We here at Last Word on Sports are always looking for the latest way to bring our fans the best sports analysis and commentary in the industry. Today we bring good news to boxing fans. We have partnered with a boxing podcast with a uniquely Canadian flavour. Hosted by Canuckleheads Carlin Bardsley & Shawn W. Smith, each week, The Standing 8 Count will bring you plenty of boxing banter, commentary, and pugilistic prognostication!
This week’s Standing 8 Count features the first world champion to join the broadcast! Ishe Smith talks about being the first world champion from Las Vegas, his experience on “The Contender”, compares fighting for Golden Boy vs Mayweather Promotions, discusses opponents he’d like to step in the ring with and MORE! An absolutely can’t miss interview!
Also, we spotlight David Lemieux’s fight with Hassam N’Dam in the Canadian Corner, look ahead to Shawn Porter vs. Adrien Broner and our classic fight of the week is Thomas Hearns vs Roberto Duran! Tune in for some boxing banter and pugilistic prognostication and don’t forget to visit us on twitter @standing_8count!
Standing 8 Count featuring Ishe Smith
Carlin Bardsley is a renowned voice in the Canadian MMA scene and has interviewed a who’s who of the sport from grassroots-level fighters all the way to the top names of the UFC. Sit back, pop a cold one and get ready for the most fun you can have without being punched in the face!
Shawn W. Smith is a sports reporter and freelance writer. His work has appeared on FIGHTLAND, Boxing Monthly ED, Bloody Elbow, and Rogers Sportsnet. Shawn describes himself as a hockey, combat sports and long-form writing enthusiast.
Once again we here at Last Word on Sports are pleased to have the boys from the Standing 8 Count as part of the team, and look forward to their future shows right here at the site.
