Composure In The Box: Recent Episodes
Composure In The Box
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Philani flies solo in this episode as he previews Sunday’s exhibition boxing. He talks about all things UFC 263 and gives his thoughts on what to expect, including his picks. EFC 86 comes under the microscope with the two title fights being the key factors. PFL 4 and the major players on the card are on the table including GWOAT Claressa Shield’s MMA debut.
Philani catchups with Lightweight title contender Anicet Kanyeba : 01:23 Anicet is asked about the reason he is the most active fighter in the EFC | 03:20 What is behind the five-fight win streak? | 06:15 Did the thought of quitting the sport cross his mind in 2014 when he was 1-5? | 13:27 Is there anything he can attribute to for the change in fortunes since between 2014 and now? | 17:49 Anicet describes what makes him unique in the context of the EFC | 19:03 Anicet confirms the desire to fight for other promotions and names them in order | 21:07 His expectations of the title fight against Alain Ilunga | 22:00 What we should expect when the two Congolese fighters square off | 23:05 Anicet offers his prediction of the fight and maps out his future | 23:30 He describes how his preparations are going | 24:07 Anicet lets us into his COVID lockdown training regime | 26:00 He discusses cutting weight | 28:15 What makes him so humble and almost gracious in the fight buildup | 31:00 His mentality going into this fight | 31:47 Who if he signed for the UFC today would he like to face? | 36:44 Closing remarks from Anicet.
In this week’s episode: What the latest setback could or should mean for Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and Manchester United. Gareth Bale and the world’s most rewarding gym contract. UFC 260 main event preview.
The gentlemen dissect Liverpool’s wretched form and what seems to have led to this. High praise for Leicester City is on the table and expectations are set. Kamaru Usman’s successful and dominant title defence wraps up the show. Will, we ever see the UFC in Africa?
Composure in The Box brings you this weekly opinion show hosted by Philani Mk and Tanaka Mhundwa. In this episode, they chat about the dismissal of Frank Lampard and how he and Chelsea got here. They analyze what Thomas Tuchel could improve and predict how his initial 18 months could go. UFC 257 and Michael Chandler’s win plus the Poirier v McGregor bout comes into focus. They look at what next for McGregor in the UFC.
Composure in The Box brings you this weekly opinion show hosted by Philani Mk and Tanaka Mhundwa. In this episode, they chat all things Brighton and zone in on expectations for Percy Tau, they analyze Liverpool vs Manchester United, they speak on Manchester City’s rise while looking at the weekend’s biggest winner and biggest loser. They wrap up the episode with a look at Max “Blessed” Holloway’s impressive/outstanding/jaw-dropping/classic performance against Calvin Kattar.
@sportshypemukwa hosts Julian as they review the main and co-main events at UFC 253. They discuss Jan’s impressive performance as well as Adesanya’s class act. Attention was paid to what makes a fighter fail to be the best version of themselves in certain moments with particular attention paid to Reyes and Costa’s performances. The influence a coach has on fighter call outs is scrutinized. Connor McGregor and Dustin Porrier have agreed a charity fight for later this year, if Dana White allows it to go ahead.
@sportshypemukwa is joined by @juvezim, Tunga Kujinga and Themba Funde to cover the UFC’s upcoming card. The panel discuss their UFC highlight in the build-up to UFC 252, they also grade the card as a whole which many have labelled as an average card. The Bantamweight fight between John Dodson v Merab Dvalishvili is weighed up. The question surrounding how important the Junior dos Santos v Jairzinho Rozenstruik fight is for the Heavyweight division, what next for the winner of this fight? What do Santos or Rozenstruik have to do to win the matchup? @sportshypemukwa asks the panel if Ngannou becomes a champion will there be anyone to take it away from him. The panel confess if they are on the Sugar Show hype train? The panel seem to have respect for Sean O'Malley and they all agree that Marlon Vera is a huge test for him. @sportshypemukwa digresses and asks the panel to envision if Jon Jones would make the move to Heavyweight to face Ngannou if Cormier wins the title and vacates it. The main event is dissected and the majority of the panel pick Stipe Miocic to win the trilogy. There is an argument about just how effective Cormier’s wrestling will be over 25 minutes.
@sportshypemukwa talks Jordan Henderson with Liverpool fans @simzthema and @johnny_infinite. In the thrilling conversation about the Liverpool captain, they look back at his signing in 2011, they interrogate the feelings they had when he was announced as Liverpool captain in 2015. The gentlemen digress a little and talk about the state of the Liverpool signings pre-Klopp. But they quickly come back on track and describes what Henderson does well for his side and what he can improve as they rank him amongst the club’s 21st Century legends. Then the huge question is asked,”Does Henderson deserve to win player of the season?”. Enjoy!
Composure in The Box shorts: @sportshypemukwa covers Tuesday 23rd June’s hottest transfer news. Wayne and the host look at the pros and cons of the rumored Arthur and Pjanic deal as reported by Sky Sports Italy. They also examine the recent confirmed and pending PSG exits and how those will affect the club. They close off the episode with a chat on the best landing spots for Willian who is likely to be a free agent when Chelsea play their last game of the 2019/20.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa host W. Ncube and S. Diko in a first on Composure in The Box as the NBA is on the agenda. The panel looks at the restart structure and expectations for the NBA to compete with the NFL. They look at where, how, and what exactly it means the NBA to compete with the NFL. Th understanding of the league’s hopes to even out the playoff playing field comes under scrutiny as the 1 to 16 playoff field is compared to the traditional model. The panel have a look at the NBA power rankings as at the 8th of June and answer some of the questions posed to them.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa hosts his UFC regulars in another exciting podcast. With a lot of the media interest in the UFC focused on the fighter contracts it was natural the panel started off with their thoughts on that. They also assessed the need for the fighters to negotiate basic aspects of their contracts as a collective. @sportshypemukwa probed his guests for their thoughts on the fights that have been booked for the upcoming months. Fights they touched on include, Usman v Burns, Volkanowski v Holloway 2, Yan v Aldo, Andrade v Namajunas 2, and Miocic v Cormier 3. They close off the show by stating their three dream bouts they hope to watch at UFC 252.
Composure in the Box: @sportshypemukwa engages with Hloni Mokoena and James Freemantle about Arsenal FC’s current state. The three Arsenal fans look at what the club should prioritize, short term fixes, or long term solutions. @sportshypemukwa asks his guests to weigh in on who they think are Arteta’s five key players heading into next season, and which U23 prospects they think Arteta should look at as his foundation. The panel ends the podcast by focusing on Arsenal’s next five games.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa catches up with Barcelona fan @taona43170067. The conversation kicks off with @taona43170067 telling the story of how he fell in love with the club, he goes on to name the top three FC Barcelona managers of the decade, and the significance of La Masia with an eye on their future. @sportshypemukwa interrogates his guest on the revolving managerial door, focus is also put on the Guardiola era, and the role of the board in slowing down the team’s success in recent years with poor recruitment being a focal point. The 2021 Barcelona presidential race comes up along with the potential return of Neymar and Pep Guardiola. Xavi Hernandez is mentioned as a potential managerial candidate, while @taona43170067 rates his five best Barcelona goals in recent memory. A La Masia alumni’s managerial career is briefly analyzed.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa host fight fans Tunga Kujinga and Themba Funde to preview the upcoming UFC 249. The panel discusses Dana White’s status as a promoter, the impact of a successful UFC 249 will have on the UFC’s legacy. The panel addressed how they believe Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje can win the fight, they also look at what the fight could mean for the Lightweight division. The Bantamweight championship bout came under scrutiny as did the champion Henry Cejudo and his choice in opponents. The panel all seemed to cautiously express their excitement at the prospect of knockout artists Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik squaring up. They ended the podcast by making their picks and a shout out to Mike Tyson’s viral 7 second video.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa chats with @DocUnited on his experience as the Chairman of the Manchester United Supporters Club South Africa. @DocUnited is questioned on his love for Manchester United, his treasured memorabilia from his travels, and he tells the tale of how he managed to get almost unrestricted access at a time when the average fan finds it difficult. As with any Manchester United related chat Sir Alex Ferguson, the Class of 92, and the glory days for the Red Devils came up. @sportshypemukwa engages @DocUnited on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the managers post-Fergie, Ed Woodward and the Glazers, and his all-time XI. @DocUnited closes out the discussion with the ultimate homage to United legend and good friend Gary Bailey.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa hosts UFC mega fans Themba Funde and Tungamirai Kujinga in a jam-packed UFC episode. He asks questions around the failed UFC 249, expectations for the rest of the other fights that could take place on the secret island. He probes them on their best three active fighters, the contentious UFC 247 clash between Jon Jones and Dominic Reyes, and whether fighters genuinely get scared at the prospect of fighting certain fighters. The panel seems to agree on the best division in the promotion. Don't be alarmed by the number of times EFC Welterweight Champion, Zimbabwean Themba Gorimbo gets mentioned in this episode.
Composure in The Box: @sportshypemukwa has an in-depth conversation with @zwncube on the historical significance of the match, how it all played and how much of a high stakes affair was the game.
Composure in The Box: A look at Arsenal’s turbulent and lackluster 2019/20 season, with @rolandtonym, Hloni Mokoena, and @jamofreemantle. @sportshypemukwa asks them about their thoughts on Unai Emery’s tenure, Mikel Arteta’s introduction and contribution. He also poses a question on Arteta’s rating for his tenure this far, positions Arsenal could strengthen, and Aubameyang’s contract. [Please excuse the few breaks due to poor connectivity, we worked around it though].
Composure in the Box: A look at Liverpool’s amazing season thus far with a duo of passionate Reds, @SimzThema and @johnny_infinite. @sportshypemukwa asks them about their expectations going into the season. The turning point for this Liverpool team, going undefeated, and how the season should be decided with the COVID-19 pandemic halting play. [Please excuse us some bits were inaudible due to poor connectivity, we worked around it though].
Composure in The Box shorts: A 301-second (which is meant to be just 90-seconds) take on Wilder v Fury. What happened in the ring, what it means for the division, what it means for Fury and Wilder. And should the Trilogy precede the Unification?
Composure In The Box shorts: A 90-second take on whether Liverpool will finish the season undefeated in the league.
Composure In The Box shorts: A 45-second look at the new Arsenal manager and his time at the club.