Below The Belt - Boxing Podcast

Ep. 259 - Wilder 3:16

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

...says I just knocked you out.

It's Wrestlemania weekend, so Cal and John treat themselves to a couple of minutes of rasslin chat before catching up on all the latest boxing news and nonsense.

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Ep. 258 - Fury v Joshua, next?

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:41:00 -0000

Fury wins on his latest comeback and very quickly calls out Anthony Joshua.

Does it happen and who wins?

Conor Benn flatters to deceive but leaves with the bag.

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Ep. 257 - Fury's Last Hurrah?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A packed weekend of boxing needs 2 pods.

We cover the rest of the Easter weekend with wins for Lauren Price, Ellie Scotney and Caroline Dubois.

We had superstars Claressa Shields and Mikaela Mayer on our shores for possible matchups with Britain's best.

We have another look at Chisora v Wilder and look forward to Tyson Fury's return this weekend.

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Ep. 256 - Shot to Bits

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:45:00 -0000

Wilder gets back in the win column, beating Dereck Chisora in an engaging fight.

What next for both and loads more.

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Ep. 255 - Lessons Learned

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Itauma comes through his toughest test, but what did we learn?

Chisora v Wilder predictions

Sebastian Fundora stops Keith Thurman

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Ep. 254 - Has Usyk Turned Heel?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000

A pretty quiet period in boxing with no much to cover.

But we cover this weekends big domestic card in Belfast.

Conor Benn's 'super fight' with Regis Prograis

And has Usyk turned heel?

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Ep. 253 - Boxing At War

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Happy 10th Birthday to BTB.

10 years after episode one, we record a podcast after a massive week of boxing.

The episode is a bit all over the place, with John and Luke both joining at different points but everything is covered, as always.

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Ep. 252 - Balls Up

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Nick Ball loses his World Title in dramatic fashion to Brandon Figueroa in Liverpool.

Floyd Mayweather sues Showtime and Stephen Espinoza.

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Ep. 251 - A Hero To Us All

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Another podcast and England has another World Champion.

Josh Kelly beats big punching Bakhram Murtazaliev to win the IBF 154lb strap in Newcastle.

Shakur Stevenson washes Teo Lopez to win WBO Super Lightweight Title.

and a 10/10 wee quit in Australia.

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Ep. 250 - King of New York

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:51:00 -0000

After Frank White and Christopher Wallace, New York has a new king, his name is Dalton Smith.

The Sheffield native went to Brooklyn and stopped big punching Subriel Matias to win the WBC Super Lightweight Title.

Agit Kabayel won a big home coming fight in Germany and John winds up Cal without saying a word.

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Ep. 249 - Inoue's Future

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

New Year, same old BTB.

This podcast is mostly about the Inoue v Picasso card with some other randomness thrown in.

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Ep. 248 - Making Friends

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Cal and John are reunited to catch up from shows in England, Ghana and the States.

We make our picks for Fighter of the Year and talk a little bit more about Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua

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Ep. 247 - Joshua Beats Paul

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:18:00 -0000

Felt a bit dirty talking about a Jake Paul fight but here we are.

Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul, broke his jaw and moves on to a super fight with Tyson Fury.

We talk about all of that and more...

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Ep. 246 - Random Rankings

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by Paul Zanon to catch up on the BBC's reintroduction into pro boxing, the futures of TKV and Frazier Clarke and more.

We then spoke about some of the random news from the WBC convention this weekends PBC card and more.

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Ep. 245 - The Hardest Yarde

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

David Benavidez stopped Anthony Yarde in 7 rounds to retain his WBC Light Heavyweight Title as part of Riyadh Season's 'Ring Pass 4 'event.

We discuss wins for Devin Haney, Abdullah Mason and Bam Rodriguez, more on Eubank v Benn 2 and the latest boxing freakshow - Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul.

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Ep. 244 - Benn beats Eubank, finally.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:20:00 -0000

Conor Benn defeats Chris Eubank via wide decision in Tottenham.

The night, the fight and the future for both.

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Ep. 243 - Eubank v Benn 2 Preview

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Apologies for the little delay, but we're back with a packed episode.

We preview the big rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, will it be repeat or revenge.

We then go through loads of new stories - Joshua v Jake Paul, Ennis v Ortiz, Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 and loads more.

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Ep. 242 - WARDLEY WINS AGAIN

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:29:00 -0000

Fabio Wardley, from white collar boxing to number 1 contender for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title.

Cal and Flav discuss the night, the future and more.

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Ep. 241 - Hall of Neckbeards

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000

September was very prolific for us so we had to keep going.

Dave Allen lost to Arslanbek 'Russian David Price' Makhmudov.

We talk about that, the undercard and the future for both.

There's also the Manny Pacquiao sweepstakes, Hall of Fame nominations and much more.

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Ep. 240 - Live By The Hate....

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Dave Allen is back, facing the 'Russian David Price' in Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield.

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Ep. 239 - Disposable Arts

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Host Emertius - Mark Butcher returns to the podcast after a stint as the Editor for Boxing News.

We talk the state of Boxing journalism, British Boxing and what the future might look like with the BBC screening the sweet science once again.

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Ep. 238 - There's Only One.....

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

RIP Ricky Hatton

Cal is joined by esteemed Boxing writer Paul Zanon to talk about the life, career and legacy of Ricky Hatton, who sadly passed away last week.

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Ep. 237 - Crawford Wins

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

RIP Ricky Hatton

A massive but sad weekend of boxing, we decide to mainly stick to the fights.

Crawford beats Canelo for the standout victory of his career.

Inoue deals with MJ, as promised.

Crocker goes 2 and 0 vs Paddy Donovan.

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Ep. 236 - Canelo v Crawford Preview

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Cal is joined by John and Chris to preview a packed weekend of boxing, including:

Canelo v Crawford

Inoue v Akhmadaliev

Crocker v Donovon 2

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Ep. 235 - Nonsense Pod

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

RIP JOE BUGNER

A very quiet spell in boxing so we have a nonsense pod

Topics include nonsense such as

Jake Paul v Tank Davis

Hardest Adult Entertainer

Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley.

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Ep. 234 - Who's Next?

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:49:00 -0000

Moses Itauma stops Dillian Whyte in less than a round.

So..... who's next?

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Ep .233 - Hogan and Hating

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:30:00 -0000

RIP Dwight Muhammad Qawi.

A quiet week this week so it's a general nonsense podcast- we talk Dubois Party-Gate, what happened to Midlands TBE and does Moses Itauma have a bit of quit in him?

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Ep. 232 - Usyk v Dubois 2 Review

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois for the 2nd time, to become Undisputed Champion for the 3rd time.

We discuss the fight, the reaction and where Usyk sits in the pantheon of boxing.

We then talk about Manny Pacquiao's great effort vs Mario Barrios.

All of that and more!!

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Ep. 231 - Big Fat Ring Pass

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:53:00 -0000

Taylor beats Serrano again to complete the 3-0 drubbing, on what was an underwhelming night for women's boxing.

Shakur Stevenson shines out in New York

More Mayweather v Pacquaio bickering

and very quick Usyk v Dubois 2 predictions.

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Ep. 230 - A Cut Above

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:57:00 -0000

Jack Catterall beats Harlem Eubank after both men get cut - we talk about the fight and why we never want to see it again.

We look forward to Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3 plus the packed undercard.

More 'Better v Greater' and more!!

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Ep. 229 - Better or Greater?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:41:00 -0000

It's been quiet in boxing so decided to dig into boxing history to discuss the difference between being better and greater. We compare

GGG and Canelo

Shields and Taylor

Lewis and Tyson

Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins

All of that and more

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Ep. 228 - From The Gods

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:05:00 -0000

2 Stadium shows lead to big wins for the hometown fighters

Fabio Wardley finds a shot to knockout Justis Huni

Callum Simpson gets up twice to win the European Title.

We dissect this and ask "has their stock gone up or down?"

All of this and loads more.

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Ep. 227 - Where We At

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000

It's the hater episode.

With there being a bit of a lull in the Boxing calendar, Cal and T pour a tall glass of Haterade and reminisce on their most successful (and unsuccessful) hate watches.

What fighters did we hate the most, why and did we change our mind on any of them?

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Ep. 226 - Ekow of Glory

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:55:00 -0000

Ekow Essuman beats Josh Taylor in a shock up in Glasgow.

Dave Allen wipes out Johnny Fisher to end their rivalry, for now.

Memories of Audley Harrison and more...

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Ep. 225 - Inoue Saves Boxing

Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Cinco de Mayo boxing extravaganza passed by and while the big stars and personalities talked a lot but delivered little, it was up to the quietly spoken Japanese legend in Naoya Inoue and Roman Cardenas to save the weekend.

We relive the full weekends events, the future for Ryan Garcia and loads more.

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Ep. 224 - Working Class Men

Sun, 11 May 2025 13:20:00 -0000

Flav is back - this time we're talking about real 'No Deal Brexit' Boxing.

We relive Cacace's stoppage win over former world champion Leigh Wood, and the future for both men.

We also dip our toe back in to Eubank v Benn and the rematch possibilites.

There's also Usyk v Dubois 2, the anniversary of Corrales v Castillo 1 and loads more.

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Ep. 223 - Cinco De Mayweather

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000

More reaction to Eubank v Benn, we talk about a possible rematch and ask how good is Conor Benn really?

It's Cinco de Mayo weekend and so we look forward to the 3 card extravaganza in New York, Riyadh and Las Vegas.

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Ep. 222 - Eubank Wins

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:25:00 -0000

After all the noise and theatre of fight week, the night and the plaudits belong to Chris Eubank Jr who beat Conor Benn in a competitive fight which thankfully ended with the right man's hand being raised.

Cal and T review the fight, the night and the future for both men.

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Ep. 221 - True Religion

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:40:00 -0000

"Serve God, or serve the Devil, pick a lane"

It's Easter weekend and other than hammering chocolate eggs, we've been watching grown men stripped to the waist hitting eachother.

Ben Whittaker gained a form of revenge over Liam Cameron by stopping him in 2 rounds.

We ask what's next for him, preview Eubank v Benn and loads more!!

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Ep. 220 - Go for A Walk

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:41:00 -0000

It's a Joe Joyce pod, sort of.

Joyce loses his 4th fight in the last 5.

We talk about a bad night for him, the refs and the BBBC.

We then preview Ennis v Stanionis and more!!

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Ep. 219 - Mythical Matchups

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:16:00 -0000

RIP George Foreman

RIP Colin Hart

This week we decide to dedicate to mythical matchups; Froch v Calzaghe, Joshua v Wilder and can Floyd Mayweather do it on a cold Tuesday night in Camden?

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Ep. 218 - What is it?

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:46:00 -0000

A little domestic round BTB HQ this week.

We ctach up on all things British Boxing, the potential for Usyk v Parker and more!!

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Ep. 217 - Eggcellent

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:20:00 -0000

"Live by the egg, die by the egg"

We are back again for our 4th Podcast in 3 weeks or so, don't get used to it though.

A strange weekend with refereeing calls at the centre of it all.

Tank Davis gets away with one vs Lamont Roach and Paddy Donovan on the receiving end of some homer decisions.

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Ep. 216 - Aurora

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:11:00 -0000

A BIG SLOPPY BUMBER POD TODAY

We're joined by Boxing Monthly alumni - Chris Williamson and John MacDonald to relive the massive show from Saudi.

We cover fight in detail including;

Bivol's revenge over Beterbiev

Callum Smith's career best performance vs Joshua Buatsi

Joseph Parker knocking out Martin Bakole

and Josh Padley doing all Sparky's proud.

All of that and loads more.

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Ep. 215 - Beterbiev v Bivol 2 - Preview

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:02:00 -0000

We kick off with the breaking news that Dubois v Parker is OFF and Martin Bakole has stepped in to face the challenger Joseph Parker.

We then give our detailed predictions on the whole card including the main event, not before looking back at the Catterall v Barboza show from Manchester last weekend.

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Ep. 214 - Big Sloppy Meat Feast

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0000

A little all over the place today, just some of the things we discuss are:

Chisora beating Wallin, how good is Tyson Fury REALLY?, Canelo plays the press like a fiddle, best type of Pizzas, battered food, offending the Welsh and loads loads more.

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Ep. 213 - So Fly-Weight

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Naoya Inoue wins again - he's the man at Super Bantam with a long queue of challengers, what's next?

We talk about David Benavidez, Adam Aziz and how many pints we need to challenge for the European Title.

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Ep. 212 - New Regime

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:24:00 -0000

Not many fights but loads on the horizon.

Cal, Paul Zanon and newcomer Chris Williamson discuss all the potential fights on the horizon for 2025.

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Ep. 211 - 2024 Year in Review

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000

It's a New Year but before we dive into 2025, we look back into the year just finished.

We start with a recap on Usyk v Fury 2, then we discuss some of the big and bizarre moments from 2024.

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Ep. 210 - Repeat for Usyk

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:00 -0000

It's repeat for Usyk, the Ukranian legend retains his title and ends the rivalry with Fury.

As always we discuss the fight, the commnetary and the scores.

We discuss the undercard and more!!

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Ep. 209 - Can I Be Real?

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:11:00 -0000

Galal Yafai wins the WBC (Interim) Flyweight Title beating Sunny Edwards in Round 6.

Edwards tries to quit at the end of Round 2 but goes back out.

We look forward to the next Riyadh Season and find out who is the Gen-Z Andre Berto.

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Ep. 208 - What's Next?

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:48:00 -0000

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson take part in a glorified exhibiton that streams to 60m homes.

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano steal the show in another classic.

Zurdo Ramirez unifies at Cruiserweight.

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Ep. 207 - Midlands TBE

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:51:00 -0000

Shabaz Masoud put on clinic to win the IBO Super Bantamweight Title and enter the Inoue sweepstakes (or the other way around).

Catterall beats Prograis, Hatton loses again and loads more.

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Ep. 206 - Nearly Men

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:26:00 -0000

A bit all over the place this episode.

We're joined by Shaun Brown of Boxing News to discuss loads of stuff, such as:

Groves and DeGale - Career vs Career

Adam Azim beats O'Hara Davies

Yarde v Buatsi

Campbell Hatton and more!!

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Ep. 205 - King Artur

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:35:00 -0000

Artur Beterbiev decisions Dmitry Bivol to win the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title in a razor thin fight.

Chris Eubank wins IBO Title again, Conor Benn next?

Ben Whittaker flatters to deceive in his big night out in Saudi.

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Ep. 204 - Double Puddings

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:08:00 -0000

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Ep. 203 - Joshua v Dubois Review

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:29:00 -0000

Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua at a sold out Wembley.

Cal and Flav talk all about it.

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Ep. 202 - Joshua v Dubois Preview

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:07:00 -0000

It's fight week. Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight Title. We predict the main event as well as the undercard.

We also look back at Canelo's win over Edgar Berlanga and what he might do next.

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Ep. 201- Lights Out

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:42:00 -0000

Naoya Inoue retains his Undisputed 122lb titles after TJ Doheny does a slight quit job.

We discuss that and has he hit his weight ceiling.

We also discuss Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez and the big show at Wembley.

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Ep, 200 - Top 5 Cruiserweights

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:45:00 -0000

It's EPISODE 200

So we're talking Cruiserweights - Cal is joined by John MacDonald and Shaun Brown to go through their Top 5 Best and then favourite ever Cruiserweights.

What else do you need?

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Ep. 199 - Hard Brexit

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:26:00 -0000

Chisora beats Joyce, what next for both?

Dennis McCann shines on the undercard, is he ready for Inoue?

Canelo's Mexican Independence Day fight announced.

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Ep. 198 - Full Circle

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:52:00 -0000

Brad Pauls stops Nathan Heaney to win the British Title, which means Flav is happy and wants to record.

We talk about the issues with Shakur Stevenson.

We also discuss P4P lists, Joshua v Dubois and more!!!

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Ep. 197 - Pretty Decent

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:57:00 -0000

Chris Billam-Smith wins a scappy decision over Richard Riakporhe

Tank Davis returns and stops Frank Martin, Lomachenko next?

Who next for Canelo and more!

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Ep. 196 - Got Five On It

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:25:00 -0000

Queensbury WASH Matchroom 8-0 in the big 5v5 show in Saudi.

Cal and Flav review the big night - the fights, the atmosphere and what's next?

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Ep. 195 - Biggest Hater

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:24:00 -0000

Jack Catterall beats Josh Taylor in a competitive scrap.

Lawrence Okolie wins a World Title, sort of.

More all time limbs moments and more.

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Ep. 194 - It's Just Big Me

Fri, 24 May 2024 18:23:00 -0000

A little later than we would've liked but Cal and T review the Undisputed Heavyweight Title fight.

We talk the fight, the scores, the big moments and what's next.

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Ep. 193 - Euphoria

Thu, 09 May 2024 20:36:50 -0000

Naoya Inoue cements his spot as P4P no. 1 with a dominant stoppage of Luis Nery.

Canelo wins the battle of the Mexicans vs Jaime Munguia

Ryan Garcia fails a drug test, all of that and more.

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Ep. 192- Kayfabe Lives

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:09:00 -0000

GARCIA WINS!!!

Ryan Garcia shocked boxing by beating Devin Haney, what is next for both and was Garcia putting it all on?

We then talk about Flav's 5 favourite fighters/fights from the 2000s

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Ep. 191 - Streets Won't Forget

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:39:42 -0000

RIP Willie Limond

A bit of a wedding buffet of an episode - lots of little bits to get your teeth into

Barrett v Gill review

Tim Tzsyu loses

Crawford fight rumours

all of that and more.

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Ep. 190 - Rule Britannia

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:29:47 -0000

An instant classic for the British Title - Wardley and Clarke put on a humdinger which ended in a plit draw.

Cal and Flav review the night as a whole and look forward to the future of British Title.

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Ep. 189 - Joshua v Ngannou Review

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:45:20 -0000

Thelonious Filth returns to review Joshua v Ngannou, we talk the fight, the knockout and the future for both.

We also discuss the undercard and fantasy match up the next Saudi show.

We also say what is the best fight we've ever seen in the flesh.

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Ep. 188 - Top 5 Heavyweights

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:03:15 -0000

We had a little break as there hasn't been much to talk about but we're back.

Top 5 Heavyweights - the best and our favourites
Canelo sweepstakes
Joshua v Ngannou and Parker v Zhang predictions

All of that and more.

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Ep. 187 - Azeez-y Work

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:36:00 -0000

This week we review the Boxxer show from the O2 - Buatsi wins the big London Derby vs Dan Azeez, Ben Whitaker gets people talking and Boxxer make 2 big annoucements.

Conor Benn wins again but doesn't look like getting a stoppage and all the updates from Saudi.

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Ep. 186 - State of the Game '24

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:02:27 -0000

Natasha Jonas scrapes by Mikaela Mayer - we talk the fight, the result and the future for both.

We look back at Callum Smith's crush loss to lineal champion Artur Beterbiev, and wonder why so many were picking him.

Then we look forward to the next Saudi shows and how that could effect the domestic scene.

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Ep. 185 - David Price Energy

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:03:00 -0000

Happy New Year .

Before we can get ready for 2024 we had to tie up some loose ends from last year.

Inoue becomes undisputed, again.

Upsets in Saudi, especially at Heavyweight.

We name our fighter of the year, and main wish for 2024.

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Ep. 184 - Sort of Joshua/Wilder Preview

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:47:05 -0000

It's Christmas time, mistletoe and getting up on nine.

We look forward to the big card out in Saudi, why John doesn't mind that Sunny Edwards did "a wee quit" and some big predictions for 2024

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EP. 183 - CURSE OF KIKO

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:52:13 -0000

Katie Taylor wins, or did she?! We're back to talk about the big rematch in Dublin, the undercard and the potential of a rubber match.

We then talk about the potential of Canelo v Benavidez, the future for Jermell Charlo and loads more.

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EP. 182 - ENDLESS

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:34:55 -0000

It's a Saudi money EXTRAVAGANZA.

We talk the 2 big heavyweight shows, how it could change boxing and the moral conundrum we all find ourselves in.

All of that and more!!

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Ep. 181 - Heavy Issues

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:25:16 -0000

This week we recap Joe Cordina's successful title defence vs Edward Vazquez, boxing in Monte-Carlo and the 130lb landscape.

We then have a 2nd look at Fury v Ngannou, but this time with more focus on the undercard.

All of that and more!!

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Ep. 180 - Is Fury Done

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:33:13 -0000

It's the morning after the night before. Tyson Fury has just gone life and death with a man making his professional debut.

Fury wins a split decision and escapes with his lineal title in tact, but not his reputation.

Cal and Flav review the fight, the night and the future for both men, we also put the whole sport on trial.

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Ep. 179 - Fury v Ngannou Preview

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:29:00 -0000

Riyadh season is upon us and the first stop is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou out in Saudi.

While the main event may not be competitive, the undercard is looking juicy. We preview that and the weekends other cards.

We then talk about Catterall v Linares and how Boxxer saved the day.

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EP. 178 - LEGACY

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:10:44 -0000

Luke Williams returns to talk about his new article in Boxing News on Black History's most iconic fighters.

We then review Wood v Warrington, the future for both men and more!!

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Ep. 177 - Only One

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:06:51 -0000

Canelo routs Charlo in what should've been a super fight but ended up being a dud.

What's next for Canelo, does he dare face Benavidez? or Morrell?

Quick predictions for the weekend and more.

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Ep. 176 - ZHANG'D

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:44:55 -0000

Chat s**t, get ZHANG'D

Zhang stops Joyce again, we discuss what is next for both men and can Zhang become World Champion

We look forward to Canelo fight week and more!!

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Ep. 175 - Superman

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We recorded this the day Monday after Smith v Eubank 2, but will this mini lull in boxing, we thought we'd mark the Light Heavyweight Episode with some reminiscing and some fantasy match ups.

We then talk a bit more about Daniel Dubois and Chris Eubank Jnr.

And more!

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Ep. 174 - Revenge

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:41:22 -0000

It's a big night of British Boxing which means Flav wants on the podcast.

We review the big rematch - Smith v Eubank, the result, the performances of both men and the futures for both.

We then talk about the undercard and much more.

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Ep. 173 - Usyk v Dubois Review

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:20:19 -0000

We're back again - Usyk successfully defends his Heavyweight titles, was it a low blow?, did Dubois quit?

We also preview Smith v Eubank Jnr, and list our best to worst boxing Jnrs.

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Ep. 172 - Joshua v Helenius Review

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:13:00 -0000

Anthony Joshua stops Robert Helenius, who stepped in late after Dillian Whyte failed another drug test.

Joshua v Wilder potentially in the works

The undercard

and more.

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Ep. 171 - Spence v Crawford Review

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:42:55 -0000

The best week ever is in the rear view but we get to relive it all.

Crawford dominates and stops Errol Spence in 9 rounds. We review the fight and ask what Crawford sensational or was Spence done.

All of that and more.

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Ep. 170 - Best Week Ever

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Naoya Inoue stops Steph Fulton in 8 rounds to win the WBC/WBO Super Bantamweight Titles out in Tokyo, Japan

Cal is joined by Boxing News Staff Writer, Shaun Brown to discuss the fight itself and the future for the new champion.

We then attempt to predict Spence v Crawford and discuss all the goings on at Heavyweight.

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Ep. 169 - Slim Pickings

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:09:16 -0000

A pretty poor weekend of boxing in the UK but we have a new undisputed champion in the womens division. Cal and John discuss the weekends action, the futures of the combatants and would wild scenarios we could see in the near future. Could we see Savannah Marshall at Heavyweight?

We talk about the weekends fights in the Welterweight division Stateside and the big announcement of Canelo v Charlo (Jermell, not Jermall)

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Ep. 168 - Obliterated

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0000

The Super Middleweight episode has arrived - Cal is joined by Craig Scott to review the last week of boxing including the Frazier Clarke headlined York Hall show, Tim Tszyu showing he's more than ready for World honours and Regis Prograis stinking the joint out.

Craig's weekly 'Contaminated Food for Thought' blog on all things boxing an be found at boxingzombie.uk

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Ep. 167 - Sunny Days

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A minor upset in New York as Teofimo Lopez beats Josh Taylor for the WBO and Lineal Junior Welterweight titles, we talk about both mens performances and futures. We then talk Sunny Edwards - the man, the press conferences and the boxer.

All of that and more.

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Ep. 166 - Triple Threat

Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:00 -0000

It was the triple main event in the UK with separate shows in different arenas and on different channels - was it boxing heaven for fans or a logistic hell?.

We have new world champions at Cruiser and Featherweight, we look back at career defining nights for Okolie and Billam Smith, a big but routine win for Leigh Wood and disaster for local boy Michael Conlan in Belfast.

That and the news that Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford is on!!!!

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EP. 165 - COMICAL EDDIE

Sun, 21 May 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Chantelle Cameron defeats hometown hero, Katie Taylor to retain her Undisputed World Title, Cal and Jon relive the fight, talk abou the decision, the DAZN Coverage and the undercard.

We then move on Las Vegas where Devin Haney won a close decision over Vasyl Lomachenko. We talk about the fight, the scores, the future for both men and what is Loma's legacy.

All of that and more.

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Ep. 164 - Taylor v Cameron Preview

Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A big week in boxing where Undisputed Lightweight Champion and all round boxing legend, Katie Taylor challenges fellow Undisputed Champ, Chantelle Cameron for her 140lb titles.

We preview this as well as well as Devin Haney's toughest fight to date vs Vasyl Lomachenko.

We then cover the weeks stories including Frazer Clarke pulling out of a potential fight with Fabio Wardley, Conor Benn's attempt at a redemption arc and loads more.

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EP. 163 - Beginning of the End

Mon, 08 May 2023 17:00:00 -0000

It was not only the Coronation weekend here in the UK, it was also Cinco de Mayo weekend out in Mexico. To mark the what is a massive weekend in boxing, we saw Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion, Canelo Alvarez successfully defend his titles vs Britain's John Ryder.

We then review Joshua Buatsi's first fight back on Sky Sports, his future and a look at the 175lb class domestically.

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Ep. 162 - Tank Job

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

A new era at BTB, we've joined up with social and boxing has a new face in Tank Davis.

Tank Davis stops Ryan Garcia in 7 rounds in an electric night in Las Vegas, while in Cardiff, Joe Cordina regains the title he never lost in a barnburner.

Cal is joined by Boxing scribe John MacDonald to review last nights action and look at what is next for all involved.

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Ep. 161 - Zhangtastic

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:16:26 -0000

Another podcast, another undefeated fighter loses. Joe Joyce is dominated and stopped by Zhilei Zhang. Cal and Flav review the fight a bit on the undercard and the future for Joyce. We then talk a bit about Tank Davis v Ryan Garcia and more.

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Ep. 160 - Marvelous

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:08:37 -0000

THE MIDDLEWEIGHT EDITION Episode 160 so we can only start by talking about the Middleweights. Cal and Paul talk about our favourite 11 stone fighters, memorable fights and the current state of the Middleweight scene. We then briefly preview Joe Joyce's first defence of his WBO Interim title before discussing Amir Khans failed drug test, his legacy and how we view the issue with PEDS today. All of that and more!!! PLEASE PLEASE LEAVE US NICE REVIEWS Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 159 - Joshua v Franklin Review

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:22:57 -0000

Joshua beats Franklin -we review it, that's it.

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Ep. 158 - Start from Scratch

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:18 -0000

1 week, 2 pods. As it's Anthony Joshua fight week, we thought we'd look forward to his upcoming return vs Jermaine Franklin. We review that before looking back at the BT Sport Telford card, a bit more on Okolie and more. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 157 - Ten x 10-7 Rounds

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:02:36 -0000

Cal and Flav review Okolie v Light, moan a bit more about Tyson Fury and gush over domestic dust up. We then talk about Plant v Benavidez, who's the number 1 British Promoter and more. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 156 - Muddy Waters

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:05:31 -0000

We're back, joined by Paul Zanon and for the first time in a while John MacDonald. We reintroduce John to the listeners by asking if he's Eubank (Sir) or Benn, or who he fought won between Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvin Hager. We cover the latest in the Conor Benn/Peds mess, Makabu v Jack and look forward to Fulton v Inoue. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 155 - Innocent Men

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:23:39 -0000

Cal and Flav jump on the pod to re-live the Featherweight title fight between Leigh Wood and Mauricio Lara. We discuss the fight, the CompuBox stats, scorecards and the stoppage. We look to the future to both and a potential rematch as well as the spectre of Josh Warrington. We then spend 15 minutes talking about Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (sorry) Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 154- Junior Super Duper

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:04:32 -0000

Mr Zanon rejoins us this week to review Anthony Yarde's gallant attempt at winning 3 portions of the World Light Heavyweight Title. We discuss the fight itself, the future for both and for the division itself. We also discuss the potential for Callum Smith to challenge Beterbiev and we think that would go. All of that before looking forward to this weekends big fights. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod All of that and more!!

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Ep. 153 - He Should Finish

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:08:56 -0000

First podcast of 2023 and we have a shock win for Liam Smith over Chris Eubanks. We give Smith his props, go over the fight and ask why Eubank's chin didn't hold up. We ask what is next for both and more!!

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Ep. 152 - Final Round

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:15:34 -0000

The final podcast of 2022, we're once again joined by Boxing writer Craig Scott. We review Josh Warrington's loss of his world title and what might be next for him, the ask what happened in the Inoue v Butler and do we want to see Estrada v Choc 4? All of that and more.

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Ep. 151 - Bit of Quit in Him

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:38:48 -0000

Tyson Furys wins, obviously. Cal, Flav and T review what was a pretty shameful night in boxing. We look at Dubois' win, Anthony Joshua's future, the Heavyweights and more. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 150 - Buy, Stream or Ignore?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:26:26 -0000

Episode ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY. We're joined by Boxing Scribe, Craig Scott of Boxing Zombie to talk about his introduction into boxing and his thoughts on the state the game. We review the weekends action involving wins for Dillian Whyte, Fabio Wardley and John Ryder. All of that and more!! You can find Craigs writing at https://boxingzombie.uk/ Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 149 - No Special Effects

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:49:31 -0000

The country is in World Cup Fever but we still found time to cover the latest boxing. We start by looking forward to Zach Parker v John Ryder as well as the return of Dillian Whyte and the excellent undercard. We then look back on excellent performances from Natasha Jonas, Dmitry Bivol and loads more. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 148 - Around The Edges

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:05 -0000

Alex, T and Cal reunite for a slightly less serious take on boxing. We discuss the latest on Conor Benn, as well as a mythical Super Series at Lightweight. We then discuss how we would fare if we had a 12 week training camp and loads of PEDs. All of that and more. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 147 - Glamorous

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:36:26 -0000

*APOLOGIES FOR CAL'S AUDIO, IT'S PAULS FAULT SOMEHOW* The Welterweight Episode - Number 147. We discuss man a topic such as: Sheilds v Marshall Spence v Crawford collapse. Wilder returns Fury v Chisora and much more!!! Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 146.5 - Caughtweight

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:23:07 -0000

EMERGENCY POD Conor Benn fails a drug test, fight with Eubank in jeopardy. Cal and Paul discuss. Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 146 - Peaked

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:12:30 -0000

Episode 146 Canelo v GGG 3 reviewed Denzel Bentley stops Marcus Morrison Joshua Buatsi's future at Light Heavy Joyce v Parker preview and more!!! Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 145 - The Crown

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:04:50 -0000

Not much actual boxing going on lately but Cal and Paul still found loads to talk about including; Potential of Fury v AJ Eubank v Benn - Face Off and more!! Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 144 - Repeat (Usyk v Joshua 2 review)

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:57:51 -0000

For the first time in a while we joined by both Flav and Alex from Bristol to review the big Heavyweight Title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua. We dive straight in with Joshua's post fight antics, the fight itself, the champions performance and the future for both. We then touch on the undercard before looking for Eubank v Benn. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 143 - White Noise

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:32:45 -0000

Cal and Paul jump back online to talk all things boxing; including Bill Smith v Chamberlain, Daniel Dubois having to go to court to get paid by Don King, Welterweights, Cruiserweights and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 142 - Dynasty

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:53:43 -0000

We are back and like Amanda Serrano we are leaping up and down the divisions throughout this pod. We start with the Heavies after the Chisora v Pulled show and news that Deontay Wilder could be returning soon We talk about the domestic scene at 200lbs and the news that we have a new Lineal Champion at Cruiserweight. We look forward to Ryan Garcia's next fight, pay homage to Frank Warren and much more.

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Ep. 141 - King Artur

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:38:34 -0000

Yes you are not seeing things, we recorded 3 weeks in a row. We're joined by Luca Rosi to talk all things 175lbs We start off with the news that Usyk v Joshua 2 has been set for Saudi Arabia in August. We then look back at this weekends Light Heavyweight title unification before ending on a Mythical Super 6 All of that and more.

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Ep. 140 - Hall of Pain

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:10:32 -0000

We're back again- and we have a new Heavyweight Champion (kind of, well not really). Daniel Dubois won a belt in Miami last weekend vs Trevor Bryan, we talk about that and what we might do next, we look back at Richard Riakporhe's win, Joe Cordina's next move and why Fury v Joshua might be next. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 139 - Glove Island

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:09:35 -0000

We've been away but we're back. Bit of a mixed bag - we talk about Inoue v Donaire 2, more Conor Benn talk and the Hall of Fame induction weekend. We then briefly cover Haney v Kambosos before asking would you rather be undisputed champ or multi division champ. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 138 - Give Him His Flowers

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:47:11 -0000

Bivol beats Canelo. FIN Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 137 - Historic

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:29:42 -0000

A historic night at the Garden when Katie Taylor met Amanda Serrano, we discuss this and what the future holds for both. We look at the undercard, and then the Stevenson v Valdez fight. Paul gives his thoughts on Fury v Whyte and we then look forward to Canelo v Bivol. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 136 - ..And there's the respect!! (Fury v Whyte review)

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:38:44 -0000

Fury v Whyte reviewed. Does Fury retire, does Whyte win a world title, Fury's all time great status and loads more. Then Cal and T gang up on Flav about Conor Benn. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 135 - Band of Gold

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:06:21 -0000

We're back and there was loads to talk about. Gennady Golovkin once again unified 2 portions of the Middleweight Division in Japan. We talk about his performance and his chances vs Canelo in September. We then discuss Josh Warrington regaining the IBF Featherweight Title and what might be next for him. We then look forward to Conor Benn v Chris Van Heerden and the Welterweight unification between Errol Spence and Yordenis Ugas. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep.134 - Oozing Machismo

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:30:20 -0000

HEY YO!! A week later than advertised due to technical problems, Cal and Paul have a do-over to look back on the instant classic that was Leigh Wood v Michael Conlan, if we want to see a rematch and how they match up with Josh Warrington and IBF Titlist Kiko Martinez. We then gush over Chocolatito's win over Julio Cesar Martinez, what might be next for the legend from Nicaragua and how we would like to see him bow out. We talk about Sunny Edwards a bit, some Vergil Ortiz and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 133 - Tales from The Troxy

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:50:18 -0000

You nagged and nagged so we are back again, a big couple of weeks in boxing with Josh Taylor controversially keeping his 140lbs; the scoring, the future for both as well as the reaction. We then look back to Khan v Brook, we talk the fight, their legacies and their futures. All of that and more!!! *We had some connection issues so we lost some of the Okolie chat* Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 132- Better Late than Never

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:25:43 -0000

We're back again, this time joined by Boxing Scribe Paul Zanon to look back at this weekend's close but controversial contest between John Ryder and Danny Jacobs. We talk about the result, the scores and the undercard. We then have a quick look back at Chris Eubank's win over Liam Williams before looking forward to this weekend's big domestic grudge match in Amir Khan v Tell Brook at 149lbs. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 131- Phoenix Nights

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:26:37 -0000

The first boxing show of the new year(in the UK at least) is in the books and Chris Eubank is the victor of the first main event. Eubank beat Liam Williams in a domestic grudge match by wide unanimous decision. We discuss Eubank's performance, the knockdowns and what is next for both men. We then look forward to the prospect of Claressa Shields v Savannah Marshall and what that could do for Women's Boxing. We discuss Fury v Whyte and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 130 - State of The Union II

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:11:11 -0000

A BUMPER EDITION - It's a New Year and boxing has been suspended in the UK, so with no boxing immediately on the horizon we dedicated this weeks podcast to the overall health in boxing both in the UK and overseas. We ask who will be the next Brit to win a World Title, who will be the next Brit to lose one and what big prediction are we willing to make for 2022. All of that and loads more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 129 - 2021 Wrap Up

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 14:09:42 -0000

It's the end of another year. We're joined by Paul Zanon to look back at 2021. We review the Parker v Chisora show, the future for both men and those on the undercard. We pick our fighter and upset of the year and ask what fight we most want to see in 2022. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 128 - Another Round

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:41:11 -0000

We're joined once again by Paul Zanon to look back at Conor Benn's stoppage win over a faded Chris Algeria, what is potentially next for Benn and the division as a whole. We then review Anthony Yarde's stoppage win over Lyndon Arthur, Yarde's improvements and the potential of a fight with the winner of Joe Smith Jr and Callum Johnson. We gush over the 135lb division and loads more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 127 - Tanked Up

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:08:41 -0000

No, your eyes are not deceiving you, we did 2 pods in a week. We're back, this time with Paul Zanon to look forward to this weekends domestic rematch between Lyndon Arthur and Anthony Yarde and what might be next for both. We also preview this weekend's Lightweight Title clashes involving Devin Haney and Tank Davis, before getting Paul's take on our new Lineal Champ at 135, George Kambosos Jr. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 126 - The Emperor

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:40:09 -0000

We have a new unified and Lineal Lightweight Champion of the World. In this year of shocks, 12/1 on favourite Teofimo Lopez lost his titles to Aussie underdog George Kambosos Jnr. We review the fight, the corners and what is next for both men. We then dip into a myriad of topics such as Anthony Joshua, Conor Benn, Terence Crawford and much much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 125 - Cruiser Control

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:58:56 -0000

Britain lost 2 more world titles this past weekend with Kid Galahad and Terri Harper suffering shock defeats. Cal is joined by Paul Zanon react to that and looking at the future for both, rematch clauses and all. We then look forward to some of the most recently announced fights including Canelo's potential jump to Cruiserweight, Eubank v Williams and loads more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 124- One Champion

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:34:44 -0000

Cal & Alex are back to talk about the newest undisputed champion crowned in Canelo Alvarez. We talk about the fight itself, both mens performances and the scores at time of stoppage. We the talk about the stoppage itself before looking to the future for both men. We then talk about the Boxxer Series, memories of the old Prizefighter tournaments and what we want to see going forward. We look forward to Conor Benn next fight as well as Galahad v Martinez. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 123 - The President

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:30:47 -0000

This week we are joined by writer Luke G Williams to talk about his new book - The President of Pandemonium - The Mad World of Ike Ibeabuchi. We discuss his reasons for writing the book, some of the people he spoke to and talk about 'The President's' most notable wins. We then catch up on the latest boxing stories. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 122- That's The Mentality (Fury v Wilder 3 Review)

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:51:36 -0000

Fresh off of a Heavyweight classic fight, the stalwarts get to get together to discuss what was a brilliant rubber match between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder for the WBC, Ring and Lineal Heavyweight Titles. The talk about the fight, heap praise on both men and some of the side issues around the fight. We then discuss both men futures and how they sit in the Heavyweight division. We then quickly look over the Liverpool show involving Liam Smith's stoppage win over Anthony Fowler, Troy Williamson's British Title victory over Ted Cheeseman and Jamie Mitchell comfortably beating Shannon Courtenay. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 121 - Fury v Wilder 3 - Preview.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:44:48 -0000

Cal and Paul Zanon sit down to record this weekends big WBC & Lineal Heavyweight Title fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. We preview the fight, the factors to take into account and give our predictions. We also get Paul's take on the Joshua v Usyk bout and how we feel AJ can come back from it. We then look forward to this weekends Fowler v Smith card and more!! Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 120 - Do Something Else (Joshua v Usyk review)

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:29:43 -0000

It's a new day and we have a new Heavyweight Champion - Oleksandr Usyk dominates Anthony Joshua to win the WBA, WBO & IBF Heavyweight Titles. We talk about the fight itself, the tactics of both man and how we think a rematch might go. We breakdown the undercard, in particular Campbell Hatton and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 119 - Joshua v Usyk Preview

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:53:46 -0000

This week we are joined by Paul Zanon and Luke G Williams to preview this weekends massive Heavyweight Title fight between WBA, WBO & IBF Titlist Anthony Joshua and former undefeated Cruiserweight King, Oleksandr Usyk. We also have an exclusive interview with long time Usyk cornerman Russ Anber, and we answer your questions. Ding ding. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 118 - Eddie's Syrup

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:44:14 -0000

Cal, Alex and Flav reunite to review the Lara v Warrington 2 card, we talk about the ending, the suggestion that Lara "wanted out" and the future for both. We then look at the undercard, talk about Conor Benn's next move and where Katie Taylor goes from here.. We then discuss the DAZN price hike, the new Sky Sports/Boxxer venue and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 117 - Dirty Tracksuit

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:13:42 -0000

We're back again, and so is Mr Zanon. After a short but very deserved ban, Paul Zanon is back to bless us with his boxing (and Olympic)knowledge. We catch up on the DAZN shows, mourn the loss of Pacquiao v Spence but look forward to the rest of the year. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 116 - A New Era

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:13:42 -0000

After a few weeks break, Alex, Cal and T reunite to catch up on all things boxing. We look forward to this weekends DAZN card, talk about Anthony Fowler's ceiling and how give our predictions for Benn v Granados. We then make a call on going to Joshua v Usyk and Alex makes a big prediction for it. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod All of that and more.

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Ep. 115 - The Marciano Curse

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:55:47 -0000

We're joined by newcomer Luca Rosi to talk all sorts of random boxing stuff.

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Ep. 114 - Crushing it

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:41:16 -0000

Cal and T jumped on Discord to do what we thought would be a quick 30 minute wrap up of Tank Davis and Vasyl Lomachenko's wins but instead it turned into discussion about Conor Benn's durag, next top fighter to reach 100 bouts, Fyre Fest, Ryan Garcia, Sugar Ray Leonard and loads more. Enjoy. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 113 - The Latin Curse

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:51:07 -0000

We're back again, we've been watching too much football and forgot to record. After some brief Euro 2020 chat, we recap Lewis Ritson's shock defeat to Jeremias Nicolas Ponce, the stoppage and the referee. We then look forward to the upcoming Matchroom Fight Camp shows before recapping wins for Inoue & Charlo before looking ahead to this weeks big show featuring Mayweather Promotions star - Gervonta Tank Davis. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 112 - The Nonito Vaccine

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:10:51 -0000

We had a week off, because well we felt like it. Cal and Paul Zanon sit down to discuss everything that's gone on in the past couple of weeks; be it the Matchroom move to DAZN, Floyd Mayweather v Logan Paul or Nonito Donaire winning yet another World Title. Paul Zanon then pays a brilliant tribute to Kirkland Laing and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 111 - Undisputed

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:16:43 -0000

British boxing has it's first undisputed World Champion since Lennox Lewis, and it's first in 4-belt era. We review Josh Taylor's excellent win over Jose Ramirez, his career as a whole and his future. We then discuss Manny Pacquiao's attempt at further greatness by accepting the challenge of current Welterweight #1, Errol Spence. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 110 - Wilder's School of Delusion.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:28:50 -0000

Episode 110 and school is in session - Paul Zanon and Luke G Williams are back and Paul is ready to take his medicine after Saunders loss to Canelo. We react to Joshua v Fury falling apart, the options for both men and the heavyweight landscape as a whole. We also discuss Joshua Buatsi's stoppage win and the lay on the land at 175lbs domestically. To wrap up we look forward to the undisputed 140lb Championship match between Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 109 - Cook His Ass

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:46:32 -0000

Canelo v Saunders - the Mexican stops the WBO Titlist to unify 3 of the 4 belts at 168lbs. We discuss the fight, the ending and the future for both at length. What else is there to talk about, Floyd Mayweather's hair? Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 108 - Size Matters

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:41:26 -0000

We jump straight in talking about Canelo v Saunders and all the stuff around the size of the ring. We then preview the fight itself and ask what chance Saunders has. We then review the Chisora v Parker card in full and ask what is next for Andy Ruiz Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 107 - Hennessy is Untouchable.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:12:26 -0000

The originals are back together again - Alex, Cal and T get on Discord to talk about all the goings down in boxing. We talk about Ryan Garcia and his sabattical from boxing, the rumoured Matchroom/DAZN deal and we also look forward to this weekends Chisora v Parker card. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod All of that and more

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Ep. 106 - The Machine Short Circuits

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:23:48 -0000

Cal and Paul Zanon jump on Skype to review Liam Williams' game effort vs Demetrius Andrade, we talk about the fight, the coverage from DAZN and the future for both. We also look forward to the domestic unification between Denzel Bentley and Felix Cash and ask what fighters are overly defined by one fight. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 105- Conor Benn Shocks The Flat Earth

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:00:44 -0000

Another week, another podcast. Cal and T reunite to discuss the Conor Benn show; his 1st round stoppage of Sammy Vargas, his call out of Amir Khan and his future. We then spoke about the undercard; Courtenay v Bridges and the brilliant show they put on. We then previewed Andrade v Williams and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 104 - Red Herring

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:22:19 -0000

We're back, this time to review Herring v Frampton. We also speak about the undercard and then have a deep dive into The Jackal's career. We also look forward to the Conor Benn v Sammy Vargas as well as the world title match up between Shannon Courtney and Ebanie Bridges. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 103 - Easy Money

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:30:12 -0000

Episode 103 - Cal, T and Alex pick over the coals of the Povetkin v Whyte 2 show. We discussed the main event itself, what this performance does for Whyte and his new training relationship. We also gush over the British Title classic between Ted Cheeseman and JJ Metcalf. We then preview Carl Frampton's attempt at a 3rd divisional title and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 102 - Tizer Chiefs

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:32:54 -0000

Episode 102 and the original 3 are back together; T, Alex and Cal jump on DISCORD, to discuss Lawrence Okolie's crowning as WBO World Champion, his prospects of unifying and more. We then discuss Vergil Ortiz's stoppage win over Maurice Hooker and Artur Beterbiev's successful defences of his 175lb titles. We look forward to this weekend's heavyweight showdown between Povetkin and Whyte, as well as the Chisora v Parker card that was announced this week. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 101 - Marvelous

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:13:29 -0000

The Good, the sad and the ugly of boxing on this weeks podcast. We first celebrate the spectacle that was Estrada v Chocolatito II, we talk the ugly scorecard and what is next for both men and those circling around the top of the division. We discuss the news of Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury being agreed but with no date or venue announced, what does that mean for both men. We end on the sad passing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler, we discuss his legacy and some of his greatest performances. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 100 - Johnny Greaves - Fighter

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:28 -0000

it's finally here, Episode 100 of Below the Belt (excluding those pesky .5 episodes). The dream was to have Cal, Flav, Mark Butcher, Scott Hammerton, Alex and T in one room but COVID kind of put an end to that, so instead Cal is joined by Paul Zanon to talk to a fighter who is synonymous with the number 100, Johnny Greaves, who racked up 100 fights with a who's who of British Boxing. He talks about his career, his time in white-collar boxing, the Cornered documentary and much much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 99 - True Romance

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:17:42 -0000

We're approaching a beautiful weekends boxing with 2 of the 4 Kings meeting to settle supremacy at 115lbs - Estrada v Chocolatito 2. Cal is joined boxing scribes Luke Williams and Paul Zanon to preview the big match up, the history of their rivalry and also give our predictions. We also discussed the other big rematch McCaskill v Braekhus 2, the Bruno v Tyson documentary and much much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 98 - Saucepan of Food

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:59:20 -0000

Another week, another British '0' taken. Josh Kelly is stopped in 6 rounds by EBU Champion David Avaneysan, the guys pick the bones over the main event and card as a whole. We also discuss the Miguel Berchelt v Oscar Valdez barnburner, as well as react to the change in date, venue and trainer for Dillian Whyte's next bout, the rematch vs Alexander Povetkin. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 97 - Picking Up Mangos

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:12:46 -0000

We're back with you after a big shock in the Boxing world. De-facto No.1 Featherweight - Josh Warrington stopped in 9 rounds by unheralded Mauricio Lara. We go over the fight itself, the performance of the referee and the future for both men. We also discuss the undercard and the scoring of Barrett v Martinez. All of that and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 96 - It's Kiko Time

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:29:48 -0000

The stalwarts - Alex, Cal and T are reunited to to pick up on the latest boxing news and latest matchups announced. We discuss Chris Eubank signing with Sauerland, the Matchroom line-up for February and March, our plans for Deontay Wilder and ask the question "should the WBA be derecognised?" All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 95 - State of the Union

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:32:34 -0000

During this break from boxing we thought we would look at the overall health of the sport, particularly in Britain but also worldwide. Cal is joined by writers Paul Zanon and Luke G Williams discuss our Pound for pound lists, the British Title, the health of boxing broadcasting and who we think the next Brit to win a world title and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 94 - One Inch Punch

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:25:20 -0000

First fight weekend of 2021 can only be followed by Below The Belt. Happy New Year to you all, after a blistering open weekend we are joined by boxing writers Paul Zanon and Luke G. Williams to review the Ryan Garcia v Luke Campbell bout and the future for both men. We also discuss the DAZN coverage and answer your questions. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 93 - Monkeh

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:27:48 -0000

Canelo v Smith, our thoughts on the fight, what's next for both men and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 92 - Canelo v Smith Preview.

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:15:05 -0000

On this episode we are joined by writer Luke Williams to talk about the Canelo v Callum Smith fight, we also discuss the 2021 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees and Luke's interview with DAZN EVP Joe Markowski. All of that and more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 91 - The Genius

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 15:12:25 -0000

Only one thing to talk about this week, Anthony Joshua's dominant stoppage victory over mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev. Cal and T break down the bout itself as well the fiery weigh in and Joshua's strange post fight interview. We talk about the potential of a Fury v Joshua match up and much more. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep 90 - Weekender

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:23:47 -0000

A triple threat of a boxing weekend with cards on Friday, Saturday and the early hours of Sunday(UK time). We discussed Billy Joe Saunders v Martin Murray, as well as the undercard, we then broke down Anthony Yarde v Lyndon Arthur and the future for both. We finished up with Errol Spence v Danny Garcia, the potential of of a Spence v Crawford matchup and brief predictions for this weekends Heavyweight Title bout between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 89 - ReJoyce

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:07:22 -0000

A bit of an upset this weekend as Joe Joyce stops Daniel Dubois to unify the British, Commonwealth and European Titles. Cal, Alex and T get together to discuss the bout itself, the stoppage and what is next for both men. We also previewed Saunders v Murray (kinda) and looked forward to Spence v Garcia. Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 88 - Gateway Pugs

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:53:41 -0000

Cal and Alex reunite to preview the big domestic Heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce. We discuss the fight itself, what's at risk for the loser and where we would rank the winner. We briefly discuss Tyson v Jones Jnr and ask what's the ceiling for Conor Benn? Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999 Social media links - https://linktr.ee/BelowTheBeltPod

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Ep. 87 - Unanswered Questions

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:15:31 -0000

We're back in double quick time with new guest, writer Shaun Brown as well as Paul Zanon. We discuss the recently announced Callum Smith vs Canelo Alvarez fight, Saunders Murray, DAZN UK, Terence Crawford's ceiling and much much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 86 - Hammer Time

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:19:55 -0000

Today we were joined by Scott Hammerton of Matchroom Boxing, he told us about life in Fight Camp, the Taylor v Gutierrez show and his view on the Crawford v Brook fight. We also discussed Canelo becoming a free agent and more!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 85 - Pretend Shoulder Surgery.

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:18:07 -0000

A packed night of boxing, so Flav, Cal and T get together to discuss Usyk v Chisora. We talk about the fight itself and what is next for both men. We then cover the weird video posted by Deontay Wilder and the Heavyweight division as a whole. We then move on to the KO of the year contender by Gervonta 'Tank' Davis, his future and if he's ducking Teofimo Lopez. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 84 - Teo v Terry 2021

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:51:28 -0000

Cal, Flav and Thelonious Filth reunite to react to Teofimo Lopez's win over Vasyl Lomachenko. The fight itself, the scores and the future for both men. We then discuss Ritson v Vazquez and ask what was Terry O'Connor doing on his phone?. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 83 - Ladies First

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:18:11 -0000

Cal is joined once again by Paul Zanon to talk this weekend's boxing. Starting with the women's division and another World Title added to our ranks with Chantelle Cameron winning the WBC 140lb strap. We then talk Joshua Buatsi, a potential fight with Callum Johnson as well as Anthony Yarde. We make our picks from this years International's Boxing Hall of Fame list and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 82 - Double or Quit

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:56:26 -0000

A packed weekend of boxing and Cal is joined by Paul Zanon to dissect it all; from Josh Taylor's 1st round KO to the victories for the Charlo twins. with some random anecdotes in between. We cover all of that plus the WBSS Final and our wishes for a Heavyweight tournament also. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 81 - Fountain of Youth

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:19:44 -0000

Cal and Alex review Yarde v Spelman, ask what his ceiling is and should he keep his trainer. We also discuss the Danny Williams fight and what we hope is now his final retirement, the prospect of a boxers retirement plan, the Canelo/DAZN rumblings and BTB Prediction League update. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 80 Bundini - Don't Believe The Hype

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:27 -0000

A special podcast today, Cal spoke with Dr Todd Snyder to discuss the release of his new book 'Bundini - Don't Believe The Hype' Todd, the son of a boxing trainer, spoke with the who's who of the boxing world to craft this story on boxing greatest hype man - Drew Bundini Brown. Bundini was mostly associated with Muhammad Ali but also worked with Sugar Ray Robinson, James Tillis and more. Todd tells us about the writing of the book, tales of it's subject and who he most liked speaking with when writing it. He had stories for days but we condensed them into an hour. Enjoy. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 79 - Whyte's Life Shattered.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:45:10 -0000

Welcome back, hope you like the new artwork and what a result to reboot the pod on. Alexander Povetkin knocks out Dillian Whyte to throw a grenade into the Heavyweight division. We talk about the result, our thoughts on the bout as a whole and what is next for both men. We also discuss the Taylor v Person bout and the new wave of old fighters making comebacks. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 78 - Egg and Cheese Bagel

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:22 -0000

Cal and Alex get on Skype to review the first Fight Camp show on Sky. We discuss the main event, the scores and what is next for both. We then talk about the undercard and the future for Fight Camp. There's hope for the future with Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn now on speaking terms. We talk about all of that and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 77 - Global Diet Problems

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:00:26 -0000

Boxing has finally started back up in the UK so Alex and Cal got together to chat about the recent BT card, the upcoming Fight Camp shows and all the other trending boxing stories. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 76 - He's Back

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 08:30:14 -0000

He's finally back, the return of our Host Emeritus, Host in Recess - Alex from Bristol. Cal and Alex sat down to talk about the career of Ricky Hatton, his big fights and his legacy. We compare his career to other British greats and talk current boxing stories. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 75 - God Damn Babycakes

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:00:51 -0000

Yes yes, I know, we do spoil you. We're back with another podcast and we're once again joined by Paul Zanon to talk about the life and career of former WBO Heavyweight Titilist, Michael Bentt. We discuss his life and career, the 'Losers' documentary and his fight with Tommy Morrison. We also discuss the long term career aspirations of Shakur Stevenson, boxing restarting and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 74 - Cobra'd

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:00:02 -0000

Cal and Flav get on Skype to do another career introspective, this time it's the turn of the Cobra - Carl Froch. We discuss his career, his achievements and his ongoing rivalry with Joe Calzaghe (who's career we also talk about briefly). Flav is asked the 6 man tag question and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 73 - I Think He Should Finish

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:00:38 -0000

STILL no boxing so T and Cal get together to talk about the career of one of T's favourites, James DeGale. We discuss his career, his best wins and his rivalry with George Groves We then ask who would win in a 6 man match between Froch, Groves and DeGale vs Eubank (Snr), Benn and Michael Watson. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 72 - Catching Hayemakers

Fri, 22 May 2020 11:35:44 -0000

Cal and Flav went back and forth deciding on what to talk about but settled on the career on David Haye, who is one of Flav's fave fighters. We talk about Haye, his career and how we felt about him during his career. We also dovetail into talk of Carl Froch, Rendall Monroe and Jason Booth amongst others. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 71 - The Ultimate Feud

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:36:03 -0000

It's been a while but with no boxing to watch we had to get creative. We were joined by writer and author Paul Zanon where we discuss a myriad of topics. The meat of the episode is Paul's favourite fight; Marco Antonio Barrera v Erik Morales but we also discuss Cinco De Mayo Weekend in boxing history and the potential of Canelo v Billy Joe Saunders. We also discuss re-starting boxing post Covid-19 and pay tribute to Boxing Monthly. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 70 - The World Awaits

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:47:22 -0000

It's been a little while. With no boxing on and everything being cancelled, we decided to dig into the crates of boxing history and talk about fight from 2007, Oscar De La Hoya v Floyd Mayweather Jnr. We talk about the fight itself, the build up to it and the commentary. We then go off on our usual tangents where we cover Canelo, Roy Jones Jnr and Willie Pep. All of that and more. Let us know what classic fights you want us to cover on our social media or as a review. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 69 - Fists of(Hughie)Fury

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:50:49 -0000

Episode 69 (winky face) is with you, hot off the blockbuster bill at Manchester Arena. We discuss the Quigg v Carroll fight and the future for Carroll, can he win a world title? We then discuss the undercard and in particular wins for Zach Parker and Hughie Fury. We react to news of Canelo v Saunders and what next for Callum Smith. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 68 - The (Gypsy) King is Back - Wilder v Fury 2 Review

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:36:42 -0000

Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in dominant fashion. Alex, Cal and Flav reminisce after a glorious night for British Boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 67 - Wilder v Fury 2 Preview

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:57:20 -0000

T and Cal jump on Skype after they eventually worked out how to record on it to preview this weekend's big fight. We talk about the bout itself and what a win for either does for the Heavyweight division After that we discuss the Canelo stakes and what scraps are left for those who don't get the big fight. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 66 - Bulldog Spirit

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:31:31 -0000

It's been a semi quiet period for boxing (especially in the UK) so it's been a while since we recorded. So to celebrate the UK living the EU, Cal and Flav open some Carling and talk about some random boxing topics including Josh Taylor's next trainer, Ivan Redkach's fine and ban for biting Danny Garcia, the potential of a Joe Joyce v Daniel Dubois fight and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 65 - Pinky in a Jiffy Bag (2019 Review)

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:34:13 -0000

Another year of boxing comes to an end and there's no better place to discuss it than at Parts Unknown. T and Cal met up to recap the last few weeks in boxing, the futures for Terence Crawford, Daniel Dubois and the rest. We then give out our awards for Fighter of the year and Decade, as well as our own favourite moments. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 64 - 2nd Time's the Charm

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:03:15 -0000

We have a new Heavyweight Champion and it's the same as the last one. Anthony Joshua regains 3 portions of the World Heavyweight Title after a comprehensive win in Saudi Arabia. We talk about the performance of the new champion as well as the former champion, Ruiz. We map out 2020 for AJ and the future for Ruiz. We then talk about Dillian Whyte and his future after being cleared by UKAD on doping charges. We then cover the bill in Brooklyn including Chris Eubank's unusual win over Matt Korobov and what to expect for the rest of the year. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 63 - All Aboard the Hype Train

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:52:56 -0000

A very busy weekend of boxing with cards from all over the world to discuss. Starting with Midlands Mayhem headlined by the shock defeat of Zolani Tete. We ask what is next for Tete and the new champion John Riel Casimero, is he going to fight Naoya Inoue. We then discuss Carl Frampton's win over in Las Vegas and a potential of a third world title. We then preview Ruiz v Joshua 2 and are unanimous in our predictions... All of that and much more... Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 62 - Winning Rounds is for Idiots.

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 12:34:42 -0000

2 big shows from Liverpool and Vegas. We review Smith v Ryder and ask did Smith win?, is he good as we think he is or is he a fraud? We also discuss the one punch knockout from Wilder and how the heavyweight landscape pans out in the next 18 months. We also discuss British judges and more!!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 61.5 - Live from Peacock's Gym

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:40:33 -0000

A bonus podcast for you. We went down to Peacock's Gym immediately after Inoue v Donaire to meet with author Paul Zanon to discuss his new book 'The Ghost of Johnny Tapia'. We talked about the book itself, the story behind it and what made Tapia such a captivating personality. We then discussed the instant classic that was Inoue v Donaire and what might be next for both. We then sat with Zen of British Vintage Boxing to discuss his background in boxing, where the idea of the brand came from as well as some of his favourite current fighters (with a mini preview of Ruiz v Joshua 2). Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 61 - Dirty Men Burping

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:55:01 -0000

Another weekend of boxing and it's Cal, Flav and Alex on Skype. As Alex is back we started off talking about Anthony Crolla. We discuss his final bout, his performance and reminisce over his best wins. We then discuss the Canelo card, the wait for the main event and the bout itself. We discuss both men's tactics and what is next for both. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 60 - Full Disclosure

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:46:18 -0000

The day after the night before. Josh Taylor decisioned Regis Prograis to win the WBSS tournament and 2 world titles. We talk about the fight, the scorecards and what is next for both. We also talk about the undercard and the experience of attending boxing in the UK. We then quickly preview Canelo v Kovalev. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 59 - Devin Haney, where you at....

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:54:21 -0000

It's another one.... A packed weekend of boxing isn't the same without BTB giving it the full rundown. We go through the Ritson v Davies Jnr card before moving on to the Beterbiev v Gvozdyk and then preview Taylor v Prograis. All of that and more.... Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 58 - Land of The Giants

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:13:59 -0000

Fresh off of Oleksandr Usyk's Heavyweight debut. Cal and Flav sit down to discuss his performance and what's next for him. They also discuss the Josh Warrington card, the limited options for him and then the potential of a Zelfa Barrett v Archie Sharp contest. All of that and more.Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 57 - Do Your Conkers

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:58:41 -0000

Fresh off of Spence v Porter the guys reunite at 'Parts Unknown' to talk about the fight itself, as well as the scores and the chances of Spence fighting Crawford by the end of 2020. We then break down the Welterweight division as a whole. We also talk about the undercard, Smith v Ryder, Nigel Benn and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 56 - Lineal is Nonsense

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:42:08 -0000

The lineal Heavyweight championship has once again been successfully defended, if you believe in that sort of thing. Cal and Flav reunite to break down Tyson Fury's latest win over Otto Wallin. We discuss his trainer Ben Davison and how much the cut affected him. As it was Mexican Independence Day we reminisce over Mayweather v Ortiz and the 'sucker punch'. We then quickly preview Spence v Porter and remember Benn v Eubank, the Gladiator. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 55 - Bow to The Matrix

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:17:39 -0000

After a couple of days of reflection, Cal and Flav jump on Skype to talk about Lomachenko's dominant victory over Luke Campbell, what is next for both and how Lomachenko can pad out his legacy. We discuss the undercard and ask if we'd like to see 'Boxing VAR'. We then name our top 5 P4P and Flav tells us how many chickens he could have in a fight. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 54 - The Hardest Yarde

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 19:48:09 -0000

70 days without being in the same room came to an end. T, Cal and Alex are reunited back at Parts Unknown. We start off talking about Anthony Yarde's valiant WBO Title loss to Sergey Kovalev. We breakdown the fight itself, the future for Yarde and the issues with his trainer. We then move on to this weekend and the visit of de-facto P4P King Vasyl Lomachenko when he takes on Luke Campbell at The 02. We preview that, the undercard and discuss THAT Anthony Joshua interview. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 53 - Spicy Hot Beef (Madras)

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:19:00 -0000

Cal and Flav (A-Side) jump back on Skype to discuss the Lewis and Joshua beef. Where did this all come from, who's in the right and does either side come out well from this. We also talk about the Ruiz v Joshua announcement, the morals of it and what happens should Joshua lose. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 52 - Drug Testing and Grave Digging.

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:54:47 -0000

It's been 2 weeks since our last podcast and so much has happened since then. In particular Dillian Whyte's failed drug test and the fall out from that. We try to pick apart the WADA's from the UKADs and who is responsible for fighter safety. We then discuss Tyson Fury's next opponent, who was the alternatives and what next for Billy Joe Saunders. All of that and more!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 51 - Chasing One Time

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:10:11 -0000

Episode 51 of BTB and we're hot off a big night of boxing. Dillian Whyte decisioning Oscar Rivas at The 02 in London. Cal and T review that and the undercard, including the mild shock of David Price stopping Dave Allen. We then go to Vegas to react to the decision victory for Senator Manny Pacquiao over the previously undefeated Keith Thurman. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 50 - Arabian Nights

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:51:37 -0000

It's Episode 50 and while we'd like to call it the Mayweather v McGregor episode, the call of Jeddah was too strong. Cal is joined by Flav on Skype to talk about all things Khan v Dib and the political scene ramifications of that. We also discuss Dubois v Gorman and Joyce v Jennings and the long term future for both winners. Then we move on to Conor Benn, great boxing movies and the worst decisions in boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 49 - Dave Allen Open Workout

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:02:08 -0000

We were live at the open workout for Dave Allen in his preparation for his bout with David Price at The O2 on the 20th July. We got interviews with Allen himself and his trainer Darren Barker, we were also briefly joined by friend of the pod, Scott Hammerton of Matchroom Boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 48.5 - Flav's Corner

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:59:58 -0000

After episode 47 we asked Flav from The Fighting Cock podcast if he would want to come back and give his own unique take on the boxing scene. So Cal and Flav jumped on Skype and discussed judging, Ben Davison and the new rise in Bare Knuckle boxing, with Paulie Malignaggi making his debut in this sport this weekend. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 48 - Tough Enough

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:30:56 -0000

It's the Larry Holmes Episode, number 48. We are fresh off a packed boxing weekend and we have everything covered. From Tyson Fury's blowout win of Tom Schwarz to Josh Warrington's narrow victory over Kid Galahad as well as the WBSS Semi Finals. We also re-evaluate Anthony Joshua's shock defeat to Andy Ruiz and give our ideas of boxing reality TV shows. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 47 - Matchroom FC Bankruptcy Hearing

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 19:11:26 -0000

We are back and this time we're reacting to 12-1 underdog Andy Ruiz Jr's shock stoppage defeat of Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Cal and T record from parts unknown but are joined on the phone by Alex and then Flav from The Fighting Cock. We ask if we overrated Anthony Joshua, do we see him winning a rematch or even boxing again. We also talk about the undercard and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 46 - A Monster in Glasgow

Sun, 19 May 2019 17:27:37 -0000

It's WBSS Semi Final weekend and the boys are in Glasgow to watch the Bantamweight and Super Lightweight portions of the tournament. They react to Naoya Inoue's destructive 2 round win over unbeaten Emmanuel Rodriguez and a home victory for Josh Taylor to win his first world title. We then discuss the finals and where we expect them to land. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 45.5 - Live from 'I Am Duran' Screening

Sat, 11 May 2019 12:58:43 -0000

Yes it's another podcast from BTB and this time Cal is joined by Paul Zanon as they react to the first European screening of the new Roberto Duran film "I Am Duran". We discuss the film, the man himself, our favourite Duran fights and much more. The movies social media pages are: Facebook.com/DuranFilmOfficial Instagram: DuranFilmOfficial Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 45 - Viva Las Parts Unknown

Mon, 06 May 2019 18:59:47 -0000

We get together for an impromptu podcast to discuss Canelo v Jacobs, the issue around weight and the undercard. We ask what's next for John Ryder, is a Chris Eubank Jnr fight on the horizon? We also discuss Billy Joe Saunders 'World Title' fight, that Dilian Whyte press conference and who now could hang back in the golden era of boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 44.5 - Treacherous Three (Part Two)

Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:09 -0000

We carry on from where we left off from part one; this time we discuss Jarrell Miller's failed drug tests and what that means for Anthony Joshua's bout on 1st June. We then talk about boxing journalism and what advice the Paul and Mark would give to those starting out. Before closing on predictions for Canelo v Jacobs on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 44 - Treacherous Three (Part One)

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 21:22:30 -0000

We had so much to talk about that we've split into 2 podcasts. Cal sat down with Paul Zanon and Mark Butcher of Boxing Monthly to discuss the Daniel Dubois - Wembley Arena card, Crawford v Khan, P4P rankings, the WBSS, switch hitters and who was the best Super Middleweight of all time. After that we feature interviews with Scott Welch and Julius Francis who were supporting the WBC's Adaptive Boxing Programme. Helping those who are wheelchair bound become involved in the sport of boxing. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 43 - Gachine Gun(Josh)Kelly

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:43:37 -0000

The morning after the night before. Errol Spence scored a shut out win over Mikey Garcia at Cowboys Stadium, the guys react to that and look at the Welterweight division as a whole. We also cover the Royal Albert Hall show last Friday, the Matchroom O2 Show, the state of DAZN and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 42 - Lentil Crisps and TMT Hats

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:06:14 -0000

Episode 42 and we are all finally back together to watch DeGale v Eubank. We give you a brief preview and then immediate reaction after the fights well as talk all other things boxing such as Tyson fury's new deal with ESPN, Billy Joe Saunders moving up in weight and Anthony Joshua's first fight in America. All of that and more. witter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 41 - 7 Day Weigh ins

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:04:32 -0000

This week we are minus our illustrious host and things get messy. We review the 2 big welterweight fights of recent weeks; Thurman v Lopez and Pacquiao v Broner. We ask what next for both, the spectre of Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 and where the other PBC fighters fit in. We react to George Groves' retirement and offer our predictions for two of his former opponents in DeGale and Eubank Jnr. We also talk about Khan v Crawford, things we've seen on Reddit and much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 40.5 - Charlie Edwards Interview

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:25:40 -0000

Cal travels down to the 12 x 3 Gym in Paddington, owned by former world champion, Darren Barker, to interview the newly crowned WBC Flyweight Champion, Charlie Edwards. They discussed his world title win, his inspiration going into the fight and what's next for him. They also discussed making Flyweight and that grudge with Kal Yafai.

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Ep. 40 - "I won £1500, annnnnnnd it's gone"

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 18:47:24 -0000

Episode 40, and we're fresh from the dual PPV cards in the UK. We discuss the 2 big main events; Warrington v Frampton and Whyte v Chisora - what next for the winners and is retirement for the losers? We cover the undercards including Charlie Edwards big world title win and Martin Murray's disappointing loss. We then review 2018, our best fighters and moments of the year, all of that and more. Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 39.5 -Reaction to Wilder v Fury

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 19:50:29 -0000

Cal is joined by Veteran Boxing Writer, Mark Butcher of Boxing Monthly to pick over the coals of Fury v Wilder. We discuss the performances of both men, the scoring and what next for both. We also discuss the undercard and what's next for Jarrett Hurd and Luis Ortiz and what the rest of 2018 looks like in boxing. Get well soon, Adonis Stevenson. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 39 - Quickfire Verbal Combinations

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:39:53 -0000

Back to parts unknown after our trip to Manchester and we recap Usyk v Bellew, the event and the commentary. We then jump forward in time to Wilder v Fury offer our insight and predictions. It's been a while since our last pod so do a quick fire round catching up and asking the important questions like will Billy Joe Saunders win another world title, who wins Usyk or Haye and can Lewis Ritson win a World Title. All of that and much MUCH more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 38.5 - Live from Usyk v Bellew

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:07:01 -0000

We give our instant reactions to Usyk v Bellew; we talk the the fight itself, the performance of both men and what is next for the victor. A fantastic night in Manchester and a masterful performance by the champion, Usyk. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 38 - Mundo's Kingdom

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:17:16 -0000

A very reflective Alex and Cal react to the All-British Super Middleweight Title fight between George Groves & Callum Smith. We breakdown the fight and talk about where it went wrong for Groves. We ask where next for Smith and will retirement beckon for the defeated champion. We discuss the potential of DeGale v Eubank Jnr and next weekends domestic dust up. Top 5 P4P lists and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 37 - The Drugs Don't Work

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 08:07:14 -0000

It's Joshua v Povetkin night and the guys get together to enjoy the show. We cover the undercard and quickly preview the main event. We review Canelo v GGG 2 and ask what's next for both, we talk Amir Khan, Garcia v Porter and those pesky Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 rumours. After the main event we review Joshua's performance and give our predictions on Groves v Smith.

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Ep. 36 - Wilder in a Poncho

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 12:34:20 -0000

A severe strain of the sniffles has left Thelonious decked but have no fear, BTB is still here. A massive night for Frank Warren and BT Sport saw Fury v Wilder, Frampton v Warrington and Canelo v GGG 2 all announced. We react to the action in Belfast as well as the aftermath, talk about the current TV landscape as well as preview Garcia v Porter. Prediction League update and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 35 - Disgrace to the Sport

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:44:32 -0000

Episode 35 is a 20 stone Heavyweight of an episode. We reflect on a terrific night at The 02 where the big men delivered. the guys review Whyte v Parker; the ref, the scores and the big picture for both. We rave about Chisora v Takam and ask what is next for both. We go over Pacquiao v Matthyse, Mikey Garcia v Robert Easter Jnr and ask "do we want to see Mikey Garcia v Errol Spence?". We decipher Usyk v Gassiev, talk about Usyk's P4P credentials and gauge Tony Bellew's chances of winning the Undisputed Cruiserweight Title. We update you all on the Prediction league and more!!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 34 - Snoring in Public

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 14:25:28 -0000

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you... We're back and it's a packed episode, we start off talking about Josh Taylor's win over Viktor Postol and once again we're talking about scorecards. We gush over Lewis Ritson and Terence Crawford, shake our head at Tyson Fury v Sefer Seferi and marvel at Errol Spence's abs. We update everyone on the Prediction League, breakdown the Joshua v Wilder negotiations and discuss 3 fighters we'd have a pint with, all of that and more!!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 33 - 'Monster' Size Purse Bids

Sun, 27 May 2018 13:44:32 -0000

Episode 33 of BTB and it's a bumper edition. We react to Naoya Inoue's destructive performance vs Jamie McDonnell, we gush over the potential of the WBSS at Bantam and Junior Welter. We then discuss everything Joshua v Wilder, the Matchroom/DAZN deal and Hughie Fury's performance vs Sam Sexton. We review Josh Warrington v Lee Selby, what's next for both, Vegan boxing gloves and much much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 32 - Bellew v Haye 2 Special

Sun, 06 May 2018 07:54:46 -0000

Welcome back to Below The Belt and for this edition, the gang have got together to watch Bellew v Haye 2 as well as the undercard. We review the undercard, in particular talking about Ryder v Cox, Ward v Tennyson and the comic genius that is Joe Joyce. We then come back post fight to give our immediate reaction to Bellew v Haye and it's fair to say, things get heated. All of that and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 31 - Microwaved Easter Eggs

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:43:45 -0000

It's Easter weekend and the boxing podcast bunny is bringing you a post Joshua v Parker edition of Below The Belt. We review the fight, discuss Joshua's performance, his post fight comments and ask will we see Joshua v Wilder this year. We talk about the undercard, in particular Povetkin v Price and the morals around the fight taking place. We cover Whyte vs Browne and preview Hurd vs Lara. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 30 - The Jermell Charlo Offensive

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:13:25 -0000

Episode 30 and it's something of a Heavyweight Special. We belatedly review Wilder v Ortiz and wonder what the other champions thought of that performance. We briefly preview Joshua v Parker and discuss Lennox Lewis' Twitter war with Showtime. T drops knowledge on the WBO, we talk drug cheats, weight cheats and more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 29 - On The Planet

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:19:58 -0000

Episode 29 and we are fresh back from Manchester for Groves v Eubank. We discuss the fight itself, the performances of both fighters and the reaction to it. We discuss the future for both boxers as well as the WBSS Tournament. We give our 2 pennies worth about Ring card girls and if they have a future in modern boxing. We then discuss the weekends other fights and announce the Fantasy League champion!!! Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 28 - Live from #BritishBeef

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:01:25 -0000

A special edition of Below The Belt live from The O2 Arena in London for 'British Beef' - Lawrence Okolie vs Isaac Chamberlain. We take on a journey throughout the night starting in the lounge where we give our pre fight thoughts before we head ringside and chat to Charlie Edwards who tells us his desire to fight Kal Yafai, why it's personal and why Adam Booth is the only trainer he would ever work with. We then get preflight predictions and analysis from boxing heavyweights; Kal Yafai, Dave Caldwell, Tony Bellew and....... Big Narstie. Post fight we get instant reaction again from Dave Caldwell but also Matchroom head honcho Eddie Hearn. We then give our own post fight reaction to sign off from the night. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 27 - Sugababes and Burger Kings

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:23:11 -0000

Episode 27 is with you and it's a very fresh line up, Cal hosts and is joined by Boxing Monthly's Mark Butcher and John McDonald. Fresh off the announcement of Joshua v Parker we talk about the press conference, mad promoters and the slipping of AJ's mask. We talk the shock signing of Amir Khan to Matchroom Sports. We also discuss ticket touting, PEDS as well as the WBSS and all things O'Hara Davies. We preview Spence v Peterson and much much more. Twitter: @BelowTheBelt Instagram: BelowTheBeltPod Facebook.com/BTBPod Please leave reviews for us at >>> http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1087891999

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Ep. 26 - Taste the Leather (2017 wrap up)

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:22:27 -0000

It's episode 26 and it's a bumper Xmas edition. We start off by waxing lyrical about Billy Joe Saunders stellar performance in Canada vs David Lemieux. We also talk the massive shock in London where James DeGale lost his World title. We breakdown Loma v Rigo and the small hall classic between Conor Benn v Cedrick Peynaud. The half time break is Cal's interview with Isaac Chamberlain, where he talks the Feb 3rd fight with Lawrence Okolie, his favourite moments of 2017 and his hopes for the new year. We hand out our Year-end awards, all of that and more!!!

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Ep. 25 - Anthony Joshua's Best Friend

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 21:18:15 -0000

We've reached the quarter century mark and only one place to start; Anthony Joshua stopped Carlos Takam in Cardiff and Deontay Wilder sparks Bermane Stiverne so surely it's those 2 next? We talk about the Joshua undercard, the WBSS Semi Finals and if British boxing is slipping. All of that and more. Facebook/btbpod Twitter: @BelowTheBelt_ Instagram: belowthebeltpod

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Ep. 24 - Put Your Dukes Up

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:08:12 -0000

Episode 24 - We're back for a special of sorts, ESPN gracefully gave us a preview copy of the latest 30 for 30 documentary titled Tommy. About the life and times of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison, we talk about the documentary as well as boxing and the world at that time, and his place in it. We then debut a new feature before talking all things Linares v Campbell, Parker v Fury and the WBSS. All of that and more.

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Ep. 23 - Step into the Light

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:18:46 -0000

It's Episode 23 of Below The Belt and it's hot off the best matchup of the year in Canelo v GGG. We gush over the fight itself and the controversy over the scorecards. We talk Billy Joe Saunders and what next for him. We talk WBBS, Bellew v Haye 2, Linares v Campbell and much more.

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Ep. 22 - Article 50 (& 0)

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:37:35 -0000

Episode 22 and we're back at Parts Unknown and there's only thing to talk about; Mayweather v McGregor took the attention of the sporting world and the team react to the fight and the coveted 50-0 record for Mayweather. We talk about McGregor's performance and if he has a future in boxing. We discuss the undercard and Miguel Cotto's return to the ring. The retirements of Bradley, Klitschko and Juan Manuel Marquez. All of that and more!!!!

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Ep. 21 - Out The Cage

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:52:50 -0000

It's been a little while but we are back with a bang and we are joined by big punching Cruiserweight prospect Lawrence Okolie, alongside the returning Scott Hammerton of Matchroom Sports. Lawrence talks us about his start in boxing, his career so far, a certain domestic rival and why he rates his "legacy" over title belts. He also reveals which current boxers he likes to study and who he fancies to win the World Boxing Super Series. We then leave 'The Sauce' to talk Eubank v Abraham, Taylor v Davies and quickly preview Adrien Broner vs Mikey Garcia.

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Ep. 20 - Eye For An Eye

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:20:16 -0000

It's Episode 20 of the podcast that folds you in half like an Andre Ward "body" shot. We're back and of course we have to discuss the thrilling yet controversial rematch between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev. Did we agree with the stoppage and what do we think is next for both. With so much going on we have a bumper news round up including the Mayweather v McGregor announcement. We relive Brook v Spence, Fantasy League review, all of that and more...

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Ep. 19.5 - Brook v Spence Road Trip Special

Sun, 28 May 2017 16:40:22 -0000

Brook vs Spence is confined to the history books and what a night it was. Alex and Cal were ringside for the fight and give their reaction to the main event as well as George Groves finally winning a version the World Title plus the undercard. Don't say we don't look after you. Twitter: @belowthebelt_ Facebook.com/BTBPod Instagram: belowthebeltpod

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Ep. 19 - Beautiful People, Cheap Shots and Espadrilles

Thu, 25 May 2017 20:40:17 -0000

We are back with you and we have a packed episode. We start off with a ringside (ish) report from Gervonta Davis win over Liam Walsh, we gush over Tank and Floyd's jacket. We cover the Paul Smith debacle, Shannon Briggs and all things Dirrell. We hit you with a big Fantasy League announcement and of course, we preview Kell Brook vs Errol Spence and George Groves vs Fedor Chudinov. facebook.com/BTBPod Twitter: @belowthebelt_ Instagram: belowthebeltpod

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Ep.18 - Anthony Joshua - The Real Deal

Thu, 04 May 2017 20:43:22 -0000

Episode 18 of Below The Belt and there's only one thing to talk about, Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko stole the attention of the sports world and we're still buzzing from it. We give a detailed breakdown of the fight itself, how we felt going in and our emotions watching the fight. We discuss what's next for both fighters; a rematch?, Wilder, Parker or lineal champion Tyson Fury. We then preview Canelo v Chavez Jnr, and where GGG comes into this. All of that and more!!

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Ep. 17 - Stay Humble Young Padawan

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:00:02 -0000

Episode 17 up in your face and it's just in time for Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko. We cover the Wembley Heavyweight blockbuster in depth, we talk about how we see the fight going and what victory and defeat would mean for both. Then we review the first show on BT Sports featuring Liam Williams v Liam Smith and the controversy surrounding the stoppage. We also discuss Ricky Burns' defeat to Julius Indongo and come up with some interesting fights for his future. We give a Fantasy League update and much more.

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Ep. 16 - Polo Shirt Warriors

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:35:40 -0000

Episode 16, get your polo shirts off and have it in the yard. Yes we're back and we have bundles to talk about. We react to GGG v Jacobs, was it a robbery? Was this GGG's Mugabi moment. We also the mourn the defeat of Chocolatito who becomes another victim of the Ricardo Lopez Curse. We then look at the latest attempt at a boxing tournament with the World Boxing Super Series. We pick over the bones over Haye v Bellew, discuss P4P Rankings, Pay Per View and more.

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Ep. 15 - Come Get With A Real Man

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 11:23:31 -0000

No you're eyes aren't deceiving you, we've done 2 podcasts in a week!! Episode 15 and we're back at Ball St and we are joined by the GAWD Boxing Writer, Mark Butcher of Boxing Monthly. We catch up wth him and he tells us which prospects we should look out for this year. We then preview David Haye vs Tony Bellew and talk about the press conference. This leads us on to discussing our favourite moments of pre fight trash talk from Mike Tyson to Clubber Lang. We breakdown the Welterweight Unification between Danny Garcia v Keith Thurman and talk about the division as a whole. All of that and more.

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Ep. 14 - Two Man Gang

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:51:35 -0000

Two man pod this week but T and Cal hold it down. We breakdown the Frampton v Santa Cruz fight and discuss the future for both, does this involve a rubber match. We discuss the Eubank v Quinlan show and our different viewpoints of it, we discuss the main event and the undercard including David Price and his future. We cover that, Canelo v Chavez Jr, Pacquiao v Khan and more!!

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Ep. 13 - There Can Be Only One!!

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:49:02 -0000

Episode 13 in your grills. We're joined by noob Mr Chris Leeks and he instantly causes ripples on the pod. We review DeGale v Jack and Mayweather's post fight antics. We gush over Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and the Super Featherweight division. We preview Frampton v Santa Cruz 2 and the future for both. We ask, what classic fight makes you sad? We discuss Brook v Khan, Nicola Adams signing with Frank Warren, we play matchmaker again with Diane Abbott, all of that and more.

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Ep. 12 - Ten (Badou) Jack Commandments

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 11:32:44 -0000

Below The Belt - Pre Christmas edition. We cover the Joshua v Molina fight and the undercard, we eat humble pie after Whyte v Chisora. We mull over the Joshua v Klitschko announcement and the heavyweight division. We discuss the recent Press Conference melees for Haye v Bellew and Whyte v Joshua and ask "Does it harm Boxing's reputation?" We review 2016, talk about the highs and lows and look forward to 2017. All of that and more, Merry Christmas and see you in 2017.

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Ep. 11 - Diane Abbott's Punch Out

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:06:00 -0000

Episode 11 of Below The Belt up in your grill. We're back and this time we discuss Manny Pacquiao's win over Jessie Vargas, what it means for Manny and we ask is #MayPac2 next? We talk about making weight, in particular Frankie Gavin's struggles in doing so, are there too many weight divisions? We talk about Anthony Joshua vs Eric Molina being on Sky Box Office, as well as the BT/Boxnation partnership. We also breakdown Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward. All of that and more.

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Ep. 10 - Stripped to the Waist

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:14:24 -0000

Episode 10 up in your grill - Braehmer v Cleverly is covered, we react to Cleverly's win and ask did Braehmer quit? We talk about quitting, and famous quit-jobs over the years. We bask in the glory of Linares win over Crolla, we discuss the scorecards from that fight and the perception of British referees abroad. We reminisce about famous referee calls over the years. After the break we talk about Tyson Fury and mental health issues in boxing. We argue bitterly over Joshua v Klitschko and much more.

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Ep. 9 - Broken Eye Sockets and Shattered Dreams

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:04:41 -0000

Episode NINE of Below The Belt in your ears. We break down GGG v Brook, the stoppage and the future for both. We also talk about the undercard. We gush over Chocolatito vs Cuadras and debate his status as P4P King. We preview Liam Smith vs Canelo and weigh up Smith's chances over in Texas. We preview Crolla v Linares, the fight itself and the prestige behind it. All of that and more!!

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Ep. 8 - The Ricardo Lopez Curse

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:33:06 -0000

Like a young prospect we're back out again in double quick time. This episode we talk about the Olympics and the success of Nicola Adams. We talk about women's pro boxing and the lack of a UK pro scene. We breakdown GGG v Brook, Chocolatito v Cuadras and the attitude to the smaller weights. We wax lyrical about Errol Spence and rate his chances against the other top Welters. All of this and much more.

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Ep. 7 - Carl Frampton, BK's Finest.

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:37:17 -0000

20 days after the last dose of verbal ether, the BTB boys are back with episode 7. This episode we review Carl Frampton's stellar victory over Leo Santa Cruz, we also cover Sky's Leeds show, we talk StubHub, Casual vs Hardcore and the apparent new direction of Sky's commentary. We also discuss Liam Smith vs Canelo, this summers Olympics and much much more. @belowthebelt_ facebook.com/BTBPod

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Ep 6 - He Flew Too Close To The Sun.

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:25:04 -0000

It's been a long time, shouldn't have left you.... Episode 6 comes hot off the heels of the big GGG v Brook announcement, we talk about that as well as what this means for Eubank Jnr, we also breakdown the Anthony Joshua performance as well as the undercard. We talk about pro's being allowed into the Olympics, the UK's current world champions and what entrance music we would have if we were boxers. All of that and more. @belowthebelt_ facebook.com/BTBPod

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Ep 5 - Sex, Pugs and Caramel Crispys

Sun, 29 May 2016 10:30:26 -0000

Episode 5 in your ear holes; We breakdown the Haye/Briggs show at The O2, discuss the fall out from Canelo vs Khan and the future of both. We drop knowledge on sanctioning bodies. We also discuss Povetkin failed drug test and the potential sanctions following it. We also talk Drugs in boxing and people's response to it. We heap praise upon Anthony Crolla but bash the undercard, talk about the other leading lightweights and much more.

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Ep 4 - Seamless Marmalising

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:03:14 -0000

Welcome to Episode 4, this week we are joined by boxing journalist Scott Hammerton and we discuss the Fury v Klitschko press conference, Martin vs Joshua fallout and the possibility of a Fury vs Joshua unification fight. We predict Canelo vs Khan and talk about the future for both. We talk about Groves vs Murray, Lee Selby and the future of the Welterweight division post Mayweather and Pacquiao. And much much more.

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Ep 3 - Prince Chris Martin Govolkin

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:59:55 -0000

Below the Belt 3-Peat edition. Episode 3 we preview Martin v Joshua, Blackwell v Eubank and Eubank's performance. We then discuss the aftermath and how it made us feel and question the ethics of watching boxing. We discuss GGG and his search for a mega fight, boxing commentary and much much more. @BelowTheBelt_ facebook.com/BTBPod

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Ep 2 - Turning Lemons into Chocolate Milkshake

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 09:43:21 -0000

Episode Two of Below The Belt with Flav, Cal and T - we breakdown Frampton v Quigg, preview Martin v Joshua, discuss Kell Brook, Eubank v Blackwell, Ola Afolabi and much much more. Follow us on Twitter @belowthebelt_ Email us belowthebeltpodcast@outlook.com Facebook.com/BTBPod

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Ep 1 - Ann Wolfe's Marigolds

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:15:39 -0000

The DEBUT edition of the new boxing podcast brought to you by Boxing Monthly and Ball Street. Hosted by Mark Butcher of Boxing with guests Callum from Boxing Monthly, Flav from Ball Street and Alex from the Fighting Cock podcast. The guys talk about why they love boxing, preview Frampton/Quigg, discuss Khan v Canelo, their fear of Ann Wolfe and more!!

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