Boxing Life Stories

Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce talks about his journey in boxing so far, what he's achieved and what he still wants to achieve ahead of his fight in Russia against Artem Suslenkov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Ortiz talks about why he is getting involved in bare knuckle fights, about the controversy of his 2011 fight with Floyd Mayweather, why he and Amir Khan never boxed in the pros and how religion plays a significant part in his life today – and the choices he makes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny Edwards and Tris Dixon talk about the state of boxing media and discuss all the plates the former champion is spinning in retirement, including promoting, managing and commentating. They talk about the proposed 2027 bout between Sunny's former foe, Bam Rodriguez, and Naoya Inoue, and whether you need to have boxed to comment on fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Often drafted in as an opponent, the 17-0 (8 KOs) Johnson talks about his hard rise from decorated amateur to a prime spot of the Abdullah Mason-Albert Bell card this weekend. I've gone head to head with Johnny Nelson this week on Built Different, you can check it out here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jti_PYVWrY&t=2844s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nico Ali Walsh is one of a few public voices going up against those trying to make changes to federal law to boxing in the US. Here, in deep conversation with Tris Dixon, he outlines his motivations, his hopes and, yes, his fears for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boxing historian Jack Hirsch talks about his authorised biography of Michael Spinks, the light-heavyweight great who also won big at heavyweight. A lot of my work is now over at Substack. Please check it out at this link... https://trisdixon.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canadian cruiserweight contender Ryan Rozicki is ready to face Chris Billam-Smith in Zuffa Boxing's first UK show. They will fight in Bournemouth and Rozicki talks to Tris Dixon about the greats he admires and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of a big fight in Bournemouth on Saturday, Chris Billam-Smith talks about camp life, starting out with Zuffa Boxing and what he still wants to achieve in his career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rico Verhoeven is joined in the DAZN offices by Tris Dixon to talk about the fallout from his fight with Oleksandr Usyk and what it all means for the big Dutchman moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A couple of day removed from defeating Shakhram Giyasov, Jack Catterall – the WBA's regular 147lbs champion – talks about the night itself, the 48 hours that followed and what the future might hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trainer Peter Fury talks about how his fighter, Rico Verhoeven, pushed Oleksandr Usyk harder than so many expected in Egypt, discusses what might be next and goes back over his relationship with the Dutchman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After what so nearly might have been one of the biggest upsets in sport, Tris Dixon and Johnny Nelson discuss what happened in Giza, Egypt, where Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven with a second left in the 11th round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Eggington talks to Tris Dixon about his career, his biggest nights, his Fight of the Year contender with Conah Walker and his decision to walk away from the sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Promoter Eddie Hearn talks to Tris Dixon about some of the latest updates with his stable, featuring Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor, Bam Rodriguez, Dmitry Bivol and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Allen talks to Tris Dixon about his upcoming fight with Filip Hrgovic, pre-fight fear, what happened against Arslanbek Makhmudov, his love-hate relationship with the sport and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paddy Donovan talks to Tris Dixon ahead of his crucial clash this weekend with Karen Chukhadzhian, his fights with Lewis Crocker and his world title aspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Burnett talks about why he is running the Belfast this marathon, his hopes of raising money and awareness for the Ricky Hatton Foundation and T.A.M.I. Northern Ireland, the mental health charity, while talking about his own battles in and out of the ring DONATE HERE – https://www.justgiving.com/page/mickey-meehan-5?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc...

Conah Walker talks to Tris Dixon about his upcoming battle with Sam Eggington on Matchroom's show in Wolverhampton, his brilliant run of form, life with Pat Brown and Dave Allen in the stable and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a wide-ranging conversation, Derek Chisora discusses fame, the cheers and the jeers, lifestyle, the big fights, damage and much more. He explains who is the best he has faced and why, talks about the moments that have captured attention and caused controversy and much more besides – as he prepares for fight number 50, with Deontay Wilder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

After a year out of the ring, Lauren Price talks about her return in Cardiff, what it could mean for her career and why she stayed with Boxxer and the BBC when there were offers elsewhere. She also discusses her respect for Irish star Katie Taylor and why Claressa Shields is in her sights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Gomez Jnr, ahead of his bout with Jordan Flynn, talks about the highs and lows of his career to date, why he feels he needs to win a British title, the impact of social media on fighters and his father's classic fight with Alex Arthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Conlan talks about the importance of his upcoming fight with Kevin Walsh in Belfast, discusses what life in training camp is like and talks about what he still wants out of boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charismatic Kevin Walsh is in Belfast to fight Michael Conlan and here, he talks bout his hard life away from the ring, including jail time and crime. He talks about the challenge he is facing, the atmosphere he expects and much more about his own backstory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida coach Marc Farrait was one of the men of the moment last week after he guided Najee Lopez through a Fight of the Year frontrunner against Manuel Gallegos on ProBox TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Likeable Maxi Hughes talks about his short notice bout in Ireland against Pierce O'Leary, why he thinks experience is key and what is next for Josh Warrington following his recent rematch loss to Leigh Wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices