Professional Boxer Mikenna Tansley who is the Canadian Bantamweight Champion talked with Producer Kyle about her big win on the ISC Sports Network, how she got her start after playing hockey growing up and why being a champion was always the goal.  Mikenna talked about getting cracked in the gym for the first time, her style of fighting, support system and what key always stuck with her since the amateur days.  Sometimes, the best lessons in life are learned the hard way for all of us!  Plus, Sunday meal prepping with Mom!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Canadian Bantamweight Champion Mikenna Tansley is just getting started

AJ Foyt Enterprises driver Dalton Kellett of the #4 Chevrolet chatted it up with Producer Kyle about round 2 with the GP and Indy 500, what he has learned over the last year, practice/qualifying weekend confusion, 24 hour routine prior to the 500 and why he is glad to have fans back for IndyCar and at the IMS!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dalton Kellett ready for 2nd run at Indy 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles went Gloves Off with Producer Kyle to chat about what the last year has been like surrounding the greatest spectacle in racing and the largest single day sporting event in the world in a year where the pandemic has devastated so many.  Kyle and Doug's also talked about his new podcast Behind The Bricks on IMS.com and YouTube with his latest guest and staple of the 500, Bob Jenkins. The main topic of discussion, the 500 in May and will there be fans or not? -Roger Penske's influence, what we learned about ourselves over the last year. -New racing program created called Race for Equality & Change initiative and their first driver Myles Rowe from Atlanta. -Impact from women on motorsports and everything scheduled to happen at IMS this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 days from the 105th Indy 500 with IMS Pres Doug Boles

What a story...3 different divisions, fought his way out of poverty to become a 4 time world champion.  Abner Mares who is now a boxing analyst for Showtime and Telemundo told his story and how he is trying to help young kids struggling have hope for a better future.  Kyle and Abner also discussed some crazy boxing matches from last weekend including Edgar Berlanga with 16 straight first round KO's, Nakatani's wild comeback against Felix Verdejo, why Shakur Stevenson is the future of boxing, if Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in 2021, Deontay Wilder firing his trainer Mark Breland and if there could be a trilogy for Canelo/GGG.  Abner was courtesy of Bolte Media Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From poverty to a 4 time world boxing champion, Abner Mares goes Gloves Off

Random podcasts can be the best.  Gloves Off with Producer Kyle featuring former Pacers David Harrison and Metta World Peace about how special it is that both of his sons are playing college ball, Jake Paul KO'ing Nate Robinson, mean tweets and reaction plus a new app that Ron and company are developing where people can sign up to play hoops against Metta World Peace.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metta World Peace and David Harrison on mean tweets about Nate Robinson

From David Harrison's parents both battling COVID-19 right now, anniversary of the Malice at the Palace and what went down that night when he was on the court, how that team truly were a unit, latest rumors around Victor Oladipo, new coaching staff and future of the Pacers, Jackie Robinson and who ranks in the top 25 of all-time Pacers (David left himself out, haha) and everything else going on in the world, we tried to cover it.   If you haven't had a chance, check out episodes 1 and 2 on my podcast with David.   Thanks for listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 3 of my series with David Harrison

NBC's and American Ninja Warrior's Akbar Gbajabiamila joined Producer Kyle courtesy of Experian to assist those struggling financially due to the pandemic obstacles and to help provide a game plan for improving their financial fitness!  You can reach out to Experian to help get your credit in the right spot including basic steps to help get your through the pandemic and improve your financial health.  Check it out at Experian.com/coronavirus.com and AnnualCreditReport.com Akbar and Kyle also talked about his time in the NFL and how athletes are handling these difficult circumstances.  And of course American Ninja Warrior! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial Fitness! "If you stay ready, you never gotta get ready!" -Akbar Gbajabiamila

Part 2 of Producer Kyle and David Harrison dives into the rumors around Victor Oladipo, Pacers ownership and front office, how Paul George left and why it is tough for Indiana fans to get over Reggie Miller.  Kyle also asked David about a previous tweet he sent out about why some players don't want to be in Indy and if it has anything to do with ownership/front office.  David explained with Reggie being here 18 year and meaning so much to the franchise, fans and city, fans expect players to want to stay in one place.   Kyle and David talked about several other random topics regarding COVID-19 in the NFL and the benefits when you jokingly tell a woman you are a scientist.  Kyle even asked David while he is traveling for work if he would go out with a random woman in NYC and risk the exposure to COVID.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tough for the Pacers to ever get out of the shadow of Reggie Miller

IndyCar Rookie Dalton Kellett of A.J. Foyt Racing chatted it up with Producer Kyle on Gloves Off today about this weekend's double road course races at IMS for the Harvest GP, his oh $%^ rookie moment at IMS, racing for two legendary teams, looking back on his first 500, how he meets with his team to watch the film of the race and crash, how PitFit Training in Indianapolis has really helped him become a better driver, why he loves living in Indy, if he'd rather win the 500 or IndyCar series if he could only win one and much more!   With an Engineering Physics degree from Queens University, Dalton is also working with InterNational STEM League and the iNSL iRacing Student Innovation Challenge, the STEM education/charitable initiative, a partnership between Ten80 and iRacing, to promote engineering in schools across the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie IndyCar Driver Dalton Kellett on IMS Harvest GP and his oh $%#@ moment at IMS and more

I hit record a few minutes too late.  We just let the tape roll.  Former Pacers Center David Harrison sat down with Producer Kyle for a conversation about pretty much everything.  A deep look into Malice at the Palace, the locker room before and after, Reggie Miller's insane work ethic and cardio, Ron Artest picking him up at 6am for practice, Stephen Jackson, Shaq, Len Bias, Lance Armstrong, Women's UFC fighting, weed, weed stocks, Lance Armstrong, performance enhancing drugs, math, writing and even what he told David Stern about drug testing for marijuana.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Indiana Pacers Center David Harrison goes Gloves Off with PK

Malcolm Jones and Frank Martin.  Two guys with a combined 10 Golden Glove jackets as amateurs plus Frank Martin won National Golden Gloves in 2016 and there hasn't been a national GG champ from Indiana since 1993.  Malcolm is 15-1 and Frank is 10-0 as pro boxers.  The opportunity and stakes are about to be bigger here in another week.  You know Producer Kyle loves the sport of Boxing and MMA, used to compete in Golden Gloves and still spars from time to time.  PK had a chance to spar/workout and interview Malcolm and Frank as they get ready for Showtime Boxing in Las Vegas on Mayweather Promotions.  Friday February 28th, Sam's Town Casino in Las Vegas, Showtime Boxing, Mayweather Promotions.  Catch me in front of my TV next Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Pro Boxers heading to Las Vegas

Former Colts stud Marlin Jackson took a trip down memory lane with Producer Kyle about beating the Patriots in the AFC Championship game, intercepting Tom Brady, what the mood was like at halftime and how that day will live on forever.  Marlin Jackson also commented on the importance of Coach Tony Dungy, Coach Lloyd Carr and how he and his Fight For Life Foundation along with Revive Property Group are trying to build back Indianapolis neighborhoods.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TbT with Marlin Jackson on intercepting Tom Brady plus winning the SB

The UFC Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman dropped by The Fan with Producer Kyle on Gloves off to chat about UFC 245 this Saturday night against Colby Covington.  Kamaru hit on winning the belt against Tyron Woodley, what it meant to his career and life, Colby talking trash and putting on an act, his calculated fight game, why fighting is a thinking man vs tough man sport, fighting for immigrants in this country and if he would ever let his daughter become a fighter.  You can come watch UFC 245 with me and Kyle Wells of WIBC Saturday night at Twin Peaks for Modelo Fight Night.  First 50 people get FREE entry!  Sign up at:  https://www.1075thefan.com/events/station-events/modelo-fight-night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman on Colby Covington this Saturday

Couple weeks back, the great Terri Stacy from 93.1 WIBC asked me to join her Sunday morning program to discuss the benefits of Amateur Boxing, Indiana Golden Gloves, how it helps keep kids and young adults off the street.  We also conversed about the dangers of head injuries and latest death in professional boxing with Patrick Day, as well as 3 others in 2019.  We also talked about an upcoming Amateur Boxing event on Thursday November 14th to benefit the Progress House.  Come on out to watch some boxing and support a great cause!  Tickets can be purchased at ProgressHouse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fight for Recovery to benefit the Progress House

The “Famous Wingman” of The Dan Dakich Show, Producer Kyle now has his own corner in the ring. If you didn’t know, now you do. Get ready for the Gloves Off counter punch.

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Gloves Off with Producer Kyle Podcast

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