Episode 24: Flip Homansky, Tim Bradley, and Gerry Cooney

Episode 24: Flip Homansky, Tim Bradley, and Gerry Cooney

This week, we feature the first of three episodes recorded at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. Each episode will feature three quick interviews from Hall-of-Famers and others from the boxing business. This week: former ringside physician and 2026 IBHOF inductee Dr. Flip Homansky, 2023 inductee and former two-weight champion Tim Bradley, and former heavyweight challenger Gerry Cooney. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com [https://fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 23: Christy Martin

Few people in boxing are in less need of an introduction than Christy Martin. Hall of Famer, former world champion, women's boxing pioneer, Sports Illustrated cover girl, Martin is now a boxing promoter. But she is so much more besides. She was shot, stabbed, and left for dead by her former husband. She suffered a stroke after a routine operation. And she is the founder of Christy’s Champs, dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence. In this episode, she talks about her career in and out of the ring, her advice for young boxers, her thoughts on the rise of women's boxing and the challenging state of the business more generally, the importance of Christy's Champs - and also about being portrayed on the silver screen by Sydney Sweeney. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com [https://fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 22: Samantha Worthington

On February 22, 2026, after eight rounds of her scheduled 10-round 140 pound title defense against Edith Soledad Matthysse, Samantha Worthington was on course to improve her record to 13-0 and potentially set up a lucrative clash with Katie Taylor. But then the evening took a sudden and dramatic turn. In this special episode, Worthington talks about her life, her career, her faith, and the night that changed everything. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com [https://fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 21: Josh Dubin

Josh Dubin is the Executive Director of the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law and was the first-ever Innocence Ambassador Advisor for The Innocence Project. He is also an accomplished, exerienced, and highly regarded legal adviser to a number of boxers past and present, including Lennox Lewis, Andre Ward, and Shakur Stevvenson. In this episode, he talks about his involvement in boxing, how he feels watching his boxers compete, the changes sweeping through the industry, and how fighters can best protect themselves and their careers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com [https://fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 20: Randy Couture

Randy Couture is one of the most celebrated and accomplished mixed martial artists in history. He is a three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He is the first fighter in history to win a UFC championship in two different divisions, is tied for the most wins in UFC Heavyweight Championship bouts, had the most title reigns in the UFC, and was the fourth member of the UFC Hall of Fame. Since retiring, he has appeared in more than 70 movies and counting, including The Expendables franchise. He also remains a passionate advocate for the rights of pro fighters, and in this episode he shows he is unafraid to challenge and upset those in the industry whom he believes don't have fighters' interests at heart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com [https://fighterhealthpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]