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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. Reach out to us at thirdmanintheringpodcast@gmail.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchMy 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.
Third Man in the Ring is hosted by Popeye Ray. The show has published 80 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Paulie Malignaggi: From Troubled Teen to World Champion" (26 October 2026, 76 minutes), "Gang Life, Heroin Addiction & Finding Jesus | OnTheTira" (28 September 2026, 66 minutes), and "Chris Arreola Unfiltered: His Biggest Fights, Regrets & What’s Next" (17 August 2026, 55 minutes).
Third Man in the Ring publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 80 episodes.
Booking probability for Third Man in the Ring is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Third Man in the Ring requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Third Man in the Ring's contact route on record: verified email.
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Popeye Ray hosts Third Man in the Ring, a sports podcast with 80 episodes published.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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He grew up in gang culture…believed he would die in the streets…and was proud of it. Today, his life looks completely different. In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with Jay to talk about a...
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In this powerful episode, Ray sits down with Miguel Salorio, who was wrongfully convicted and spent 25 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. Miguel shares his journey, the pain of losing years of his...
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In this powerful episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with John from Calvary Chapel Chino Valley to share a story of redemption, grace, and transformation. John grew up in church but eventually fell...
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In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Popeye Ray sits down with top referee Robert Hoyle to talk about the craft of officiating at the highest level of boxing. Hoyle breaks down what it takes to work championship...
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In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, we sit down with renowned boxing trainer Manny Robles to talk about what it really takes to build champions—inside and outside the ring. If you’re a fighter, coach, or fan who...
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Marine Staff Sergeant Octavio was leading a convoy in Iraq when a daisy-chain IED of 80mm mortars blew his vehicle apart, killing Captain Maloney and Lance Corporal Help and leaving Octavio with third-degree burns over...
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Once caught up in gang life and prison, Jaime’s story is one of redemption and transformation. Now a respected tattoo artist in West Covina, he uses his craft and his testimony to reach others who are struggling with...
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In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Ref Popeye Ray sits down with legendary boxing trainer Abel Sanchez . From his roots in La Puente to building the world-famous Summit Gym in Big Bear, Abel shares how solitude...
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In this episode of Third Man in the Ring , referee Popeye Ray sits down with stand-up comedian George P. Perez, a one-of-a-kind voice in comedy. George opens up about his upbringing, the struggles that shaped him, and...
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Sal Rodriquez, drummer of the legendary funk band WAR, sits down with me on the Third Man in the Ring Podcast to share his incredible journey through music, fame, and faith. From touring the world with WAR, playing...
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In this episode of Third Man in the Ring , we sit down with Eric Tate, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 848. Eric shares his journey, the challenges of union leadership, and what it really takes to fight for...
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Today's episode features a man known as Guerrero Fitness, a man who overcame a tough upbringing and the challenges of street life to build a life centered on motivation and fitness. But his focus goes beyond the...
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