BTR Boxing Podcast Network

You have heard of Ukrainian sensations such as Oleksandr Usyk & Vasyl Lomachenko, well here we introduce the latest sensation to come from Ukrainian boxing in Andrii "The Rampage" Novytskyi. Having scored a huge 82-second KO on his debut Novytskyi is now back in action on the 4th March, and we get to speak to him alongside his trainer Anatoliy Dudchenko to find out more about this highly-rated pro...

In this episode, we look ahead to significant fights from the UK & US as Lewis Ritson takes on O'Hara Davies and Brandon Figueroa fights Mark Magsayo. We also discuss the undercards of each show highlighting the fights or fighters to tune into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two-year rivalry between Jake Paul & Tommy Fury came to a head after Fury took a split decision over Paul in a relatively average fight. We break down the fight and the outcome but also discuss the possibility of the rematch that was written into the contract. Also on the same show, Badou Jack created his own bit of history becoming a three-weight world champion stopping Illunga Makabu in the...

In this episode, we take a look at a man who came onto the boxing scene, literally out of nowhere. To the world, he seemingly had no past, but he certainly had a future in fighting. He made it all the way to the national stage before questions arose. Questions like "who is this guy?" because facing a well-known fighter of the time caused his big secret to be exposed, and his world to crumble. Just...

Following the WBC's announcement that they are willing to let Conor Benn fight again, we discuss the whole debacle that has raged on for months and how this affects the sport going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it a big fight? Well, Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury certainly has the boxing world talking about who will win and how. In this episode, we look at how this fight has come around and what the expectations actually are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tell the odd story of the Haitian-born adopted Canadian fighter who came to another country, as a small child, grew up in foster care, and ran the streets, putting himself in all kinds of dangerous situations. He ended up becoming a world champion boxer, with an exciting, crowd-pleasing style, and a growing fan base. Sounds like the dream, right? Well, there was a very murky past, that people w...

After a back-and-forth fight, Mauricio Lara beat Leigh Wood after the corner threw in the towel following a heavy knockdown. We discuss whether the corner retirement was the right decision or whether Wood could have carried on. Also following the victory we debate whether Lara is now the best featherweight in the world. Elsewhere, we look at the other notable fights from the card and results from...

We look ahead to a big fight in the featherweight division as Leigh Wood takes on the man that derailed Josh Warrington's career in Mauricio Lara for the WBA title. Wood with his incredible heart and determination will be looking to stop the hard-punching Lara in his tracks and claim his stake to be the best in the featherweight division. We discuss their recent fights and predict how the fight co...

Chris Wardrope joins the show as we discuss the UK Boxxer card with Adam Azim, Zak Chelli and Tyler Denny being victorious in the bouts. We discuss the fights, and outcomes and look ahead to what is next for all the competitors as well as summarising the fights from across the UK and the world boxing scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick "Elvis" Parker was a street hustler who became an entrepreneur and flamboyant boxing promoter from Orlando, Florida. He had aspirations of becoming the next Don King. He promoted such fighters as George Foreman, "Smokin" Bert Cooper, and former NFL star, Mark Gastineau. However, things took a sinister turn when of his boxers Tim "Doc" Anderson crashed his hopes of "The Windfall Effect", Parke...

Vice chairman of the British & Irish boxing authority Chris Wardrope joins Sean to educate boxing fans on what the organisation does. There have been lots of rumours about them and what they do and don't do and Chris sets the record straight about them whilst discussing the challenges that they face given the British Boxing Board Of Control is the leading organisation in the UK. Learn more about y...

Sean is joined by Chris Wardrope to preview this weekend's boxing with Adam Azim facing Santos Reyes as he continues his rise through the ranks. Also on the card are two potential show stealers with Tyler Denny facing Brad Pauls and Zak Chelli Jr vs Anthony Sims Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explore one of the most charismatic characters that we've ever heard of, combined with a private life that can easily be described as "chaos". He has more wrap sheets than you can count, but one thing remains true, he's a self-destructive, but very nice person. An Olympic gold medallist, he became heavyweight champion of the world, in only his eighth fight, and from that moment on things went d...

In November 1982, South Korean boxer Duk-Koo Kim entered the boxing ring to fight American boxer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in a highly awaited bout that received a lot of media attention. The two were competing for the WBA lightweight title. In the 14th round of what was a ferocious contest, Mancini headed straight for Kim, where he blasted him with a sharp left hook. Mancini missed with a left and...

Sean & Lukie react to the bout between Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde as an early candidate for fight of the year happened in London with many believing Yarde would not last past six rounds. Also on the show discussions over the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight to take place with the announcement on the Beterbiev-Yarde card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Yarde seeks to become the IBF, WBC & WBO light heavyweight champion as he takes on the formidable Artur Beterbiev. Sean and Johnston look ahead to the clash and discuss the keys to victory and their predictions. Also on the show a round-up of the latest news including Anthony Joshua potentially fighting Jermaine Franklin, Joe Joyce vs Zhiel Zhang, and Conor Benn's chicken egg claim over fa...

Eamonn Magee (born 13 July 1971) is a retired Irish professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2007. The former world champion boxer’s extraordinary life has been scarred by sectarianism and alcoholism, and over the course of this episode, Sean & Johnston present his story, that of troubled times in his home country, succumbing to drink and drugs and the boxing career of a talented amateur that...

Sean is joined by ITR Boxing's Lukie as they reflect upon what was a shock upset in Manchester as Liam Smith emphatically stopped Chris Eubank Jr to pick up a career-defining victory. The question of weight cutting and fluctuation are the hot topic along with the paths that both fighters are now on as a result of the fight. Also on the show is a recap of the undercard and a dramatic Friday night f...

We are back for the first big fight preview of the year as Chris Eubank Jr takes on Liam Smith in the middleweight division with Smith moving up in weight to fight Eubank Jr who is looking to make a statement after the disappointment of the Conor Benn fight falling through. Sean & Johnston look at how the fight could play out and give their predictions along with a preview of the rest of the weeke...

Héctor Luís Camacho Matías (May 24, 1962 – November 24, 2012), commonly known by his nickname "Macho" Camacho, was a Puerto Rican professional boxer and entertainer. Known for his quickness in the ring and flamboyant style,[Camacho competed professionally from 1980 to 2010 On Nov. 20, 2012, Macho and a childhood friend were shot while sitting in a car outside a strip mall in Bayamón. Authorities r...

It's that time of the year again, the time of year when Sean & Johnston look ahead to what they would love to see in boxing this year including: *Fights That Must Happen *Fights Already Signed To Happen *Dream Fights *Changes To The Sport Plus many more conversations about what could possibly be in 2023! BECOME A PATRON www.patreon.com/btrboxingpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Sean & Johnston look back through the year in boxing discussing the highs and lows and more importantly handing out those end-of-year awards like their WBC belts! Also on the show, a reflection upon what has been an amazing year for the network discussing the best and funniest moments over the course of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean goes solo for the final big fight preview of 2022 and in the episode discusses the upcoming light heavyweight clash between British champion Dan Azeez and the challenger Rocky Fielding with the vacant Commonwealth title also up for grabs. Also on the show Sean talks about the other fights on the undercard and from across the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Sean & Jamie from "The Main Event Boxing Show" discuss the weekend's boxing as the P4P fighters in Nayoa Inoue and Terence Crawford continue to stake their claim for the number one spot after both securing victories whilst in the UK Josh Warrington lost his IBF crown as Luis Alberto Lopez upset the Leeds fighter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices