Third Man in the Ring

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 he

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 fai

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 ou

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 e

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 re

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

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

I Thought I Was Going to Die in the Streets… Now I Live for God

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,

Wrongfully Convicted: He Lost 25 Years for a Crime He Didn’t Commit

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 share

How God Saved Me From Addiction, Jail, and Suicide

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 transformati

The Art of Officiating World Title Fights | Robert Hoyle

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

Manny Robles: Discipline, Community, and Building Champions

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 t

Marine Burned 70% of His Body: Faith, Survival & the Battle After War

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

From Prison to Purpose: A Tattoo Artist Who Found God

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 tes

Abel Sanchez on Training Legends and the Price of Greatness | Full Interview

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

Comedy, Culture & Survival | George P. Perez

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

Drummer of WAR, Sal Rodriguez, on Finding Faith & Life on Tour

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 fai

Union Leadership Matters More Than Ever | Eric Tate

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 leaders

"I Needed Direction and Purpose" - Guerrero Fitness

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 motivat

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