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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.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
Paulie Malignaggi: From Troubled Teen to World Champion
Before he became the “Magic Man,” Paulie Malignaggi was an angry teenager looking for direction. Finding boxing gave him discipline, confidence, and something he didn’t want to lose. Paulie joins Popeye Ray and retired referee Jack Reiss on Third Man in the Ring to share the experiences that shaped him, from his Italian family roots and growing up in Brooklyn to a difficult home life, street fights, and his first days at Gleason’s Gym. The conversation also covers his fight with Miguel Cott...
- Sep 28, 20261h 6m
Gang Life, Heroin Addiction & Finding Jesus | OnTheTira
Ahmed Bellozo, known as OnTheTira, joins Popeye Ray and Brother Mark to share his story of gang life, 23 years spent in prison, and an addiction that followed him from heroin to prescription pills and fentanyl. Ahmed talks about first using heroin behind bars, facing cancer and severe pain, and eventually seeking help through Narcotics Anonymous. He also shares how he built a new life as a community reporter and, more recently, was baptized and committed his life to Jesus. Now facing cancer ...
- Sep 8, 20261h 35m
Shot, Stabbed & Addicted: How a Former Gang Member Became a Pastor | Mando Vera
Pastor Mando Vera was once known as “Monster”, a gang member caught in violence, addiction, and incarceration. Today, he returns to the same streets with a message of faith, forgiveness, and hope. In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with someone he personally knew from the neighborhood. Mando opens up about growing up in an abusive home in Bassett, California, entering gang life at a young age, being shot and stabbed, battling drugs and alcohol, and reaching a poin...
- Aug 17, 202655 min
Chris Arreola Unfiltered: His Biggest Fights, Regrets & What’s Next
Three-time heavyweight title challenger Chris Arreola joins Ref Popeye Ray on Third Man in the Ring for a candid, funny and unfiltered look back at his life inside and outside the boxing ring. Chris takes us from beginning boxing at seven years old and competing in more than 150 amateur fights to facing some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, including Vitali Klitschko, Bermane Stiverne, Tomasz Adamek, Adam Kownacki and Andy Ruiz Jr. Chris speaks honestly about the fights he ...
- Jul 27, 20261h 5m
From Prison, Meth & Violence to Jesus | Mark Gonzalez’s Testimony
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 known as Barber Mark, to hear the powerful story behind His Barbershop. Mark opens up about the childhood abuse and anger that shaped him, being arrested for assault and attempted murder at 16, spending years in and out of prison, and eventually bec...
- Jul 6, 20261h 19m
Big John McCarthy | UFC’s Original Ref, LAPD Stories & Bare Knuckle
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 John shares stories from his upbringing, his father’s influence in LAPD and SWAT, his path into law enforcement, training with the Gracies, becoming one of the most recognized officials in combat sports, and how the referee’s role has evolved fro...
- Jun 15, 20261h 3m
Pepe Serna on Scarface, American Me & 50 Years of Breaking Barriers in Hollywood
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 actors were limited. He shares stories from films including Car Wash, The Jerk, American Me, and Scarface, while discussing the importance of representation and telling stories that reflect the Latino community. Pepe also opens up about his marriage, ...
- May 22, 20261h 8m
God Changed a Violent Man | Pastor Raul Ries
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 bitterness that shaped his early life, his time serving in Vietnam, and the moment God began to change his heart. What started as a life marked by rage, pain, and violence became a testimony of redemption, ministry, and the grace of God. Popeye Ray ...
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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.
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