At KnockoutHistory.com, we believe boxing history is more than titles and knockoutsโitโs about legacy. And thereโs no better way to experience that legacy than by listening to our podcast: Knockout Moments.
Whether youโre a long-time fight fan or just discovering the deeper stories behind the legends, this podcast gives voice to the unsung heroes, controversial champions, and culture-shifting rivalries that shaped the sport we love.
Every episode is packed with:
- Archival audio & historic storytelling
- Fighter profiles with cultural context
- Expert commentary & original narration
- Sound design that punches as hard as the stories
๐๏ธ The Galveston Giant: The Jack Johnson Era
๐ Episode #001 โ Premiered April 2025
In our premiere episode, we dive into the groundbreaking story of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion. Learn how he defied racism, rewrote the rules, and became a symbol of resistance both inside and outside the ring.
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Episode #002 โ โJoe Gans: The Old Masterโ
๐ Releases: April 2025
The first Black world champion in any weight class. Explore how Joe Gans changed the game with technique and classโeven as he faced blatant discrimination.
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Episode #003 โ โChristy Martin: The Queen of the Undercardโ
๐ Releases: April 2025
The Coal Minerโs Daughter brought womenโs boxing to prime time. Hear how Christy Martin punched through the noise to change the game for every female boxer that followed.
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Episode #004 โ โSam Langford: The Greatest Fighter Youโve Never Heard Ofโ
๐ Releases: May 2025
Denied a title shot, but never denied respect. Sam Langfordโs power and persistence made him one of boxingโs most feared (and most avoided) fighters.
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Episode #005 โ โLucia Rijker: Most Dangerous Woman in the Worldโ
๐ Releases: May 2025
She never lost, but still never got the fights she deserved. Step inside the career of Lucia Rijker, the silent storm who helped shape womenโs boxing.
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Episode #006 โ โAli vs. Frazier: The Trilogy That Changed Americaโ
๐ Releases: May 2025
More than a fightโit was a clash of philosophies, personalities, and political power. Go ringside for the fight of the century and its impact beyond the ropes.
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Episode #007 โ โThe Women of the Ring: Forgotten Trailblazersโ
๐ Releases: June 2025
Before Katie Taylor or Claressa Shields, there was Barbara Buttrick and Jackie Tonawanda. Meet the pioneers who laid the foundation for modern womenโs boxing.
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Episode #008 โ โThe Fight for Respect: Boxing and the Civil Rights Movementโ
๐ Releases: June 2025
From Jack Johnson to Muhammad Ali, boxing has always been tied to racial justice. Discover how fists in the ring mirrored protests in the streets.
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Episode #009 โ โGatti vs. Ward: When Pain Became Poetryโ
๐ Releases: June 2025
These werenโt just fightsโthey were wars. We break down one of boxingโs most brutal and beautiful trilogies of all time.
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Episode #010 โ โKatie Taylor: Irelandโs Fighting Iconโ
๐ Releases: July 2025
Olympic gold. Pro world champion. A trailblazer for female boxing in Europe and beyond. This is the story of Katie Taylorโs impact on and off the canvas.
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Episode #011 โ โKid Azteca: The Forgotten Mexican Heroโ
๐ Releases: July 2025
With over 250 fights across four decades, Kid Azteca deserves a permanent spot in boxing lore. Hereโs why the world should remember his name.
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Episode #012 โ โClaressa Shields: The GWOAT Era Beginsโ
๐ Releases: July 2025
From Flint, Michigan to Olympic gold and undisputed statusโClaressa Shields is rewriting whatโs possible in womenโs boxing.
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๐ฅ Why Subscribe to Knockout Moments?
There are boxing podcastsโand then thereโs Knockout Moments.
Hereโs what makes ours different:
- ๐ง We go deep โ Not just the highlight reel. We tell full, often untold stories.
- ๐ We educate โ With historical research and cultural context.
- ๐ง We respect the fighters โ Every profile is built with care and legacy in mind.
- ๐ฅ We preserve the sport โ For fans, families, and future generations.
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