Boxing Life Stories

Leeds fighter Jack Bateson is preparing for the biggest night of his career when he faces Michael Conlan in Dublin. Bateson is a former sparring partner of Conlan and talks here about their previous work together, why it is a make or break fight for both of them, and about what he hopes his future in the sport looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australian heavyweight prospect Teremoana Jnr is making rapid progress in the professional. In the heavyweight crop, starring RIchard Torrez and Moses Itauma, he is in the next wave of big men hoping to follow on where Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, and Tyson Fury leave off. Teremoana talks about his rise, jis journey from amateur to pro, and back to amateur again, his family, and...

Camden southpaw Raymond Ford talks to Tris Dixon about his recent victory over Abraham Nova, future fights and targets – such as O'Shaquie Foster – boxers talking big on social media but not backing it up, PEDs, the dream to fight in Camden and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stoke icon Nathan Heaney talks to Tris Dixon about his recent return to the ring on the back of the loss he suffered in February, to someone Heaney only recently discovered had failed a test for banned substances. Heaney talks about the ambitions and dreams he still has, creating that electric atmosphere in Stoke and how he's created viral moments from his ring entrances, and he discusses the midd...

Tony Sims talks to Tris Dixon about Conor Benn-Chris Eubank I and the scheduled rematch. They also discuss PEDs in boxing, Sims working with Johnny Fisher and the hopes he has for his young prospects at 160lbs, George Liddard and Jimmy Sains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regis Prograis, a two-time world champion at junior welterweight, talks to Tris Dixon about his Fight of the Year contender with Jojo Diaz, viable future opponents, his passion for the sport, old rivals Josh Taylor and Devin Haney and what PED testing he did (or didn't do) for his most recent fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Bill has been created in the US to change the face of boxing, empowering promoters to create titles, leagues and alter the structure of the sport. Is it what boxing needs? Is it something that will benefit the fighters? How will it change the boxing landscape? Canadian combat sports lawyer Erik Magraken joins Tris Dixon to analyse the proposed changes and weigh it all up. Learn more about your a...

Former undisputed junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor won everything in his career. A decorated amateur, the Scot went on to claim WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring titles and he also won the World Boxing Super Series. The latter part of his career was plagued by injuries and he suffered as a consequence of the pandemic. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about the sad news of having to bow out from the...

Wayne Elcock is a former British middleweight champion and world title challenger. He is also the owner of Mad Dog's Boxing Store and here he tells Tris Dixon how he and is son, Wayne Jnr, have increased business, revenue, and footfall at the shop and online by embracing social media and expanding their horizons. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.   This collection of interviews is available on...

Former world cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson and boxing journalist Tris Dixon reflect on Oleksandr Usyk's resounding rematch win over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. They look back on the fight, wonder what happens next for the fighters, and review Usyk's place in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trainer Adam Booth and Tris Dixon look ahead to the weekend's heavyweight bout between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Has the 27-year-old Dubois improved enough with his victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua to defeat the Ukrainian in their rematch? Has the 38-year-old Ukrainian had his day? Or will it be business as usual for...

Queensberry Promotions' Dev Sahni sits down over coffee with Tris Dixon to discuss his start in boxing, his portrayal as a 'company man' and working his way up the ladder to hosting some of the biggest press conferences in modern boxing. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok.   This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris Dixon covered h...

Trainer Colin Nathan talks to Tris Dixon about working with Phumelela Cafu and their bid to upend boxing pound-for-pounder Jesse Rodriguez in Texas this weekend. They also look ahead to the bout between Daniel Dubois and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr and the return of Manny Pacquiao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sebastian Fundora talks to Tris Dixon about his upcoming rematch for Tim Tszyu, his view on the Australian and where his fight stands on a bill alongside the returning Manny Pacquiao. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms.   Tris Dixon covered his first amateur boxing fight in 1996. The former edit...

Kal Yafai was a 2008 Olympian who claimed a WBA world title before retiring. Before he was done, he got to fight the great Roman Gonzalez. However, two weeks ago he was ringside to watch his brother Galal – an Olympic gold medallist – lose for the first time. Francisco Rodriguez was inspired in beating Yafai over 12-gruelling rounds, but afterwards failed a VADA test for performance enhancing drug...

Coach Don Charles opens up fight week with a look ahead to the weekend's bout between his IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois and Usyk boxed in Poland a couple of years ago, but with the experience of beating Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua behind him, Charles tells Tris Dixon that Dubois is a new man now. Follow me on In...

Michael Conlan talks to Tris Dixon about the business of boxing, his journey to date, and what he has left to achieve. Conlan also addresses the topic of PEDs in boxing, discusses his next opponent – Jack Bateson – and how running has become his passion. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes Spotify And all good podcast platforms. Tris...

"The Gentleman" Chris Billam-Smith talks to Tris Dixon about where his immediate future lies and looks over the recent performances of his cruiserweight rivals. – and Jake Paul Billam-Smith also reveals the rage he felt after previous opponent Brandon Glanton threatened him with "brain damage" ahead of their April fight, discusses new additions to McGuigan's Gym, heading to New York to support Ell...

Edgar Berlanga talks to Tris Dixon about his incredibly tough upbringing, from foster care to headlining in Las Vegas against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga talks about the big fights he wants, the possibility of moving up to heavyweight, his family, fame, and the Canelo fight and the subsequent fallout. Follow me on Instagram, X and TikTok. This collection of interviews is available on… YouTube iTunes...

What a journey Steven Ward has been on. Here, he talks to Tris Dixon about his fascinating career, which even included a fight in Dubai against Thor, but a career that only finished a couple of weeks ago following his defeat to Cuban Mike Perez. Ward talks to Tris Dixon about his recent all-Belfast clash with his friend, Tommy McCarthy, trying to be a professional fighter while holding down a full...

Jack Catterall talks to Tris Dixon about his crunch clash with Harlem Eubank, the gym's double act – Pat Brown and Dave Allen – and Matchroom's 'boring' campaign. He also talks about the science of boxing, the years of honing his skills, a possible trilogy fight with Josh Taylor and how much is actually at stake for him against Eubank. And it's a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Brighton's well-liked Harlem Eubank has a deep conversation with Tris Dixon about his journey in the pros, family life, and his upcoming fight with Jack Catterall. Eubank discusses that big night in Tottenham, when Chris Eubank Snr joined his son's side for their now famous ringwalk, his own path through professional boxing, his aspirations for the future, and why now is the time to prove he is wo...

A while ago, Tris Dixon was a guest on the Anthony Ogogo podcast, Getting Back Up.... Here it is. Hello, this is probably the most engaging interview I've done so I figured I would share it. Anthony did his homework and really shocked me with his preparation and this was a deep dive into my life and journey, and I shared things I'd actually completely forgotten about. I hope you enjoy it. Follow m...

Former journeyman Johnny Greaves, veteran of 100 fights, talks to Tris Dixon about what life has been like since he left the ring, the motivation behind his new book, and he recalls some of his most dramatic and funny stories from life on the road. Greaves also talks about something exciting that might be happening in his life, talks about getting the call to box having sunk a couple of beers on t...

Deontay Wilder and interviewer Tris Dixon first met in 2008 and have remained in touch. Here, in an open and candid interview, Wilder talks about his return to the ring, using a sports psychologist to regain some confidence, and the futures of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Wilder also has harsh words for the business of boxing, and talks about the pitfalls he has faced and the issues he has suffe...