ring to the Silver Screen with John Duddy
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Queens, New York by way of Derry, Ireland with an impressive 29 wins, against only 2 defeats with 18 big wins by knockout, Matt welcomes John Duddy.
April 29, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The Decision: Beating Tyson and Alcoholism with Kevin McBride
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Brockton, Massachusetts by way of Clones, Ireland with 35 wins, 29 by knockout, and 10 defeats, the former All Ireland Heavyweight Champion of the World, Kevin McBride. His alias “The Clones Colossus”
April 22, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Shoring Up The Fighters On The Undercard with Matt Farrago
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode Matt talks to Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer, Matt Farrago. Known as the Beta Bomber, after his college fraternity Beta Phi Epsilon, Farrago finished his career with 25 wins—11 by knockout—2 defeats and one draw against the formidable Bobby Joe
April 15, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The REAL Rocky Balboa—Two-Time Heavyweight World Champion Tim Witherspoon
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode Matt talks to the two-time heavyweight champion of the world from the fighting city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tim Witherspoon. Although he’s known as “Terrible Tim” he’s one of the greatest guys you’ll ever
April 8, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Helping His Country Get Off the Ropes – The Ukrainian Pitbull Oleh Dovhun
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description Matt talks to the current NABA Super Bantamweight champion of the world, direct from the Steel City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Ukrainian Pitbull, Oleh Dovhun. With 14 wins out of 14 fights, five by knockout, the 26-year-old southpaw knows a thing
April 1, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Toe-to-Toe with Depression and Achieving Self-Worth with Maureen Shea
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode, Matthew talks to the two-time world champion, Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea with 29 wins, 13 by knockout against only two defeats. Maureen is known as the
March 25, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Sparring with Mental Illness and Injury with Cletus Seldin
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this inaugural episode host Matthew Pomara talks to Cletus Seldin, the fighting pride of Shirley Long Island, The Hebrew Hammer, the current NABA Super Lightweight Champion with 22 wins by knockout.
March 18, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Devoted to Helping Others Shine—Champion Turned Promoter Dmitry Salita
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description “I do believe that America is the best country in the world and I’m very grateful for this land of opportunity. I came here with nothing.” —Dmitry Salita Tweet In the guest
October 7, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From Trial Horses to Taking on Fury with Heavyweight Champion Otto Wallin
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to us from New York City by way of Sundsvall, Sweden, with an outstanding record of 24 victories against only one defeat and 14 big wins by
September 30, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Fighting Through a Premature Coming of Age with Ronny Reyes
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from New York City, the fighting pride of Delhi University, who won his debut professional bout in Star Boxing’s Rockin’ Fights series, a standout amateur with 20 wins
September 23, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
For the Love of the Sport with Professional Boxing Promoter Joe DeGuardia
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description Life is like a fight, “If you’re gettin’ hit, you’re getting’ knocked down, you get up and you get back in there and you throw punches.” —Joe DeGuardia Tweet In the guest
September 16, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Talking Boxing with the Other Superman—Champion Aaron Davis
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, he comes to us from his native hometown of the Bronx, NY, with an outstanding record of 49 wins against only six defeats with 30 big wins by
September 9, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From Port-au-Prince Poverty to Madison Square Garden with Wendy Toussaint
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to us from Huntington, Long Island, NY, by way of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, bringing an impressive record of 13 wins against only one defeat with six big wins
September 2, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The Pretty Boy Who Packs a Punch—Mr. TKO Tyrone “The Jackpot” James
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Elmont, New York with an undefeated record of 12 wins, no losses and nine big wins by knockout, Matt welcomes the most electrifying man in Rockin’ Fights
August 26, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From Professional Boxing to the Police Academy with Alex Vargas
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to the podcast from Bellport, New York, with a perfect record, 12 wins, zero defeats with four big wins by knockout, and a current candidate for Suffolk
August 19, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Counter Punching in the Ring and in Life with Lyubomyr Pinchuk
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from the Steel City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by way of Lviv, Ukraine, with a strong record of 14 wins against only three defeats with eight big wins by knockout,
August 12, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Traversing the Globe for the Love of Fighting and Food with Dario Socci
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, all the way from Rome, Italy with a record of 14 wins against seven defeats with two draws and six big wins by knockout, Matt welcomes his first
August 5, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The Greatest Comeback in the History of Sports with 5X World Champ Vinny Paz
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, the fighting pride of Cranston, Rhode Island, with an outstanding record of 50 wins against only ten defeats with 30 big wins by knockout. Matt welcomes the former
July 29, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Shadow Boxing Through All Life’s Challenges with Ray Mancini
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, the fighting pride of Youngstown, Ohio with an outstanding record of 29 wins against only five defeats with 23 wins by knockout. With 36 acting credits to his
June 3, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Keep Calm and Carry On with Champion Turned Trainer John Scully
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Hartford, Connecticut boasting a record of 38 wins against only 11 defeats, 21 by knockout, the former New England Middleweight Champion and WBF Intercontinental Supermiddleweight Champion, Connecticut
May 27, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Motherhood: The Ultimate Title for Prizefighter Alicia Napoleon Espinosa
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Lindenhurst Long Island, New York, with twelve wins, against only two defeats, seven by knockout, the WBA’s current #5 ranked contender and the former WBA Supermiddleweight Champion
May 20, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Puncher’s Chance to Prayer Warrior with Mark Medal
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Jersey City, New Jersey with a career record of 24 wins, 20 by knockout and only three defeats—the inaugural former IBF Junior Middleweight Super Welterweight Champion of
May 13, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Picking Off Life’s Punches with 3x World Champion and Mensa Member Bobby Czyz
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner from West Palm Beach, Florida by way of Orange, New Jersey, his record an outstanding 44 wins against eight defeats with 28 wins by knockout, the former IBF Light Heavyweight Champion, former WBA
May 6, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
From the Boxing Ring to the Silver Screen with John Duddy
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Queens, New York by way of Derry, Ireland with an impressive 29 wins, against only 2 defeats with 18 big wins by knockout, Matt welcomes John Duddy.
April 29, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The Decision: Beating Tyson and Alcoholism with Kevin McBride
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Brockton, Massachusetts by way of Clones, Ireland with 35 wins, 29 by knockout, and 10 defeats, the former All Ireland Heavyweight Champion of the World, Kevin McBride. His alias “The Clones Colossus”
April 22, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Shoring Up The Fighters On The Undercard with Matt Farrago
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode Matt talks to Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer, Matt Farrago. Known as the Beta Bomber, after his college fraternity Beta Phi Epsilon, Farrago finished his career with 25 wins—11 by knockout—2 defeats and one draw against the formidable Bobby Joe
April 15, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
The REAL Rocky Balboa—Two-Time Heavyweight World Champion Tim Witherspoon
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode Matt talks to the two-time heavyweight champion of the world from the fighting city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tim Witherspoon. Although he’s known as “Terrible Tim” he’s one of the greatest guys you’ll ever
April 8, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Helping His Country Get Off the Ropes – The Ukrainian Pitbull Oleh Dovhun
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description Matt talks to the current NABA Super Bantamweight champion of the world, direct from the Steel City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Ukrainian Pitbull, Oleh Dovhun. With 14 wins out of 14 fights, five by knockout, the 26-year-old southpaw knows a thing
April 1, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Toe-to-Toe with Depression and Achieving Self-Worth with Maureen Shea
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode, Matthew talks to the two-time world champion, Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea with 29 wins, 13 by knockout against only two defeats. Maureen is known as the
March 25, 2022
Life's Tough—Boxers Are TOUGHER!
Sparring with Mental Illness and Injury with Cletus Seldin
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this inaugural episode host Matthew Pomara talks to Cletus Seldin, the fighting pride of Shirley Long Island, The Hebrew Hammer, the current NABA Super Lightweight Champion with 22 wins by knockout.
March 18, 2022