
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 | 77 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsNewsWrestlingSports News | |||

From prison, violent crime, and meth addiction to a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ—Mark Gonzalez’s testimony is proof that no one is beyond redemption.
In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with Mark Gonzalez, also k... more
Ref Popeye Ray sits down with legendary MMA referee Big John McCarthy for a wide-ranging conversation about the early days of the UFC, life in law enforcement, what it really takes to be a referee, and why fighter safety matters inside the cage.
Big... more
With more than 125 film credits and 300 television appearances, Pepe reflects on growing up in Corpus Christi, discovering his love for performing at an early age, moving to Hollywood, and building a lasting career when opportunities for Latino actor... more
Pastor Raul Ries joins Popeye Ray on Third Man in the Ring for a powerful conversation about his life, his testimony, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Pastor Raul shares about growing up in a violent home, the anger and b... 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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This show centers on boxing and life outside the ring, featuring candid conversations with referees, coaches, fighters, and guests who share personal journeys of discipline, redemption, and faith. Episodes frequently explore behind-the-scenes decisions in boxing, mentorship, coaching philosophies, and how faith, family, and community shape peak performance and resilience. A standout thread across episodes is the host's perspective as a professional referee, which lends insider context on calls, safety, and governance, while guests span sports, entertainment, and faith-based storytelling that resonates with audiences seeking practical wisdom and inspiration.
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Third Man in the Ring launched 4 years ago and published 77 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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