BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Jesse Rodriguez & Sunny Edwards produced the goods in their unification clash this past weekend with 'Bam' breaking down Edwards, whose corner stopped the fight at the end of the eighth round. Sean & Johnston discuss the bout, the outcome, and what lies ahead for both fighters. Also on the show is a round-up of the rest of the fights of note from the weekend. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/g...

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a super welterweight super fight that took place on May 5, 2007, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada between six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya and undefeated four-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. At the time, the bout was the most lucrative boxing match ever, with over $130 million in generated reve...

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Sunny Edwards is one of this year's highly anticipated bouts, with both being undefeated world champions in the flyweight division looking to unify the IBF & WBO titles. Sean & Johnston look ahead to the clash and discuss both fighters' careers and how they could each be victorious. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also...

Devin Haney becomes the WBC super lightweight champion after a dominating performance over Regis Prograis. Sean & Johnston discuss the fight and breakdown of Haney's win and what fights could be on the horizon. Also on the show, they cover Rafael Espinoza's upset over Robeisy Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith just about coming through his title defence. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...

Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. Lennox Lewis was a promising 18-year-old amateur and Mike Tyson a precocious 17-year-old, when Lewis and his amateur coach Arnie Boehm were invited by Cus D’Amato to join he, Tyson, and Kevin Rooney for eight days of tra...

Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO cruiserweight title for the first time against the tough Mateusz Masternak in a Sunday night fight card which also features Michael McKinson & Ben Whitaker. Having nearly forgotten about the card, Sean goes solo on the podcast, sharing his thoughts on the fight and card as a whole. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We...

Regis Prograis defends his WBC super lightweight title against Devin Haney, who steps up to the division to challenge Prograis for the title. Sean & Johnston look into their recent fights and discuss how they feel the fight will go and predict the winner. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many...

Some humble pie must be eaten as Sean & Johnston discuss the fights from the weekend, with Jordan Gill stopping Michael Conlan and Ryan Garcia bouncing back with a win over Oscar Durate. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/btrboxingpod h...

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring following his defeat to Gervonta Davis as he faces Oscar Durate and Michael Conlan takes on Jordan Gill in a last-chance saloon bout. Sean joined by Johnston via voice notes give their thoughts on the fights and other notable bouts for the weekend. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spo...

Revenge was sweet for Katie Taylor as she took a majority decision over Chantelle Cameron to become a two-weight undisputed champion and David Benavidez systematically broke down Demetrius Andrade to become the next in line for the Canelo payday! Jamie Albrecht steps in for Johnston to discuss the fights and his thoughts for all going forward! Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-bo...

A big fight weekend is upon us, as Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor II & David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade provide the marquee bouts. Sean & Johnston discuss the rematch between Cameron & Taylor and assess whether it will be a repeat for Cameron or revenge for Taylor and if Andrade will finally reach the potential many believe he has against Benavidez who is perceived as the next challenger to...

In a weekend of lackluster performances and defining ones, Sean & Johnston discuss the action from all the major fights of the weekend which featured Shakur Stevenson, Emmanuel Navarrette, Nick Ball, Nathan Heaney, Diego Pacheco & Adam Azim. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcastin...

After reading Thomas Hauser's article for Boxing News (link below) Sean & Johnston discuss BoxRec as a data tool for the sport and explore points made in Hauser's article about instances where fraudulent claims over fights and fighters have been made and how much of it exists in the sport. https://boxingnewsonline.net/the-noble-art-of-record-keeping-boxrecs-quest-to-police-a-crime-ridden-sport/ Su...

Henry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 – October 22, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. Henry Armstrong, a 5-foot-5½ buzzsaw, accomplished what no fighter before or since has ever been able to do -- he simultaneously held three world titles. He managed this unique feat before inflation hit boxing, back when there were only...

This weekend we have multiple fight cards happening in the US & UK, starting with Thursday evening as Shakur Stevenson & Emmanuel Navarrete are both in world title fights. On Saturday Frank Warren brings back his 'Magnificent Seven' bill to Manchester with arguably the best domestic card of the year. Also on the show, we discuss Terence Crawford being stripped of his IBF belt. Subscribe https://po...

Joe Cordina successfully defends his IBF super featherweight title against Edward Vazquez in a close and competitive contest, one which some believe was a robbery! We discuss the fight, the outcome, and how quick fans are to scream robbery in fights that are close. Also on the show, we discuss the other notable fights of the weekend, including Adrian Curiel's second-round KO of Sievenathi Nothshin...

Henry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 – October 22, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. Henry Armstrong, a 5-foot-5½ buzzsaw, accomplished what no fighter before or since has ever been able to do -- he simultaneously held three world titles. He managed this unique feat before inflation hit boxing, back when there were only...

Joe Cordina defends his IBF super featherweight title against Edward Vazquez in Monte Carlo. Sean & Johnston look at both fighter's recent form and what the possibilities are of future fights in the division. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twit...

Tyson Fury somehow managed to take a close points decision over Francis Ngannou after being dropped in the third round. Many believe he should have lost the bout, but the bigger issue is where does it leave the Oleksandr Usyk bout. Sean & Johnston discuss the fight and outcome along with their thoughts on the Usyk bout. Also on the show a moment of appreciation is taken for the fight of the year b...

Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in a ten-round exhibition bout in Saudi Arabia. Sean sits down to discuss the event and highlights the fights over the weekend that are ones to be watching. Johnston through the wonders of Whatsapp voice notes is able to provide his thoughts and feelings on the event. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also ava...

Jack Catterall outclassed and beat Jorge Linares who has now officially called it a day, but what next for Catterall? Is the rematch with Josh Taylor going to happen, and will he ever get his shot at a world title again? Sean discusses the options and also talks about Isaac Chamberlain's victory over Mikkeal Lawal for the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles. Subscribe https://podcasts.ap...

In this episode, Sean & Johnston discuss the four main governing bodies in the sport and try to make sense of each of the rankings across the weight categories, whilst sharing their thoughts on what would make the rankings better. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Foll...

After the late postponement of Buatsi v Azeez the focus is on Jack Catterall vs Jorge Linares in a high-risk, low-reward affair for Catterall who is looking to get into world title contention. How much does Linares have left and can he cause an upset, Sean and Johnston discuss the fight and other notable bouts coming up at the weekend. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-pod...

Tommy Fury only just beat KSI in a torrid fight as part of what was a torrid event. Sean sits down and airs his feelings on Misfits and YouTuber boxing in general and asks, how much damage is it doing to the sport? Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https:...

Angelo Dundee (born Angelo Mirena; August 30, 1921 – February 1, 2012) was an American boxing trainer and cornerman. Internationally known for his work with Muhammad Ali (1960–1981), he also worked with 15 other world boxing champions, including Sugar Ray Leonard, Sean Mannion, José Nápoles, George Foreman, George Scott, Jimmy Ellis, Carmen Basilio, Luis Manuel Rodríguez, and Willie Pastrano. In p...