
My name is Ray Corona. My friends call me Popeye Ray. I am a professional boxing referee with a few MMA bouts under my belt. Listening to this podcast you will hear from a pro ref's perspective on fighting and life. We will be having professional boxing referees, actors, fighters, and others on as guests. If you have questions for refs on certain fights and certain calls, this is the place to ask.... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSportsWrestlingSports News | |||

He grew up in gang culture…believed he would die in the streets…and was proud of it. Today, his life looks completely different. In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with Jay to talk about a life most people will never under... more
In this powerful episode, Ray sits down with Miguel Salorio, who was wrongfully convicted and spent 25 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. Miguel shares his journey, the pain of losing years of his life, and what it has been like t... more
In this powerful episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with John from Calvary Chapel Chino Valley to share a story of redemption, grace, and transformation.
John grew up in church but eventually fell into rebellion, addiction, and a... more
In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with top referee Robert Hoyle to talk about the craft of officiating at the highest level of boxing.
Hoyle breaks down what it takes to work championship fights, how referees prepare bef... more
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Great podcast from an OG down to earth . Has amazing knowledge. Great guests all the time. Awesome referee
Will unsubscribe from this podcast due to borderline hate, political messages on other social media forums
If u are new to boxing or been watching it for many years, Popeye Ray will let u in a world of boxing u never knew. We all thought we knew boxing but Popeye Ray brings great guests that let’s us in behind the scenes. Overall one of my favorite podcast
Been a boxing 🥊 fan a LONG time ( I’m old 🍻) But I’m learning new , in depth details about the sport by listening to this podcast , specially the ones from refs , judges and Chuy Villaruel from the state commission, Gracias Corona 👊🏽
Best podcast to gain a deeper understanding of the behind the scenes workings of boxing. Great job by Popeye Ray giving access to everyday viewers to the heads of the commission and other boxing insiders in a down to earth way.
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A hard-hitting, fighter-focused show that blends boxing culture with personal resilience, mentorship, and faith. Guests range from top coaches and referees to fighters, veterans, artists, and entertainers who share how discipline, faith, and community influence life inside and outside the ring. The host(s) bring a grounded, tell-it-like-it-is approach, often exploring behind-the-scenes boxing dynamics, training philosophies, and personal redemption stories that appeal to fans seeking practical insights and authentic conversations. Notable for accessible storytelling, diverse guest backgrounds, and a recurring emphasis on mentorship, responsibility, and resilience in high-pressure environments.
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Third Man in the Ring launched 3 years ago and published 73 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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