5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

What version of Tyson Fury will turn up this weekend? The Gypsy King returns after 16 months out and sits down with Buncey to discuss his fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov, his desire to face Anthony Joshua next, and why he believes he’s in the shape of his life. Plus, we hear from Conor Benn ahead of his fight with Regis Prograis. And former world champion David Haye gives us his take on Saturday ni...

Did we just witness one of the greatest women’s fights ever? Buncey and Stacey certainly think so after watching Ellie Scotney crowned undisputed super-bantamweight world champion at Olympia. They hear from an emotional Scotney and her trainer, Shane McGuigan. Plus, they look back at the other three fights on the card, hearing from Caroline Dubois and Chantelle Cameron, while MVP’s Nikisa Bidarian...

Is Derek Chisora calling time on boxing as a cult hero? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey as Del Boy says no more after losing a split decision to Deontay Wilder. They hear from both fighters.

Will Ellie Scotney become the youngest UK boxer in the four-belt era to go undisputed? Who comes out on top as Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper meet in a world title unification? And how will Chantelle Cameron fare over three-minute rounds? Buncey speaks to all the fighters ahead of Sunday’s all-women’s card at Olympia, and sits down with MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian to discuss his vision for women’s b...

Will it be Derek Chisora or Deontay Wilder getting their hand raised on Saturday night? Ahead of what could be their final fights, Buncey sits down with both fighters, plus promoter Kalle Sauerland.

Can Lauren Price go on to become the best female boxer on the planet? Buncey heads to Sheffield to speak to the unified world champion about her journey, her ambitions and the unconventional path that got her here. Plus insight from her trainer, Rob McCracken, and coach Richie Woodhall. She fights this weekend in Cardiff against Stephanie Pineiro.

Did Moses Itauma confirm he’s heavyweight boxing’s next big thing? Buncey and Richie Woodhall discuss the 21-year-old’s knockout win over Jermaine Franklin. Is he ready for a world title shot? We hear from Itauma, his manager Francis Warren and his promoter Frank Warren.

Want to know more about Moses Itauma? How good is he, and how good can he become? Buncey sits down with boxing’s hottest prospect to find out what makes him tick and learn more about his path to this point. We also hear from his promoter, Frank Warren and his opponent this weekend, Jermaine Franklin. Plus, there’s analysis from former world champion Barry Jones.

How does British boxing really work? What does the Board actually do, and where does its money come from? Buncey goes behind the scenes with BBBoC General Secretary Robert Smith. From finances and licensing to disciplinary hearings, he explains how the Board operates and debunks some of the biggest myths.

What’s next for Anthony Cacace after becoming a two-time world champion? The Belfast fighter was simply too good for Jazza Dickens at the 3Arena in Dublin. Barry Jones joins Buncey to dissect the fight and debate whether a unification showdown with Emanuel Navarrete could be next. They also preview George Liddard vs Tyler Denny for the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles in London, and a...

He beat Nigel Benn twice. He beat Chris Eubank twice. Former two-weight world champion Steve Collins joins Buncey to reflect on his career, including training in the same gym as Marvin Hagler. He also looks ahead the world title fight between Anthony Cacace and Jazza Dickens in Dublin this weekend.

Has boxing experienced a stranger ten days? From Conor Benn’s departure from Matchroom to Oleksandr Usyk defending his WBC title beneath the pyramids, and the emergence of a reported $1 billion lawsuit, the sport has produced no shortage of surprises. Buncey is joined by Boxing Scene editor Matt Christie to try to make sense of it all.

Can Fabio Wardley make a successful defence of his world title, or will Daniel Dubois become a two-time champion? Ahead of their fight in May, Buncey speaks to both men at the launch press conference. Barry Jones joins and makes the argument on why we could be in for a great fight. And Queensberry boss Frank Warren is also on the pod.

Will there be a bigger boxing story in 2026 than Conor Benn leaving Matchroom? Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on Benn’s decision to sign with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, while Eddie Hearn gives his immediate reaction. Plus, they ask what’s next for Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington after their Nottingham rematch, with Wood the clear winner. We hear from both fighters.

Will it be repeat or revenge? Buncey heads to Nottingham to speak with Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington ahead of their highly anticipated rematch on Saturday night. He also catches up with promoter Eddie Hearn and "Meatball" Molly McCann. Plus, we hear from Ismael Davis and Bilal Fawaz as they prepare to battle it out for the British title.

Can Tyson Fury be the sport’s saviour after vowing to make boxing great again? The Gypsy King joins Buncey to reveal why he’s ended his retirement, why he’s convinced another world title is within reach, and why he’s decided to go without a trainer. We also hear from his promoter, Frank Warren, and his opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov. Plus, Barry Jones breaks down the fight and explains what each ma...

Did Brandon Figueroa and his team go too far with their celebrations? And what’s next for Nick Ball? Barry Jones joins Buncey to analyse a lively fight in Liverpool, where Ball lost his world title after hitting the canvas twice in the 12th. Plus, as the fighters gathered at London’s Olympia last week to announce the MVP-promoted all-women’s card on 5 April, Buncey catches up with many of them.

Can Wilder still be the fighter he once was, and how much does Derek Chisora have left? Barry Jones joins Buncey at the launch press conference ahead of their April fight to ask what we can expect from both men. Buncey also sits down with the pair, as well as the promoters involved, Frank Warren and Kalle Sauerland.

Has there ever been a stranger moment in the ring than Jarrell Miller losing his toupee mid-fight? Stacey Copeland joins Buncey to unpack that bizarre scene, as well as the impressive performances from Josh Kelly and Shakur Stevenson. Kelly claimed his first world title with victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev, while Stevenson made history by becoming a four-weight world champion. Plus, Stacey gives...

Can Josh Kelly add his name to the growing list of British world champions? He challenges Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF super-welterweight title on Saturday. Matchroom CEO Frank Smith joins Buncey to preview the fight, with Kelly himself on the pod as he bids for his first world title. We also hear from his trainer Adam Booth, plus heavyweight prospect Leo Atang.

When might we see Tyson Fury back? What’s next for Fabio Wardley? Buncey asks Queensberry boss Frank Warren as they look ahead to what the first half of 2026 might bring for his fighters. Warren also gives his verdict on Zuffa Boxing following their inaugural event last weekend.

Is enough being done to support boxers once they hang up the gloves? In this special programme, Stacey Copeland examines the realities fighters face when their careers end, from loss of identity to physical and mental challenges. Joined by Steve Bunce, former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor and leading trainer Dom Ingle, the discussion explores whether the sport is doing enough and what more...

Where does Dalton Smith’s world title win in New York rank among the greatest British performances overseas? Mike Costello joins Buncey to look back at some of the most iconic nights by a Brit abroad, from Lloyd Honeyghan to Tyson Fury. Plus, Dalton himself on the night, the fight, and what comes next.

Is this set to be Katie Taylor’s final year in the ring? Can Ellie Scotney take the final step and become undisputed? And will we finally see Lauren Price face Mikaela Mayer? Plenty for Buncey and Stacey Copeland to debate as they look ahead to what could be a huge and defining year for women’s boxing.

After everything we saw in 2025, can 2026 possibly match it? Barry Jones joins Buncey to look ahead to a busy year in boxing. They talk through the fights already on the books, the ones that still need to be made, and work their way through the weight divisions to pick out the match-ups they most want to see.