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Welcome back to Between the Rounds with your host Sarah C! Recorded live from ringside at the DoubleTree in LaGuardia, Queens, this episode captures the electric renewed rivalry between the Chicago Golden Gloves and the New York Ringmasters. We break down the technical triumphs, the brawls, and the defining moments of the night—focusing heavily on why fighters who stuck to their jab walked away wi...

Chicago's champions are flying into Queens to face New York Metro's. Fourteen bouts, six of them women's, on Saturday 26 September. The intercity format goes back to 1928 — Chicago against New York, alternating between the Garden and Chicago Stadium, running until 1961. It produced Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay on one side, Floyd Patterson and Emile Griffith on the other. This card was...

Sarah C sits down with Matt Meehan — Irish-Boxing.com head of content and JB Promotions ringside host — after both covered Katie Taylor’s farewell at Croke Park. Matt talks getting in the room with Peter McKenna, Patrick O’Donovan and Declan McBennett, his first live DAZN broadcast, and what Judgement Day at the National Stadium on 26 September means for the domestic scene. They get into Paul Loon...

Live from Dublin during fight week for Katie Taylor's historic Croke Park event, Sarah Cunningham sits down with Matchroom Boxing's Head of Community Development, Alex Le Guével From landing his dream job by pitching Frank Smith in a Dallas hotel lobby to expanding grassroots boxing initiatives like Empire Fighting Chance and Fighting Chance USA alongside stars like Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Alex break...

Ryan Garcia sent shockwaves through the welterweight division last night, dismantling Conor Benn in under two rounds with blistering speed and a devastating right hand. On this episode of Between the Rounds , host Sarah C breaks down the tactical breakdown of the fight, why Benn couldn't handle the power, and evaluates who is next for Garcia at 147. We examine the ultimate stylistic puzzle in Shak...

Steve Bunce first had Peter Taylor on his radio show back in 2008. Eighteen years later, on the eve of Katie Taylor’s historic Croke Park fight, Bunce slipped into an empty stadium in a high-vis vest at 8 PM to feel the weight of history. In this episode of Between The Rounds live from Trinity College, Bunce dives deep into the Taylor legacy—from her early days fighting under a boy's alias to the...

In this fight week episode of Between the Rounds, host Sarah C catches up with rising Irish talent Kaci Rock to reflect on the true heart of Katie Taylor’s legacy. Beyond the titles and historic crowds, Kaci shares personal memories of growing up as the only other girl in the gym, Katie handing down her gear, and how that quiet generosity paved the path for Kaci's own elite career and Commonwealth...

Fifty-two years after Muhammad Ali fought in Croke Park, boxing returned to Ireland's most historic stadium for a record-breaking night. 83,000 fans gathered to watch Katie Taylor close her legendary career as a three-time undisputed world champion against Flora Pili. In this episode of Between the Rounds , host Sarah Cunningham delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the full fight card, analyzing:...

Straight from Dublin before flying back to NYC, Sarah C breaks down an unforgettable, emotional night at Croke Park as Katie Taylor fought for the final time in her legendary career against Flora Pili. In this episode, Sarah shares first-hand insight from ringside and the post-fight press conference: The Ring Walk & Send-Off: Walking out in front of 83,000 fans, the emotional glove-drop on the...

Fresh off the Matchroom Fight Day 5K in Dublin, rising star Tiah-Mai Ayton sits down with Sarah Cunningham at the Everlast Gym! Tiah shares her excitement about watching boxing legend Katie Taylor live in the flesh for the first time on her final fight night at Croke Park. The undefeated prospect breaks down her recent fight, testing her chin in the ring, transitioning her kickboxing base into a s...

Ahead of his massive clash against Taylor Bevan at Croke Park, Dublin Olympian Emmet Brennan sits down with Sarah C on Between the Rounds right after the fight week press conference. In this interview, Emmet reacts to promoter Brian Peters publicly offering to double his purse if he secures the victory on Saturday night, how training camp was split between New York and Dublin Docklands, and the ex...

At just 20 years old, Irish heavyweight sensation Adam Olaniyan is set to make history on Saturday night at Croke Park—becoming the first heavyweight to fight at the iconic venue since Muhammad Ali in 1972. In this exclusive interview, Adam sits down with Sarah C on Between the Rounds to discuss: • The emotion behind sharing a legacy statement with Muhammad Ali • How Katie Taylor’s 2012 Olympic go...

In this episode of Between the Rounds, Molly reflects on a grueling, "soul-breaking" fight camp with her team, how moving up in weight has added noticeable power to her shots, and her vision for an unforgettable Croke Park walkout to share with the Irish fans. Plus, she gives her honest assessment of Tysie Gallagher’s recent performance and breaks down a potential future matchup. Key Topics Covere...

Legendary promoter and manager Brian Peters joins Sarah Cunningham on Between the Rounds during a historic fight week at Croke Park! Brian breaks down the four-and-a-half-year journey to land boxing at GAA Headquarters, the night Katie Taylor nearly retired in New York, and how they have built one of the greatest careers in sports history without ever signing a formal contract. He also offers his...

hat does it take to coach an undisputed legend through the highest levels of professional boxing? On this episode of Between The Rounds , host Sarah Cunningham is joined by Ross Enamait, who has served as Katie Taylor's lead coach throughout her full professional career. Ross offers a rare peek behind the curtain into their dynamic—from managing in-fight adjustments around hidden physical limitati...

Preview into the episode with Steve Bunce first had Peter Taylor on his radio show back in 2008. Eighteen years later, on the eve of Katie Taylor’s historic Croke Park fight, Bunce slipped into an empty stadium in a high-vis vest at 8 PM to feel the weight of history. In this episode of Between The Rounds live from Trinity College, Bunce dives deep into the Taylor legacy—from her early days fighti...

 In this episode, we break down the high-stakes clash between Michaela Mayer and Chantel Cameron for the WBA, WBC, and WBO super welterweight titles in Birmingham. Joining the breakdown is Coach Henry Deleon from Salas Academy to provide a coach’s perspective on the ring generalship, tactical adjustments, and corner instructions throughout the fight. We cover: The Scorecards vs. Reality: Why both...

Host Sarah C breaks down a massive, action-packed weekend in world boxing! From Las Vegas to London and Santa Monica, we cover the major title fights, debut broadcasts, and rising superstars. In Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, Teofimo Lopez outboxed Rolly Romero over 12 rounds on the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) / Ring Magazine pay-per-view card to capture the WBA Welterweight World Title and b...

Clarissa Shields is back at the top! Host Sarah C breaks down a historic night of boxing at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. Shields made weight, controlled range, and forced a 6th-round corner stoppage against Kay Scott to reclaim the WBA & WBC middleweight titles. Plus, dive into undercard action, including Carline Vera's controversial DQ, Ashley Ann Lozada's dominant 10-round win, and Troy Isley...

Irish boxing isn't just a sport—it's part of the nation's DNA. Join host Sarah Cunningham as she speaks with Gary Stewart, CEO of Boxing Ireland, about leading a 115-year-old institution into a new era. Gary breaks down the decision to execute a complete brand overhaul, how he convinced Liam Neeson to voice the "Built Different" manifesto, and the exact strategies being deployed to build athlete p...

Dina Thorslund walked into the ring in Orlando carrying immense personal trauma—and produced a flawless performance. In this episode of Between the Rounds, Sarah C breaks down MVP’s 4-fight main card from Orlando, covering two world title clashes, tactical adjustments, and where the division goes from here. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Cold Open: Dina Thorslund’s Resilience 1:10 - Main Event: Dina Thorslund...

Molly "Meatball" McCann sits down with host Sarah Cunningham on Between the Rounds for a direct, unfiltered conversation about walking away from the UFC and betting everything on a return to boxing. Molly breaks down what it actually took to leave MMA behind — the injuries, the instincts she had to unlearn, and why lingering in range to "clean up after your shots" gets punished on a boxing scoreca...

At the MSG post-fight presser this past weekend, host Sarah Cunningham asked Dana White directly about the future of women’s boxing in Zuffa. His response—"We're talking to a couple of females"—highlights a critical question: Is women's boxing being treated as an afterthought while global capital reshapes the rest of combat sports? In Series 2 of "Inside Camp" on Between the Rounds, Sarah dives in...

Live from Victory Boxing in New York City ahead of Zuffa Boxing at Madison Square Garden!  In this episode of Between the Rounds, we sit down with three of the card's biggest stars: • Otto Wallin opens up about his first experience fighting under Zuffa Boxing, relocating his camp to Houston alongside elite pros, and the simple advice from his corner during the Tyson Fury fight that changed everyth...

On tonight's episode of Between the Rounds, host Sarah Cunningham sits down at Mendez Boxing in Harlem with pro boxer Andy Dominguez. July 11th was supposed to be the biggest night of Andy's career—a WBO World Title contender fight. Instead, he’s sharing the raw reality of what happens when a massive opportunity is stripped away during grueling negotiations. From his early days as a 13-year-old fi...