BTR Boxing Podcast Network

*Patron Only Episode From 2021 This episode is all about the greatest middleweight fighters of all time, and we have put together what we believe is a definitive list of the very top fifteen of these fighters and some notable mentions.  We do also provide our own Top 10 in the episode, which we are sure will be different from yours, but please don't hesitate to leave a comment with your own T...

*Patron Only Episode From 2022* In this episode, we sit down to explore all the rematches within the sport that should have happened. We present an overall Top 10 and our personal lists, along with notable mentions that didn't make the cut but were potential rematches in their own right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Patron Only Episode From 2022* Sean & Johnston sit down and talk about the greatest middleweight bouts to have taken place in the UK.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Patron Only Episode From 2021* In this episode, we sit down to discuss some fights throughout boxing history that were in their own right some of the fiercest and greatest battles ever seen but have been overshadowed by the legendary nights in the sport or forgotten by the new generation of boxing fans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Patron Only Episode From 2021* Boxing rivalries are the state of two people engaging in a lasting competitive relationship, the "against each other" spirit between two competing pugilists. They produce exceptional real-life storylines & play a central role in the sport. Many have captured our imagination & left their mark, and it’s these great rivalries that we will happily discuss with you, our...

*Patron Only Episode From 2022* In this episode we look at a plethora of fights that should have happened in the sport, including our own Top 10, notable mentions and the potential of future failed fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Patron Only Episode From 2021* Murderers' Row refers to a group of middleweight boxing contenders in the United States competing in the 1940s, primarily of African-American background. Renowned for their toughness and great boxing ability, they were feared throughout the boxing world and never received a shot at the world title. According to boxing pundit Jim Murray, they were “the most exclusive...

*Patron Only Episode From 2022* We have selected just twenty favourites from the best and most memorable opening rounds in boxing but there are plenty of others that did no We have selected just twenty favourites from the best and most memorable opening rounds in boxing but there are plenty of others that did not make the cut. Fights like Amir Khan’s first-round knockout defeat against Breidis Pre...

*Patron Only Episode Now Released From 2022* Amir Khan vs Marcos Maidana was a boxing match that was for Khan's WBA Light Welterweight Title December 11th 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Sean & Johnston take you through the career of both fighters, the build-up and fight breakdown of arguably Khan's defining night in boxing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

On this episode of the BTR Boxing Podcast, we break down the fantasy superfight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven — a clash between elite boxing IQ and devastating kickboxing dominance. Could Usyk’s movement, angles and championship experience neutralise Verhoeven’s size, pressure and striking arsenal? Or would the “King of Kickboxing” prove to be more than Usyk can handle? Learn more abou...

David Allen steps into the lion’s den against dangerous heavyweight contender Filip Hrgović in a true “Dave vs Goliath” showdown. On this episode of the BTR Boxing Podcast, we break down whether “The White Rhino” David Allen can produce one of British boxing’s biggest heavyweight upsets against the hard-hitting Croatian. We analyse the styles, power, durability and mentality of both men, discuss A...

In one of the wildest heavyweight fights in recent memory, Daniel Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round and capture the WBO heavyweight championship. Wardley looked on the verge of a career-defining upset after flooring Dubois twice in a dramatic back-and-forth war, but Dubois showed heart, power and championship grit to completely turn the fight around. As th...

Two of Britain’s most dangerous punchers are on a collision course as Fabio Wardley takes on Daniel Dubois in a high-stakes heavyweight showdown. Wardley brings relentless pressure, raw power, and an unbeaten mindset, while Dubois enters with elite-level experience, devastating knockout ability, and a point to prove in the division. This isn’t just a fight—it’s a statement bout that could shake up...

One showed control. The other brought chaos. Naoya Inoue delivered a composed, clinical performance to secure a unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani. David Benavidez turned up the pressure and didn’t let up, stopping Gilberto Ramirez in six rounds. A huge night that continues reshapes the landscape in boxing. We break down: • How Inoue controlled the fight from start to finish • The key moments...

Two elite-level clashes. Two potential fight-of-the-year contenders. 🇯🇵 Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani — a generational showdown between unbeaten Japanese stars, with speed, power, and precision all on the line. 🇲🇽 Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez — size vs pressure, skill vs relentlessness, as two super middleweight giants collide. We break down: • Key stylistic battles • Paths to victory • X-f...

Two Olympic standouts collide as Lawrence Okolie takes on Tony Yoka in a high-stakes heavyweight showdown that could reshape the division. Okolie brings his awkward, rangy style and knockout power into the ring, looking to impose his physicality and prove he belongs among the elite at heavyweight. Across from him, Yoka—an Olympic gold medalist—aims to showcase his technical brilliance, composure,...

In this episode, we break down Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makmudov. But we’re not stopping at the main event… We also cover: 🥊 Full undercard breakdown – standout performances, rising prospects, and who made a statement on the night 💥 Key moments you might’ve missed and fighters to keep an eye on 🎙️ Update on the “Darker Side of Boxing” podcast – what’s coming next, themes we’re tackling, a...

Tyson Fury returns—but this time, he’s facing a different kind of danger. Arslanbek Makmudov is one of the most feared punchers in the heavyweight division—undefeated, heavy-handed, and built to break opponents down. But can raw power solve the puzzle that is Fury? Fury brings elite movement, ring IQ, and size—along with the ability to adapt to anything in front of him. Makmudov brings relentless...

Derek “War” Chisora goes the distance one last time… but it’s Deontay Wilder who closes the book on his career. Over 12 hard rounds, Chisora did what he’s always done—walk forward, take risks, and give everything. But this time, it wasn’t enough. Wilder showed patience, control, and discipline, winning round after round to secure a decisive victory. No one-punch finish. No sudden ending. Just a cl...

🥊 Boxing might be on the brink of its biggest shake-up in decades… Dana White is bringing the UFC model into boxing with Zuffa—and it promises fewer belts, bigger fights, and a system built for fans. But at what cost? In this episode, we break down what Zuffa Boxing actually is, who’s signed so far, and whether this is the solution boxing has been crying out for… or the start of a complete takeov...

This one doesn’t go the distance… does it? Derek Chisora brings pressure, chaos, and a willingness to go through anything to win. Deontay Wilder brings one of the most devastating right hands in boxing history. It’s pressure vs power. Durability vs danger. We break down whether Chisora can drag Wilder into deep waters — or if Wilder lands early and ends it in explosive fashion. Learn more about yo...

Two fights. Two statements. Moses Itauma delivered a ruthless performance, overwhelming Jermaine Franklin and showing exactly why he’s being tipped as the future of the heavyweight division. Speed, composure, and power — this was a complete display. Sebastian Fundora followed it up with a dominant showing of his own, dismantling Keith Thurman and exposing the gap between activity and inactivity at...

Two big fights, four fighters at very different stages of their careers — and plenty at stake. Moses Itauma continues his rapid rise, but Jermaine Franklin offers a genuine test of durability, patience, and ring maturity. We discuss whether Itauma is being moved at the right pace and what this fight will really tell us about his ceiling. Meanwhile, Keith Thurman returns in a high-risk fight agains...

Is loyalty real in boxing — or is it just business? In this episode, Sean breaks down the shock decision by Conor Benn to leave Matchroom Boxing and sign a reported one-fight, $15 million deal with Zuffa, led by Dana White. What does this move really mean? Sean presents the facts behind the deal and examines both perspectives — from a fighter securing generational money to questions about long-ter...

Two big fights. Two clear decisions. Two major statements. In this episode, we react to Ryan Garcia outboxing Marios Barrios over twelve rounds in a composed, disciplined performance at welterweight. Garcia showed maturity, sharp timing, and improved ring IQ to secure a unanimous decision — silencing doubters and repositioning himself in the 147lb conversation. What’s next for him in a stacked div...