BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Sean & Jamie reflect on what many felt was a controversial decision in the Lopez/Ortiz bout, plus a big victory for Hamzah Sheeraz in the first round raises points around whether Liam Williams should retire and how far Sheeraz can go. 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...

If ever a boxing rivalry cried out for another installment, an installment that would hopefully result in closure as far as who the better fighter was, once and for all, it is the quite bitter, Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank rivalry that took place over three years. These two middleweights/super-middleweights went to war twice, in November 1990, and in October 1993. Sean & Johnston take you on a journe...

Sean & Jamie look ahead to the action this week and weekend as Teofimo Lopez takes on Jamaine Ortiz and Hamzah Sheeraz faces another tough test in former world title challenger Liam Williams. 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/btrboxing...

It was more than just a fight, it was the biggest match in San Antonio's boxing-rich history and over the years has become a tale of both myth and legend. On September 10th, 1993 the world of sports stopped to tune in to the most anticipated bout in years as Pernell Whitaker and Julio César Chávez faced off in a contest that would be marred by controversial judging that left sportswriters and fans...

Sean & Jamie discuss the Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez bout from the weekend, dissecting the performance of both men whilst also pondering what lies ahead for them both. 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 https://www.facebook....

Jamie does not hold back as he and Sean discuss the news from the last 72 hours of Tyson Fury's sustained cut in sparring, causing the Oleksandr Usyk bout to be postponed and rescheduled for May 18th. 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/...

Sean & Jamie look ahead to the domestic light heavyweight contest with world title implications as Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez face off in this weeks big fight preview. 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 https://www.faceboo...

Sean & Jamie discuss Jaime Munguia's destruction of John Ryder in nine rounds and assess the fight and the next move for both men, with one seemingly on the cusp of greatness whilst the other is contemplating retirement. 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:...

It was June 18, 1941, on a night in which the earth stood still, figuratively speaking. It was one of the most exciting and career-defining moments in this game of thrones that we call boxing. On this day, we saw a bold rise as light heavyweight champion, the “Pittsburgh Kid” Billy Conn, 64-11-1, 15 KO’s, took on the heavyweight champion of the world, “The Brown Bomber” Joe Louis, 66-3, 52 KO’s. T...

After a valiant display against Canelo, John Ryder once again takes on a Mexican super middleweight in the form of Jaime Munguia who is seeking to get the big all-Mexican showdown with Canelo. Sean & Jamie look ahead to the fight and discuss Ryder's chances at this stage of his career and whether an upset can be caused. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id143375211...

Sean & Jamie discuss the main fight of the weekend, which saw Natasha Jonas controversially retain her IBF title after a split decision against Mikaela Mayer, a decision that has left many divided on the outcome. 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://...

It's 1985 in the United Kingdom and after a summer of inner-city riots across Britain, Errol Christie and Mark Kaylor's boxing careers would be defined in one night. It took just three words from Mark Kaylor to take this rivalry to heights not seen in the UK before or since, as the racial tensions in society boiled over into the build-up of what was to be an explosive fight that was a grim reflect...

Sean & Jamie sit down to look ahead to what 2024 will bring to the sport and with major announcements already made, they look at other potential fights that could happen and that should happen. As always with the boxing wish list, the conversation turns to what changes need to happen in the sport to help its development. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id14337521...

Sean & Johnston look ahead to the fight card in Liverpool as Natasha Jonas defends her IBF welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer, whilst Jack Cullen defends his British & Commonwealth titles against Zak Chelli. 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:/...

Sean & Johnston discuss the victory for Artur Beterbiev as he broke down and stopped Callum Smith in seven rounds. The conversation turns to the fight we all want to see next, Beterbiev vs Bivol, and also what Callum Smith does next. Also on the show is the discussion about the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752...

Sugar Ray Robinson, regarded by many as pound-for-pound the greatest boxer of all time, rarely found himself the underdog, but that all changed when he stepped into the ring with “The Onion Farmer,” the ever-tough and tenacious Carmen Basilio. Sean & Johnston present the stories around both of the Robinson vs Basilio clashes that were magnificently savage wars, contested at the highest level betwe...

Sean & Johnston look ahead to this weekend's big fight as Callum Smith travels to Canada to take on the formidable Artur Beterbiev for the IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight titles. 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 https://www...

Sean & Johnston reflect on Ismael Barroso's impressive first-round KO of O'Hara Davies and also discuss the return of Vergil Ortiz as he stops Fredrick Lawson, but there was controversy in the aftermath because there are previously unknown medical issues that prompted referee Tony Weeks to stop the fight. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also a...

There was a moment some 25 years ago when Lou Duva once again believed he had the best heavyweight in the world – but only, he said, if fights were fought in the street and not the ring. The heavyweight in question was Andrew Golota, a talented but troubled Pole who, in 1996, fought Riddick Bowe twice and conspired to lose both fights when in a winning position. Duva, Golota’s head coach at the ti...

In the first fight preview of 2024, Sean is joined by Jamie Albrecht as they sit down to discuss the upcoming bout between O'Hara Davies and Ismael Barroso. 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 https://www.facebook.com/btrbox...

The end of 2023 is upon us all and in this final episode of the year, Sean is joined by Jamie Albrecht to reflect on what has been a good year in many ways for the sport. Johnston also provides his thoughts via voice notes as the conversation turns to the most notable moments of the year, which include categories such as: Best Fighter Best Fight Best KO Promoter Of The Year Subscribe https://podca...

Former IBF lightweight king Paul Spadafora 49-1-1 sits down with Sean to talk about his new book Fighting Til The End which has recently been released. In the interview, Paul documents some of the difficult moments throughout his life and boxing career, whilst confirming where his life is currently and his plans for the future. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paul-Spadafora-Fighting-Till-End/dp/164738091...

Did the Day Of Reckoning card deliver? Sean sits down to reflect on the show as a whole and the notable moments which included Anthony Joshua stopping Otto Wallin, Joseph Parker bullying and beating Deontay Wilder, and a slugfest victory for Daniel Dubois over Jarrell Miller. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify...

In the final big fight preview of 2023, Sean breaks down the upcoming Boxing Day bout between Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales for the right to be crowned undisputed super bantamweight champion. Johnston also provides his thoughts via a pre-recorded message as we bring an end to the year of some major bouts with a cracker! Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id14337521...

The day of reckoning is here, with arguably a landmark moment in the sport as rival promoters put differences aside to make a huge fight card in Saudi Arabia which features Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Jarrell Miller vs Daniel Dubois and much more! Sean & Johnston look ahead to the card and breakdown how the big fights could play out. Subscribe https://podcasts.a...