Tris Dixon

Boxing Life Stories

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Welcome to Boxing Conversations with Tris Dixon, a series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes in the world of boxing. Including the hugely-popular Boxing Life Stories library, long-form interviews with some of boxing's biggest hitters, this podcast reveals all about the sport, the good, the bad and the ugly, and gives you unprecedented access to those who live and breathe boxing. Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former editor of Boxing News, he has written for a number of international publications and newspapers, including GQ and Men’s Health. He has b...

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#7 Nigel Collins 25.10.2018 1:37:08

International Boxing Hall of Fame boxing writer Nigel Collins remembers the highs and lows of his storied career. From cutting his teeth on the incredible Philadelphia fighting landscape in the 1970s to celebrity status in the Philippines and from hanging with Mike Tyson and his pet tigers to visiting the fallen heavyweight king in prison, Collins has seen and spent time with the best of the best,...

#6 Amir Khan 16.10.2018 1:17:58

Amir Khan shot to fame at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Now a 31-year-old veteran, Khan is in the latter stages of his career. Here, in a candid interview, he talks of his most significant fights, reveals how he lost out on meeting Floyd Mayweather, discusses his biggest fears and assesses whether people really know who Amir Khan is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

#5 Shawn Porter 11.10.2018 1:04:35

It's 'Showtime'. WBC welterweight champion Shawn Porter takes listeners through his life in boxing, from his Olympic heartbreak to shutting Adrien Broner's mouth and wearing championship gold. Here is Porter, one of the best interviews in boxing today, unplugged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#4 Glenn McCrory 07.10.2018 1:23:25

Former IBF cruiserweight champion Glenn McCrory might be best known as an expert for Sky Sports and talkSPORT but he had a superb career in his own right. Yet he is more than just an ex-boxer, he is one of the sport's best storytellers and has tales to tell about Mike Tyson, Cuban great Teofilo Stevenson, dehydration, his disabled brother and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

#3 Paul Williams 02.10.2018 43:42

Paul 'The Punisher' Williams fought the likes of Antonio Margarito, Sergio Martinez and Winky Wright during a stellar career. A freakishly-tall welterweight, who would move up to middleweight, he could not land big fights with Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather, earning him the title of boxing's most-avoided man. Then, in 2012, his career was curtailed by a motorbike crash that has left him in a w...

#2 Pat Lynch 24.09.2018 1:03:13

Fight manager Pat Lynch reminisces on the life, fights and tragic death of Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti. Lynch was Gatti's confidant, friend and father figure and was with him through his entire professional career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#1 Adam Booth 19.09.2018 1:16:26

Former Boxing News editor Tris Dixon goes one-on-one with trainer Adam Booth, who discusses his time with David Haye, George Groves, Michael Conlan, Ryan Burnett and Josh Kelly. Booth talks about his highs and lows in and out of the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices