S1: Summer Mini Series, E10

Summer Mini Series: Yo, Adrian! Joe Mesi, Boxer

9/6/24 | 1 hr 43 mins

We've returned to the ring for the true final round of Yo Adrian! And we have a very special guest this week to help us wrap up our summer miniseries. Boxer, "Baby" Joe Mesi! With a record of 36-0 and a life story that's akin to that which we've explored in the Rockyverse, we couldn't have asked for a better way to close us out. So get ready to have your hearts broken one more time as we talk real life lessons, an encounter with Tommy Morrison in West Virginia, and we finally rank all 9 films! Bonus points for sending us your Rocky rankings. Enjoy the show, and we'll see you soon for season 2 of the Film Folk Lore Podcast!

"Baby" Joe Mesi:

1993 – Empire State Games Gold Medalist

1993 – New York State Golden Gloves Champion – Super Heavyweight Division

1995 – New York State Golden Gloves Champion – Super Heavyweight Division

1996 – New York State Golden Gloves Champion – Super Heavyweight Division

1996 – United States Olympic Alternate– Super Heavyweight Division

1999 – New York State Heavyweight Champion

2003 – North American Boxing Federation Heavyweight Champion

2007 – World Boxing Council USNBC Heavyweight Champion

2011 – Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame

2018 – New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

2018 – Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame

LAGNIAPPE

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