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Interview: Scott Szemkus, Simon City Royals Leader of Touhy & Ridge & Farwell & Clark (1970s–80s)

WEST LOVE

Interview featuring Scott Anthony Szemkus, the founder and president of the Touhy & Ridge and Farwell & Clark Simon City Royals sections from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, who was previously known as "Tw@t." As a true leader and street soldier of his time, Scott takes us on a literal journey through his old neighborhoods of Rogers Park and Edgewater, sharing captivating stories that keep you engaged from start to finish.

One More Round #248 Scott Anthony | Anecdotes with Chávez, Azabache, Barrera, Ali, Tyson and even Jordan

UN ROUND MÁS

This week we're joined by Scott Anthony, a boxing and mixed martial arts trainer, who brought out his treasure chest of memories to share anecdotes about all the boxers he's worked with.

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Talk with a Martial Arts Expert | Beyond Fear

TELEVISA GUADALAJARA

He sold cigars to Michael Jordan and millionaires.

UN ROUND MÁS

After a visit to Cuba, Scott Anthony inadvertently started a lucrative business that even included Michael Jordan as a client.

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This is how people used to struggle to make weight in boxing

UN ROUND MÁS

In this preview of a conversation between Scott Anthony, boxing and martial arts coach, and Marco Barrera, they discuss how one of the most difficult issues for boxers has changed: making weight.

"Divino" Espinoza will take over from "Canelo" Álvarez

UN ROUND MÁS

Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez is entering the final stretch of his career, but Scott Anthony is clear about who will succeed him as the leader of Mexican boxing.

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Julio César Chávez is fed up with being famous

UN ROUND MÁS

The weight of fame can be too much at times, even for the "Great Mexican Champion." Scott Anthony tells us about Julio César Chávez's daily life and what he had to endure at times.

For this reason there will never be another Julio César Chávez or Marco Barrera.

UN ROUND MÁS

Boxing and mixed martial arts trainer Scott Anthony reveals to Marco Barrera why there are no other fighters of the stature of historical figures like him or Julio César Chávez.

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The story that few know about Julio César Chávez and Don King

UN ROUND MÁS

Having had a long-standing relationship with the "Great Mexican Champion," Scott Anthony shares some stories with him, like the time a promoter wanted to book him for a show, and Don King got involved.

Scott Anthony's innovative method for losing weight to "Azabache" Martinez

UN ROUND MÁS

Scott Anthony was ahead of his time as a coach and physical trainer, as he managed to get "Azabache" Martínez in shape with a workout plan that was unheard of at the time.

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X SPORTS GENERATION X FULL CONTACT GDL WITH LORENA

LALO MARRÓN

Sports section of the program GENERACIÓN X, produced in Guadalajara from 1993 to 1997. Recorded and edited by Lalo Marrón.

American Scott Anthony was shocked by so many luxury SUVs in Valledupar.

EL PILÓN

American Scott Anthony traveled two days from Mexico and the U.S. to meet with Carlos Lehder, a former member of the Medellín Cartel, in Valledupar. Lehder has inspired him to write books about his difficult life, which he has left behind. The attack on Senator Miguel Uribe, the day before Ledher's conference at FELVA 2025, would have prevented them from meeting in person.

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“I traveled, but Carlos Lehder couldn't keep my appointment at the Valledupar Book Fair”: Scott Anthony

EL PILÓN

American Scott Anthony traveled two days from Mexico and the U.S. to meet with Carlos Lehder, a former member of the Medellín Cartel, in Valledupar. Lehder has inspired him to write books about his difficult life, which he has left behind. The attack on Senator Miguel Uribe, the day before Ledher's conference at FELVA 2025, would have prevented them from meeting in person.

EL PILÓN

#Felva2025 American Scott Anthony traveled for two days from Mexico and the U.S. to meet with Carlos Lehder, a former member of the Medellín Cartel, in Valledupar. Lehder has inspired him to write books about the difficult life he left behind.

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THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO BE A YOUNG LA ATHLETE (Did we go to the best gym in GDL?) - UP TO DATE WITH DADDY #28 - BULK

DADDY AIOLI

NEUTRAL CORNER PODCAST S1E6, FEATURED GUEST "SCOTT ANTHONY" TRAINER AND PHYSICAL TRAINER

ESQUINA NEUTRAL

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THE ORIGINAL OGs (Episode 43) — OG Scott Szemkus | Original OGs Exclusive

THE ORIGINAL OGs

This week The Original OGs sit down with OG Scott Szemkus, who led the Simon City Royals’ Touhy & Ridge and Farwell & Clark sets in Rogers Park through the late ’70s and ’80s, unpacking how those chapters rose, the North Side politics around them, and what “leadership” really cost.

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Featured Interview With Scott Anthony

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