Boxing Life Stories

Derek Chisora On Fighting Wilder, Damage, PEDs, Unpredictability And More

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

In a wide-ranging conversation, Derek Chisora discusses fame, the cheers and the jeers, lifestyle, the big fights, damage and much more.

He explains who is the best he has faced and why, talks about the moments that have captured attention and caused controversy and much more besides – as he prepares for fight number 50, with Deontay Wilder.

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Lauren Price On Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, Staying Loyal To Boxer And The BBC

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000

After a year out of the ring, Lauren Price talks about her return in Cardiff, what it could mean for her career and why she stayed with Boxxer and the BBC when there were offers elsewhere.

She also discusses her respect for Irish star Katie Taylor and why Claressa Shields is in her sights.

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Michael Gomez Jnr On A Must-WIn Fight, His Father's Wars, His Career To Date

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:19:00 -0000

Michael Gomez Jnr, ahead of his bout with Jordan Flynn, talks about the highs and lows of his career to date, why he feels he needs to win a British title, the impact of social media on fighters and his father's classic fight with Alex Arthur.

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Michael Conlan On What He Still Wants To Achieve, Pressure, Punch Resistance, Life In Camp

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:15:00 -0000

Michael Conlan talks about the importance of his upcoming fight with Kevin Walsh in Belfast, discusses what life in training camp is like and talks about what he still wants out of boxing.

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Kevin Walsh On Street Life, Boxing As His Saviour, And Facing Michael Conlan In Belfast

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:03:00 -0000

Charismatic Kevin Walsh is in Belfast to fight Michael Conlan and here, he talks bout his hard life away from the ring, including jail time and crime.

He talks about the challenge he is facing, the atmosphere he expects and much more about his own backstory.

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Marc Farrait On The Najee Lopez-Manuel Gallegos War, Edgar Berlanga, And Dominic Valle

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:59:00 -0000

Florida coach Marc Farrait was one of the men of the moment last week after he guided Najee Lopez through a Fight of the Year frontrunner against Manuel Gallegos on ProBox TV.

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Maxi Hughes On Pierce O'Leary, Trainer's Heart Attack, Josh Warrington's Future

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Likeable Maxi Hughes talks about his short notice bout in Ireland against Pierce O'Leary, why he thinks experience is key and what is next for Josh Warrington following his recent rematch loss to Leigh Wood.

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Najee Lopez On The Beterbiev Fight, The Loss OF His Father And Focusing On His Next Fight

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:15:00 -0000

Light heavyweight contender Najee Lopez discusses his career to date, the importance of his fight with Manuel Gallegos and how close he was to landing a bout with Artur Beterbiev. Lopez talks about his start in boxing, his ambitions, and how the loss of his father affected him.

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Gabe Rosado On Fighting At 40, The Big Nights, Canelo, Working With B-Hop, Retirement

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

The always entertaining Gabriel Rosado looks back over his stellar career, talks about what it means to be a Philly fighter, sparring with Bernard Hopkins for some of his biggest fights and missing out on a Canelo bout to Amir Khan

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Jazza Dickens On Life As The Champ, The Struggles, And Keeping The Faith

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Liverpool world champion Jazza Dickens talks about his rocky road through boxing to the point of heading to Dublin to defend his world junior lightweight title against Anthony Cacace, how and why he kept the faith, those who have been in his corner and what the future might hold

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Adam Booth On Timing, Kelly-Murtazaliev, Leaving Boxing Behind

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:13:00 -0000

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As fight night looms, Adam Booth welcomes Tris Dixon in to his apartment ahead of Murtazaliev-Kelly for the IBF 154lbs title.

He talks about his nine years with Josh, working with Michael Conlan and contemplates his future in the sport ahead of another big night.

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Josh Kelly On Fighting The Monster, Overcoming Adversity, Getting His Life Back On Track

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:38:00 -0000

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Josh Kelly, on the eve of the biggest fight of his life against Bakhram Murtazaliev, talks to Tris Dixon about his boxing journey to date and why this world title fight has come at the perfect time for him and why he believes it will lead to his perfect moment.

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Dalton Smith On Defeating Subriel Matias, The Hillsborough Dream, Adam Azim

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:28:00 -0000

The new WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith talks about upsetting the odds in New York, where he shocked Subriel Matias, talks about the team behind him and his journey to the top.

He also ponders what is next and how it feels to be the champ.

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Naseem Hamed On Fulfilling His Potential, Brendan Ingle, Giant, Big Nights

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Finally, Tris Dixon interviews Prince Naseem Hamed.

Naz was talking ahead of the release of Giant, the film that focuses on the fractured relationship between Hamed and his late coach Brendan Ingle.

Hamed is in fine form, talking about his career, life after boxing, the controversies and much more besides.

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Margaret Goodman On Performance Enhancing Drugs In Boxing

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Dr Margaret Goodman, head of the Voluntary-Anti Doping Association (VADA), International Boxing Hall of Famer, former Nevada State Athletic ringside physician and one of the few people in boxing working with the greater good in mind gives Tris Dixon an update about PED usage in boxing

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Fabio Wardley On Claiming The WBO Title, Parker Fight And Drug Test, Usyk, Next Fights

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Fabio Wardley discusses what turned out to be his title winning effort against Joseph Parker, email titles, big domestic fights, Oleksandr Usyk, and why he feels he still has a point to prove

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Ben Whittaker On Working With Andy Lee, Last Fight, David Benavidez, Dividing Opinion

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:53:00 -0000

Ben Whittaker speaks to Tris Dixon about his recent trip to Japan, his recent link up with Matchroom, Team Benavidez reaching out to him and his last fight

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Dave Allen On His Next Fight, Makhmudov, And Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:55:00 -0000

Dave Allen and Tris Dixon talk about the Doncaster man's fighting future in a frank exchange that shifts to discussion about Anthony Joshua's bout with Jake Paul

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Lawrence Okolie On Sparring Jake Paul, Fighting Moses Itauma, Kabayel, Joshua

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:01:00 -0000

A candid Lawrence Okolie, who boxes in Nigeria on Sunday, talks about helping Jake Paul get ready for Anthony Joshua, the big fights he wants in 2026, fighting in Africa, working with Joe Gallagher and much more.

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Chris Billam-Smith On Boxxer, Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul, His Future

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:37:00 -0000

The Bournemouth cruiserweight talks about where he finds himself in his career, the fights he might have, and his goals for 2026

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Conor Benn On The Dark Days, Faith, The Future

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:47:00 -0000

Tris Dixon speaks to Conor Benn about his future, his 2026, the darker times and the news that his father, Nigel, will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

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Deontay Wilder On The Surprise Oleksandr Usyk Call Out And Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:04:00 -0000

Deontay WIlder joins me in Dubai at the IBA pro-am event and we discuss Oleksandr Usyk calling him out, Anthony Joshua's upcoming event with Jake Paull, and how Wilder felt he did in his last fight, against Tyrell Herndon.

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Robin Deakin Talks About Life As A Journeyman, The World's Worst Boxer Label, And Fighting Top Talents

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Robin Deakin was once unkindly dubbed the world's worst boxer. He was not that, but he did have a record of 2 wins against 53 losses. He boxed the likes of Ryan Walsh, Stephen Smith, and Anthony Crolla in a long career that has left him with some colourful stories

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Lamont Roach On Facing Pitbull Cruz, The Tank Davis Draw, And Making It Big

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Lamont Roach talks about his role in one of the year's biggest talking points, his draw with Gervonta "Tank" Davis. Roach discusses the fallout from the controversy and his next step, against Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz.

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Chris Algieri Talks PBC's Pitbull-Roach Card, Working With Malignaggi, And Fighting Again

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

One of the sport's finest pundits, Chris Algieri, discusses the big PBC PPV bill that sees Lamont Roach challenge Isaac Cruz for the WBC interim title at 140. Also, Janibek faces Erislandy Lara and Stephen Fulton faces O'Shaquie Foster.

Tris and Chris also discuss Paulie Malignaggi's bareknuckle fight, and why boxers find it so hard to walk away from the sport

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Noel Mikaelian Seeking Justice Against Badou Jack, His Boxing Journey, Boxing Politics

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Few fighters have experienced boxing politics quite like Noel Mikaelian, He gets the chance to fight Badou Jack again in December having lost a split decision for the WBC cruiserweight title and here he talks about his journey and his motivations for his life in boxing.

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Ed Latimore On The Fall Of US Heavyweights, And Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Ed Latimore was a good amateur and pro heavyweight who is the author of several boxing books, including Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business.

Here, Ed talks about his own journey, his battle with alcohol, the US amateur boxing programme, becoming a writer and fighting the likes of Dominic Brezeale, Cam Awesome and Charles Martin.

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Robin Safar On Growing Up Tough In Sweden, Targeting Big Names At 200lbs, Getting Bernard Hopkins' Attention

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Swedish cruiserweight contender Robin Safar talks about his unusual journey from getting in with the wrong crowd early in life to moving out to Las Vegas to focus on boxing.

He also talks about possible fights with the likes of Chris Billam-Smith, Zurdo Ramirez and Jai Opetaia and the lonely life of being a pro a long way from home.

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Troy Williamson On Springing An Upset, Challenging Callum Simpson, Being Written Off

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Troy Williamson sprang one of the shocks of the year when he stopped MArk Dickinson and it earned him a big fight with Callum Simpson, on the BBC, next month.

Williamson talks about being written off and how he has managed to breathe new life into his career at the age of 34.

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Ring 4 Preview Show Plus Anthony Joshua Facing Jake Paul (With Andy Clarke)

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:42:00 -0000

Andy Clarke joins Tris Dixon to talk about the huge Saudi Arabia bill that features Benavidez-Yarde, Mason-Noakes, Norman-Haney and Rodriguez-Martinez.

They also react to the announcement that Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will share a ring on December 19.

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Benn-Eubank II: Big-Fight Reaction (With Andy Clarke)

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:12:00 -0000

Andy Clarke joins Tris Dixon to discuss all of the action and the fallout from the second bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank. They look at the futures of both me, reflect on the rivalry, and the bout itself.

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Harlem Eubank On Eubank-Benn II, Rebounding From Catterall, Being His Authentic Self

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Harlem Eubank talks to Tris Dixon about how he plans to come back from his first loss, his future aspirations, and his view on the grudge match between his cousin, Chris Junior, and his bitter rival Conor Benn.

They also took about the Jack Catterall fight, the aftermath, and Eubank's hopes for the future.

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Eubank Jnr-Benn: Big-Fight Preview (With Barry Jones)

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Tris Dixon and Barry Jones look ahead to the bout this weekend and wonder whether Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn can replicate the magic of their first fight, the address a possible change in tactics from either side, and look at how the fight could be won or lost.

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Carl Froch On Fighting Again, His YouTube Persona, Big Fights, Terence Crawford

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Carl Froch talks to Tris Dixon about his YouTube channel, reflects on some of his career high points, Jake Paul, life after boxing and The Cobra also gives Terence Crawford his seal of approval.

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Matt Christie On Eubank-Benn II, The Strategy And The Story

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Tris Dixon and Matt Christie look ahead to the weekend's bout between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn and discuss whether it could be any different from their first bout in April.

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Tony Bellew On Fighting Andre Ward, Retirement, His TV Persona, Who Can Beat Usyk

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Tony Bellew talks about facing up to life after boxing, starring in numerous TV shows, his boxing identity, the heavyweight landscape and old foe Oleksandr Usyk and who would have won had he fought Andre Ward.

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Lucas Browne On Fighting Bare-Knuckle, His Boxing Career, PEDs, Fighting At 46

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Australian heavyweight Lucas Browne talks to Tris Dixon about his career so far in both boxing and bare-knuckle, and talks about facing up to the decision of at some point having to walk away from fighting.

Browne talks about his innocence from two failed tests for PEDs, having the late Ricky Hatton as his promoter and much more.

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Joe Calzaghe On Crawford-Canelo, Eubank-Benn II, And Ricky Hatton's Passing

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Joe Calzaghe is in fine form talking about the big upcoming fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank II, the passing of his friend Ricky Hatton and why fighters struggle in retirement. He also discusses some of his own career highlights and the recent bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

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Liam Cameron On The Second Act Of His Career, Ben Whittaker, His Drug Ban, His Must-Win Fight

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Sheffield's Liam Cameron talks to Tris Dixon about his fascinating career, the inactive spell that cost him so dearly and the second act of his career - that featured Lyndon Arthur and Ben Whittaker and that fights Troy Jones this weekend.

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Zab Judah On His Big Nights, Career Controversies, And His Future

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Outspoken New Yorker Zab Judah talks to Tris Dixon about his marquee nights and the controversies. He talks about throwing a stool at referee Jay Nady, the Mayweather brawl, going to war with Miguel Cotto and unifying the titles against Cory Spinks.

Judah also talks about coming up, and how Mike Tyson predicted he and FLoyd Mayweather would fight when they were just kids.

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Zach Parker On The Importance Of Impressing Against Joshua Buatsi, The John Ryder Loss, His Career To Date

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Derby's Zach Parker is preparing for the biggest fight of his career but knows that for many he is already being written off.

Here, he details the extent of the hand injury that stopped him from continuing against John Ryder, and why he thinks he is ready to be in the best form of his career.

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Joshua Buatsi On Being A Success Story, His African Dream, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In a frank exchange, Tris Dixon speaks to Joshua Buatsi about his upcoming fight with Zach Parker, his career to date, his aspirations, his relationship with Anthony Joshua and much more besides

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Lyndon Arthur On His Start In Boxing, Fighting Bivol, His Mysterious Foot Injury, Yarde Trilogy

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Lyndon Arthur talks to Tris Dixon about his journey into boxing, his possible career alternatives, the bigs fights against Yarde and Beterbiev and what he still wants to achieve in his career

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Paulie Malignaggi Talks About His Return To Fighting, His Future, Career Highlights, Underachieving

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:31:00 -0000

The always outspoken Paulie Malignaggi talks to Tris Dixon about his career, why he is returning for a bareknuckle fight, why boxing is so hard to give up and his future in combat sports. Malignaggi also talks about the Cotto war, the Broner press conference, and why his career didn't pan out as he'd hoped it would.

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Danny Garcia On His Boxing Career, Life After The Sport, His Final Fight, Highlights

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Danny Garcia talks to Tris Dixon about his professional boxing journey, his big fights, boxing 14 world champions, what life after boxing might look like and the state of the sport today.

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George Liddard On Gunning For The British Title, Training With Tony Sims, Believing In Himself

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:43:00 -0000

George Liddard, who fights Kieron Conway for the British and Commonwealth Commonwealth title, talks about the belief he has in himself and his journey.

He talks about his struggles through Covid time, working with trainer Tony Sims and why be believes he can bring the glamour days back to the middleweight division.

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Frank Smith On Signing Ben Whittaker, The Return Of AJ, Health Of Boxing, His Journey So Far

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:28:00 -0000

Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing CEO, talks to Tris Dixon about his journey in boxing so far, including Matchroom's high-profile capture of light-heavyweight contender Ben Whittaker.

Smith talks about the upcoming Matchroom schedule, about the return of Anthony Joshua, The Greatest Showmen Netflix series and how life for him has panned out since he joined Matchroom on the bottom rung only to become one of the most influential people in the sport.

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Dylan Moran On The Injury That's Retired Him, Tyrone McKenna Wars, Life After Boxing

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Dylan Moran suffered a serious head injury in his rematch with Tyrone McKenna and, aged 30, has retired from boxing.

The popular Irish boxer talks to Tris Dixon about his decision to walk from the sport, why he will never look back and why he is happy with the decision he has made.

He also talks about the wild first fight with McKenna, life after boxing and the drama of when the worst happens after a fight.

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Jamie Moore On Rebuilding Dave Allen, Pat Brown's Power, His Friendship With Ricky Hatton, And Parting Ways With Jack Catterall

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Top trainer Jamie Moore takes some time to go back over his training journey, one that might lead to Dave Allen facing Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder...

He also talks about lively cruiserweight prospect Pat Brown, his recent amicable split from Jack Catterall and host Tris Dixon and Jamie also discuss the tragic recent parting of Ricky Hatton.

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Joe Gallagher On Winning His Cancer Battle, His Hectic Schedule, And New Outlook

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0000

Coach Joe Gallagher talks about the positive news regarding his cancer diagnosis, the impossibly difficult 12 months he has come through, what the future might hold and how he presently views the world in boxing and beyond

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Nathaniel Collins On Overcoming Life-Saving Surgery, Flying The Flag For Scotland, Fitness, And His World Title Aspirations

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Scotland's featherweight star Nathaniel Collins talks to Tris Dixon about what drives him to be the star athlete he is, a man who completed three Hyrox races in a weekend and is scheduled to compete in a last man standing race next month.

Before that, he fights for the European title but his aspirations extend far beyond that crown. He wants world titles, he wants to fly the flag for Scotland and he wants to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ken Buchanan, Jim Watt, Ricky Burns, and Josh Taylor

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Regan Glackin On His Title Aspirations, Family Support, And The Source Of His Determination

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Ahead of his British lightweight title fight, Scotsman Regan Glackin talks about preparing for the biggest night of his career, how his mindset changes as a significant fight approaches and the exciting possibilities for Scottish boxing if he and his contemporaries keep winning. Glackin talks about his origins in football and the dedication it has taken for him to get to the cusp of winning a Lonsdale Belt.

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Willy Hutchinson On Wanting Joshua Buatsi Again, Leaving Shane McGuigan, Bivol-Beterbiev & The Leading Light-Heavyweights

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Outspoken Scot Willy Hutchinson talks to Tris Dixon about the ever-moving picture at light heavyweight ahead of his interesting clash with Mark Jeffers in Glasgow.

Hutchinson, back with trainer Mirko Wolf in malaga, explains his split from trainer Shane McGuigan, his life today having just bought his first home, defeating Craig Richards before losing to Joshua Buatsi and the big fights and big opportunities that might lie ahead should he get through Jeffers.

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Canelo vs. Crawford: Big-Fight Preview (With Adam Booth)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Trainer Adam Booth and Tris Dixon look ahead to the Las vegas superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford for all of the titles at super-middleweight.

How will Crawford find it moving up in weight? Who has the greater mileage, with Canelo being 35 and Crawford 37? And will it deliver on the pre-fight hype?

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Dan Canobbio Talks Boxing Content Creation, Canelo-Crawford, And Tank's Mental Health

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Dan Canobbio has become one of boxing's foremost broadcasters, working with both PPV.com and Netflix. He also hosts the Inside Boxing podcast with Chris Algieri, and is son of Bob Canobbio, the founder of CompuBox.

Here, Dan talks about his journey in the sport, the highlights, the viral moments, and he looks ahead to this weekend's blockbuster fight in Las Vegas between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez.

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Carl Frampton On Paddy Donovan-Lewis Crocker II, His Big Nights, And Damage

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Irish hero Carl Frampton is now a pundit for DAZN but he had a glittering world championship career and is one of the finest fighters from Ireland of all time.

Here, Frampton looks ahead to the huge Belfast rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan, discusses high points of his own career and also the impact that Tris Dixon's boo, Damage, has had on him.

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John Ryder: Life After Fighting, Working As A Trainer, The Conor Benn-Chris Eubank Rematch, & Canelo

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Former middleweight and super middleweight contender John Ryder talks about his new start as a trainer, fighting Canelo Alvarez, reflects on his career and looks ahead to the fights between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank and Canelo and Terence Crawford.

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Jack Bateson On Facing Michael Conlan In His Dublin Fortress, Sparring, And Would He Fight His Friend Josh Warrington

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Leeds fighter Jack Bateson is preparing for the biggest night of his career when he faces Michael Conlan in Dublin.

Bateson is a former sparring partner of Conlan and talks here about their previous work together, why it is a make or break fight for both of them, and about what he hopes his future in the sport looks like.

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Teremoana Jnr On His Rise As A Pro, Moses Itauma Collision Course, And Being The Future Of The Division

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Australian heavyweight prospect Teremoana Jnr is making rapid progress in the professional.

In the heavyweight crop, starring RIchard Torrez and Moses Itauma, he is in the next wave of big men hoping to follow on where Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, and Tyson Fury leave off.

Teremoana talks about his rise, jis journey from amateur to pro, and back to amateur again, his family, and the increasing burden of fame.

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Raymond Ford On Who's Next, Defeating Abraham Nova, Tom And Jerry, And PEDs In Boxing

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Camden southpaw Raymond Ford talks to Tris Dixon about his recent victory over Abraham Nova, future fights and targets – such as O'Shaquie Foster – boxers talking big on social media but not backing it up, PEDs, the dream to fight in Camden and much more.

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Nathan Heaney On The Stoke Homecoming, His Opponent's Failed Drugs Test, Tom Jones, And Carlos Adames

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Stoke icon Nathan Heaney talks to Tris Dixon about his recent return to the ring on the back of the loss he suffered in February, to someone Heaney only recently discovered had failed a test for banned substances.

Heaney talks about the ambitions and dreams he still has, creating that electric atmosphere in Stoke and how he's created viral moments from his ring entrances, and he discusses the middleweight picture, domestically and further afield.

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Tony Sims Talks About The Rivalry Between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank, Working With Johnny Fisher

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:30:00 -0000

Tony Sims talks to Tris Dixon about Conor Benn-Chris Eubank I and the scheduled rematch. They also discuss PEDs in boxing, Sims working with Johnny Fisher and the hopes he has for his young prospects at 160lbs, George Liddard and Jimmy Sains

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Regis Prograis Talks About His War With Jojo Diaz, What's Next, Passion For Boxing, Devin Haney

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Regis Prograis, a two-time world champion at junior welterweight, talks to Tris Dixon about his Fight of the Year contender with Jojo Diaz, viable future opponents, his passion for the sport, old rivals Josh Taylor and Devin Haney and what PED testing he did (or didn't do) for his most recent fight.

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Erik Magraken: Everything You Need To Know About Proposed Changes To The Ali Act

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

A Bill has been created in the US to change the face of boxing, empowering promoters to create titles, leagues and alter the structure of the sport.

Is it what boxing needs? Is it something that will benefit the fighters? How will it change the boxing landscape?

Canadian combat sports lawyer Erik Magraken joins Tris Dixon to analyse the proposed changes and weigh it all up.

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Josh Taylor: Being Forced To Retire, Career Reflections, Winning The Lot

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:16:00 -0000

Former undisputed junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor won everything in his career. A decorated amateur, the Scot went on to claim WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring titles and he also won the World Boxing Super Series.

The latter part of his career was plagued by injuries and he suffered as a consequence of the pandemic. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about the sad news of having to bow out from the sport or risk going blind in one eye.

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Wayne Elcock: The Success Of Mad Dog's Boxing Store, Going Viral, And Building A Social Media Brand

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Wayne Elcock is a former British middleweight champion and world title challenger. He is also the owner of Mad Dog's Boxing Store and here he tells Tris Dixon how he and is son, Wayne Jnr, have increased business, revenue, and footfall at the shop and online by embracing social media and expanding their horizons. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”

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Usyk-Dubois II: Post-Fight Action (With Johnny Nelson)

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Former world cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson and boxing journalist Tris Dixon reflect on Oleksandr Usyk's resounding rematch win over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium.

They look back on the fight, wonder what happens next for the fighters, and review Usyk's place in history.

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Usyk-Dubois: Big-Fight Preview (With Adam Booth)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:36:00 -0000

Trainer Adam Booth and Tris Dixon look ahead to the weekend's heavyweight bout between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and IBF champion Daniel Dubois.

Has the 27-year-old Dubois improved enough with his victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua to defeat the Ukrainian in their rematch?

Has the 38-year-old Ukrainian had his day? Or will it be business as usual for the best heavyweight (and cruiserweight) of this generation.

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Dev Sahni: His Start In Boxing, Hosting Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou, Working With Artur Beterbiev

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Queensberry Promotions' Dev Sahni sits down over coffee with Tris Dixon to discuss his start in boxing, his portrayal as a 'company man' and working his way up the ladder to hosting some of the biggest press conferences in modern boxing.

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Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has been a broadcaster for TNT Sports and hosts the popular “Boxing Life Stories” podcast. Dixon is a British Boxing Hall of Famer, an International Boxing Hall of Fame elector, and the author of five boxing books, including “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing” (shortlisted for the William Hill Sportsbook of the Year), “Warrior: A Champion’s Search for His Identity” (shortlisted for the Sunday Times International Sportsbook of the Year) and “The Road to Nowhere: A Journey Through Boxing’s Wastelands.”

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Colin Nathan On Training Phumelele Cafu To Fight Bam Rodriguez, Usyk-Dubois, And Manny Pacquiao's Return

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Trainer Colin Nathan talks to Tris Dixon about working with Phumelela Cafu and their bid to upend boxing pound-for-pounder Jesse Rodriguez in Texas this weekend. They also look ahead to the bout between Daniel Dubois and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr and the return of Manny Pacquiao.

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Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Edgar Berlanga talks to Tris Dixon about his incredibly tough upbringing, from foster care to headlining in Las Vegas against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga talks about the big fights he wants, the possibility of moving up to heavyweight, his family, fame, and the Canelo fight and the subsequent fallout.

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Steven Ward: Facing Life After Boxing, Fighting Thor (The Mountain), Big Dreams, And The Reality Of Boxing

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

What a journey Steven Ward has been on. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about his fascinating career, which even included a fight in Dubai against Thor, but a career that only finished a couple of weeks ago following his defeat to Cuban Mike Perez.

Ward talks to Tris Dixon about his recent all-Belfast clash with his friend, Tommy McCarthy, trying to be a professional fighter while holding down a full-time job, and why he is embracing a life after boxing, while acknowledging the things he will miss about the sport.

This is great stuff.

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Jack Catterall A Vital Fight With Harlem Eubank, Josh Taylor, The Boring Tag And The Sweet Science

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Jack Catterall talks to Tris Dixon about his crunch clash with Harlem Eubank, the gym's double act – Pat Brown and Dave Allen – and Matchroom's 'boring' campaign.

He also talks about the science of boxing, the years of honing his skills, a possible trilogy fight with Josh Taylor and how much is actually at stake for him against Eubank. And it's a lot.

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Harlem Eubank On Being Ready For World Class, Why He Wants Chris Jnr To Face Canelo Rather Than Benn, And Boxing As A Family Affair

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Brighton's well-liked Harlem Eubank has a deep conversation with Tris Dixon about his journey in the pros, family life, and his upcoming fight with Jack Catterall.

Eubank discusses that big night in Tottenham, when Chris Eubank Snr joined his son's side for their now famous ringwalk, his own path through professional boxing, his aspirations for the future, and why now is the time to prove he is world class.

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Tris Dixon On His Start In Boxing, The Hard Times In America, Search For Contentment

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

A while ago, Tris Dixon was a guest on the Anthony Ogogo podcast, Getting Back Up.... Here it is.

Hello, this is probably the most engaging interview I've done so I figured I would share it. Anthony did his homework and really shocked me with his preparation and this was a deep dive into my life and journey, and I shared things I'd actually completely forgotten about.

I hope you enjoy it.

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Johnny Greaves On Life After The Final Bell, Being A Journeyman, Mental Health And His New Book

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Former journeyman Johnny Greaves, veteran of 100 fights, talks to Tris Dixon about what life has been like since he left the ring, the motivation behind his new book, and he recalls some of his most dramatic and funny stories from life on the road.

Greaves also talks about something exciting that might be happening in his life, talks about getting the call to box having sunk a couple of beers on the sofa, and how he was not tested for PEDs once in his 100 fights.

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Deontay Wilder: Using A Sports Psychologist, His Motivation To Fight On, Joshua, Fury, And The Boxing Business

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Deontay Wilder and interviewer Tris Dixon first met in 2008 and have remained in touch. Here, in an open and candid interview, Wilder talks about his return to the ring, using a sports psychologist to regain some confidence, and the futures of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Wilder also has harsh words for the business of boxing, and talks about the pitfalls he has faced and the issues he has suffered from, and he discusses how hard it is to be a fighter in the modern sport.

He also talks about why he got into boxing, and why he fights on despite having achieved generational wealth.

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Galal Yafai: Olympic Gold, Bam Rodriguez, Kenshiro Teraji, And Can He Make It As A Major Star?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Galal Yafai, the WBC interim champion at flyweight, gives an honest and forthright interview, talking about his title, his progress since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, and possible future fights with the likes of Bam Rodriguez and Kenshiro Teraji.

Yafai also tells Tris Dixon about his hopes and dreams while he worked in a Land Rover factory, rolling the dice for two Olympic cycles, his fight with Sunny Edwards and the danger posed by Francisco Rodriguez.

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Keith Thurman: His Return To The Ring, Wanting Big Fights At 154lbs, His Inspirational Start And Biggest Moments

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Keith Thurman talks to Tris Dixon about getting back in the ring and blitzing Brock Jarvis, his prolonged spells on inactivity, wanting to get into the mix at 154lbs and his career highs and lows.

Thurman also discusses his start in boxing, from being trained by a school janitor in Florida all the way to winning world titles and headlining in Las Vegas.

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John DiSanto: Preserving Philadelphia's Boxing History, Muhammad Ali's Deer Lake Camp, And A Gravestone For Gil Turner

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:30:00 -0000

Boxing historian John DiSanto has run the PhillyBoxingHistory website for more than 20 years and he has made it a mission to preserve as much of Philadelphia's boxing history as possible.

Among his many projects is raising funds for gravestones for deceased fighters buried in unmarked graves and, among others, he has done that for Tyrone Everrett and Matthew Saad Muhammad. He is presently raising funds for a headstone for former contender Gil Turner. (Click here to donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/gil-turner-gravestone-fund)

Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about his concerns for the Blue Horizon and Joe Frazier's Gym, what has become of Muhammad Ali's trianing camp at Deer Lake, and much more.

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Ohara Davies: Fake Media, Playing A Character, Why He Is Coming Back, Respect For Anthony Joshua

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:20:00 -0000

Ohara Davies talks to Tris Dixon about his return to the ring in Ghana and the lowest of the lows he felt last year. Davies talks about playing a character in boxing, the fake friends within the sport, his incredible respect and admiration for Anthony Joshua, and the aspirations he still has in boxing.

Ohara Davies for BoxingScene – https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/returning-ohara-davies-hoping-to-finish-as-a-nice-guy

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Spencer Fearon On The Sad Passing Of James Cook MBE, The David Walker War And Tunde Ajayi

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:23:00 -0000

Spencer Fearon shares his memories of James Cook MBE, who passed away last week. Fearon talks to Tris Dixon about their times together, prompting both laughter and sadness, reflects on his own career but it's the wonderful James Cook that features most in their conversation.

https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/the-lucky-ones-got-to-know-james-cook

James Cook MBE INTERVIEW – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG9059667779

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#259 Vinny Paz

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:24:00 -0000

One of the most colorful of all boxing champions, Vinny Paz talks to Tris Dixon about his incredible life in boxing. He discusses the movie of his life, Bleed For This, with Miles Teller in the lead role, his famous feuds and big fights, going into detail to talk about his contests with Roberto Duran, Roy Jones, the late Greg Haugen, Dana Rosenblatt, and countless others.

(This episode was recorded before Vinny was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and before the passing of his greta rival, Haugen).

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Callum Simpson On Building A Fanbase, Wanting Big Fights, And Working With Sky/Boxxer

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Barnsley super middleweight star Callum Simpson talks to Tris Dixon about the remarkable popularity that has seen him twice box at his hometown football stadium, his big rivals at 168, the likelihood of him moving up in weight and his sweet tooth.

Simpson also discusses his journey from fighting on the small halls, building his fanbase and how it has grown since working with Sky Sports and Boxxer.

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Josh Kelly Discusses New-Found Confidence, 'Killer' Vergil Ortiz, Testing Himself And Golf

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:10:00 -0000

Josh Kelly talks to Tris Dixon about life in and out of the ring, and how he has changed his mindset from someone who had suffered with anxiety to someone who desperately wants to fight the best at 154lbs.

Kelly talks about the best fighters in his division, his relationship with trainer Adam Booth, his relationship with golf, and how he has matured in recent years.

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Lucas Roehrig On Working With George Groves, Sparring Opetaia, Targeting Aloys Jnr And Viddal Riley

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Tris Dixon speaks to Lucas Roehrig, the undefeated cruiserweight prospect and recent Wasserman signing who is managed and trained by George Groves.

Roehrig discusses his early development, learning the ropes in and out of the ring, sparring top 200-pounders like Chris Billam-Smith and Jai Opetaia, his hopes for the future, and whether he will ever fall out with his mentor, Groves, the way Rocky did with his starlet Tommy Gunn in Rocky V!!

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Kyrone Davis On Wanting Tough Nights, The Middleweight Division, And Why No One Wanted Him After He Fought Benavidez

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Kyrone Davis is a dangerous middleweight contender who is not high on the list for any of the champions to face.

Having defeated unbeaten prospect Elijah Garcia last year, he takes on an unbeaten Cuban – Yoenlis Hernandez – this weekend. It is another tough fight, for a man who has done much of his work in Philadelphia.

Davis, who has also fought the likes of David Benavidez, moving up in weight and facing him at short notice, could be just a win away from the title shot he craves.

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Paddy Donovan On The Heartbreak Of His First Loss, Revenge On Lewis Crocker, And Being In Camp With Whittaker, Sheeraz And Parker

Wed, 28 May 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Paddy Donovan suffered the first defeat of his career when he was disqualified in Belfast against Lewis Crocker in March.

Donovan was heartbroken and distraught at the time. His team immediately filed for a rematch and the IBF granted it, meaning he will likely face Crocker again – probably back in Belfast in September – with the winner due to challenge Jaron Ennis.

Donovan also talks to Tris Dixon about being part of one of the leading stables in boxing, with coach Andy Lee also working with Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker and Hamzah Sheeraz.

Read the full interview here https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/paddy-donovan-is-ready-to-write-a-new-ending-to-rivalry-with-lewis-crocker

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Caleb Plant On Being Boxing's Enforcer, His Tough Upbringing, Stepping On Charlo

Mon, 26 May 2025 11:23:56 -0000

Caleb Plant boxes Jose Armando Resendiz this weekend in Las Vegas, with Jermall Charlo in a separate bout in the hope that they meet later this year.

Plant is one of the most interesting characters in boxing today, principled, tough, he does not know how to take a backward step. The former super-middleweight champion talks to Tris Dixon about the rough upbringing that has made him, the losses he has suffered, and his hopes for the future.

Read the full interview here https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/caleb-plant-if-i-ask-someone-to-leave-me-alone-its-not-a-request-its-a-demand

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#258 Matty Floyd

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Light-heavyweight contender Matt Floyd is desperate for a big fight. The 15-1 (10 KOs) Australian has even chased down bouts with the likes of Tommy Fury and other influencers, having found his options restricted in Australia. That is, in part, because he has served prison time. As a child who was abused by pedophiles, Floyd made it his mission to hunt pedophiles and torture them. It resulted in him going to jail, but now he is looking for career opportunities and for a fighter – and promoter – to take a chance on him.

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#257 Mark Prince

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Former light heavyweight contender Mark Prince talks about his battles inside and out of the ring. As one of Britain's top fighters in the 1990s, he was involved in several wars on Sky Sports before getting his big chance in Germany against Dariusz Michalczewski. He then had an unlikely comeback, that was inspired by the tragic murder of his son, Kiyan, a budding footballer with Queens Park Rangers, Mark made is his life's work to make sure his son's name lives on, while trying to make sure that no parent has to suffer the same grief he has.

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#256 Michael Moorer

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:41:18 -0000

Former light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion Michael Moorer talks to Tris Dixon about his huge nights in the ring, against the likes of Evander Holyfield and George Foreman, but is also open about his struggles away from the ring. He talks about how tough life can be for a fighter away when he is not fighting, whether he is an active boxer suffering from the sport's politics or life after the final bell.

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#255 George Zeleny

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:28:27 -0000

Boxing historian George Zeleny has spent a lifetime in the sport. George has been on hand to see many of the greats travel to the UK, including Ali, Tyson and Liston, and he has seen the great and the good of British boxing in more than 50 years.

Many leading British fight figures have confided in him over the years but, at heart, he remains a fan and his passion for the sport and the is clear all these years on.

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#254 Jason Moloney

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:07:59 -0000

Australian star Jason Moloney is a former world bantamweight champion who has become a darling in Japan and is one of the most-liked guys in the sport.

You can see why, as he reflects on his decorated amateur and professional careers, his incredible relationship with his twin Andrew, making it big from Australia and the huge nights he's boxed on, from taking on Naoya Inoue in Las Vegas, to boxing inside the Tokyo Dome, and on huge bills at home.

Jason says why he's not ready to retire just yet, what he still hopes to achieve and looks back on an incredible career structured around determination, ambition, willpower – and being immensely likeable.

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#253 Kurt Emhoff

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:28:21 -0000

This week, Boxing Life Stories hosts Kurt Emhoff, the first fight attorney that we've had on the show and Kurt is also a boxing manager.

Kurt has been involved in the sport for more than two decades, and talks about some of his clients, some of his biggest cases, and some of the most significant talking points in the sport today, including lawsuits, the need for central governance in boxing and much more.

He also has his own podcast, which I have recently been a guest on. Check out the Boxing Esq. podcast where you listen to your pods or visit https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-boxing-esq-podcast/id1308393655

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#252 Jesse Hart

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:03:03 -0000

In a hugely emotional podcast, light-heavyweight contender Jesse Hart talks about growing up in Philadelphia, as the son of local heavy-hitting legend Eugene "Cyclone" Hart, his road to becoming a top-ranked fighter, the current light-heavyweight landscape and his role in it – including the likes of Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, David Benavidez – and others, and his hopes for the future.

But the podcast gets heavy as Jesse breaks down over the senseless murder of his brother in 2010, something he he still trying and struggling to comes to terms with, proving he is every inch as much a fighter out of the ring as he is inside it.

I also talked to Jesse for this recent piece on grief in boxing https://www.boxingscene.com/boxing-grief-how-sport-saves-lost-souls--186853

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#251 Victor Conte

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:39:57 -0000

WE ARE BACK!!! This week, I'm delighted to have the colourful and controversial Victor Conte on the podcast.

Conte works with many of the leading fighters in the world, including Terence Crawford, Bam Rodriguez, Devin Haney, Joshua Buatsi and he's recently linked up with Chris Eubank Jnr.

Conte is very much an anti-doping advocate today, but he shot to infamy as the mastermind of the BALCO scandal in 2002, which saw him jailed for four months.

Subsequently, much has been said and written about Conte, including the Netflix Untold special, Hall of Shame, but here he has his say on what he has done, what he is doing, his portrayal in the media, his detractors, his regrets, and PEDs in the sport of boxing.

This is unmissable.

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Season 5: #50 Joe Calzaghe

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0000

The Welsh Dragon, Joe Calzaghe, one of the great fighters of the modern era and one of the finest ever fighters from Britain, reflects on his incredible Hall of Fame career, and Calzaghe brings the curtain down on Boxing Life Stories. For now.

Joe talks about his dad's tea – with lumpy milk – that raised the eyebrows of the travelling HBO crew, why Joe 'The Cat' Calzaghe never happened, how nervous he was for Strictly Come Dancing, life as an introvert, the loss of his parents and his legacy. He talks about the challenges that sportsmen face in retirement and becoming a father again, to another son, called Enzo.

Intro – 0.00-4.08
Calzaghe interview – 4.08-1.39.02
Closing thoughts – 1.39.02-1.45.41
Reflections on Boxing Life Stories with Lee Blasdale (Hanson Lee Resourcing) and Derek Andrews (Delco Safety Compliance) 1.45.42-2.49.10
Sign off – 2.49.10

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Season 5: #49 Eric Donovan

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Irish amateur standout Eric Donovan was close to boxing at the London Olympics in 2012 but instead was headed to rehab.

Now, following a long journey into recovery, Donovan is a retired professional with an incredible story to tell.

Donovan is a father, counsellor, trainer and husband, and he is the voice of wisdom and an engaging talker, whose incredible story – which, in professional boxing terms went against the grain and ended on a high – is about a man who is likely going to inspire future generations of Irish fighters.

The 10th round Eric refers to in this podcast against El Hadri – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMoRVMQg4vE

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Season 5: #48 Jim McDonnell

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Former European champion and world title contender Jim McDonnell talks about the big fights, against the likes of Azumah Nelson, Barry McGuigan and Brian Mitchell, the devastating knockout loss to Kenny Vice, being part of the famous Royal Oak stable and becoming a top trainer, working with the likes of James DeGale and Danny Williams.

Jimmy Mac, as he known in boxing, was a ferocious trainer, and he talks about his drive, wanting to be like Alan Ball on the football pitch, running sub-three hour marathons, his rise up through the ranks and why the final loss of his career, which came in Slovakia and against the advice of the British Boxing Board of Control, was one of the best things he has ever done.

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Season 5: #47 Derek Williams

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:10:13 -0000

'Sweet D' Derek Williams reflects on an incredible career that saw him win Commonwealth and European titles, while fighting the likes of Lennox Lewis, Bert Cooper, Jose Ribalta, David Bey, Hughroy Currie and Jimmy Thunder.

Williams also travelled the US, taking dangerous fights and sparring some of the biggest names, including Gerry Cooney and Mike Tyson.

Now a columnist for Boxing News, Williams also looks after the youth in London, helping them by allowing them to benefit from his amazing experiences.

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Season 5: #46 Julius Francis

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:59:16 -0000

The former heavyweight champion boxed a who's who of stars, from Mike Tyson to Vitali Klitschko and John Ruiz to Zejko Mavrovic, London's Francis was either linked to fighting them (George Foreman in Vegas, Herbie Hide and David Tua), sparred them or he boxed them.

His colourful life saw him grow up in foster care before serving several spells in prison and living life on the wrong side of the tracks. But boxing steered him away from that, and this story charts his incredible journey, his life in and out of the ring, boxing in a Russian circus, the current heavyweight scene and that infamous Boxpark knockout.

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Season 5: #45 Bob Arum

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:30:00 -0000

One of the leading promoters of all-time, Top Rank boss Bob Arum talks about the big fights, the big names and much more as he reflects on his incredible career in boxing.

Arum recalls the big nights of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, the Four Kings era of Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Tommy Hearns, his time with Manny Pacquiao and much more.

Arum discusses meeting his wife, Lovee, their first date, losing his son, John, in a tragic accident, how he feels promoting a sport that takes so much physically from the athletes and how he feels about his arch-rival Don King today.

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Season 5: #44 Julian Jackson

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0000

The Hall of Famer from the Virgin Islands, Julian Jackson is undoubtedly one of the biggest punchers the sport has seen.

Jackson knocked out 49 of 55 opponents, creating one of the sport's great highlight reels along the way.

He was a Don King stalwart, but some of the big fights Jackson wanted, against the likes of Roy Jones and James Toney, failed to materialise, but Jackson had two violent battles with Gerald McClellan, a shootout with Mike McCallum, annihilated Buster Drayton, Dennis Milton, Terry Norris and infamously blew Herol Graham away with a shocking knockout when behind on the cards and blinded in one eye.

Jackson talks about his journey, which was shaped by an alcoholic mother, to being a father, growing up rough, missing out on the boycotted Olympics of 1980 and his sensational ride through the sport and into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Season 5: #43 Scott Cardle

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Scott Cardle was a mainstay of the Team GB amateur programme who fought some of the best amateurs in the world and trained alongside two crops of Olympians.

He turned pro with high hopes, trained with Joe Gallagher but admits things changed for him after being pushed in British title fights by Sean Dodd.

Here, in a frank, candid and at times funny interview, Scott recalls stories from the amateurs, the Gallagher training camps at the Wild Card, how and when things went wrong, his pride in his successes and his perspective on his life and career now.

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Season 5: #42 Charlie Magri

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0000

'Champagne' Charlie Magri was one of the most decorated amateurs produced in the UK, and he went on to win the WBC flyweight title as a professional.

The East End hero, who was born in Tunisia, was a four-time ABA champion who boxed at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, travelling there as favourite to claim gold.

Here, Magri talks about life in the East End, from the Krays to the hardmen of the area, the likes of Terry Lawless, Mickey Duff, Frank Warren and Jimmy Tibbs and the best and worst times of his career.

In retirement, Magri ran a pub, owned a sports shop and trained fighters, having left his mark as one of Britain's most-popular sportsmen from the 1980s.

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Season 5: #41 Andre Berto

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0000

The former welterweight world champion talks about not retiring, his aid work in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquakes and why he put his career on hold to help, fighting Floyd Mayweather and how he coped with his first loss (not very well).

Andre Berto was Al Haymon's first fighter that the future Hall of Fame promoter brought through, though Haymon had already worked with Vernon Forrest and Jermain Taylor, and Berto has had a fine career, boxing the likes of Victor Ortiz, Shawn Porter, Robert Guerrero, Juan Urango and many more.

Berto was in fine form, talking about highs and lows with real warmth and honesty.

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Season 5: #40 Hasim Rahman

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Hasim 'The Rock' Rahman shocked the world when he knocked out Lennox Lewis to become the lineal world heavyweight champion.

His name was etched in the history books alongside the likes of Johnson, Luis, Marciano, Ali and Holmes as The Man who beat The Man, before he lost the crown back to Lewis in a rematch.

Rahman had a long, decorated career with plenty of incident packed in. Having survived shootings on the streets of Baltimore, his life hit a crossroads and he focused on boxing.

He would go on to fight David Tua, Oleg Maskaev, Lewis twice, John Ruiz, Wladimir Klistchko, James Toney, Corrie Sanders and many more in his career that spanned 50 wins, nine losses with two draws.

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Season 5: #39 Dr Flip Homansky

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Recently described at The Godfather of PED testing in boxing, Dr Flip Homansky was a physician on the Nevada State Athletic Commission for some of the biggest fights in history.

Dr Homansky also served on the NSAC Medical Advisory Board Chairman having worked at the Chief Ringside Physician for almost three decades. He is the former Association of Boxing Commissions vice-president and current vice-president of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

Fascinatingly, he allowed Evander Holyfield to box on against Mike Tyson in the infamous Bite Fite (from a medical perspective), he was there for the Fan Man incident when Bowe fought Holyfield, and he's seen fighters at their best and worst over the years.

He's been in the locker rooms with the likes of Tommy Morrison and Marvin Hagler and he is one of the sport's most-respected voices. It has been said: "There is probably no one in the world with more medical experience as it relates to boxing."

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Season 5: #38 Derrick Harmon

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:42:13 -0000

Former world light-heavyweight contender boxed a who's who of the best of his era, whether it was in sparring or in the ring.

Harmon fought a peak Roy Jones. Dariusz Michalszewski, Tim Liitles, Montell Griffin and O'Neil Bell up at cruiserweight.

Derrick grew up in foster care, has suffered unimaginable loss but retains an inspiring and positive outlook. Now he works as the right hand man to Bob Arum, operating as a shadow wherever the Hall of Fame promoter goes having formed an unlikely bond with a boxing icon.

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Season 5: #37 Jamie Speight

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:41:59 -0000

Jamie Speight set off on his pro journey with high hopes, but later became a proud journeyman as he navigated his way through 61 professional fights.

He boxed champions and contenders including Josh Warrington, Joe Cordina, Issac Lowe, Gavin McDonnell and Jason Cunningham during a fascinating career and transition from prospect to journeyman before reading my book Damage caused him to stop fighting.

However, outside the ring Jamie has had it hard. He and his partner went through years of IVF treatment trying to have a baby, his sister was seriously sexually assaulted and he's had a tenuous relationship with his mother.

Here, Speight talks about his. mental health battles, struggling through lockdown and why he made the decision to retire when he did.

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Season 5: #36 Barry Michael

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:16:28 -0000

Australian star Barry Michael was a world super-featherweight champion who has one of the best stories in boxing.

He won the title in a war with Melbourne rival Lester Ellis, a former student of Michael's and future friend but at the time there was a real feud. The story of that fight alone is incredible.

Then there were fights on the road, in Africa, Indonesia, the UK and in Hawaii, rumoured bouts with the likes of Azumah Nelson, Barry McGuigan, Ray Mancini, Bobby Chacon and fellow Australian Jeff Fenech, but they failed to materialise.

Barry is a well-renowned broadcaster, these days, but he refers back to the Melbourne criminal underworld that was heavily involved with boxing back in the 1980s, and a violent fight with a gangster and his henchmen that, in short, spelt the end of Michael's career.

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Season5: #35 Evan Korn

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Usually, Evan Korn is the man teeing up the interviews. The Top Rank publicist talks here about his journey into the promotional powerhouse from fight fan, to sports journalist to finally making the move out to Las Vegas.

Korn, an endurance runner in his spare time, discusses trying to break into the business, the changing face of boxing journalism, his job interview with Bob Arum, working on a night when there's a tragedy in the ring, his time with superstars like Tyson Fury, Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson, his future and 'the other side of the street' in boxing terms.

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Season 5: #34 Larry Olubamiwo

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Former heavyweight Larry Olubamiwo discusses his journey through boxing and life. A former sprinter, Larry got in to trouble, went to prison and then embarked on a career as a professional boxer.

Not long into his career, he fell victim to Operation Raw Deal and was caught up in a steroid scandal, admitted 13 offences throughout his career and was banned.

He came back, but settled for life as an opponent in the blue corner and then faded away, only to re-emerge as an actor.

Larry remains outspoken about PED use in boxing, how he thinks it should be regulated and how prevalent it is, lifting the lid on the dark side of the sport that many hope is not real, or not as bad as they fear it could be.

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Season 5: #33 Jim Lampley

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Former HBO broadcaster and International Boxing Hall of Famer takes a look back on his hugely successful career behind the mic.

Lampley is one of the all-time great voices of boxing, someone who has fought for the fighters, told their stories and been the soundtrack to many of the greatest fights of all time.

Here, he looks back on the nights he helped define, whether it was Buster Douglas stunning Mike Tyson, or his friend George Foreman rewriting history against Michael Moorer, Jim is filled with the articulate knowledge and emotion and that makes him one of the greats.

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Season 5: #32 Augie Sanchez

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:38:40 -0000

Augie Sanchez was the last American to beat Floyd Mayweather. In the amateurs, before losing out in the 1996 Olympic box-offs, Sanchez also defeated the late Diego Corrales and was one of the finest amateurs in the country.

In the pros, and after signing for Top Rank, he and Mayweather appeared to be on a collision course but it never happened. Instead, he boxed the likes of Naseem Hamed, Jorge Paez, Daniel Jimenez and Luisito Espinosa.

Augie retired young and after just 28 fights. He is now a popular and highly-regarded trainer in Las Vegas, where he lives with his childhood sweetheart, Dawn, and their children.

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Season 5: #31 Brad Goodman

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:29:56 -0000

Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman had one of the best educations in the sport, being around Hall of Famers like Irving Rudd, Teddy Brenner and Bruce Trampler as a teenager.

His life in boxing continues more than 40 years on, and he was recently inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and he proposed to his girlfriend during his induction speech.

There are always interesting chats, with real industry insiders and boxing lifers, and Brad has worked with almost all of the major names in the sport, going back to his first live fight when he saw Muhammad Ali fight Earnie Shavers at Madison Square Garden in 1977.

Talking of The Garden, I've partnered with Roots of Fight, and listen to the episode to win a pair of Roots of Fight, Fight of the Century jogging bottoms.

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Season 5: #30 Kenny Adams

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:45:20 -0000

Coach Kenny Adams has reportedly worked with 26 world champions, 34 Olympians and 56 fighters who went on to achieve a world crown.

Adams is also a Vietnam veteran, and as part of the US Olympic set up in 1984 and 1988, he coached the likes of Evander Holyfield, Meldrick Taylor, Pernell Whitaker, Virgill Hill, Roy Jones, Ray Mercer and Michael Carbajal.

In the pro ranks, he declined the opportunity to work with Floyd Mayweather but did train the likes of Diego Corrales, Edwin Valero, Vince Phillips, Kennedy McKinney, Samuel Peter, Johnny Tapia, Michael Nunn and may more.

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Season 5: #29 Jesse Reid

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:50:00 -0000

Jesse Reid is one of the most successful trainers of all time and has worked with between 20 and 30 world champions.

He coached the brilliant Orlando Canizales from the ground up, and he has trained the likes of Roger Mayweather, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jesse Burnett, Hector Camacho and countless others.

He's also worked with some of boxing's most troubled minds, including Bruce Curry, Johnny Tapia and Paul Spadafora. Reid remains close to Spadafora to this day. He lost his fighting son, Jesse, to alcoholism and he has tried to help many fighters across the tightrope of addiction.

Jesse turned down the chance to train Mike Tyson, was the lead voice in the infamous Paul Spadafora-Floyd Mayweather spar and has been one of the most-respected voices in sport for more than 50 years.

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Season 5: #28 Johnny Nelson Part 2

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Tris and Johnny sit-down to reflect on moments of Nelson's extraordinary career as a long-reigning WBO cruiserweight champion but they also discuss the use of PEDs in the sport, similarities and differences between the Ingle way and Ukrainian methodology, when the right time to retire is, how to cope with retirement, taking flying lessons, Kell Brook, Anthony Joshua and, of course, life lessons of the late, great Brendan Ingle

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Season 5: #27 Kieran Mulvaney

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:58:38 -0000

Kieran Mulvaney is one of the most interesting men in boxing journalism. Born in the UK, he has worked for America's big three – ESPN, Showtime and HBO – but he's also written books about polar bears and stories about climate change, killer whales trying to sink boats, the Wild West and much more.

Mulvaney has had bylines in the Washington Post and National Geographic, as well as Boxing News, and here he talks about the sadness behind the last night HBO televised boxing, some of his favourite characters in the sport, his broadcast colleagues and his own very unique start and journey through boxing.

Kieran also co-hosts the Showtime Boxing podcast with Eric Raskin.

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Season 5: #26 Timothy Bradley

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0000

2023 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Timothy Bradley had an excellent career that saw him win 33 fights, lose just two and draw once in his 37 bouts.

Of course, there was a trilogy with Manny Pacquiao, the Fight of the Year with Russian Provodnikov, victory over the likes of Juan Manuel Marquez, Brandon Rios, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Lamont Peterson and Kendall Holt before he retired and became one of the sport's best analysts for ESPN.

He won his first world title in England, against Junior Witter, but he had always had his eyes on the Hall of Fame.

This is Bradley's own story, from growing up tough in Palm Springs, to having his heart broken in the Olympic trials and becoming a pariah for his win over Pacquiao to becoming Hall of Famer and resounding boxing good guy with universal respect.

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Season 5: #25 Ben Shalom

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom does not court attention and it is not often he talks about his background and his start in the sport.

Here, the Sky Sports promoter discusses both, his aspirations and motivations, the media and social media landscape in boxing, his stable of fighters and his deal with Sky and much more.

Ben talks about the struggle, how he was down to his last £17,000 in the company account when the UFC came calling with a lawsuit he called "heavy" and how he is now in a position to sign marquee fighters, pros, Olympians and star amateurs.

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Season 5: #24 Lawrence Lustig

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:00 -0000

For five decades, Lawrence Lustig has been a regular at ringside as a photographer.

Initially he worked for agencies, then the Daily Star newspaper, then he became a Matchroom stalwart and now he is at Boxxer.

He and Charlie Magri were one another's best men, and here Lawrence talks about the art of being a boxing photographer, the truth behind the Bentt-Hide press conference brawl, his role in bringing Lennox Lewis to the UK after the Olympics, the break up of The Cartel, taking photos at tragic fights and much more.

This interview flew by.

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Season 5: #23 Malik Scott

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Articulate former heavyweight contender Malik Scott now coaches former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

The two fought as pros and were sparring partners but now Scott heads the camp.

Here, Malik looks back on his own life and career, growing up in Philadelphia, fighting to look after his half-brother, the tough breaks of trying to make it to the 2000 Olympics and the pro career that took him to 32-0.

However, a four-year absence where Malik struggled away from the ring saw him return as a contender with mixed fortunes, as he met the likes of Tony Thompson, Derek Chisora, Deontay Wilder and others.

Now a coach who is thirsty for knowledge and to improve other boxers, Scott is recognised as one of the sport's bright minds.

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Season 5: #22 Colonel Bob Sheridan

Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

One of the most famous boxing broadcasters of all time, the Colonel has been ringside at some of the biggest fights in history and has got to know many of the sport's biggest names.

As the man tasked with providing the words to go with the international feed of Don King fights, Sheridan talks about his decades working with King, covering fights from Zaire to Tokyo, the controversies, the great nights, the big names but he also reveals another side.

This is the first podcast where the former rodeo bull rider gets to right the 14 wrongs on his Wikipedia page and explains how you can tell if a cow is pregnant and what you need to feel for. It's the first time in more than 220 episodes that has been discussed in Boxing Life Stories!

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Season 5: #21 Elliot Worsell

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Boxing writer Elliot Worsell is one of the best scribes in the sport. He first freelanced for websites at the age of 16, was published in Boxing News at 17 and authored his first book at 22.

As well as working in PR for Hayemaker, he had a spell working with UFC fighters and his second book, Dog Rounds, became one of the most highly-acclaimed books in modern boxing.

Here, Worsell discusses his journey to finally joining the Boxing News staff in 2018, his books, his thoughts on the sport and the type of 'journalism' it has opened itself up to, his thirst for knowledge and never-ending quest for improvement and how reading and writing have allowed him to maintain sanity through some of the darker episodes of his life.

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Season 5: #20 Lewis van Poetsch

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:34:42 -0000

Journeyman Lewis van Poetsch racked up an extraordinary 170 professional fights before walking away with a win in his final contest this year.

'Poochi' spent a decade taking late calls, saving shows and working out of the away corner, fighting top prospects and stars alike, and often making sure they had their hands full.

He is also an army veteran, having served in Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, he's also worked as a barber and a lorry driver and now, staying in boxing, he is being trained to become a referee.

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Season 5: #19 Rachel Charles

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Born in Birmingham but now living in Los Angeles, Rachel Charles has become one of boxing's most popular publicists.

She started working for Dan Goossen, thanks to James Toney, and her impressive list of clients includes Buddy McGirt, Andre Ward, Paul Williams, Golden Boy Promotions, Zab Judah and many more.

But Rachel has not had it easy. She was abused when she was young, but now finds common ground with fighters who have suffered from trauma. She was inspired by the likes of Debbie Caplan and Jackie Kallen in the business side of boxing, made history as the first woman to work with a Saudi Arabian fighter and after more than 20 years in the sport explains why she can't get it out of her blood.

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Season 5: #18 Boris Crighton

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Having recently moved up in weight to challenge Lyndon Arthur at barely a day's notice, Boris Crighton discusses the importance of staying in shape, waiting of rthe phone call that might change his life.

A personal trainer and CrossFitter who does hot yoga and watches his nutrition, sleep and recovery, Crighton lives like a pro should. Here, 'The Blade' talks about his time moving to Aberdeen from Cameroon, his amateur pedigree, the trials and tribulations of being a pro north of of the border and his hopes for the future.

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Season 5: #17 Lee Cutler

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Bournemouth's Lee Cutler has won a Southern Area title but he wants more. He has also sparred some of the biggest names in British boxing, has toiled in the small halls, coped with his first loss, changed his mindset towards boxing over the years and is now riding the crest of a wave as the sport goes to new heights on the South Coast.

A friend of cruiserweight contender and former Boxing Life Stories guest Chris Billam-Smith, Lee talks about the Bournemouth boom, his start in the sport, the lessons he has learned and much more.

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Season 5: #16 Mauricio Sulaiman

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0000

The head of the WBC reflects on his time in boxing, including growing up in the the WBC – which was created by his father Don Jose. As a child, Mauricio recalls the likes of Don King and Muhammad Ali visiting the house...

Sulaiman talks about the controversies, the state of boxing, the WBC almost going bankrupt and much more besides, showing a side not often seen in his interviews.

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Season 5: #15 Billy Dib

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:16:27 -0000

Billy Dib might have been the IBF featherweight champion of the world, worked with Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, 50 Cent and Naseem Hamed, but two weeks ago he was told the biggest news of his life when doctors informed him he was cancer free.

Here, Dib looks back on a journey that in recent months has united the boxing world, but one that saw him bullied as a kid, his first wife die of cancer and Dib experience many moments of hardship.

Now, with a new book out and an uplifting story to tell with a positive message he is keen to get out, Dib can talk about the future having won his fight to survive and spend more time with his wife and young son.

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Season 5: #14 Steve Cunningham

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:39:59 -0000

Former world crusierweight champion Steve Cunningham has endured many battles in the ring, but everything has been insignificant in comparison to having a daughter who needed a heart transplant.

Here, Steve tells his incredible joinery, from the streets of Philadelphia to the Navy, a pro career that started in the middle of nowhere, to some of the biggest fights in cruiserweight history against the likes of Marco Huck, Tomasz Adamek, Krystof Wlodarcyzk, Guillermo Jones and a move up in weight that would later see him fight – and drop – Tyson Fury and draw with Antonio Tarver.

Cunningham went to his opponent's backyard many times, and this is his life on the front line, and behind enemy lines.

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Season 5: #13 Roberto Diaz

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:12:23 -0000

Matchmaker Roberto Diaz has recently finished 15 years as a figurehead of Golden Boy Promotions and this is his first interview since the split.

Here, Diaz talks about growing up rough in San Francisco, his traumatic battle with cancer, how Marco Antonio Barrera facilitated his start in professional boxing, his time at Golden Boy and parting company from Oscar De La Hoya and much more.

This is great stuff, a real look behind the curtain of professional boxing and Diaz is a terrific storyteller who has seen so much.

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Season 5: #12 Danny McIntosh

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Former European light-heavyweight champion Danny McIntosh won the crown on the road, in France, beating Thierry Karl, and he also fought Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly, Tony Oakey, Steve Spartacus and many others.

Danny also sparred with Mikkel Kessler, Herbie Hide and Robert Stieglitz, was trained by Graham Everett and also fulfilled a childhood dream working with the Ingles, including the late Brendan Ingle.

Here, he talks about the challenges he faced in his career in boxing and life after the final bell, his new gym and his hopes for the future.

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Season 5: #11 Sam Sexton

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Former British heavyweight champion Sam Sexton had a successful career that ran from 2005-2018 and saw him finish with 24 wins with four losses.

Here, Sexton talks about fighting the likes of David Price, Hughie Fury, Derek Chisora and Martin Rogan, and working in camp with Matt Skelton, Wladimir Klitschko and many more.

He talks about the grief he felt after the loss of his mother, PEDs in the heavyweight division, the damage Klitschko did to him in Austria, meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger, early sparring sessions with Herbie Hide and Jon Thaxton and coping with the loss of identity and the buzz of fighting in retirement.

This is great stuff from Sam.

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Season 5: #10 Montell Griffin

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:44:24 -0000

If anyone has a hard luck story in the sport, it's two-time former world light-heavyweight champion Montell Griffin. Yes, he beat James Toney after barely a dozen pro fights, and yes, he was the first man to defeat Roy Jones.

But he never had anything easy. He had to sue to force his way onto the Barcelona 1992 Olympic team, and even then was hard done by by the judges when he exited the tournament. Things didn't get easier, with controversial points losses, losing to fighters who later tested positive for PEDs and much more besides.

But he retains his love the sport. Despite a resigned cynicism, he coaches fighters today and in his spare time works as a stand up comedian! In his words, if he didn't laugh, he'd cry.

He also has a new book out, visit www.theicelifebook.com for more details and to purchase.

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Season 5: #9 Eric Bottjer

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Matchmaker Eric Bottjer has worked for a who's who of promoters, including Dan Goosen, Lou DiBella, Don King and Matchroom, but he's not a man who has seen things just at the highest level, but at fight club level, too.

Eric is a boxing historian and was influenced by the late Johnny Bos and Bottjer's helped in the careers of the likes of Evander Holyfield, Felix Trinidad, James Toney and he also made the 2001 Fight of the Year between Micky Ward and Emanuel Burton (Augustus).

Here, Bottjer talks about the roles of being a matchmaker, and how it took him into the ring against one of his own fighters, working with some of the biggest names in boxing and the state of the game today.

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Season 5: #8 Lee Meager

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:31:57 -0000

Former British lightweight champion Lee Meager is a tarmacker by trade and was involved in some great fights in his pro career, from 2000 to 2008.

He won 16 of his first 17 pro contests, trained under the watchful eye of Robert McCracken and was one of Mick Hennessy's Class of 2000, and was part of a stable that would feature Carl Froch, Darren Barker and Tyson Fury.

Meager boxed the likes of Jon Thaxton, Dave Stewart, John Murray, Charlie Shepherd and Martin Watson and fought in Las Vegas the night before Floyd Mayweather defeated Ricky Hatton.

Here, Meager reflects on his career, the sacrifices he made, the fights, the wars and personalities and life after boxing.

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Season 5: #7 Thomas McDonagh

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Thomas McDonagh was a frustratingly good prospect from the Collyhurst and Moston gym in Manchester and learned his trade under the brilliant coach Brian Hughes.

McDonagh was a one club man, amateur and pro, and he boxed the likes of Anthony Small, Sam Webb, Wayne Alexander, Bradley Pryce and Andrew Face but he admits he didn't fulfil his potential.

He was also a stablemate to the likes pop Robin Reid, Gary Lockett, Michael Jennings, Anthony Farnell and Michael Gomez and is known to be one of the funniest character in British boxing.

Here, he talks about his career, the good boxing does, his relationships with Brian Hughes and Pat Barrett and life inside one of Manchester's most famous gyms.

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Season 5: #6 Graham Everett

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:42:32 -0000

Norwich trainer Graham Everett is one of the most respected and unheralded figures in British boxing.

He's trained the likes of Herbie Hide, Jon Thaxton and Sam Sexton to title glory, trained Michael, Ryan and Liam Walsh and he's been a mainstay in British rings for more than three decades.

Here, he talks about learning the ropes, the biggest nights, the best fighters and what makes a top coach in the sport.

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Season 5: #5 Anthony Crolla Part 2

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Back from only the 15th episode at the start of Boxing Life Stories, Anthony Crolla returns as a guest to talk about the tail end of his career, getting 'tasered' by Vasyl Lomachenko, his farewell fight and life after boxing.

One of British boxing's good guys looks back over his long, successful time in the ring and ahead to his new life outside it, as a coach and top pundit for radio and TV.

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Season 5: #4 Ryan Walsh

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:41:29 -0000

Cromer's former British featherweight champion was unlucky not to win the European title when he challenged for it on away soil.

He's fought the likes of Lee Selby, James Tennyson, Maxi Hughes and missed out on clashes with Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and others.

He's one of three fighting siblings from Norwich and the same Graham Everett gym that spawned the likes of Herbie Hide, Jon Thaxton and Sam Sexton.

Walsh is a great talker and has immense knowledge of boxing as a student of the game and remains intensely passionate about it, even in the twilight of his boxing days.

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Season 5: #3 Nigel Travis

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:42:55 -0000

Nigel Travis has done it all in boxing. He's best known now as Jamie Moore's No. 2 – assistant trainer – but he was a good amateur who left it too late to make it in the pros.

As well as being a full-time firefighter, he's a part-time actor who has appeared on shows including Peaky Blinders, and he comes from boxing stock and a father who has been involved in the development of Britain's top amateurs for years.

Alongside Moore, Nigel's worked with Rocky Fielding, Carl Frampton, Chantelle Cameron, Tommy Coyle and many more.

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Season 5: #2 Jon Thaxton

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:55:00 -0000

Jon Thaxton is a former British lightweight champion who boxed the likes of Ricky Hatton, Eamonn Magee, Emanuel Augustus, Yuri Romanov, Jon Murray and Paul 'Scrap Iron' Ryan.

He worked with Brendan Ingle and Norwich stalwart Graham Everett, became close to Herbie Hide, Naseem Hamed – whom he served as a sparring partner for – and Johnny Nelson, and now he works changing the quality of people's lives through health and fitness in Norwich.

Thaxton is a great talker and wonderful storyteller.

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Season 5: #1 Scott Quigg

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:12:33 -0000

Former world super-bantamweight champion Scott Quigg talks about the single-mindedness that took him to the top of the sport.

He discuses the sacrifices he has made to reach the pinnacle in a fights against the likes of Rendall Monroe, Carl Frampton, Kiko Martinez and Oscar Valdez.

The former champion also talks about his life after boxing, and what it was like learning from coaches including Brian Hughes, Ricky Hatton, Joe Gallagher and Freddie Roach – as well as being a stablemate of Puerto Rican great Miguel Cotto.

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Season 4: #50 Robin Reid

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Former WBC super-middleweight champion Robin Reid took Olympic bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Games.

He won his world title on the road, made three defences, including against Yorkshire hardman Henry Wharton before losing his crown in an upset to Sugar Boy Malinga.

Reid also famously boxed the likes of Joe Calzaghe – for many giving the brilliant Welshman his hardest fight – Brian Magee, Sven Ottke, Carl Froch and Jeff Lacy.

But things didn't work out as he imagined they would. Here, in a rare interview, Reid bares his soul, remembering the best and worst of his career and talking for the first time in detail about his struggles in life after boxing.

This is unmissable, and the 200th episode of Boxing Life Stories.

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Season 4: #49 Lisa McClellan

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Since that tragic night in February 1995 when Gerald McClellan lost to Nigel Benn in one of the most brutal fights of all time, Lisa McClellan has been the primary carer for her brother, Gerald.

Here, Lisa talks about her new organisation, Ring of Brotherhood, and how it can help fighters by shining a light on what they go through after hearing the final bell toll on their careers.

Lisa also discusses Gerald's recovery, their life now and her memories from that sad night nearly three decades ago.

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Season 4: #48 Kermit Cintron

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Former IBF welterweight champion Kermit Cintron fought the likes of Canelo, Paul Williams, Sergio Martinez and Antonio Margarito (twice), and he almost added to that, being one fight away from contests against Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and countryman Miguel Cotto.

Cintron's mother died of cancer when he was just 10, and his father died of a heart attack three years later. He managed to lose himself in combat sports; first wrestling, then boxing.

The outspoken Cintron had a hard career. He sparred Arturo Gatti, Bernard Hopkins and many more, was a Kronk stalwart alongside Andy Lee and Johnathon Banks under Emanuel Steward but he's thriving in retirement, studying to be a radiographer, spending time with his family and playing golf.

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Season 4: #47 Steve Lillis

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000

One of the best red top journalists of a generation, Steve Lillis has been in boxing for more than 30 years.

He's covered the big nights in Vegas, worked with small hall promoters, been at the cutting edge of old-school breaking news journalism and worked in television for BoxNation.

Lillis has enjoyed an incredible career, being close to the likes of Warren and Maloney, covering fights in the US featuring the likes of Larry Holmes and Manny Pacquiao and charting the rise of Ricky Hatton from the earliest of days, he's seen and done it all while not forgetting who the real stars are of the sport, the people we interview.

He's also had his own battles away from the ring, which he discusses here.

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Season 4: #46 Chris Algieri

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Former WBO world junior-welterweight champ Chris Algieri has fought the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Russian Provodnikov, Amir Khan, Errol Spence, Conor Benn and Tommy Coyle.

But the popular Long Islander was also a former world kickboxing champion, is a qualified nutritionist, has worked heavily in broadcasting, is the co-host on the Inside Boxing podcast and he's sparred a who's who of modern greats.

Here, he tells his unique story, his unexpected rise, his frustrations, his glory and his future.

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Season 4: #45 James Cook

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:51:07 -0000

Former European super-middleweight champion and two-time British champion James Cook is one of the most-respected figures in British boxing.

He was the first man to defeat the excellent Michael Watson, lost to Herol Graham, wanted to fight Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn and he had one tough assignment after another on the road, almost always in the away corner.

He worked with Mickey Duff, Harry Holland, Frank Warren and others, talks about moving to the UK from Jamaica, racism in England and, in his decorated role as a youth worker, crime and poverty in London and in the UK.

Cook is the conscience of British boxing and universally loved, known as The Guardian of the Streets.

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Season 4: #44 Andy Flute

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Andy Flute was a former British title contender who boxed the likes of Neville Brown, Sven Ottke, Robin Reid, Glenn Catley, David Starie and Markus Beyer.

As a sparring partner, he worked with Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Joe Calzaghe and many others, but he faced his biggest battle outside of the ring, with addiction and alcoholism.

Here, Andy reflects upon the person he was and the person he has become.

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Season 4: #43 Mike Goodall

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:14:47 -0000

Mike owns Ringcraft and has been ringside, literally, for more than 30 years. He assembles the rings for the big nights, in the small halls and for training camps around the world.

He also owns a sign business, so provides the sets and back drops for public workouts, press conferences and weigh ins. He and his team are often the first people on the scene of fight week and the last ones to leave. He's also worked with Joshua, Bruno, Lennox, Benn, Eubank and anymore and has worked with every major UK promoter, including Frank Warren, Mickey Duff, Barry and Eddie Hearn, Kellie Maloney and Boxxer.

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Season 4: #42 Johnathan Banks

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:06:38 -0000

Former cruiserweight contender Johnathan Banks had his career fast-tracked in the aftermath of Emanuel Steward's death.

Banks was still an active fighter when his beloved coach passed away but he was promptly named trainer of heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and his path changed.

As a boxer, Banks was cruiser who boxed at heavyweight and he fought the likes of Seth Mitchell, Antonio Tarver, Travis Walker and Tomasz Adamek. He has wonderful experiences to share having been around the Klitschko brothers and on the road with Steward, he talks working with middleweight great Gennady Golovkin today and explains why his future is about giving back, to communities and individuals, through boxing.

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Season 4: #41 Kenny Bayless

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Las Vegas referee Kenny Bayless paid his dues to get where he is. He spent years as an amateur official and then had a long apprenticeship on the Nevada State Athletic Commission before going on to become one of the world's leading referees.

He was the third man in the ring the night Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Manny Pacquiao and the night Bernard Hopkins defeated Oscar De La Hoya and he was there for the worrying knockouts of Amir Khan against Canelo Alvarez, when Juan Manuel Marquez flattened Pacquaio and when Pacquiao nailed Ricky Hatton.

Here, Bayless talks about the sport, the big nights and names and reveals some hidden stories from his incredible experiences.

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Season 4: #40 Paul Spadafora

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Former world IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora reflects on his incredible life story, through a traumatic childhood, several overdoses, stints in prison, being shot, other shootings, stabbings and much more in between.

He talks about 'that' Floyd Mayweather spar, how his life changed winning the world title and his search for redemption as he prepares his son Geno for a career in the hardest sport of all. This is simply unmissable.

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Season 4: #39 Shane McGuigan

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:43:10 -0000

Trainer Shane McGuigan has worked with some huge names in the sport; David Haye, George Groves, Carl Frampton, Josh Taylor, Chantelle Cameron and many more.

He has a stable of nine fighters, featuring Lawrence Okolie, Daniel Dubois and Chris Billam-Smith, and at just 33 he is one of the country's go-to coaches.

Here, he talks about his rise, his amateur career, being the son of fighting legend Barry and how he's coped through traumatic periods of his life, including divorce and the loss of his sister, Nika.

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Season 4: #38 Ron Borges

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:48:27 -0000

International Boxing Hall of Fame journalist Ron Borges looks back on his fabulous career. The Boston Globe icon looks back on his relationships with New England stars like Marvin Hagler, Micky Ward, Vinny Paz and others, and also discusses the big fights, including being ringside in Tokyo for Buster Douglas-Mike Tyson and being the only journalist in an enormous poll to pick Evander Holyfield to beat Tyson in their first fight.

He also talks about his friendship with Teddy Atlas, the investigation that rocked his career and his thrill at being inducted in Canastota earlier this year.

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Season 4: #37 Erickson Lubin

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:28:53 -0000

Super-welterweight contender Erickson Lubin talks about fighting for the PBC, his fight of the year contender with Sebastian Fundora and the pressure of being a high-profile fighter in the model day.

Lubin talks about his internal struggles after his emphatic loss to Jermell Charlo, turning pro under Mike Tyson while Team USA were still hoping for big things from him and his hopes for the future.

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Season 4: #36 Aaron Snowell

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:27:46 -0000

Veteran trainer Aaron Snowell has worked with many Don King fighters over the years. But he is not just a King lieutenant. He grew up in Pottsville, just down the road from Muhammad Ali's Deer Lake training camp and he was around The Greatest for the best part of a decade.

As a coach, who was in the corner the night Mike Tyson was stunned by Buster Dougles, and when Frankie Randall shocked Julio Cesar Chavez. He also worked with the likes of Julian Jackson, Tim Austin and Tim Witherspoon.

Snowball's story is an important one on many levels, not least because he presents a very different side of Mike Tyson in the late 1980s and early 1990s from the one were are accustomed to seeing.

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Season 4: #35 Tony Weeks

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:11:09 -0000

Las Vegas referee Tony Weeks has landed some of the most high profile assignments in boxing in recent years.

Weeks was the third man in the ring the night Diego Corrales stunned Jose Luis Castillo in their first fight, had to set Bernard Hopkins straight against Antwun Echols and he was also the referee the night Leavander Johnson lost his lightweight title – and later his life – against Jesus Chavez.

Here, Weeks talks about the big nights, the risks, the bloody shirt from the Badou Jack-Marcus Browne fight, starring in Hollywood films, and much more.

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Season 4: #34 Joe Mesi

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:43:40 -0000

Joe Mesi retired undefeated, at 36-0, but after issues with a brain scan he found it harder and harder to get licensed until he finally called it a day.

Now Joe still has a links to brains in his current profession, selling medical equipment.

In boxing, he is known as the 'brain fighter' because of the injuries he sustained following his big fight with Vassily Jirov, and it was fascinating to hear about the research he did about whether it would be safe for him to box again.

When the injury occurred, Mesi was being linked to fights with Mike Tyson, Wladimir Klitschko and a rematch with former amateur foe Hasim Rahman. Then everything changed…

Mesi and podcast host Tris Dixon met in upstate New York recently to talk about Joe's life in and out of the ring, his rise to becoming Buffalo's 'Third Franchise' and much more besides.

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Season 4: #33 Lou DiBella

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:05:38 -0000

Promoter Lou DiBella is one of the most outspoken men in the sport. In his former role at HBO, he worked with the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Lennox Lewis and Pernell Whitaker and as a promoter he's been with Bernard Hopkins, Micky Ward, Sergio Martinez and many others.

He lost a brother to suicide, rescues animals (including a zebra!), was this week inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and here also discusses his relationship with the likes of Eddie Hearn and Al Haymon.

Lou's induction has caused him to be reflective in recent weeks, thinking about the best and worst the sport has to offer, while remaining positive that it is, overall, a force for good.

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Season 4: #32 Kathy Duva

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Promoter Kathy Duva was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2020, but officially goes in this year as no induction ceremonies have taken place since the pandemic.

Kathy's journey includes plenty of star names, and we talk about Arturo Gatti, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Vinny Pazienza, Andrew Golota, Sergey Kovalev, Tomasz Adamek and many more.

But it's Kathy's own story that hits the hardest. She lost her husband Dan when he was just 44, brought up their three children, went back to university, survived cancer, has built and rebuilt Main Events several times over and she's been ringside at some of the biggest fights in history. She's also battled institutionalised discrimination on her way to a deserved plaque in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Season 4: #31 Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0000

In 1982, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney shared a historic night and wonderful 13 rounds in Las Vegas.

Holmes was the experienced champion, Cooney the untested but heavy-hitting contender yet the backdrop of the fight was about race, which made it the biggest money fight in boxing history at the time.

After the hostilities, however, Holmes and Cooney formed a friendship that endures to this day and they are something of a double act. The bad blood and the animosity has subsided but here they look back on the night they fought, their careers before and afterwards, and their relationship today, while answering some of the myths and stories that surrounded their battle.

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Season 4: #30 John Ryder

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:00 -0000

The super-middleweight 'Gorilla' talks about the highs and lows of his career that see him on the cusp of another big fight following a win over American Danny Jacobs.

Ryder talks about the many battles he's faced away from the ring, working with Tony Sims, struggling to make middleweight, big fights with Billy Joe Saunders, Nick Blackwell, Jacobs, Callum Smith and others as well as his stablemates, old and new, including Anthony Joshua, Darren Barker, Ricky Burns, Conor Benn, Felix Cash and many others.

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Season 4: #29 Chris Byrd

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Former world heavyweight champion Chris Byrd won a silver at the 1992 Olympics and thought it would be his springboard to fame and fortune.

It wasn't. Unable to get marquee deals or fights, he thought his best option was to balloon from middleweight to heavyweight to get his career going, so he ate anything and everything he wanted and found himself in the ring with the giants of his era, including the Klitschko brothers, David Tua, Ike Ibeabuchi, Evander Holyfield, Jameel McCline and many others.

Chris talks about facing the odds, about his hardships, the chronic pain he suffered with post-boxing that left him contemplating suicide, opponents using PEDs and, of course, the big nights and big fights in a powerful Boxing Life Story.

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Season 4: #28 Conor Benn

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Conor Benn is one of the hottest properties in world boxing. The exciting welterweight contender overcame. rocky start to life in the pros to race to 21-0.

But away from the highlight reel finishes and the glamorous social media profile, Benn has endured plenty of struggles. Here, the son of legend Nigel Benn (see episode 100) discusses the trials he has encountered, the problems he's had to overcome, his father's fights, family turmoil, trainer Tony Sims, struggling to get to grips with boxing, counselling and much more, in a wide-ranging and heartfelt interview.

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Season 4: #27 Dave Harris

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:00 -0000

For too long, fighters have needed to have the option of high-level care available to them when they retire.

Dave Harris has a dream. He's started the Ringside Charitable Trust and wants to build a retirement home for damaged fighters who have nowhere else to turn. But he's doing more than that.

He's raising awareness about the troubles of life after boxing, he's started a dedicated call line for retired fighters to use to talk about the issues they face and he's trying to raise money to help those who have given us so much enjoyment over the years a brighter future when the bell tolls on their careers for a final time.

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Season 4: #26 Frank Stallone

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Frank Stallone has been involved with boxing his whole life. From mimicking a Jack Dempsey haircut when he was 10 to knowing and forming friends with legends of the sport, including Muhammad Ali, Dempsey himself, Jimmy McLarnin, Vinny Paz, Ike Williams and many more.

Yes, his ultra-famous brother Sylvester made more headlines, but Frank has had a superb career in his own right and boxing has never been far from it. He penned music for the Rocky franchise and here shares thoughts and memories of the movies, talks in great depth about boxing history and the memorabilia he's collected, what it was like being ringside for the big fights in Philadelphia in the 1970s and much more.

There are stories from his career as a musician and actor but it's his love of boxing that shines through in this entertaining, funny and timeless interview.

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Season 4: #25 Marc Ratner

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:10:03 -0000

Marc Ratner is the former head of the Nevada State Athletic Commission who now has a top job with the UFC.

Throughout his years in Las Vegas and beyond, he witnessed some of the biggest fights of a generation and oversaw many controversies, from The Fan Man at Bowe-Holyfield to the Tyson-Holyfield Bite Fight to Zab Judah throwing stools and brilliant bouts featuring Corrales and Castillo and Barrera and Morales.

Here, Ratner reflects on some of the highs and lows during his time in the Chair.

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Season 4: #24 Gene Kilroy

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Gene Kilroy was a friend, advisor and confidant to Muhammad Ali. He spent a huge part of his life as Ali’s business manager and is universally seen as the last surviving member of Ali’s inner circle.

Here, he talks about his time with The Greatest, the incredible moments he experienced and the celebrities they encountered and he details Ali’s relationship with other heavyweight legends.

He discusses Zaire, Manila, Deer Lake and much more besides in a phenomenal look back over a phenomenal time.

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Season 4: #23 Kash Farooq

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Kash Farooq was 16-1 and tipped for stardom until changes appeared on his brainscan at the end of 2021.

The Scottish bantamweight prodigy had a bat fanclub in the sport, was promoted by Matchroom and shared a Fight of the Year contender with Lee McGregor.

There was then due to be a big fight on a Devin Haney bill in Las Vegas, a return with McGregor and then possibly a world title fight but all of those plans were sadly derailed.

Here, Farooq talks about his decision to retire, what was behind his call, his disappointment but also his hopes for a long future with his health intact.

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Season 4: #22 Anthony Leaver

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000

For almost 15 years, Anthony Leaver has been part of the Matchroom boxing media team.

He joined the promotional group to work across poker and golf, but soon found himself working on boxing, on Prizefighters and with the likes of Audley Harrison, James DeGale, Carl Froch, Tony Bellew and many others.

But when Matchroom opened their New York office, he was on his way to head up their media operations and he's subsequently handled media relationships for Canelo, Roman Gonzalez, Demetrius Andrade, Danny Jacobs and many more.

Here, he talks about getting the breaks, working for Eddie Hearn, his pride in Frank Smith's career progression and his unique nickname!

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Season 4: #21 Kevin Lueshing

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:40:05 -0000

Kevin Lueshing is a former British welterweight champion who famously dropped a 30-0 Felix Trinidad before losing a punch out in Nashville.

Lueshing was an exciting fighter, as seen in his seven-knockdown fight of the year for the British crown against Chris Saunders, but he also boxed the likes of Kirkland Laing and Harry Simon.

Away from the ring, Lueshing was tormented by his father, who was beyond violent with him, suffered abuse as a small boy, became a model, was a huge puncher and he later worked behind the scenes with the likes of Frank Bruno and Nigel Benn, old training partners from back in the day.

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Season 4: #20 Kevin Mitchell

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:05:39 -0000

For more than 30 years, Kevin Mitchell covered boxing for The Guardian and The Observer.

The award-winning author and journalist was ringside at the biggest fights and interviewed the biggest names and was unafraid of crossing swords with some of the most famous and litigious figures in the sport.

Kevin also helped a young and naïve Tris Dixon take his first few steps in the world of boxing journalism.

More importantly, he wrote the excellent books War, Baby: The Glamour of Violence about the tragic Nigel Benn-Gerald McClellan fight and Jacobs Beach: The Mob, the Fights, the Fifties, about organised crime’s involvement in the sport through the 1950s. Mitchell also penned Frank Bruno’s autobiography with him and is one of the most decorated writers of his generation.

Now retired, Mitchell still follows the sport, unable to get it out of his system despite its flaws, the tragedies and the politics but he can also look back fondly on his meetings with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Don King and many more.

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Season 4: #19 Al Bernstein

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000

International Boxing Hall of Famer Al Bernstein has been involved with boxing for half a century.

For many, he's the voice of the sport having covered some of the most iconic fights of all time. He's also appeared in multiple boxing movies, has his own podcast – Al Bernstein Unplugged – has written for major boxing publications and he's written a book 30 Years, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sports, and TV.

But it's for his work on ESPN, Showtime and Channel 5 over the last several decades and the coverage of the likes of Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury, Floyd Mayweather and many others that have sealed his deserved plaque in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Season 4: #18 Jackie Kallen

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Jackie Kallen has been involved with boxing for almost 50 years. She cut her teeth as an entertainment journalist interviewing the likes of Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones and the Beatles and then found herself in the basement of a Detroit Rec Center covering boxing.

She became a publicist for the famous Kronk Gym, working closely with Tommy Hearns through his glory years and beyond, and wound up managing James Toney and a successful stable of fighters in subsequent years.

Now, a motivational speak with a decorated career, she worked on The Contender TV series with Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard and a movie about her life was made with Meg Ryan in the lead role.

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Season 4: #17 Murad Muhammad

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:43:03 -0000

Enigmatic promoter Murad Muhammad has worked with the likes of Muhammad Ali, prisoner James Scott, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Roy Jones and Manny Pacquiao.

As well as being around some of the biggest names in the sport, he's had personal friendships with some of the major players in TV, including Disney CEO Bob Iger, and he recounts some of the relationships and deals he's been involved with and been a part of over the years.

Muhammad, who resides in New Jersey, has stories about Don King and many other boxing movers and shakers and insists that as far as promoters go, he, Murad Muhammad, "is the greatest of all times."

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Season 4: #16 Barry Hunter

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Barry Hunter has become one of the go-to trainers in the USA. After his noteworthy work with the Peterson brothers, who he trained from their childhoods until their career twilights, he's worked with a who's who of top-tier talent including Adrien Broner, Tony Thompson, Raushee Warren and Isaac Dogboe.

As part of the US amateur set-up, he's also worked with Shakur Stevenson, Ricardo Williams, Errol Spence and countless others.

Here, he talks about PEDs in the sport, playing the drums, the real-life Broner, his relationship with Virgil Hunter (no relation), growing up hard and much more besides.

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Season 4: #15 Matt Christie

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Matt Christie succeeded Boxing Life Stories host Tris Dixon as the editor of Boxing News.

Here, Matt talks about his early exposure to boxing, how he was destined for the top job and how he finds life in the editor’s chair on the world’s oldest boxing publication.

He also discusses the future-proofing of the brand, big nights ringside in the US and he talks about how BN adapted in the pandemic and much more besides.

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Season 4: #14 Harlem Eubank

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Harlem Eubank is an unbeaten professional from Brighton, and nephew to the legendary Chris Eubank Sr and cousin of Chris Eubank Jr. He’s also the son of former pro Simon Eubank.

Here, he talks about fighting in the family, training under Adam Booth, his rise on the small hall circuit, his famous surname and how he’s different from his more famous relatives and his hopes for the future. Harlem talks about his plant-based diet, his aspirations to top a bill in his hometown and his new start with Wasserman Boxing.

He also discusses his late cousin Seb, who tragically passed away in 2021.

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Season 4: #13 Chris Billam-Smith

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Bournemouth's British, Commonwealth and European cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith has big ideas and big ambitions. Trained by Shane McGuigan after a decent if not glittering amateur career, Billam-Smith has risen quickly in the pros.

He's become a Matchroom staple, twice boxing at Fight Camps, and he's already met men like Tommy McCarthy and Richard Riakporhe and he's sparred Mairis Briedis, David Haye, George Groves, Joshua Butasi, Lawrence Okolie, Daniel Dubois and many more.

He also hosts his own podcast, The Perfect Athlete Podcast, has a hunger for knowledge around sport, performance and recovery and he has a dream to bring big-time boxing to Bournemouth.

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Season 4: #12 Bob Hatrak

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Bob Hatrak has one of the most-extraordinary stories in the history of boxing.

Hatrak was the warden of Rahway Prison in New Jersey in the 1970s when light-heavyweight contender James Scott rose to prominence in the rankings from behind the prison walls.

Scott, who had a long history of legal woes before going down for life, started Hatrak's Boxing Authority programme and managed to miraculously continue his career while serving his life sentence.

Hatrak was the man behind it all. With assistance from promoter Murad Muhammad and commissioner, former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott, Scott was able to fight his way to become the No. 1 contender for the WBA title, beating the likes of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Richie Kates and Yaqui Lopez in huge fights that were televised from the maximum security prison.

This is a story the likes of which had never happened before and certainly will not happen again.

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Season 4: #11 Ed Brophy

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Executive director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Ed Brophy was a lifelong boxing fan who has created a utopia for boxers and fans alike.

He's done it all in the sleepy upstate town of Canastota in New York and after opening with just a small museum in 1989, he's built it in to one of the sport's bucket list destinations.

Here, he talks about his journey building the Hall, its expansion, the controversies he faces, the selection process and much more.

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Season 4: #10 Carl Greaves

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

A British boxing jack of all trades, Carl Greaves was a good fighter who boxed the likes of Alex Arthur and Michael Gomez in a decent career.

But he's arguably better known now as trainer to David Avanesyan and as one of the country's most popular managers, promoters and matchmaker, who is now working behind the scenes for Sky and Boxxer.

Greaves takes us through his colourful journey in the sport, from struggling to make weight to struggling to make fights and the battles small hall promoters face, whether in or out of a pandemic.

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Season 4: #9 Gary Sykes

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Dewsbury's Gary Sykes is a former British super-featherweight champion who faced all of his domestic rivals and just missed out on a huge fight in the US with Adrien Broner.

A former GB teammate and sparring partner of Amir Khan, Sykes twice entered Prizefighter and was famously upset in a round by Gary Buckland, when Sykes was the British champ.

An underrated but popular warrior, Sykes has struggled in retirement and has twice been placed in a psychiatric ward as he's faced coming to terms with life after boxing. He's now in his biggest fight.

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Season 4: #8 Tommy Coyle

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Hull's Tommy Coyle is one of Britain's best-loved fighters of the last 20 years.

The all-action warrior came through an eight knockdown thriller with Daniel Brizuela to win the Fight of the Year in 2014 but he also fought the likes of Derry Mathews, Gary Sykes, John Simpson, Michael Katsidis and Hull rival Luke Campbell.

Also know for infamously 'debagging' Eddie Hearn in Boston, Coyle talks about that incident, his struggle with accepting retirement, taking on board damage over the yers and his future in an open and frank discussion.

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Season 4: #7 John Rawling

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Commentator John Rawling has been the voice of the fights for the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, BoxNation and now for BT Sport. He's also contributed to the Guardian for several decades and he's been a fixture at ringside since the 1980s.

Here, he talks about his start in the world of broadcasting and journalism and goes on to to take us on a journey through the incredible nights and relationships he's enjoyed with the likes of Bruno, Benn, Eubank, Naz, Lewis, Foreman, Ali, Hatton and, most recently, having been ringside in Las Vegas to watch Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

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Season 4: #6 Michael Nunn

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Former middleweight and super-middleweight champion Michel Nunn, one of the pound for pound stars on the 1990s, went from a life of celebrity and fame to nearly two decades behind bars.
Nunn defeated plenty of big names, Curtis Parker, Sambu Kalambay, Iran Barkley, Marlon Starling, Donald Curry and he also fought James Toney, Frankie Liles and Steve Little.
Here, he talks about his frustration at trying to land fights with Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and latterly Roy Jones but also about the big nights and his time at the top, including the disputed losses to Little and Liles and Rocchiginai, He was 58-4 when he boxed for the last time but three of those defeats were controversial.
Then came time in prison and it was a long time but he was bright and engaging, it was great to hear him in such good shape and also hear him referring to so many in the boxing community whom he has been in touch with since his 2019 release.

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Season 4: #5 Bernd Boente

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Bernd Boente is best-known as the right-hand man to heavyweight champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko.

Here, he talks about his start in boxing in the 1980s, his journey through German TV working in the sport and his time as a journalist before joining up with the Klitschkos and forming KMG in 2006.

Boente also recalls the highs and lows of being by the side of the brothers, against the likes of Lennox Lewis, David Haye, Dereck Chisora, Corrie Sanders and many more, while sharing memories of Emanuel Steward and others through his own storied career.

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Season 4: #4 Arv Mittoo

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:42:50 -0000

Arv Mittoo is a Birmingham journeyman who notched a staggering 100 fights through his pro career.

He boxed the likes of Ashley Theophane, Gary Woolcombe, Scott Haywood, Lee Meager and Tunde Ajayi in compiling his 10-85-5 record.

Here, he talks extensively about life on the road, the subculture of British boxing’s show savers and much more in between.

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Season 4: #3 Ron Gray

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:41:01 -0000

Ron Gray was a tough heavyweight who fought on both Muhammad Ali-Henry Cooper bills in the UK back in the 1960s.

Ron was friends with the great middleweight Randy Turpin and was even his housemate for a while, he was also a prolific fighter in the boxing booths and knew everyone on the fight scene, in and out of the ring.

In retirement, Ron experienced just about every role, including as matchmaker and manager and as a promoter he ran Midlands boxing for years, working with The Cartel, Barry Hearn and Frank Warren over several decades.

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Season 4: #2 Nisse Sauerland

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Promoter Nisse Sauerland has spent his life in boxing. Son of the Hall of Fame promoter Wilfried and brother to the more outspoken Kalle, Nisse has had a wide-ranging career from working at Babestation to promoting world heavyweight title fights.

He’s also seen a huge change that saw Sauerland Event become Wasserman Boxing in a huge merger.

He’s become an important part of the fabric of the European boxing scene and here he tells his story in his own words, including tales of Froch, Groves, Abraham, Valuev, Kessler and many others.

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Season 4: #1 Peter Buckley

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:26:40 -0000

300-fight journeyman Peter Buckley fought a who’s who of British boxing.

In his long career, he was matched with prospects, contenders, future champions and even future Hall of Famers. He met the likes of Naseem Hamed, Duke McKenzie, Acelino Freitas, Spencer Oliver, Lee Selby, Derry Mathews and countless others.

Often he’d take a call at short notice to save a show but he was written off at his peril, if he fancied his chances you had a battle on your hands.

Here, Buckley - King of the Journeymen - talks about the subculture of British boxing, life in the blue corner and reaching his incredible milestone.

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Season 4 trailer

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:55:09 -0000

A glimpse of what lies ahead as we prepare for the new season of Boxing Life Stories

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Season 3: #50 Ricky Hatton

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Ricky Hatton is a British sporting icon who was known for his huge fanbase. Tens of thousands of supporters would flock to the Mancunians fights, whether it was home in Manchester or in Las Vegas, and they saw him fight the likes of Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton.

Here, in colourful detail, Ricky recalls the highs of his incredible career and the lows of a personal life that saw him contemplate suicide through his darkest days.

Now the father to a young pro, Campbell Hatton, he also trains fighters and has maintained his place in the hearts of the nation as one of the best-loved fighters ever out of the United Kingdom.

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Season 3: #49 Kid Galahad

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

IBF featherweight champion Kid Galahad talks about his career in boxing and life out of the ring. He discusses his recent world title win over Jazza Dickens and his future aspirations but he also talks about his family move from Doha to Liverpool when he was just four.

There, his brothers were enticed in to a life of crime but when he moved to Sheffield he had a chance meeting with Prince Naseem Hamed and was directed to the famed Ingle Gym.

He didn't look back. Here, he talks about his near two decades at the gym, the controversies he's faced, the highs, the setbacks, some incredible sparring stories in the UK and the US and being part of the Ingle dynasty.

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Season 3: 48 Maurice Core

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Former Manchester light-heavyweight Maurice Core moved quickly as a pro and won a British title within a dozen fights.

He trained out of the legendary Champs Camp and was extremely close to trainer Phil Martin. Maurice boxed the likes of Noel Magee, Fabrice Tiozzo, Mark Prince, and Nicky Piper but Martin's death hit him hard and he hung the gloves up after just 18 fights.

He became a trainer, worked with the likes of Naseem Hamed – whom he travelled extensively with (stories of Michael Jackson and Puff Daddy among others), Carl Thompson, Bobby Vanzie and Steve Foster Jr and his extraordinary story includes a spell in jail for a string of attempted murders he didn't commit.

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Season 3: #47 Kieran Farrell

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Kieran Farrell was an exciting 14-0 prospect with the world at his feet when he fought Anthony Crolla.

After 10 hard rounds for the English title, Farrell was stretchered from the ring and things would never be the same again. Farrell had a brain bleed and was told he would never box again.

Already facing obstacles outside the ring, life got much tough but Farrell has dug deeper. Now a trainer, manager and promoter he still loves the sport and this Life Story is an uplifting tale when it could have been tragic.

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Season 3: #46 Peter Fury

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Peter Fury talks about his life and times, from a legitimate business buying and selling vehicles to being called "one of Europe's most powerful crime lords".

He also talks about his work with heavyweight son Hughie Fury, Savannah Marshall and the positive impact boxing has had on his life, along with tales from prison and his time on the wrong side of the tracks.

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Season 3: #45 Matthew Hatton

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Matthew Hatton was a European champion who challenged for world titles and who fought the likes of Gianluca Branco, Saul Canelo Alvarez, Kell Brook, Ben Tackie and Michael Lomax.

Of course, being Ricky Hatton’s brother had advantages but there were plenty of disadvantages, too. Here, he reflects on his stellar career, working with the likes fo Billy Graham, Lee Beard and Bob Shannon, and his new life as a trainer, coaching a good group of professionals including his nephew Campbell Hatton.

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Season 3: #44 Kevin Kelley

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Perhaps best-known for his multi-knockdown thriller with Prince Naseem Hamed as the Prince made his lively US debut in Madison Square Garden, Kelley had a long and illustrious career that resulted in him winning 60 fights, losing 10 and drawing twice.

He fought the likes of Erik Morales, Bones Adams, Marco Antonio Barrera, Derrick Gainer, Troy Dorsey, Humberto Soto, Manuel Medina and many other top-liners.

He was involved in several Fight of the Year contenders but is perhaps remembered fondly for his fast mouth as well as his fast punches. From telling Naz he would 'smoke his boots' to working as a broadcaster on shows including Heavyweight Explosion and KO Nation,. Kelley recounts his fascinating career as a pioneering featherweight at a time when there was a real focus on the larger weight classes.

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Season 3: #43 Jerry Izenberg

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:59:00 -0000

If it's happened in boxing in the last 60-plus years, there's a fair chance Jerry Izenberg either covered it or saw it.

The award-winning writer was a staple for the Newark Star-Ledger and is a Hall of Fame. He's has known them all, from Frazier and Foreman to Hagler and Hearns, from Ali and Tyson to the promoters and gangsters who have run the sport.

He's been behind the scenes with champions, at the negotiating table with power-brokers and he's one of the best storytellers in the sport.

Aged 90 and living in Las Vegas, he's also the author of the brilliant book, Once There Were Giants.

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Season 3: #42 Kelly Pavlik

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Former world middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik hit the heights after back-to-back wins over Jermain Taylor. He was red hot, then, and he had a superb career with 40 wins against just 2 defeats. He was a big puncher who was involved in a number of fun fights.

There was a damaging loss up in weight against Bernard Hopkins before Pavlik dropped back down to 160lbs to defend his titles and after losing to Sergio Martinez he tried to make a fresh start in California but the moment had gone. Certainly, after a proposed fight with Andre Ward fell through he saw nowhere else to go.

Here, Pavlik talks about his life and reputation in Youngstown, his big fights, the fights he could have had against the like of Froch, Calzaghe and Kessler, his legacy and his start in boxing in a candid and frank interview.

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Season 3: #41 Josh Warrington

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Leeds warrior Josh Warrington is aiming for revenge with the only man to defeat him as a professional, Mauricio Lara, firmly in his sights.

Here, Josh looks back over his career, his journey to a world title and his bog wins over the likes of Kiko Martinez, Lee Selby, Carl Frampton and Kid Galahad.

He also talks about the devastation of the Lara loss, his need for revenge, his future and his relationship with boxing.

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Season 3: #40 Ryan Rhodes

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Sheffield star Ryan Rhodes talks about his time at the top, from a talented and confident amateur under Brendan Ingle and who raced to the Lonsdale Belt in record time as a young pro.

He fought Otis Grant in an early attempt for a world title and here he discusses his relationships with stablemates including Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Herol Graham and Junior Witter while talking about the fights that made his career, against the likes of Gary Lockett, Jamie Moore and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

Now a trainer, who's involved in an exciting new video game project, Rhodes discusses the journey from 'Spice Boy' to 'Old Spice' with colour and humour.

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Season 3: #39 Dennis Hobson

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:32:14 -0000

Promoter and manager Dennis Hobson has worked at all levels of the sport, from his time at the top with Clinton Woods – who would meet the likes of Roy Jones, Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver – to his successful spell with Ricky Hatton. He’s also been involved at the small hall level and has recently launched FightZone, an app for that perhaps should be but are not on TV. He’s seen the sport from many angles and here discusses some of the negotiating, posturing, triumphs and failures while showing off his best Frank Sinatra impression in a must-listen episode.

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Season 3: #38 Sunny Edwards

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards discusses his rise to the top, including his world title win over South African legend Moruti Mthlane.

The outspoken Edwards also talks about his controversial social media presence, his mum's health battle, growing up in the shadow of a bigger brother – decorated amateur and world champion Charlie – and his own amateur career as well as his ambitions and hopes for the future.

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Season 3: #37 Glyn Rhodes

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

In one of the most moving Boxing Life Stories I've done, Sheffield ex-fighter and now trainer, manager and promoter Glyn Rhodes MBE recalls the highs and lows of his time in the sport.

Trained by Brendan Ingle, he talks of life as 'Showboat' Rhodes, a frustrating journeyman who should have done more in his career but also his time outside the ropes, with particular attention on the traumatic night his friend and fighter Scott Westgarth lost his life after a fight he won.

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Season 3: #36 Bernard Fernandez

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:16:46 -0000

Veteran Philadelphia boxing writer Bernard Fernandez is an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee who has covered the sport for several decades.

He cut his journalistic teeth back home in New Orleans. The son of a prizefighter, he loved boxing from the start and looked up to the likes of Carmen Basilio rather than basketball or baseball stars and when his career took him to Philly there was only one sport on his mind.

He would cover fights involving Meldrick Taylor, Julio Cesar Chavez, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Riddick Bowe, Arturo Gatti and countless others along the way, while forming a special relationship with another Bernard from Philadelphia, Bernard Hopkins, whose career he covered from start to finish.

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Season 3: #35 Curtis Woodhouse

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Curtis Woodhouse is a former British light-welterweight champion who won 24 of 31 professional bouts.

For many, he is known as the former Premiership footballer who played for Sheffield United and Birmingham City – against some of the finest players of his generation.

But his humble start in boxing is where his story really began which resulted in a roller coaster career and him fulfilling a promise to his dying father of winning the British title in one of the most unlikely championship stories of recent years.

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Season 3: #34 Ryan Burnett

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Irish star Ryan Burnett was a two-belt world champion whose career was cut short through injury.

A decorated amateur, his career was nearly over before it began due to irregularities over a brain scan but he wound up on the world tile path after turning pro and serving an early apprenticeship under Ricky Hatton.

With Adam Booth in his corner, he made rapid progress and would win 20 of his pro fights but disaster struck against Nonito Donaire in the World Boxing Super Series.

How, however, he has found a contentment in life that he could never find in boxing.

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Season 3: #33 David Price

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Big Liverpool heavyweight David Price took bronze at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and was rocketing towards the heavyweight crown in the professionals.

He'd defeated John McDermott, Sam Sexton, Audley Harrison and Matt Skelton – seemed set for a huge fight with Tyson Fury in Anfield – and then the wheels came tumbling off.

He lost to Tony Thompson, twice, and would in fact be defeated by three men who would fail drug tests in their careers.

Price was reborn as a vulnerable puncher late in his career, saving shows with his marquee name and exciting style and for many it is a case of what might have been, but for the always open and honest Price, he knows he's had a good career and is proud of it.

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Season 3: #32 Don Majeski

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Don Majeski is a boxing agent and matchmaker who has been involved in the sport for more than 60 years and is one of the best storytellers the sport has known.

He was at the Fight of the Century and The Rumble in the Jungle, he's been a journalist, matchmaker and agent and he's seen and done it all.

This is a fun chat about history, gangsters, corruption and Don's remarkable life in the boxing.

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Season 3: #31 Steve Farhood

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Showtime announcer Steve Farhood is an International Boxing Hall of Fame boxing journalist.

He had long spells as the editor of KO Magazine and then The Ring before a long and illustrious career working as a broadcaster.

Steve is an old school New Yorker and here talks about his encounters with the likes of Cus D'Amato, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Meldrick Taylor, Muhammad Ali – including covering Ali's last two fights – and many more.

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Season 3: #30 Leon McKenzie

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Leon McKenzie was a super-middleweight boxer who dreamed of winning a title belt. He turned pro late, after his career as a professional footballer, and he had a family name to live up to, son of former Olympian Clinton McKenzie and nephew to Uncle Duke, a three-weight world champion.

But he was driven. Boxing was his calling and he was always going to fight. Even after a successful soccer career, having been to prison and having suffered with demons that caused suicide to enter his head more than once, he ended up fulfilling his destiny – with his father in his corner.

This is a story of hope, redemption, faith and never giving up – with Leon bearing his soul.

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Season 3: #29 Christy Martin

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0000

In one of the most unbelievable episodes, International Boxing Hall of Famer Christy Martin goes back over her incredible career.

"The Coal Miner's Daughter" rose from toughman contests to become a star in the 1990's, boxing on Don King bills alongside the likes of Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez.

She was a pioneer. She became a Sports Illustrated cover star and wound up fighting many of the biggest and best names of her era.

However, everything changed in 2010 when her husband/trainer/manager Jim stabbed her multiple times, shot her and left her for dead.

This is her astonishing story of domestic abuse, boxing, recovery and bouncing back – to become part of the first group of women fighters to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Season 3: #28 Don Broadhurst

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Don Broadhurst didn't have it easy. The former Commonwealth champion – both amateur and professional – endured a stop-start career.

He fought Lee Haskins, competed in Prizefighter and made several defences of his Commonwealth crown but didn't reach the heights he hoped to.

Now training boxers, he talks about the death of his brother, how his mother was diagnosed with cancer just after he'd moved to Australia for a fresh start and the regrets he has over his career.Boxing Life Stories is now on PATREON.

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Season 3: #27 Fred Sirieix

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Fred Sirieix always enjoyed following boxing but it was only when he met former Olympian and British and European champion Clinton McKenzie that he started to see the sport in a different light.

Through a friendship that's spanned more than a decade, Fred has been taught boxing's intricacies in sparring sessions with Clinton and the pursuit of pushing himself physically has stayed with him through his incredible career progression.

Here, the star of First Dates and Gordon, Gino and Fred and many more popular TV shows, discusses fear, apprehension, social media, mental health and taking a crippling bodyshot from Clinton McKenzie!

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 8 (Marvelous Marvin Hagler tribute)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:54:04 -0000

Top trainer Adam Booth, former world champion Alex Arthur and boxing journalist Tris Dixon return to pay tribute to an all-time great, Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

Booth, Arthur and Dixon reflect on the middleweight legend's storied career and reflect on the passing of the 66-year-old.

The brilliant Hagler – who did everything the hard way – fought notables from Mugabi to Leonard, Duran to Finnegan, Briscoe to Hearns and was involved in some of boxing's most iconic battles.

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Season 3: #26 Clinton McKenzie

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:06:39 -0000

Former British and European champion Clinton McKenzie boxed the great Sugar Ray Leonard at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.

McKenzie went on to have a superb professional career and was involved in many Fight of the Year thrillers but his path was never smooth.

Here, he talks about moving to London from Jamaica as a kid, mental health, being part of the famous fighting family, the losses of his father and brother, Dudley, his pride in three-weight world champion Duke and son Leon, who would have careers as a professional footballer and fighter.

It's a deeply absorbing conversation and includes some wild stories, including a fight in Las Vegas when he only landed in the USA on the day of the contest.

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Season 3: #25 Frankie Gavin

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0000

For many, Frankie Gavin is the most gifted amateur boxer the UK has seen. A World amateur champion, he routinely beat the best Americans, Eastern Europeans and Cubans on his way to an Olympic berth at the 2008 Beijing Games.

However, having qualified so long before heading to China, he started a battle with the scales that took over his life for a year. He ended up missing the weight and flying home, his Olympic dream over.

He turned pro with Frank Warren and would win British and Commonwealth titles but lose in bids for European and world honours. It was a stellar career, but here he ponders whether he fulfilled his potential or not and looks back with searing honesty about what might have been.

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Season 3: #24 Buddy McGirt

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:08:40 -0000

James 'Buddy' McGirt is a former two-weight world champion who has gone on to achieve a decorated second career as a trainer.

As a fighter, he boxed the likes of Frankie Warren, Pernell Whitaker, Simon Brown and Meldrick Taylor but he fell on hard times and found out who his friends were.

He, he talks about the best and worst moments of his career, his relationship with John Gotti, training Arturo Gatti for the Micky Ward fights and their subsequent fall out and much more in a must-listen episode.

There's a good chance you've never heard him so open.

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Season 3: #23 Michael Brodie

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Michael Brodie had an incredible career.

He was desperately unlucky not to be crowned WBC super-bantamweight champion against Willie Jorrin and then came up against the likes of Injin Chi and Scott Harrison. Brodie was a Manchester favourite who packed the crowds in and was involved in several Fight of the Year contenders.

He never had it easy. Here, he talks about those big nights and an unexpected fall that saw him jailed for unwittingly become a drug runner as a taxi driver, before all charges were dropped. It's an incredible story.

The Michael Brodie story is purely from the heart.

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Season 3: #22 Pat Barrett

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Former world title challenger and European champion Pat Barrett is now becoming one of Britain's go-to trainers.

The man behind the rise of Zelfa Barrett and Lyndon Arthur was trained and mentored by Brian Hughes and the veteran coach has clearly left his mark on Barrett.

Here, Pat recalls the highs and lows of his career – in and out of the ring – and recounts his road to redemption, surviving some bleak times to become and inspiration to his upcoming talents.

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Season 3: #21 Ray Mancini

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini was an iconic WBA lightweight champion in the 1980s.

One of the most charismatic boxers in the history, he met presidents, was friends with Sinatra and he became a prominent star in the sport before moving in to acting.

Here, he talks about growing up in Youngstown, mob influences, family, fights with Haugen, Chacon, Bramble, Arguello and winning the title against Art Frias as well as that fateful contest against the late Duek Koo Kim.

This interview is informative, inspirational and motivational.

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Season 3: #20 Tony Jeffries

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Tony Jeffries is a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist whose career in the ring was cut short by hand injuries.
He experienced a lot in his relatively brief pro career and after initially struggling to accept the end he embraced a new life after fighting, moving to Los Angeles, becoming a coach and social media influencer while training top fighters and celebrities including Robbie Williams, Deontay Wilder and Connor McGregor.
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Season 3: #19 Martin Murray

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Martin Murray has retired after a long career that saw him challenge for an incredible five world titles. Here, he talks about the nights against huge names such as Gennady Golovkin, George Groves, Sergio Martinez, Arthur Abraham and Billy Joe Saunders.

He talks about his mentor, Oliver Harrison, working with his friend Jamie Moore and his future in the sport.

However, Murray's story is incredible away from the sport. boxing gave him a second shot at life. After several prison sentences, including a spell in a Cyprus jail, he made the decision to turn his life around and he became a fighting family man, leaving his troubled youth in the distant past.

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Season 3: #18 Barry Hearn

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Promoter Barry Hearn is now an OBE. He's also in the International Boxing Hall of Fame and has been involved with the sport since the 1980s.

The patriarch of Matchroom, he's been a dominant figure in darts, snooker and fishing, among other sports. In boxing, however, the father of promoter Eddie, has worked with the likes of Chris Eubank, Frank Bruno, Naseem Hamed and many, many others. Here he recounts some of the highs and some of the lows from his long, rewarding and successful career to Boxing Life Stories host Tris Dixon.

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Season 3: #17 Steve Robinson

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Steve Robinson has one of the great stories in British boxing as a bonafide Cinderella Man.

The former WBO featherweight champion was seemingly going nowhere, losing close fights, losing on the road and condemned to the 'also-ran' pile before his life changed with a phone call.

Having lost a bout in France, he was called at two day's notice to fight for a world title. He took the shot and won, and then proved he belonged with a string of impressive title defences against the likes of Colin McMillan, Paul Hodkinson and Duke McKenzie. However, he was scalped after seven defences by a brilliant upstart named Prince Naseem Hamed and while he still had a European title win in him he was back to fighting on the road and losing tight decisions away from him.

Now, still super-fit, Robinson looks back on his career with pride and discusses whether he gets the credit he is due and whether he was ultimately satisfied when he left the ring behind for the final time.

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 7 (Canelo dethrones Callum Smith, Golovkin wins)

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:30:27 -0000

Top trainer Adam Booth says Canelo has now made it to all-time great status after his decisive win over Callum Smith. Both Booth and former world champion Alex Arthur are brimming with superlatives for the excellent Mexican after another impressive outing, and they ponder what is next as the 30-year-old hits his peak.

They also look at the recent performance of his former rival, Gennady Golovkin against Kamil Szeremeta.

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Season 3: #16 David Diamante

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Ring announcer David Diamante talks about making it to the top of his profession as one of the very best in the business.

David, a cigar-smoking (he also has owned a cigar lounge and has his own brand of cigars), fifth generation Brooklynite, talks about his upbringing in Baltimore and coming through the hard way following addictions to drink and drugs when his life threatened to spiral out of control.

Now 28 years sober and one of the most recognisable faces in the sport, Diamante has announced big fights the world over, including in Las Vegas, New York and all over Europe and in Saudi Arabia.

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 6 (Smith takes on Canelo, GGG, Joshua dismantles Pulev, )

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:55:03 -0000

Top trainer Adam Booth, former world champion Alex Arthur and boxing journalist Tris Dixon reflect on the return to heavyweight championship boxing as Anthony Joshua drops Kubrat Pulev and stops him in nine rounds. Dixon was ringside, the others were stuck at home!!

Then, they look ahead to Callum Smith's title defence against the brilliant Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and discuss the career trajectory of Gennady Golovkin, who boxes on Friday night hoping to keep the Canelo trilogy fight alive.

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Season 3: #15 Scott Welch

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Former British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion shares his incredible stories, from being on the Tyson-Holyfield I bill in Vegas, to laying out Brad Pitt in Snatch, his on-off friendship with Herbie Hide, brutal sparring sessions and much more on an incredible heavyweight scene that saw him challenge for the WBO title.

Here, he talks about the likes of Akinwande, the late James Oyebola and Gary Mason respectively, Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and also the incredible charity work that has seen him complete the Marathon Des Sables, scale Kilimanjaro and much more – and he also talks about the motivation behind it.

He also discusses his work for the WBC with their wheelchair boxing programme and the programmes he runs through the WBC for underprivileged children in a humours but at times moving interview.

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 5 (Joshua-Pulev preview plus Arthur-Yarde)

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:35:39 -0000

This week, Tris Dixon, Alex Arthur and Adam Booth look back on Lyndon Arthur's victory over Anthony Yarde and Errol Spence's return against Danny Garcia.

They also look ahead to Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev in front of 1,000 fans at Wembley Arena this weekend.

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Season 3: #14 George Groves

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

George Groves has had one of the most iconic careers in British boxing in the last 25 years.

A world champion at the fourth and final attempt, he shared an audience of 80,000 at Wembley with Carl Froch, had a bitter feud with James DeGale, worked with Adam Booth, Paddy Fitzpatrick and Shane McGuigan and was involved in a fight that left Eduard Gutknecht with life-changing injuries. He also fought Chris Eubank, Callum Smith, Martin Murray, Badou Jack, Kenny Anderson and a host of other leading names.

Promotionally, he's worked with Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, Hayemaker, Kellie Maloney, Golden Boy, the Sauerlands and Mayweather Promotions and here, the father of two talks about the old as well as the new challenges that lie ahead after boxing.

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 4 (Joyce stuns Dubois; Tyson and Jones 'draw')

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 17:39:58 -0000

Tris Dixon, Alex Arthur and Adam Booth look back on the highlights of a busy weekend as Joe Joyce, a former Adam Booth trained fighter, defeats Daniel Dubois and Mike Tyson and Roy Jones share an exhibition in Los Angeles.

We assess the big heavyweight fight, break down what happened and look ahead at the potential paths for both men, as well as discussing the 'Q' label all fighters dread.

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Season 3: #13 Thomas Hauser

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Thomas Hauser is one of the leading boxing writers of the generation. He penned Muhammad Ali's biography with him, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times and has written both well-received books including The Black Lights and Waiting For Carver Boyd.

He had an impressive career even before he started working in boxing but has subsequently become boxing's go-to investigative reporter, writing long-form pieces on PEDs, corruption, incompetence and all of the other things fight fans love and hate about the sport.

Here, he talks about his experiences with Ali and reflects upon his award-laden past, which should have seen him inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this year until Covid saw this class delayed – to be enshrined in 2022.

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Season 3: #12 Paddy Fitzpatrick

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

He's worked with Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali, James Toney, former heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster and George Groves among many others, but Paddy Fitzpatrick has left professional boxing – for now at least.

The Swindon trainer is a great storyteller and here he discusses working with Laila, his time with George Groves – including both Froch fights and beyond – and his time in the Wild Card alongside Freddie Roach. With host Tris Dixon, he talks about his pro career, the mind games side of preparation and much more besides.

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 3 (Crawford-Brook reflections)

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:26 -0000

The B.A.D team of Tris Dixon, Alex Arthur and Adam Booth looks back on Terence Crawford's fourth round victory over Sheffield's Kell Brook, assessing how the fight was won and lost and what Crawford might do next while all three have different predictions for Brook's future.

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Season 3: #11 Brian Schumacher

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Liverpool's Brian Schumacher was the captain of the 1984 Team GB Olympic boxing team. He rubbed shoulders with the likes of Seb Coe, Daley Thompson and Steve Redgrave. He was also a clearance diver for the Royal Navy and a former ABA champion.

He lost to the brilliant Virgil Hill in Los Angeles and at the start of his pro career defeated future WBO world champion Johnny Nelson. But politics and life away from the ring saw him fall out of love with boxing before his fall from grace.

He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his mother's partner. Here, he recounts his fights in and outside of prison and reflects on one of the most extraordinary tales you're ever likely to hear.

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Premier Sports will have live and exclusive coverage of Terence Crawford and Kell Brook in the Welterweight World Title Showdown on Sunday Morning November 15th. The Crawford-Brook telecast will also include the highly anticipated rematch between WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua Franco and former world champion Andrew Moloney. Premier Sports is available in HD via Sky, Virgin, and online via the Premier Player available on app and desktop. Full coverage begins from 12.30am on Premier Sports 1 and new customers can sign up from just £9.99 per month via the website – www.premiersports.com

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 2 (Haney-Gamboa, Campbell-Garcia, Crawford-Brook)

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:34:06 -0000

It's Devin Haney's turn to take centre stage in the lightweights as he prepares to face Cuban veteran Yuriorkis Gamboa.

Host Tris Dixon, top trainer Adam Booth and great Scot Alex Arthur look ahead to the fight, put the magnifying glass over a glittering lightweight group and look at the huge tasks facing Brits Luke Campbell and Kell Brook against Ryan Garcia and Terence Crawford respectively in the coming weeks.

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Season 3: #10 Tony Bellew

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Tony Bellew is a former WBC world cruiserweight champion who retired in 2018.

He fought the likes of Nathan Cleverly (his bitter rival), Adonis Stevenson, Ovill McKenzie, Isaac Chilemba, David Haye and Oleksandr Usyk but he's equally known for playing the role of 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan in the Creed movie, starring alongside Michael B. Jordan and working with Sylvester Stallone, and his popular appearances on A League of Their Own and SAS: Who Dares Wins. He hit the heights when he won the world title in front of his Everton fans at Goodison Park with an exciting knockout win over Ilunga Makabu.

Here, in a captivating and personal interview, Bellew tells host Tris Dixon about his career and his story to date and ponders what the future might hold for him.

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Premier Sports will have live and exclusive coverage of Terence Crawford and Kell Brook in the Welterweight World Title Showdown on Sunday Morning November 15th. The Crawford-Brook telecast will also include the highly anticipated rematch between WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua Franco and former world champion Andrew Moloney. Premier Sports is available in HD via Sky, Virgin, and online via the Premier Player available on app and desktop. Full coverage begins from 12.30am on Premier Sports 1 and new customers can sign up from just £9.99 per month via the website – www.premiersports.com

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The B.A.D Boxing Podcast 1 (Usyk-Chisora, Tank-Santa Cruz)

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:52:46 -0000

Join host Tris Dixon, former WBO super-featherweight champion Alex Arthur and top trainer Adam Booth as they break-down and analyse the weekend's big fights, including Oleksander Usyk's win over Dereck Chisora and Gervonta Davis's spectacular knockout of Leo Santa Cruz... There's casual references to Haye, Pryor and the great RJJ along the way and much more in 30 action-packed minutes

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Season 3: #9 SugarHill Steward

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000

SugarHill is best-known as the man in the corner of heavyweight Tyson Fury. However, the former cop from Detroit has his own story to tell.

He's a link back to the days of the old school Kronk boxing team, nephew of the late, great Emanuel Steward and he's worked with the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Andy Lee, Adonis Stevenson, Ruslan Chagaev and many more.

Here, he talks about the night Stevenson suffered devastating injuries, his Detroit background and he discusses the proud Kronk heritage he's a significant part of – as well as his hopes for the future of the famous gym.

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Season 3: #8 Paul Smith

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Liverpool's former world title challenger Paul Smith has had one of the most-interesting careers in modern British boxing.

A former ABA champion and Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Smith also featured in the US TV series show The Contender. He was in Liverpool derbies with Tony Quigley and Tony Dodson, boxed Arthur Abraham twice for the WBO world title and fought Andre Ward in the USA, as well as facing off with James DeGale and George Groves.

He also battled with depression in retirement and talks here of the identity shift from fighter to ex-fighter, the affect of autism on his family and his sparring rivalry with Ricky Hatton.

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Season 3: #7 Dr Margaret Goodman

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Dr Margaret Goodman is the co-founder of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) and one of the most-respected voices in boxing.

A neurologist, she spent years working for the Nevada State Athletic Commission and has penned two boxing books, Death in Vegas, a novel looking at the behind the scenes machinations of big-time boxing, and Ringside and Training Principles, a must-have handbook guide to the sport.

She's worked with countless fighters over the years, from De La Hoya to Klitschko and Terry Norris to Mike Tyson, and here she tells Tris Dixon about her incredible journey in the sport.

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Seaons 3: #6 Tony Oakey

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Tony Oakey is one of Britain's most-popular light-heavyweight champions. Adored by his Portsmouth fans, he took part in multiple thrilling battles but he also hit the headlines for the wrong reasons when he was suspended after a positive cocaine test following the first loss of his career.

A dark period followed but when he returned to the ring, the decorated three-time ABA finallist and two-time winner was involved in more wars. He fought the likes of Dean Francis, Nathan Cleverly, Peter Haymer, Brian Magee, Steve Spartacus, Matthew Barney, Neil Simpson, rival Neil Linford and many more. There were fights after the final bell of his pro career against friend Wayne Elcock and two well-documented contests with American Jeff Lacy.

Here, Oakey reflects on his career, the night Peter Oboh – the most-feared man in British boxing at the time – left the arena without facing him, the wins, the losses and much more.

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Season 3: #5 Ronnie Davies

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Ronnie Davies is best-known for his work as trainer to Chris Eubank. The popular Brighton coach travelled the world with the eccentric British great and forged a friendship that remains to this day.
Davies was also involved in the career of Eubank Jr but he's worked with dozens of other fighters from Scott Welch to Henry Castle and Neil Linford to Tony Oakey.
He was also a former Southern Area champion who called it a day as a pro aged just 24. Here, he recounts highs, lows and regrets and his time on board the wonderful Eubank roller coaster – including tales of cliff-jumping, fight-week bungee jumps and much more.

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Season 3: #4 Richard Slone

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Fight artist Richard Slone talks about his decorated career at the easel and at the fights.

Richard originally went to the US to box and wound up living with heavyweight legend Joe Frazier in Philadelphia. Several years later, he was at the Kronk in Detroit with Emanuel Steward, becoming a fixture in the gym and in the corner of some of the sport's biggest names.

But he's most famous for his artwork, for giving colour to the promotion of some of the sport's biggest fights, including it's biggest – Mayweather-Pacquiao – and it's allowed him to paint for high profile clients from Denzel Washington to Madonna and Donald Trump to Eminem.

Please make enquiries about purchasing Richard's art to: sloneartuk@gmail.com

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Season 3: #3 Nicky Piper

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Nicky Piper fought for a world title three times. He was defeated by Nigel Benn, Leeonzer Barber and Dariusz Michalczewski but won the Commonwealth title and beat the likes of Bruce Scott and Noel Magee and fought Crawford Ashley, Carl Thompson and many more. A member of MENSA, Piper became known to another generation of fans as an analyst on Sky Sports.

Here, at his home in an idyllic Welsh village, Piper discusses the missing ingredient that may have earned him that elusive world title, the nagging regret he still lives with but the contentment he has found in retirement.

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Season 3: #2 Joe Hughes

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Joe Hughes was born with Erb's Palsy, which meant his right arm hasn't developed the same way as his left. While not a one-handed fighter, he's built a successful career with a real disability and one he's happy to talk about.

Here, in an in-depth interview, he talks about his struggles in and out of the ring, how despite knock backs, bad scorecards and much more his heart and determination took him to a European title and to the brink of a world title fight.

The decorated former amateur star discusses the social media trolls he's encountered, his incredible rise, the disappointments he's fought through and much more.

Whether you know the Joe Hughes story or not, this is well worth your time. A truly inspirational man whose story reaches well beyond boxing.

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Season 3: #1 Ed Robinson

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Ed Robinson has spent a lifetime in the sport and is what's known in the trade as a 'boxing man.'

Universally liked and respected, he's spent more than two decades in a number of roles at Sky Sports but was an amateur fighter who even took a shot at the pros.

He's sparred top names, interviewed them and now holds one of the most influential positions in British boxing.

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Season 2: #50 Nigel Benn

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Nigel Benn is a British sporting icon and one of boxing's best-loved warriors. Here, in the Boxing Life Stories 100th episode, he discusses his monumental fights with the likes of bitter rival Chris Eubank, Americans including Doug Dewitt, Gerald McClellan and Iran Barkley, as well as Steve Collins, Michael Watson and many more.

At times humours, at others sad, Benn talks about his battles away from the ring... The fight to save his marriage, his addiction to ecstasy, the ill-advised comeback attempt of 2019, the devastating lows he's survived and much more.

This is an unflinching interview with a man who, as he did throughout his career, wears his heart on his sleeve. It's the brilliant Nigel Benn as you've never heard him before.

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Season 2: #49 Carl Thompson

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Former WBO world cruiserweight champion Carl Thompson might be Britain's most exciting fighter of all time. Thompson would often overcome adversity, hurt, floored, behind on points and seconds from defeat only to rally and ultimately provide a back catalogue of storybook comebacks in his 34-6 career. He was a thunderous hitter and ducked no one. He fought the likes of Chris Eubank, Johnny Nelson, David Haye, Sebastian Rothmann, Ezra Sellers, Terry Dunstan, Ralf Rocchigiani, Nicky Piper and many more. Now, this retired warrior is a personal trainer and in this revealing interview he discusses his start as a Thai-boxer, his role as a boxing cult hero, the violent wars, his fighting heart and how he got it and much more.

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Season 2: #48 Steve Wood

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Boxing manager and promoter Steve Wood found his way into the sport by forming a friendship with 'The Viking' Steve Foster Sr. A successful business man in his own right, Steve has managed the likes of John Murray, Jamie Moore and Josh Warrington and has seen the sport from all angles. He's lost money on small hall shows but has been ringside supporting his fighters in huge domestic and international clashes. Here he talks about the fighters who have come and gone, his hopes for the future, getting shot at and much more besides. Boxing Life Stories is now on Patreon. You can help support us through another 100 episodes and help us to grow by visiting www.patreon.com/trisdixon Boxing Life Stories is bought to you by HANSON LEE who were voted “The UK's Best Specialist Insurance-Sector Recruitment Firm for 2020” in the Corporate Excellence Awards. ‘Not only do we find the best people, we’ll help you retain them.' Discover more at HansonLee.com’ AND Delco Safety Compliance, who are a leading provider of professional fire, asbestos, and safety services to businesses nationwide. They offer one expert point of contact for all of your fire, health and safety compliance needs. Find out more at www.delcosafety.co.uk Community: twitter @trisdixon instagram @trisdixon

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Season 2: #47 Richie Woodhall

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Former world super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall has worked as a pundit since retiring from the ring. He's covered the Olympics for more than 20 years as well as big fights in the UK and overseas, working for a host of networks including the BBC and BT Sport. But Richie had a fabulous career of his own. He won Commonwealth gold and Olympic bronze, losing in the Seoul Olympics to the brilliant Roy Jones Jnr. As a pro, trained by his dad Len, he won 26 and lost just three times, boxing the likes of Joe Calzaghe, Markus Beyer, Glenn Catley, Keith Holmes, Sugarboy Malinga and Silvio Branco. Now a Team GB coach, this is possibly the most intimate interview of his career. He talks about his transition to 'civilian' life after boxing, the big fights, his late father and the contests he could have had. There's the crazy stories around the Holmes fight in the US, his friendship with Calzaghe and much more. Boxing Life Stories is now on Patreon. You can help support us through another 100 episodes and help us to grow by visiting www.patreon.com/trisdixon Boxing Life Stories is bought to you by HANSON LEE who were voted “The UK's Best Specialist Insurance-Sector Recruitment Firm for 2020” in the Corporate Excellence Awards. ‘Not only do we find the best people, we’ll help you retain them.' Discover more at HansonLee.com’ AND Delco Safety Compliance, who are a leading provider of professional fire, asbestos, and safety services to businesses nationwide. They offer one expert point of contact for all of your fire, health and safety compliance needs. Find out more at www.delcosafety.co.uk Community: twitter @trisdixon instagram @trisdixon

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Season 2: #46 Anthony Ogogo

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:01:06 -0000

Anthony Ogogo won a bronze medal at the London Olympics in 2012 and he should have been on top of the world having fought and beaten the pre-tournament favourite. However, his mother lay gravely ill in hospital and he would make clandestine visits to her bedside hoping she would come out of her coma. Yes, he was inspired, but what should have been the best days of his life were also the worst. His stellar amateur career, which included a Commonwealth Games medal, too, turned into a frustrating stop-start pro career. He signed with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions but fell between the cracks after Oscar's split with partner Richard Schaefer and he would work with Sauerland while fighting on Matchroom shows. He fought on a Mayweather bill in Vegas, a big show in Atlantic City but first there was an injury to his Achilles, then a shoulder dislocation and long periods of inactivity. It culminated in his final fight when he suffered a catastrophic eye injury that resulted in a battle not only just to box again but to be able to see. He documented the journey to save his career – and his vision – on social media, covering the glimmers of hope and the heartbreak of finally admitting his boxing dream was over. A surprise door opened, however, and he signed a deal with AEW, the sports entertainment company, and he's training to become a professional wrestler, with guidance from the likes of Diamond Dallas Page, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and Cody Rhodes. Boxing Life Stories is now on Patreon. You can help support us through another 100 episodes and help us to grow by visiting www.patreon.com/trisdixon Boxing Life Stories is bought to you by HANSON LEE who were voted “The UK's Best Specialist Insurance-Sector Recruitment Firm for 2020” in the Corporate Excellence Awards. ‘Not only do we find the best people, we’ll help you retain them.' Discover more at HansonLee.com’ AND Delco Safety Compliance, who are a leading provider of professional fire, asbestos, and safety services to businesses nationwide. They offer one expert point of contact for all of your fire, health and safety compliance needs. Find out more at www.delcosafety.co.uk Community: twitter @trisdixon instagram @trisdixon

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Season 2: #45 Mickey Vann

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Former star referee Mickey Vann officiated around 1,500 fights, from preliminary bouts to some of the biggest world title contests in recent history. A former pro, Mickey was born into the circus – son of a knife throwing father – before finding fame as one of the top refs in the sport. He's officiated some of the best boxers of the last several generations and was the third man in the ring for Lennox Lewis-Frank Bruno, Michael Gomez-Carl Johanneson and Micky Ward-Shea Neary. He also officiated fights featuring Pernell Whitaker, Herol Graham, Kirkland Laing, Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe and many more, refereeing in high profile fights around the world. Here, he talks about fixed fights, how he developed his unique movement, throwing people out of the ring, refusing to accept a towel that was thrown in and much more.

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Season 2: #44 Crawford Ashley

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:16:55 -0000

Crawford Ashley was a Sky Sports staple through the 1990s having reigned as British, Commonwealth and European champion and fighting for world titles. But retirement came and depression and death loomed large. As he struggled to find himself after boxing there were multiple brushes with death. By then, he'd fought a who's who of top fighters, from Michael Nunn and Virgil Hill to Johnny Nelson, Carl Thompson, Nicky Piper, Graciano Rocchigiani, Yawe Davis and Clinton Woods. Here he talks about wanting to fight Chris Eubank, and sparring him, sparring with Lennox Lewis in Big Bear, the horrendous time he endured towards the end of his career and post-boxing, the biggest fights and his fresh and optimistic outlook on life having spent time in Jamaica, Thailand and many places in between. Check out Crawford's YouTube channel The Spiritual Boxer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCemy0sAyE0F2gz8r0EAB1IQ

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Season 2: #43 Glenn Catley

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:00:01 -0000

Former WBC world super-middleweight king Glenn Catley had a remarkable career that saw him recover from early setbacks and controversies to reign as a champion. He had an incredible run of fights in Canada, Germany and South Africa while at the top of the sport, having already won the British title. But, as they often do, hard times followed. Despite that, Catley has maintained a positive mindset thanks to the use of hypnotherapy, something he used for his major fights, and he's rightly proud and happy while reflecting on his career. Here, he talks about the hugely controversial loss of his title in South Africa, his big wins over Kirkland Laing, Neville Brown, Eric Lucas and Marcus Beyer, working as a security guard, as a haulage driver and the parrot in Jersey that set him up with his wife while he was in training camp with Steve Collins! This is funny, sad and uplifting.

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Season 2: #42 Spencer Oliver

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000

'The Omen', Spencer Oliver is perhaps now best-known for his media work on Sky Sports, talkSPORT and through his own Pound for Pound podcast, which he co-hosts with Jake Wood. But don't be fooled, Spencer was a terrific fighter, a European bantamweight champion who was on the verge of world title fights and possibly big money when his entire world was flipped upside down. He was badly injured in a 1998 fight with Sergey Devakov and would never box again. Not only that, he had a life to rebuild. He emerged from a two-week coma and had to learn the basics again, including how to walk and how to eat. Soon, a life of good health rather than world titles was his goal and a different kind of fight, one which featured acceptance, denial and depression, was at hand.

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Season 2: #41 John Conteh

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0000

John Conteh is a British boxing icon who was a part of an incredible era of light-heavyweights. He was a 1970's star and his fights with Chris Finnegan, Jorge Ahumada, Yaqui Lopez, Mate Parlov and two battles with Matthew Saad Muhammad have gone down in history. But things haven't always been straightforward. Here, he talks about his childhood, growing up in Liverpool as part of a big family, the death of his trainer, George Francis, coping with depression and his public battle with alcoholism. There are plenty of highs and lows in this intimate picture of a British sporting hero.

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Season 2: #40 Tony Dodson

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:57:05 -0000

Liverpool's former super-middleweight contender Tony Dodson saw a lot in his 17-year career. He won 32, lost eight and drew once, fighting the likes of Carl Froch, Paul Smith (twice), Tony Quigley, Brian Barbosa and Ovil McKenzie. He'd been a top amateur and as a professional he was promoted, at one time or another, by Barry and Eddie Hearn, Frank Warren, Kellie Maloney and Hayemaker. Here, among many topics, he talks of his friendships with David Haye and Tony Bellew, a dangerous addiction to sleeping pills, depression, his battles to make 168lbs over two decades, his mother's battle with cancer, his son starting to box, mental health and why fighters need to take their career seriously from the start to finish.

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Season 2: #39 Doug Fischer

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Doug Fischer is the editor-in-chief of The Ring and has one of the most glamorous-looking jobs in the sport. However, it's all grind and it took him years to rise to that position. Here he details his story, from helping boxing break into new media with House of Boxing and the move into Maxboxing before joining The Ring. He, with an early team, was a boxing pioneer who started filming sparring, behind the scenes interviews and uploading audio files as boxing coverage moved into the 21st century. Along the way, there were brushes with the likes of Edwin Valero, Shane Mosley, Shannon Briggs and James Toney. Fischer talks about working for Golden Boy (who own The Ring) and the troubles that has brought him, tips about how to break into the business and his long-term hopes both for himself and for The Ring.

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Season 2: #38 Alex Arthur

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 15:01:40 -0000

Super Scot Alex Arthur won British, Commonwealth, European and world honours but his career didn't reach the heights he had hoped. Arthur boxed the likes of Willie Limond, Ricky Burns, Kobo Gogoladze and many more but missed out on the big nights and the big fights with the likes of Joan Guzman and Marco Antonio Barrera that he craved. Arthur now trains his sons but here talks about his dramatic battles with the scales, with Michael Gomez and with retirement – as well as his friendship with Scott Harrison – as he reflects on the wonderful highs and dramatic lows.

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Season 2: #37 Curtis Cokes

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:45:47 -0000

The late International Boxing Hall Of Famer Curtis Cokes was a world welterweight champion who became a top trainer. Universally liked and respected Cokes welcomed Boxing Life Stories host Tris Dixon into his home on the outskirts of Dallas back in 2010. Then 73 years of age, Curtis looked back over his career, talked about training fighters and some of the lows he experienced through his life in the sport. Cokes won 62 fights (30 inside the distance), suffered 14 losses and was involved in four draws. He fought the likes of Jose Napoles, Joe Miceli, Gypsy Joe Harris, Luis Rodriguez, Kitten Hayward, Stan Harrington, Manuel Gonzalez and many others and as a trainer he worked with Ike Ibeabuchi, Kirk Johnson and Quincy Taylor.

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Season 2: #36 Ron Katz

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:00:00 -0000

New York matchmaker Ron Katz has spent more than four decades in the sport. He's now at Star Boxing having spent 25 years with Top Rank before a wonderful spell under Sugar Ray Leonard's banner. He's made matches for up and coming Mike Tysons, Floyd Mayweathers and Oscar De La Hoyas as well as a returning George Foreman. He's also helped to deliver some of the biggest fights on the sport's biggest nights, including contests featuring Tommy Hearns, Iran Barkley, Roberto Duran, Michael Nunn and so many more. Here, in a colourful look back upon his storied career, he assesses highs and lows, discusses his fondness and respect for James Toney, Shannon Briggs and Teddy Atlas cleaning house in the Deep South, doing magic tricks with Muhammad Ali and the fights that got away.

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Season 2: #35 George Foreman

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:58:53 -0000

Tris Dixon's guest this week is boxing royalty, one of the all-time great heavyweight champions. Here, a candid Foreman talks about his meteoric rise and the fights that created his legend, against the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Evander Holyfield and Michael Moorer. He discusses his time in the wilderness between his two incredible careers 10 years apart, the comeback and finding happiness. He also speaks of his love of dogs, specifically German Shepherds, his friendship with Sonny Liston, why the Mike Tyson fight didn't happen and much more.

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Season 2: #34 Larry Merchant

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:34:18 -0000

Larry Merchant was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. For 35 years he was the conscience of HBO Boxing, working alongside the likes of George Foreman, Gil Clancy, Jim Lampley and Emanuel Steward. But he's been in boxing far longer. Here, Larry recalls covering his first major fight, Sugar Ray Robinson against Carmen Basilio in 1957, being an early investor in Joe Frazier's journey, interviewing Sonny Liston, flying to Zaire with Muhammad Ali, falling out with some of boxing's big guns and much, much more. His iconic post-fight interviews with the likes of Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins have become part of boxing folklore, along with the infamous night he told Floyd Mayweather, "If I was 50 years younger I'd kick your ass."

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Season 2: #33 Mikkel Kessler

Wed, 06 May 2020 13:06:55 -0000

Viking Warrior Mikkel Kessler fought the likes of Joe Calzaghe, Carl Froch and Andre Ward in a decorated career that saw him capture the WBA and WBC titles at super-middleweight. From fighting early on in Las Vegas to being on the big Mike Tyson-Brian Neilsen bill at the Parken in Copenhagen, he was initially guided by Hall of Fame promoter Mogens Palle. He unified the titles and scored wins over Anthony Mundine, Marcus Beyer and Eric Lucas before his huge night in Wales against Calzaghe. Kessler fought in the brilliant Super Six series, learned to ride fast motorbikes and a comeback was curtailed after he was bitten by a tick and hospitalised. Here, he talks about the big nights, who would have won between Froch and Calzaghe and Calzaghe and Ward and much more. Now now he lives quietly in Denmark.

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Season 2: #32 Andy Lee

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Former WBO middleweight champion Andy Lee reached the top when he won the world crown against Matvey Korobov in Las Vegas. Lee's journey saw him go from Olympic heartbreak as Ireland's sole representative at the 2004 Games to big things in the USA. He was taken under the wing of Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward and became a star of the famous Kronk Gym in Detroit. He rose fast, but was stunned in a defeat to Bryan Vera that saw him question everything. He fought his way back. There were trials and tribulations. Here, he lets you into his uncertainty, while being behind the scenes at the Kronk and on the road in Klitschko training camps. Then came the big nights, wins against John Jackson, Craig McEwan, Korobov and more and he joined forces with one of Britain's leading trainers, Adam Booth. As the champion, he faced Peter Quillin before losing his crown to Billy Joe Saunders. Then came an acceptance that it was over. He began his new life as a trainer, working with the likes of Paddy Donovan and Jay Quigley and he was a key part of Tyson Fury's rematch win over Deontay Wilder.

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Season 2: #31 Bob Canobbio

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

CompuBox co-founder Bob Canobbio has been in boxing for 35 years. One of the first contests he covered providing stats for was the war between Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns. He's provided punchstats to all of the major networks, including HBO, Showtime, ESPN and DAZN and he's been ringside for all of the great fights and fighters of the modern era. Here, in this deep dive on his career, he talks about the criticism punchstats receive, flying in Bob Arum's private plane, the direction of stats in boxing and the big personalities he's come across in a wide ranging interview.

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Season2: #30 Billy Schwer

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Billy Schwer was a world class lightweight who fought the likes of Rafael Ruelas, Stevie Johnston, Colin Dunne and many more. In all, he boxed 45 times as a professional, eventually winning the IBO title at light-welterweight. In an intimate interview, he talks about the importance of that title, the big nights, headlining in Las Vegas, working with Hall of Fame promoter Mickey Duff, the disappointments and how he spectacularly came off the rails in retirement. Now a motivational speaker who has found his happy place in life, he's an inspiration, a man who hit rock bottom and contemplated suicide who now wants to live to be 130 years old.

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Season 2: #29 Stanley 'Kitten' Hayward

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:46:05 -0000

Stanley 'Kitten' Hayward was a world class Philadelphia welterweight who beat future Hall of Famers Curtis Cokes and Emile Griffith and he also battled city rivals Bennie Briscoe, Cyclone Hart, Gypsy Joe Harris and Bennie Briscoe. He turned pro all the way back in 1959 and after a 47-fight career he had a successful career working in the Philadelphia law courts, where we first met some 15 years ago. 'Kitten' is now 80 but he has some stories to tell, remembering some of the rivals he faced, the fighters he sparred and the old gangsters he knew. This episode also features Tris in a Twitter Q and A after the interview.

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Season 2: #28 Geraldine Davies

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Gerladine Davies has been in boxing for four decades and has worked with a who's who of the sport. A fixer, a publicist, a point of contact... She's done it all, from hosting travel events in Las Vegas through the Fabulous Four era of Duran, Leonard, Hagler and Hearns to trying to salvage out of hand boxing parties in Boston, she was once thrown out of Johnny Tocco's famous gym for being a lady before going on to work with British stars like Ricky Hatton and Lennox Lewis. Now she's working for Mauricio Sulaiman, the head of the WBC, and Las Vegas-based fight artist Richard Slone. This is Geraldine's incredible life in boxing.

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Season 2: #27 Colin McMillan

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Former WBO featherweight champion Colin McMillan could be forgiven for being sour. Just when he had the world at his feet, as the reigning champion, he lost his crown in his first defence when he suffered a dislocated shoulder. Things changed from that moment. But McMillan has retained his highly positive disposition and is one of boxing's good guys. He had a fascinating career, trying to forge his own path, working with the late author Jonathan Rendall as an advisor, being guided by Terry Marsh and then, afterwards, becoming an advisor to Audley Harrison. In his own fighting career, there were big nights against big names when he was being touted as the next big thing and then came the disappointment of the injury that curtailed his charge. There were battles with the powers that be, battles with himself and battles with his shoulder. This is an incredible story.

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Season 2: #26 Tony Sims

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:56:38 -0000

Trainer Tony Sims is one of the quiet men in boxing. He's become one of the go-to coaches in British boxing, working with the likes of Anthony Joshua, Darren Barker, Kevin Mitchell, Conor Benn, Ted Cheeseman, Lee Purdy and many more. A former talented amateur, who by his own admission couldn't punch, he talks about working on the fish market, nearly turning pro, working the doors at Stringfellows and the Ministry of Sound and his famous family, well known in other circles for their roles in The Only Way Is Essex. Tony doesn't give many interviews about himself, he prefers to talk about his fighters. But here, rarely, is the Tony Sims story.

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Season 2: #25 Wayne Elcock

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:00:01 -0000

Wayne Elcock is a former British middleweight champion who boxed Arthur Abraham for the IBF world middleweight crown in 2007. Elcock was a prominent fixture on the British boxing landscape, fighting the likes of Matthew Macklin, Howard Eastman, Lawrence Murphy, Darren McDermott, Anthony Farnell, Scott Dann and Steven Bendall. Here, he talks about the troubled days that saw him land his 'Mad Dog' nickname, the tragic loss of his father in a car crash, juggling his fighting prime with his job as a BT engineer and his new start as a coach and owner of the Md Dog's Boxing shop maddogsboxing.com

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Season 2: #24 Michael Sprott

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Former European heavyweight champion Michael Sprott has done almost everything in boxing. There isn't one leading European heavyweight he hasn't fought as a pro or sparred with, from being in training camp with both Klitschko brothers, working relentlessly with David Haye, going to Russia in camp with Alexander Povetkin to fighting the likes of Danny Williams, Matt Skelton and Audley Harrison. On the way down, he also fought an up and coming Anthony Joshua, but often had to ply his trade abroad. Through his career, he was cast as the opponent or the gatekeeper. He fought contenders and champions with records of 8-0, 6-0, 13-0, 15-0, 9-0, 18-0, 22-0, 14-0 31-1 and you could go on. He fought Ruslan Chagaev, Corrie Sanders, Lamon Brewster, Alexander Dimitrenko, Robert Helenius... He's also a nice, humble chap but he has an itch to scratch and, aged 45 and with a 42-29 record, he wants one more fight. This episode also features Tris Dixon's Q and A from Twitter.

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Season 2: #23 Chris Sanigar

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Bristol boxing legend Chris Sanigar has seen and done it all. Here, he recalls to Tris Dixon an incredible life in boxing that saw him fight as a decorated amateur, become one of the most entertaining warriors on the scene before going on to a career as a manager, trainer and promoter that yielded a number of world, British, European and Commonwealth champions. He cut his teeth on the busy London scene, fought a number of fight of the year contenders, boxed in Africa and Australia, battled alcoholism, found God and he's suffered the deepest lows, not least when his old friend and trainer George Francis committed suicide. Sanigar is brilliant, his stories can deliver you fits of laughter or cause the tears to stream. This is a MUST listen.

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Booth & Dixon: Big-fight companion Wilder-Fury review episode

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:32:51 -0000

Adam Booth and Tris Dixon are together to analyse the eagerly anticipated rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Fury was imperious, and this podcast includes audio from Booth and Dixon's YouTube show, Counterpunch, which you can subscribe to here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMai9Qq3hpc

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Season 2: #22 Claude Abrams

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0000

For 22 years Claude Abrams worked on the weekly boxing magazine Boxing News, serving more than 10 years as editor. He was hired by his predecessor Harry Mullan and then subsequently hired his successor, Tris Dixon. In between, he covered huge fights, was at the small halls and was exposed to things only a BN editor is exposed to; from rowing with promoters, to going to Azumah Nelson's house, to sparring with Naseem Hamed and taking private jets with Emanuel Steward and then having dinner with Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns. He was also ringside for some of the best fighters of all time, including Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones, Floyd Mayweather, Evander Holyfield, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and many more. When he left BN, he went 'cold turkey' and travelled the world. But he dusted off plenty of war stories for this incredible journey down memory lane.

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Booth & Dixon: Big-fight companion – Wilder vs Fury II

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:51:51 -0000

Adam Booth and Tris Dixon get together to breakdown the biggest fight of the year so far, the much anticipated heavyweight rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Adam trains Josh Kelly and Michael Conlan among others and has previously worked with the likes of David Haye and George Groves. He's also coached Andy Lee, who is part of the Fury camp, and Wilder, who he used to bring over as sparring for Haye. Dixon has been a boxing journalist for more 20 years and has recently returned from Las Vegas, where he spent time with Fury, and Alabama, where he was with Fury, in his interviewing role for BT Sport Boxing.

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Season 2: #21 Gavin Rees

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Former WBA world light-welterweight champion Gavin Rees tells a cautionary tale. Even though he made it to the top of the sport, he did it while partying hard, drinking heavily and not living the life. Had he done what he now preaches as a trainer, things could have been very different. Still, during a career that saw him fight Souleymane Mbaye, Adrien Broner, Derry Mathews, Anthony Crolla and Andreas Kotelnik among many others, he was trained by Enzo Calzaghe and latterly by his friend, Gary Lockett. By the time he started dedicating himself to the sport, the busy-punching Welshman was on the decline. Here, as a trainer, he talks about his regrets, explains why he doesn't dwell on the past and looks ahead to life as one of the top coaches in the UK.

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Season 2: #20 Barry Jones

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Welshman Barry Jones won the WBO super-featherweight crown but had the title taken from him when a change was discovered in a brain scan. He was on the verge of big money fights, unification bouts and they all slipped through his fingers. An out of the ring battle ensued and he boxed twice more, including a loss to Brazilian great Acelino Freitas, before he walked away for good, with 18 wins a loss and a draw. Boxing had not made him rich. A number of jobs came and went before, years later, a call came to go on a TV show and he never looked back, becoming instantly popular to a new generation of fight fans who watched him through the night on Boxnation with Steve Bunce and who listened to his commentary alongside John Rawling for BT Sport. He also works freelance for Sky and MTK as one of the country's busiest pundits. But here, in his own words, he discusses the highs and lows of his incredible boxing life story.

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Season 2: #19 Chris Eubank Jr

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr welcomes host Tris Dixon into his Brighton home for a deep conversation about the man behind the stoic expression. Eubank Jr, rated the No. 1 contender for Canelo Alvarez's WBA title, talks about getting into trouble as a youngster, making headlines in his youth and his hard boxing education in Las Vegas, where he lived and completed what was left of his childhood. He discusses his famous father, their recent appearances on Gogglebox, the best and worst of his career to date and the future in this enthralling interview.

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Season 2: #18 Duke McKenzie

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Duke McKenzie won world titles at three different weights. He's gone on to have a successful post-fight career as a boxing pundit, too. But life has been far from easy for Duke. A self-confessed bad amateur boxer, he – along with his brothers – suffered violent abuse at the hands of his father, he was not a naturally gifted fighter or athlete for that matter and he had to plead with Hall of Fame promoter Mickey Duff to guide his career. Through it all, however, was Dudley. He was the brother Duke was closest too, and he ended up taking his own life. Duke talks about mental health, losing Dudley, his own struggles and much more in this moving and inspirational interview,

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Season 2: #17 Joe Gallagher

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Tris Dixon sits down with Manchester's Joe Gallagher to discuss the trainer's forty years in the sport. Joe reflects on his time as an amateur boxer, a trainer, a manager and as a promoter, but it's as a coach where he's enjoyed the most success. Working with the likes of Matthew Macklin, Anthony Crolla, the Smith brothers, Scott Quigg, Callum Johnson and many others, he's built an impressive stable of champions. His commitment and passion remains after so long, too, but here he reveals the price of success and the challenges it brings.

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Season 2: #16 Dicky Eklund

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000

There is more than one Dicky Eklund. There was the promising pro who was matched early against a developing Sugar Ray Leonard and then the strung out junkie portrayed by Christian Bale in an Oscar-winning performance in the film The Fighter. Dicky has had a hard life; in and out of prison, on and off drugs, in and out of boxing. The half brother and trainer of 'Irish' Micky Ward, he now looks back on a life of regrets and missed opportunities while recalling happily Micky's glory years in a candid and hard-hitting interview.

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Season 2: #15 Adam Booth

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 09:10:45 -0000

Coach Adam Booth goes in depth with Tris Dixon on health, happiness and success. They talk about ambition and contentment and there's also some boxing thrown in, as the two discuss Adam's current stable, including Joe Joyce, Michael Conlan and Josh Kelly. There's also a broader discussion on the use of PEDs in boxing, when to stop a fight and much more besides. Adam was the first guest on the Boxing Life Stories podcast, and more of his journey can be heard here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1-adam-booth/id1436759230?i=1000420067450

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Boxing Life Stories Christmas Special

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:46:33 -0000

Host Tris Dixon reflects on some of the inspirational stories he's listened to this year, from Joe Calzaghe mourning the loss of his father Enzo, to Dave Coldwell talking about being bullied, Jamie Moore on being shot and much more. Micky Ward reflects on his friendship and rivalry with Arturo Gatti, Johnny Nelson remembers his idol, Brendan Ingle, Ian Darke recalls a riot at Madison Square Garden and there's the most famous laugh in boxing. Also, Teddy Atlas responds to the critics and huge thanks from Tris to Teddy, Ken and Rob at The Fight for sharing audio where they discuss Tris and Teddy on their own podcast. Tris also speaks to his own inspiration and the girl behind this podcast, his 11-year-old daughter Lois, and there's a Twitter Q and A to finish.

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Season 2: #14 Peter McNeeley

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Former heavyweight contender Peter McNeeley is best known for being in the opposite corner when Mike Tyson returned to the ring after his 1992 prison sentence. McNeeley, son of respected former heavyweight Tom, lasted 89 seconds, but he went out on his shield. Here, Tris Dixon catches up with the man who also fought Henry Akinwande, Butterbean and Brian Neilsen in a colourful career that saw him win 47 and lose seven times. Peter talks openly about CTE, suffering with neurological issues from boxing, how he was inspired by his father, how he still runs in to trouble every once in a while, about Tyson and the others and much more in a no holds barred interview.

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Season 2: #13 John Scully

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:58:59 -0000

Tris Dixon goes one-on-one with former light-heavyweight contender and now trainer John 'Iceman' Scully in a revealing interview with someone who lives and breathes boxing. Scully now has a role training 175lbs king Artur Beterbiev and he's worked with Chad Dawson and Matt Remillard, among others. He still also actively spars, aged 52, having retired with 38 wins against 11 losses. Scully fought the likes of Henry Maske, Tim Littles, Tony Thornton and Michael Nunn, but was arguably best known for his sparring roles with the likes of the brilliant Roy Jones, the great James Toney, Steve Collins and Donnie Lalonde. University is in session, as Ice is a student of the game, to this day.

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Season 2: #12 Russell Peltz

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0000

International Boxing Hall of Fame promoter J Russell Peltz has been at the sharp end of boxing for 50 years. As Philadelphia's foremost boxing promoter in recent years, he's worked with Boogaloo Watts, jimmy Young, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Jeff Chandler, Cyclone Hart, Willie Monroe and his favourite, 'Bad' Bennie Briscoe. Rich with incredible stories, Peltz has experienced it all and here discusses the sport, his fighters, his life, organised crime and of course the best and worst of his extraordinary half century in the sport. Recorded in Peltz's Philly office, it's an incredible and ultimately moving journey.

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Season 2: #11 Gary Balletto

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Gary Balletto was a Rhode Island sweetheart who shot to fame in season two of the popular US television series The Contender. Gary was a good looking guy, an exciting fighter and some tipped him to win the series, which included future world champion Cornelius 'K9' Bundrage and eventual winner Grady Brewer. It didn't work out that way and Gary was eliminated in the second round, only fighting once more before walking away. Then, several years later he was damaged in a horrific backyard accident playing with his children and left a quadriplegic. Life changed in an instant. Here, in an incredibly open and moving interview, Gary talks about his career, the accident and its aftermath and the rise of his son, Gary Balletto III, who just made his professional boxing debut. It's an unmissable conversation.

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Season 2: #10 Tony DeMarco

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:33:37 -0000

Tony DeMarco won the world welterweight title back in 1955 when he stopped Johnny Saxton. The Boston idol, who headlined more at the Boston Garden than anyone else, fought several world champions, including two violent tussles with Carmen Basillio, Kid Gavilan, Chico Vejar, Denny Moyer, Virgil Akins and Don Jordan. Now, aged 87 depending on the records you go by, DeMarco was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019. Here, he talks about his fights, his friendships with the likes of Jake LaMotta and Rocky Marciano and more from his apartment complex in Boston.

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Season 2: #9 Micky Ward

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000

'Irish' Micky Ward has become a boxing cult hero due to the wars he took part in during a ferocious career. Most celebrated for his part in one of boxing's great trilogies, with the late Arturo Gatti, Ward also became known to the wider public when the film of his life, The Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg as Ward and Christian Bale as his brother, Dicky Eklund, had Oscar-winning success. Ward and interviewer Tris Dixon go back nearly two decades and they discuss Micky's storied career, the epic fights with the likes of Reggie Green, Shea Neary, Emanuel Augustus and Gatti, how he rejuvenated his career and much more. They also talk about Ward's CTE diagnosis, a neurodegenerative condition he has from fighting, and much more besides as they meet up in Ward's Lowell home.

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Season 2: #8 Teddy Atlas

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Teddy Atlas was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019. He is one of the foremost fight commentators of this generation and one of the boxing's great trainers. He welcomed Boxing Life Stories host Tris Dixon into his Staten Island home to go through his story and his time in the sport. Starting with an intimate look at his childhood and the moments that carved his character, Atlas remembers his time running wild in New York before moving to Catskill where he was moulded further still by Hall of Fame trainer Cus D'Amato. Atlas gives great insight into those days, recalls the first time he set eyes on a young prospect named Mike Tyson and much more. Atlas also discusses many of the stars he's trained, including Michael Moorer, Wilfred Benitez, Donnie Lalonde and others but it's after his light-heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk recently suffered a hurtful loss to Artur Beterbiev that shows him in a light you may not have seen him in before. It's compelling listening. Next week: Irish Micky Ward talks about The Fighter, the film of his life, the Gatti trilogy and so much more. Boxing Life Stories is brought to you by Hanson Lee Resourcing and DELCO Safety Compliance. Teddy's book, Atlas: From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man is now available as an audiobook with Teddy narrating https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07X4DZDGT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taud_p1_i0

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Season 2: #7 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000

The late 1970s and early 1980s was arguably the hottest period ever in light-heavyweight boxing. Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, former WBA champion, was one of the major players. He fought star names including Matthew Saad Muhammad, Michael Spinks, Bennie Briscoe, Victor Galindez and many more. He also had a role in the movie Raging Bull, was given a car as a gift by friend and old training partner Muhammad Ali and as a top trainer has guided the likes of Iran Barkley, Chad Dawson and Herbie Hide. He was also the a centrepiece at the heart of one of boxing's biggest scandals. Here, he talks about boxing as it is today, his career in a packed division, his regrets and much more.

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Season 2: #6 Jamel Herring

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0000

WBO super-featherweight champion Jamel Herring has seen the highs and the lows. He's mixed triumph and tragedy. As a US Marine he completed two tours of Iraq, his first born arrived while he was away, he lost a daughter and a niece to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) but now is one of the hottest properties in the sport. He's part of Terence Crawford's team and the two have become firm friends. The captain of the US 2012 Olympic boxing team in London, Herring has been written off time and again but he's unquenchable deserve and motivation to be the best serves to drive him on. Here, he talks about how he was inspired in his battle with alcohol and PTSD by Tyson Fury, amateur fights with the likes of Danny Jacobs and Josh Taylor, splitting with Al Haymon and joining Top Rank and potential rivals, including Carl Frampton and Josh Warrington.

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Season 2: #5 Bones Adams

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0000

Former world super-bantamweight champion Bones Adams is now one of the go-to trainers in Las Vegas. But life has been challenging for him. Born into poverty in Kentucky, he soon found himself tied up with gang life in Detroit. His godfather, the infamous Johnny Ace, was shot and murdered. Bones started fighting. It was something that came naturally to him and it led him to big fights with the likes of Paulie Ayala, Nestor Gaza, Guty Espades and Kevin Kelley. While he rated Prince Naseem Hamed, he craved the Erik Morales fight and it was there for him until he lost his hotly-disputed first bout with Ayala. That sucked the life from him and he was never the same again. He struggled in retirement, went off the rails, went to jail and he nearly suffered similar fates to his late friends, Johnny Tapia and Diego Corrales, Adams is a complex person, always has been, always will be.

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Season 2: #4 Leroy Caldwell

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0000

At 73 years of age, Leroy Caldwell can be found in the City Boxing Gym in Las Vegas waiting for the break he never had as a fighter. He fought the best heavyweights of the 1970s and 1980s and caused a few upsets. He's been to prison, he's been screwed and now he's trying to claim a debt he feels boxing owes him for services rendered. He sparred the likes of Muhammad Ali, Bob Foster and Sonny Liston and fought Cleveland Williams, Oscar Bonavena, George Foreman, Earnie Shavers, Ron Lyle, Pinklon Thomas and countless others. He also worked as a bouncer in Las Vegas nightspots, let an underage Mike Tyson in to one place, and he talks about life on the road as a heavyweight outsider.

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Season 2: #3 Robert Smith

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:43:39 -0000

Former fighter Robert Smith is now the general secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control. As a boxer, he sparred the likes of John Mugabi, Dave Green, James Cook and Mark Kaylor while getting in the ring with Lloyd Honeyghan at late notice at the Royal Albert Hall. But he was plagued by injuries and found work as an engineer. From a family of fighters, Smith is now one of the major players on the British landscape and here he talks about his life as a boxer and his time at the helm of the BBB of C in a candid interview with Tris Dixon just days before he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award from the Boxing Writers' Club.

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Season 2: #2 Joey Gamache

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0000

Former two-weight world champion Joey Gamache is becoming one of the sport's in demand trainers. He recently guided Otto Wallin through a big step-up as he pushed Tyson Fury hard during their bloody Las Vegas fight but it's no surprise Gamache is now a coach. He's learned from the likes of Teddy Atlas, Emanuel Steward, Jimmy Glenn and many others. He fought the likes of Julio Cesar Chavez, Chil-Sun Jun, Jerry Ngobeni, Orzubek Nazarov and Tony Lopez racking up a career record of 55 wins and four losses. Many felt his time as a fighter was defined by his brutal two-round loss to Arturo Gatti, the debatable weight increase Gatti made and the decade-long legal mess that followed but that's doing Gamache a disservice. Gamache has had to fight demons. He's been a bad place but now things are good. Here, in his own words, he tells his story.

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Season 2: #1 Bruce Trampler

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0000

To kick-off season two, Tris Dixon is in Las Vegas where he spent time with veteran Top Rank matchmaker Bruce Trampler. For some 40 years, Trampler has been one of Bob Arum's right-hand men, working with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman and Oscar De La Hoya. Bruce is one of the most popular guys in the sport, though he doesn't receive much of the spotlight for his work because he would prefer it to be shone on the fighters. But here, in a rare in depth interview, he talks about his start in boxing, his mentors, the long relationships he's had in the sport, what it's like working with Arum, how he got behind Foreman's incredible comeback, what happened between Arum and rival Don King at Dan Goossen's funeral and much more besides. This episode is brought to you in association with Hanson Lee Resourcing and Delco Safety Compliance.

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#50 Frank Bruno

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0000

It's episode 50 and it's the UK's favourite fighter, former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno. In one of his most candid interviews in years, Bruno reflects on his life and times, from his rough childhood, starting boxing, being sent to borstal and then fighting his way through the ranks and into huge fights with the likes of Tim Witherspoon, Mike Tyson (twice), Lennox Lewis and Oliver McCall. There were huge knockouts and heartbreaking losses along the way and, of course, his post-boxing career battles that have included him being sectioned three times and a public mental health battle. Here, Bruno covers it all, answers the questions that have surrounded his career and talks about his biggest fight in life after boxing.

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#49 Colin Hart

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0000

For more than 50 years, The Sun's boxing scribe Colin Hart has been at the biggest fights, delivered the biggest interviews and broken the biggest exclusives. Here, he looks back on a half century in the sport that has seen him earn the top awards in boxing journalism, the Nat Fleischer award via the Boxing Association of America and his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He was at the Fight of the Century between Frazier and Ali, in Zaire for the Rumble in the Jungle and in Manilla for the Thriller. He was a the Bite Fight, the Fan Man, the biggest upset in boxing history – Douglas-Tyson – and he witnessed the likes of Hagler, Duran, Leonard, Hearns, Chavez and many more in their primes. Hart reflects on an incredible journey, the fighters he has met and the good, the bad and the ugly of the fight game.

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#48 Don Charles

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:30:02 -0000

Don Charles is perhaps most famous for his work with heavyweight enigma Derek Chisora. Yet the story of the African-born Charles is fascinating. Yes, he takes us on the wild Chisora ride but he also talks about escaping war-torn Biafra after the Nigerians won a three-year war, he talks about his upbringing in 1970s London, his businesses (running florists, working as a clothing seller in the markets and running a door security firm) and then his break into boxing. As an amateur super-heavyweight, he sparred the likes of Danny Williams and Henry Akinwande, impressed James 'Bonecrusher' Smith but, disenfranchised after a loss to Harry Senior – whom he'd already beaten – he never fought again. Although there was that press conference brawl with David Haye in Munich... As a coach, he's trained Frank Buglioni, Chisora, Ajose Olusegun, Ashley Theophane and he now works with, among others, his son George Fox, an up and coming heavyweight. From running for his life in the African forests to having his own heavyweight gym in north west London, it's been an emotional roller coaster.

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#47 Richard Towers Part Two

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:00:01 -0000

After the explosive nature of his first Life Story podcast, heavyweight Richard Towers returns with more prison stories, more sparring tales and more on the men he's looked up to and admired, Adam Booth, Brendan Ingle and Dan Pena. Richard talks about his future, his business outlook and, of course, there are stories that will blow your mind.

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#46 Kevin Mitchell

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:29:33 -0000

Many regard Kevin Mitchell as one of the best British fighters to never win a world title. In his storied career, he fought the likes of Jorge Linares, Breidis Prescott, Michael Katsidis, John Murray and Ricky Burns. Mitchell was known as a hard fighter and a hard liver. He was a boxer who sold tickets in pubs, and drank in the pubs where he sold tickets. His story is in part about missed opportunities, a fight with alcohol and inner demons and a failure to get the best out of himself, something he openly admits to. But he was still a terrific fighter. He shared British Fights of the Year with Carl Johanneson and John Murray, turned pro after a decorated amateur career culminating in an ABA title and retired after one last title run which came in arguably the performance of his career, against the wonderful Linares. Now, in the wake of the passing of his brother Vinny, he's a trainer of young fighters, and he's not only hoping to pass his skills down, he's hoping to share the harsh lessons he's learned.

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#45 Callum Hancock

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0000

Sheffield super-middleweight Callum Hancock held onto a dark secret for a long time. When he was 10 years old, he was raped by a local bully. Now unbeaten in 10 professional fights, and trained by Ryan Rhodes, he discusses the traumatic burden he has carried for almost two decades, why he remained silent of so long, his thirst for revenge, his quest for inner peace and why he is left wrestling with his role as a boxer. IF YOU ARE AFFECTED BY ANYTHING YOU HEAR IN THIS PODCAST, CALL MANCHESTER SURVIVORS ON 0161 236 2182.

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#44 Tunde Ajayi

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0000

Former unbeaten professional welterweight Tunde Ajayi is training Anthony Yarde ahead of his WBO light-heavywieght tittle shot against Sergey Kovalev. The son of a chartered accountant, Ajayi's path in boxing is not a typical one. It has taken him to the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles and the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas but fighters have come and gone and he has become a divisive figure on social media. Yet he's all about the positivity and positive energy. He has admirable self-belief and is ready to make his mark in the sport.

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#43 Jane Couch

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0000

The first lady of British boxing, Jane Couch fought a war with the establishment that you cannot even imagine today in order to get her license to fight. Jane talks about her case, her struggles, the attitudes she faced while discussing her biggest nights in the ring, fighting the likes of Lucia Rijker, Jamie Clampitt, Holly Holm and many others through her decorated and ground-breaking career. She also reflects on the high-profile TV shows she was used on, the women who took up her legal arms, meeting the likes of Marvin Hagler and Angelo Dundee and much more in this honest and funny but, at times, terribly sad interview.

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#42 Richard Towers Part One

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:48:33 -0000

Sheffield heavyweight Richard Towers sparred some of the best of his era, the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, David Haye, Tyson Fury, Alexander Povetkin and Deontay Wilder. In amassing a 15-1 (12) record before retiring in 2014, he learned from the likes of Brendan Ingle, Emanuel Steward and Adam Booth. But before boxing, he was part of a criminal underworld that saw him serve the best part of a decade in prison, rubbing shoulders with some of Britain's most dangerous and infamous criminals. Here, in a part-boxing/part-true crime interview, Towers reflects on both lives.

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#41 Jamie Moore

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Former British and European light-middleweight champion Jamie Moore is now one of Britain's leading fight trainers. The Salford southpaw is one of the best fighters to never box for a world title but he was involved in several fight of the year winners and contenders against the likes of Matthew Macklin, Ryan Rhodes and Michael Jones. But Moore also made headlines out of the ring after he was shot four times while on a training break in Marbella and he recounts that incident in gripping detail. He also talks of the impact of his late mentor and trainer Oliver Harrison. Moore is unflinchingly open in this definitive interview with Tris Dixon

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#40 Gerry Cooney

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:00:01 -0000

Former heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney fought the likes of Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, George Foreman and Michael Spinks but it was his huge showdown with Larry Holmes in a racially charged war in 1982 that he is best remembered for. Cooney was brilliant that night, as he obliterated the naysayers who thought he had not earned his shot, but he was up against a 39-0 legend at the top of his game and Holmes won in the 13th round. Here, Cooney talks about the big fights, the descent into drugs, getting his life back on track and the current heavyweight scene in an exclusive interview with Boxing Life Stories host Tris Dixon.

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#39 Ian Darke

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:07:47 -0000

For more than 30 years Ian Darke was the voice of boxing. Alongside Jim Watt and Glenn McCrory, Darke covered all the big names from Tyson, Bruno and Lewis to Hamed, Hagler and Barrera. In this wide-ranging interview, Darke talks about his break into the sport – which was covering the Ali-Holmes heavyweight fight – his biggest nights ringside, some of his fondest memories and the bedlam of the nights when boxing got it wrong. Funny, articulate and a brilliant raconteur, Darke relives more than three decades of fights from behind the microphone, either at ringside or interviewing boxing's legendary names.

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#38 Dave Coldwell

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Trainer, promoter, ex-fighter, Sky Sports pundit, Dave Coldwell has worn many hats in boxing but it is as a trainer to world champions Tony Bellew and Jamie McDonell and now Derek Chisora, Gavin McDonnell, Jordan Gil and Anthony Fowler where he has risen to prominence. Here, in a full and frank interview at his home near Rotherham, Coldwell talks about his motivations, how he's been driven in life to achieve on his own, the role his parents played in his development, life as a badly bullied kid, his biggest nights in boxing, in the ring and in the corner, and much, much more. Eloquent, emotional and insightful, Coldwell has been on quite the roller coaster.

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#37 Adam Harper

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

A change in his brain scan meant former Commonwealth title challenger Adam Harper hung up his gloves. Harper talks here with searing honesty about the concerns over his long-term health, the hardest part of becoming an ex-fighter, the pressure of being a ticket-seller and much more. But it was following a gruelling fight in Australia, in a bout against Michael Zerafa, that he knew the course of his career had changed. Now, with his eye on becoming a leading referee, he addresses the hard topics of pressure, health and retirement.

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#36 Donald McRae

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Award-winning author and sports writer Donald McRae talks about his varied journey through the sport. He discusses his newly released book, In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles, as well as his previous boxing classics, including Dark Trade, In Black and White and A Man's World. As the Guardian's sports interviewer, McRae has interviewed more than 1,000 prominent athletes but it is boxing that remains closest to his heart. Here, in detail, he discusses his motivations, his ambitions and some of the highlights of working with the likes of James Toney, Mike Tyson, Barry McGuigan and many more.

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#35 Johnny Nelson

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Sky Sports pundit or long-reigning WBO cruiserweight champion, however you know Johnny Nelson you may see him differently after this enthralling interview. Johnny, who lost 10 of 13 amateur fights and had a disastrous beginning to life in the pros, started to learn after being publicly shamed in two world title fights and then going on the road, in Europe as a sparring partner and around the world as a journeyman heavyweight when there were no opportunities left at cruiserweight. Yet he wound up with a record number of world title defences and did so with the enigmatic trainer Brendan Ingle in his corner. Here, in an emotional, engaging and – at times – funny interview, he recalls his story and he cannot disguise his emotions as the first anniversary of Brendan's death approached.

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#34 Joe Calzaghe

Wed, 22 May 2019 17:00:01 -0000

Welsh star Joe Calzaghe retired unbeaten, at 46-0, following a career that brought him world titles in two weight classes and the scalps of the likes of Jeff Lacy, Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones, Richie Woodhall, Robin Reid and countless others. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014 alongside Oscar De La Hoya and Felix Trinidad, he was trained by his late father Enzo, from being a young amateur through to those huge stadium nights and under the bright lights of American arenas. Calzaghe has seen and done it all, but the loss of his father still clearly hurts. You might know Joe Calzaghe the fighter, but after listening to this you will also know Joe Calzaghe the man.

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#33 Ben Davison

Wed, 15 May 2019 19:12:12 -0000

Trainer Ben Davison has risen to prominence as the man behind Tyson Fury's incredible return to the sport and the heavyweight division. Initially condemned when he cornered Billy Joe Saunders to a poor performance against Artur Akavov at short notice, Davison has become one of the most-talked about trainers in boxing and here discusses life in the Fury camp, his featherweight hope Isaac Lowe and his return to the corner of Saunders. Eloquent and with great boxing insight, Davison talks about the intricacies of the sport, his homework for big fights, the Wilder night in Los Angeles and much more

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#32 Kerry Kayes

Thu, 09 May 2019 06:26:31 -0000

The former CNP boss talks to Tris Dixon about his life in boxing, from cutting his teeth in the Collyhurst to becoming Ricky Hatton's strength and conditioning coach and nutritionist, and then one of the best cut men in the game, who has worked with trainers including Billy Graham, Dave Coldwell and Jamie Moore. The always affable and articulate Kayes discusses what it was like being on the Hatton roller coaster, how a good cut man works and his aspirations in a revealing and insightful interview. Bad cuts, extreme weight loss and wild scenes in Las Vegas, Kerry has seen it all.

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#31 Michael Conlan

Thu, 02 May 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Irish superstar Michael Conlan was an enormously decorated amateur who won Olympic bronze in 2012 and then left with his middle finger infamously raised when on the wrong end of a controversial decision in the Rio Games of 2016. After starting his career under an American trainer, he is now working with Adam Booth and carries the burden of being one of the sport's brightest prospects. Promoted by Top Rank in the US, with and already huge following and currently adapting and learning in the pros, he talks about his rise through the amateurs, the politics of the sport, being one of the world's hottest talents and the fights that could define his career. All this and much more in a thorough interview.

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#30 Wayne McCullough

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Irishman Wayne McCullough was a two-time Olympian who raced to a world title in the pros. Having captured silver in the Barcelona games of 1992, he had a decorated pro career, making his name as a high-volume fighter with a rock hard chin and an iron will. He fought the best of his era, the likes of Naseem Hamed and Erik Morales, won his world title impressively in Japan, boxed Scott Harrison and refuses to say the words 'I retire' or 'I quit' even today. Here, in an interview in a Las Vegas coffee shop, he talks about the moments that defined his career, his regrets, his highlights and everything in between.

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#29 Yaqui Lopez

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:00:02 -0000

Stockton light-heavyweight legend Yaqui Lopez was one of the best fighters never to win a world title, despite multiple attempts. He was a danger man in one of boxing's great divisions, when there were almost 20 world-class 175-pounders, including several of his opponents, Michael Spinks, Matthew Saad Muhammad, John Conteh, James Scott and Victor Galindez. Yaqui – who was a blood and guts warrior – is a kind, warm man. He had a role in the famous boxing movie, Fat City, and now runs the Fat City Boxing Club, not far from his home. Tris Dixon recently visited him at home, and went on a tour of the gym, for this interview.

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#28 Nonito Donaire

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

The Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire, is in fine and revealing form as he's interviewed by Tris Dixon in Las Vegas. Donaire is 36 and set for his semi-final of the World Boxing Super Series but he has had a storied career, having fought the likes of Darchinyan, Montiel, Rigondeaux, Frampton, Burnett, Walters, Arce and many more. Here, he talks about his battles with mental health, how he now maintains his positive mindset, being one of the sport's good guys, his major fights and turmoil behind the scenes in a hard-hitting and wide-ranging interview.

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#27 Jimmy Tibbs

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Jimmy Tibbs is a British boxing icon. A former fighter, he made his name as one of the great trainers, working the corner of notables including Michael Watson, Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, Lloyd Honeyghan, Mark Kaylor, Charlie Magri and countless others. But his life away from the ring has been equally interesting. After a long prison sentence for settling a gangland family feud, he turned to training, became a born again Christian, battled cancer and he still works in the corner as a cutsman.

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#26 Shannon Briggs

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000

The irrepressible former heavyweight champion Shannon 'The Cannon' Briggs – Let's Go Champ – is in brilliant form talking about his time at the top and the harder times on the bottom. He talks of the rivals he faced, the contenders of the time and the great heavyweight champions while explaining how he has maintained a positive outlook on life and the fresh start that he made with the birth of his daughter. Still hoping for big things, he talks about the big nights, the disappointments, stalking Klitschko, fighting Foreman, challenging Lewis and much more in a roller coaster that takes you from the highs of championship glory to the emptiness of defeat and beyond. A drinker at 13, homeless, fighting top amateurs and then trying to make his mark in the pros, it's all here, raw and uncut.

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#25 Mark Hobson

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000

After a heavy defeat to big punching Enzo Maccarinelli for the WBO cruiserweight title, Mark Hobson's life started to spiral out of control. The former British and Commonwealth cruiserweight champion flew spectacularly off the rails, formed addictions and was gambling thousands of pounds without realising that he had fallen into a trap. Before long, his life, his future, everything, was down to one bet on one game of rugby... The stakes couldn't have been any higher.

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#24 Dan Rafael

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:00:01 -0000

ESPN's long-serving boxing journalist Dan Rafael is one of the sport's most influential men. With a huge audience, a massive social media following and the experience of hundreds of championship fights behind him, he's covered the major names in the sport from Mayweather to Tyson, from Gatti to Pacquiao and from Jones to Lewis. He's also a brilliant storyteller and while he may divide opinion he has done a lot, from cutting his teeth on his local paper, to getting his big break with USA Today to now being in the hot seat at ESPN. Opinionated and good company, Dan also gives good advice on how to break into the business as a boxing writer from one of the best spots in the sport.

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#23 Johnny Greaves

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Call him a journeyman, call him a serial loser, say he’s not very good, say what you will about Johnny Greaves but he commands and deserves your respect. He won 4 of his 100 fights (no draws), boxing 20 British champions and four world champions in his short but action-packed career. Here he talks about the short notice gigs, from his sofa with a can of Fosters at 3pm to in the ring at the Excel at 5pm, life on the road, the abuse he’s received and his ongoing battle with depression. It’s all here, uncut and in incredibly colourful detail in a must-listen interview. This is brought to you by HansonLee.com

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#22 Dominic Ingle

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Sheffield trainer Dominic Ingle is the custodian of a famous family name. Along with brother John, they run the historic gym on Wincobank that was started by their father, Brendan. Through Dom's life in boxing, he has seen and worked with some fabulous fighters including Herol Graham, Naseem Hamed, Junior Witter, Kell Brook, Johnny Nelson and many more. Ingle is a quiet man but well respected and he has a fascinating story to tell. Boxing Life Stories – BROUGHT TO YOU BY Hansonlee.com

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#21 Kalle Sauerland

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Promoter Kalle Sauerland is one of the most charismatic characters in the sport. Born in Germany, schooled in England, he has been around boxing his entire life as the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Wilfried. He has been instrumental in the World Boxing Super Series and its forerunner, the Super Six, and he's promoted some of the biggest European names in recent years, including Nikolai Valuev, Mikkel Kessler, Arthur Abraham, David Haye and Marco Huck. He has done this while internet fans have dubbed him the 'Colombian Kalle' but also while becoming a hugely popular cult hero, an unusual role for a promoter.

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#20 Gary Lockett

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

As a trainer, Gary Lockett endured a brutal six-month period. Firstly, his charge Nick Blackwell was left fighting for his life following a hard-fought battle against Chris Eubank Jnr. Then, months later, Lockett was in the 'winning' corner when his boxer, Dale Evans was victorious against Mike Towell, who did not survive his injuries from the fight. It was a horrible spell and firmly tested Lockett's resolve and his passion for the sport, one that was dampened as a fighter in a career that saw him make his name with a violent left hook called 'Lockett's Rocket.' Trained by the likes of Brian Hughes and Enzo Calzaghe, Lockett is a raft of boxing wisdom and talks in colour about boxing politics and his own 12-year career which culminated in a unified middleweight championship to and in-form Kelly Pavlik. But by then, Lockett knew his time had come.

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#19 Steve Collins

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Irish hero Steve Collins was part of that brilliant era that inspired a generation of boxers and fight fans. The Celtic Warriror cut his teeth in the hard gyms of America, where he boxed under the Petronelli brothers and, later, Freddie Roach, and he challenged two of the best of his era in Mike McCallum and Reggie Johnson for world honours. But it was his fights with domestic rivals Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn that catapulted him to fame and fortune. The brilliant Irishman with the iron will and the granite chin nearly fought Roy Jones and there were rumours of talks with Joe Calzaghe, but his legacy as one of the toughest men to ever do it was already secure

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#18 Enzo Maccarinelli

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli was one of the biggest British punchers of his era, if not of all time. The Swansea man was an integral part of the Enzo Calzaghe stable, a regular sparring partner of Joe Calzaghe but he had his own huge nights in the ring, against Wayne Braithwaite, Marcelo Fabian Dominguez, David Haye, Ola Afolabi, Denis Lebedev and Roy Jones. There were nearly contests with Johnny Nelson and others, too, and the popular Welshman is not ruling out one more fight, which would be his 50th. Candidly he talks about his battles in the ring and away from it, the trainers he boxed under, his fight to prove his innocence after failing a drug test, the loss of his father and much more in a truly compelling and insightful interview

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#17 Clinton Woods

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:05:14 -0000

Sheffield star Clinton Woods went from plasterer's labourer to British, Commonwealth, European and IBF light-heavyweight champion. His self-confessed unlikely rise saw him tangle with the likes of Roy Jones, Antonio Tarver, Glen Johnson, Julio Gonzalez, Rico Hoye and Tavoris Cloud, not bad for a fighter who only turned pro to give himself and his friends a few good nights out. Woods, open as ever, missed out on a huge domestic showdown with Joe Calzaghe but there was not much he did not do as he boxed the best of his era, in Europe and further afield.

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#16 Darren Barker

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:15:21 -0000

Former IBF middleweight champion Darren Barker won a world title with one thing in mind, immortalising the name of his late brother Gary. The Barnet man, a slick boxer and one of the sport's good guys, failed in his first world title shot against Sergio Martinez and then captured the belt and completed his ultimate glory against Australian Daniel Geale before losing in his first defence and walking away for good. Here, Barker talks about the tragic loss of his brother, his friendship with Joe Calzaghe, sparring the likes of Carl Froch, Howard Eastman and Mikkel Kessler and he remembers that incredible night in Atlantic City when the stars aligned and Gary's name went up proudly in lights one last time.

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#15 Anthony Crolla

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:22:53 -0000

Manchester idol Anthony Crolla was just weeks away from his first world title fight when he saw his neighbours being burgled. Crolla went to help and wound up with a fractured skull and a fractured ankle and his world title dreams were shattered. The incident made the news everywhere. But one of boxing's good guys would not be denied. His superb career saw him capture the WBA lightweight title and he's been in numerous high profile fights, against the likes of Derry Mathews, Kieran Farrell, Gavin Rees, Jorge Linares, Ricky Burns and many more. Now he wants to fight the best boxer in the world, Vasyl Lomachenko. This is the brilliant Anthony Crolla and his incredible story.

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#14 Anthony Farnell

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Manchester trainer Anthony Farnell admits his enforced retirement from the sport due to irregularities in a brain scan meant he spiralled into an abyss. He skidded into a 10-month alcohol-fuelled depression that nearly cost him his wife and his family. Along with other rising Manchester prospects Ricky Hatton and Michael Gomez, Farnell was part of a lively domestic scene at light-middleweight and went on to coach the likes of Anthony Crolla, Tony Bellew and Frankie Gavin.

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#13 Steve Lott

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:19:17 -0000

When Mike Tyson rocketed onto the scene in the mid-1980s he had a support system that included mentor and father-figure Cus D'Amato, co-managers Jim Jacobs and Bill Cayton, trainer Kevin Rooney and Steve Lott. Lott had already been in the boxing business a decade, working closely with Jacobs and Cayton. He went on to forge a close friendship with Tyson, who as the champion of the world would sometimes sleep on Lott's couch. They have been in and out of contact in subsequent years, but there is no one with a better understanding of the highs and lows of Mike Tyson in the 1980s than Steve Lott.

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#12 Mike Costello

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:00:15 -0000

The BBC's voice of boxing and athletics Mike Costello is one of the most popular commentators in sport today. The host of Radio Five Live's boxing coverage and boxing podcasts, Costello speaks about his career trajectory from amateur boxer, to coach to a man who has been ringside at some of the biggest fights of this era. Here is the man – the voice – away from the prize ring, talking about his life behind and away from the microphone.

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#11 Dave Allen

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:56:10 -0000

Heavyweight Dave Allen has built a substantial and unexpected fanbase in his pro career. The colourful Doncaster man has boxed on big shows and fought big names but has also become widely known for his battles with metal health and gambling. Honest as ever, he takes Tris Dixon through his life story

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#10 Colin Nathan

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:04:51 -0000

Leading South African trainer Colin Nathan has an old head on young shoulders. Here, he discusses the heartbreak that almost saw him walk away from the sport, how he learned under Freddie Roach in Los Angeles and how he now boasts a top stable that includes Ring magazine light-flyweight champion Hekkie Budler.

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#9 John Murray

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Former world lightweight title contender discusses the highs and lows of his boxing career, from challenging for titles, fighting in the USA, wanting to face Amir Khan, losing everything, failing brain scans and going blind in one eye. It's been a hell of a journey, but with the love of a good woman (and a dog) he's doing well now

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#8 Billy Graham

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:48:11 -0000

Billy 'The Preacher' Graham trained the likes of Matthew Macklin, Paul Smith, Ensley Bingham and Carl Thompson, but it was his work with Ricky Hatton that saw the iconic duo shoot to fame. Following a bitter split with the Hitman, Graham became a self-proclaimed recluse but here, in a rare and captivating interview, he tells his story

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#7 Nigel Collins

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0000

International Boxing Hall of Fame boxing writer Nigel Collins remembers the highs and lows of his storied career. From cutting his teeth on the incredible Philadelphia fighting landscape in the 1970s to celebrity status in the Philippines and from hanging with Mike Tyson and his pet tigers to visiting the fallen heavyweight king in prison, Collins has seen and spent time with the best of the best, be it James Toney, Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones and many more.
Here, exclusively, is the former editor of Ring magazine.

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#6 Amir Khan

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Amir Khan shot to fame at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Now a 31-year-old veteran, Khan is in the latter stages of his career. Here, in a candid interview, he talks of his most significant fights, reveals how he lost out on meeting Floyd Mayweather, discusses his biggest fears and assesses whether people really know who Amir Khan is

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#5 Shawn Porter

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:23:26 -0000

It's 'Showtime'. WBC welterweight champion Shawn Porter takes listeners through his life in boxing, from his Olympic heartbreak to shutting Adrien Broner's mouth and wearing championship gold. Here is Porter, one of the best interviews in boxing today, unplugged.

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#4 Glenn McCrory

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:12:15 -0000

Former IBF cruiserweight champion Glenn McCrory might be best known as an expert for Sky Sports and talkSPORT but he had a superb career in his own right. Yet he is more than just an ex-boxer, he is one of the sport's best storytellers and has tales to tell about Mike Tyson, Cuban great Teofilo Stevenson, dehydration, his disabled brother and much more

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#3 Paul Williams

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Paul 'The Punisher' Williams fought the likes of Antonio Margarito, Sergio Martinez and Winky Wright during a stellar career. A freakishly-tall welterweight, who would move up to middleweight, he could not land big fights with Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather, earning him the title of boxing's most-avoided man. Then, in 2012, his career was curtailed by a motorbike crash that has left him in a wheelchair. APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO

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#2 Pat Lynch

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:16:33 -0000

Fight manager Pat Lynch reminisces on the life, fights and tragic death of Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti. Lynch was Gatti's confidant, friend and father figure and was with him through his entire professional career.

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#1 Adam Booth

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:27:25 -0000

Former Boxing News editor Tris Dixon goes one-on-one with trainer Adam Booth, who discusses his time with David Haye, George Groves, Michael Conlan, Ryan Burnett and Josh Kelly. Booth talks about his highs and lows in and out of the corner.

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