BLAST BOXING PODCAST

Balraj Khara’s journey into professional boxing has been one of resilience, discipline, and determination against the odds. A proud British-Indian fighter from Feltham, London, Balraj grew up balancing his South Asian heritage with a love for sport, discipline, and hard work. Born with a hearing impairment, life threw challenges at Balraj from the very beginning. While many saw it as a limitation,...

Matt and Fitzy are back for the latest series of the Blast Boxing Podcast and excited to have BLAST's very own Lewis Oakford. Find out Lewis's journey so far and where he is heading.

Harry Held the British Masters boxing title and has served as a journeyman—often stepping in at short notice to challenge rising prospects . His professional record includes approximately 65 to 77 fights, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws (specific counts vary across sources: one lists 77 bouts with 16 wins, 57 losses, and 4 draws; another shows 17 wins, 95 losses, 7 draws) . Notable opponents...

In a sport that glorifies champions, knockouts, and undefeated records, one man carved out a legacy defined not by titles—but by sheer perseverance. Robin Deakin, once dubbed “Britain’s Worst Boxer,” defied disability, public ridicule, and over a decade of losses to become one of boxing’s most remarkable and unlikely figures. Born in Crawley, Essex, Robin Deakin entered the world with severe talip...

This week, we sit down with Richard Farnan — cut man, boxing coach, and one of the most experienced figures in the fight game today. From working the corners of world champions like Cheavon Clarke and Claressa Shields, to guiding fighters at every level of the sport, Richard has seen it all. Alongside his wife, he’s built a life around boxing — and brings unmatched insight, heart, and grit to ever...

Liam talks about building his gym from the ground up, training alongside world-class coach Ben Davison, and reflects on his war with Luke Dyson — a fighter he says is walking a dangerous line by taking too many fights, too often. He doesn’t hold back on the risks, the pressure, and the reality of what it means to keep stepping through the ropes when your body’s screaming no. Liam also gives us the...

This week on the Blast Boxing Podcast, we sit down with Giorgio Isaila — the rising pro with the unmissable Romanian flag flying permanently at York Hall. He tells us the unusual and random reason he first laced up gloves… and how boxing gave him what he was looking for, a purpose. From his loyal following to the roar of the crowd — Giorgio talks raw about what fuels him, the pressure of being a p...

Once an MMA fighter feared in the cage, Mark Surge has now carved out a legendary name for himself as one of the top cutmen in the fight game. With years of experience working alongside elite fighters and world-class trainers, Mark has seen it all — the blood, the glory, the heartbreak, and the triumph. In this raw and revealing episode, we dive deep into the brutal world of combat sports. Mark sh...

Fitzy and Matt take a look over the past 2 seasons and discuss their favourite bits so far and what you can look forward to in season 3.

“Bloodline: The Robert Loyld Taylor Story” Boxing runs deep in the veins of Robert Loyld Taylor—a former pro turned coach, raised in the ring by his father and now training his own son. Thrown into the spotlight after a last-minute call-up to Prizefighter, Robert shocked the boxing world by taking home the title. But the glory faded fast, and the big fights never came. Now, he tells the real story...

In this knockout episode, Fitz and Matt sit down with powerhouse couple Aria Wild and Coach Peppa to dive into the highs and lows of life inside and outside the ring. Aria, a rising star in both modeling and boxing, opens up about her explosive fight with Chris Cyborg and what went on behind the scenes, her dreams of joining Misfits, and even stepping into the brutal world of bare knuckle boxing....

This week on The Blast Boxing Podcast, Fitz and Matt are joined by ex-professional boxer and co-founder of Ares Box Wear, Kieran Lienster. Hear his journey from white-collar boxer to one half of the self-proclaimed “Goodfellas of Boxing Gloves.” Kieran dives into the behind-the-scenes world of glove-making and opens up about the challenges he faced getting his gloves approved by the British Boxing...

This week on the Blast Boxing Podcast, Fitz and Matt are joined by one of the biggest characters in boxing—Lewis Van Poetsch. With 168 fights under his belt and a lineup of larger-than-life personas, “Poochi” has done it all. Known for his elaborate ring entrances and ability to switch personalities like gloves, Lewis shares tales from life on the road that sound more like movie scripts than real...

This week on the Blast Boxing Podcast, Fitz and Matt sit down with Marty Earls, founder of Tuff2Talk—the official charity of the show. Marty shares his journey in boxing, how the sport shaped his life, and the deeply personal reasons behind launching Tuff2Talk. In this raw and powerful episode, they tackle tough topics like mental health, suicide, and the transformative impact boxing can have on t...

This week, we’re joined by a true legend of British boxing—‘The Camden Caretaker’ Robbie Chapman. Robbie is what’s known as a journeyman in boxing, but don’t let that title fool you. With nearly 70 fights under his belt, he’s a highly skilled and incredibly tough fighter who has shared the ring with some of the best. He sits down with Fitz and Matt to reveal why he chose to fight in the away corne...

Peter Cain - boxer, actor and raconteur talks boxing, Miss World, Film and modelling in Spain. A BLAST Boxing Podcast exclusive middleweight contender tells his life in boxing. Peter won the prestigious Southern Area Title and defeated the popular Jimmy Batten twice as a professional in boxing career spanning over 100 fights as an amateur and professional.

Frank Greaves is a former professional fighter. Current Head Trainer, Cut man & Hand wrap Specialist with over 30 years experience in the Sport including 15 years as a trainer. Frank has worked with every level of fighter, from White Collar Novice to World Level Professionals & pretty much everything in between the two. If you want to learn the noble art of boxing, improve your skills, lea...

Former Southern Area Champion talks openly about his life with Bi polar, ADHD, running a gym and trying to become a champion. Ben day is the original Benjamin Button seemingly getting younger each year. Ben hopes to resume his boxing career at 46 in 2025.

Harvey Dykes: Rising Heavyweight Contender Harvey Dykes is one of the most exciting prospects in professional boxing today. Boasting an undefeated record of 5-0 as of February 2025, Dykes has quickly made a name for himself in the heavyweight division. His journey to the professional ranks was paved with success in the amateur scene, where he was crowned Male Under 92kg champion, representing the...

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Anthony Ogogo, Olympic bronze medallist and professional boxer. From the highs of the 2012 London Olympics to the challenges of injury and reinvention, Anthony shares his passion for boxing, his toughest battles, and what it takes to fight both inside and outside the ring.

This week’s podcast features former EBU European Champion Lauren Parker, sharing her extraordinary and challenging journey in boxing. Lauren opens up about how her amateur career was abruptly cut short and how a back operation almost ended her career entirely. She reveals the incredible lengths she went to in order to stay in the sport, including raising £20,000 and promoting her own fight—right d...

With victories over Tyler Denny, now the European champion, and John Harding Jr, as well as his closely contested split decision loss to Denzel Bentley for the British title, Udofia has established himself as one of the fighters at the top of the domestic pile.

Fitzy and Matt talk with Pro Boxing coach Frank Greaves and boxing commentator Ben Doughty about Uysk Vs Fury 2. Where do both fighters go next and Rising star Moses Ituma and big ticket seller Johnny Fisher.

Paul Maniac Morris is married with 3 children & a full time amateur/professional boxing trainer/coach. Paul talks how he got into boxing through fighting and getting into bother all the time. Boxing saved his life and very nearly ended it. Paul talks about mental health and how the pressure of being a journeyman affected his mental wellbeing. Paul had 39 professional boxing matches mostly as a roa...

Ed Chattey has transitioned from white-collar boxing competing in recreational matches—to becoming a professional boxer. Based in West London, Chattey made a solid pro debut at the historic York Hall in Bethnal Green in May 2023, winning on points against Victor Edagha. His second fight, against seasoned opponent Robbie Chapman, ended in a draw, marking him as a promising competitor in the super m...