BTR Boxing Podcast Network

On this episode of the BTR Boxing Podcast, we break down the fantasy superfight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven — a clash between elite boxing IQ and devastating kickboxing dominance. Could Usyk’s movement, angles and championship experience neutralise Verhoeven’s size, pressure and striking arsenal? Or would the “King of Kickboxing” prove to be more than Usyk can handle? Learn more abou...

David Allen steps into the lion’s den against dangerous heavyweight contender Filip Hrgović in a true “Dave vs Goliath” showdown. On this episode of the BTR Boxing Podcast, we break down whether “The White Rhino” David Allen can produce one of British boxing’s biggest heavyweight upsets against the hard-hitting Croatian. We analyse the styles, power, durability and mentality of both men, discuss A...

In one of the wildest heavyweight fights in recent memory, Daniel Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round and capture the WBO heavyweight championship. Wardley looked on the verge of a career-defining upset after flooring Dubois twice in a dramatic back-and-forth war, but Dubois showed heart, power and championship grit to completely turn the fight around. As th...

Two of Britain’s most dangerous punchers are on a collision course as Fabio Wardley takes on Daniel Dubois in a high-stakes heavyweight showdown. Wardley brings relentless pressure, raw power, and an unbeaten mindset, while Dubois enters with elite-level experience, devastating knockout ability, and a point to prove in the division. This isn’t just a fight—it’s a statement bout that could shake up...

One showed control. The other brought chaos. Naoya Inoue delivered a composed, clinical performance to secure a unanimous decision over Junto Nakatani. David Benavidez turned up the pressure and didn’t let up, stopping Gilberto Ramirez in six rounds. A huge night that continues reshapes the landscape in boxing. We break down: • How Inoue controlled the fight from start to finish • The key moments...

Two elite-level clashes. Two potential fight-of-the-year contenders. 🇯🇵 Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani — a generational showdown between unbeaten Japanese stars, with speed, power, and precision all on the line. 🇲🇽 Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez — size vs pressure, skill vs relentlessness, as two super middleweight giants collide. We break down: • Key stylistic battles • Paths to victory • X-f...

Two Olympic standouts collide as Lawrence Okolie takes on Tony Yoka in a high-stakes heavyweight showdown that could reshape the division. Okolie brings his awkward, rangy style and knockout power into the ring, looking to impose his physicality and prove he belongs among the elite at heavyweight. Across from him, Yoka—an Olympic gold medalist—aims to showcase his technical brilliance, composure,...

In this episode, we break down Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makmudov. But we’re not stopping at the main event… We also cover: 🥊 Full undercard breakdown – standout performances, rising prospects, and who made a statement on the night 💥 Key moments you might’ve missed and fighters to keep an eye on 🎙️ Update on the “Darker Side of Boxing” podcast – what’s coming next, themes we’re tackling, a...

Tyson Fury returns—but this time, he’s facing a different kind of danger. Arslanbek Makmudov is one of the most feared punchers in the heavyweight division—undefeated, heavy-handed, and built to break opponents down. But can raw power solve the puzzle that is Fury? Fury brings elite movement, ring IQ, and size—along with the ability to adapt to anything in front of him. Makmudov brings relentless...

Derek “War” Chisora goes the distance one last time… but it’s Deontay Wilder who closes the book on his career. Over 12 hard rounds, Chisora did what he’s always done—walk forward, take risks, and give everything. But this time, it wasn’t enough. Wilder showed patience, control, and discipline, winning round after round to secure a decisive victory. No one-punch finish. No sudden ending. Just a cl...

🥊 Boxing might be on the brink of its biggest shake-up in decades… Dana White is bringing the UFC model into boxing with Zuffa—and it promises fewer belts, bigger fights, and a system built for fans. But at what cost? In this episode, we break down what Zuffa Boxing actually is, who’s signed so far, and whether this is the solution boxing has been crying out for… or the start of a complete takeov...

This one doesn’t go the distance… does it? Derek Chisora brings pressure, chaos, and a willingness to go through anything to win. Deontay Wilder brings one of the most devastating right hands in boxing history. It’s pressure vs power. Durability vs danger. We break down whether Chisora can drag Wilder into deep waters — or if Wilder lands early and ends it in explosive fashion. Learn more about yo...

Two fights. Two statements. Moses Itauma delivered a ruthless performance, overwhelming Jermaine Franklin and showing exactly why he’s being tipped as the future of the heavyweight division. Speed, composure, and power — this was a complete display. Sebastian Fundora followed it up with a dominant showing of his own, dismantling Keith Thurman and exposing the gap between activity and inactivity at...

Two big fights, four fighters at very different stages of their careers — and plenty at stake. Moses Itauma continues his rapid rise, but Jermaine Franklin offers a genuine test of durability, patience, and ring maturity. We discuss whether Itauma is being moved at the right pace and what this fight will really tell us about his ceiling. Meanwhile, Keith Thurman returns in a high-risk fight agains...

Is loyalty real in boxing — or is it just business? In this episode, Sean breaks down the shock decision by Conor Benn to leave Matchroom Boxing and sign a reported one-fight, $15 million deal with Zuffa, led by Dana White. What does this move really mean? Sean presents the facts behind the deal and examines both perspectives — from a fighter securing generational money to questions about long-ter...

Two big fights. Two clear decisions. Two major statements. In this episode, we react to Ryan Garcia outboxing Marios Barrios over twelve rounds in a composed, disciplined performance at welterweight. Garcia showed maturity, sharp timing, and improved ring IQ to secure a unanimous decision — silencing doubters and repositioning himself in the 147lb conversation. What’s next for him in a stacked div...

The heavyweight division is roaring back to life in 2026 — and we’re unpacking every seismic shift. In this episode, we break down Tyson Fury’s blockbuster comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, marking “The Gypsy King’s” return to the ring after retirement and his bold claims for bigger fights ahead. We also dive into Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisor...

In this episode, we break down the explosive domestic showdown between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington — a rivalry built on pride, legacy, and unfinished business. We dive into the styles, the tension, and what this fight means for both men’s careers in the featherweight division. Then we shift to the welterweight spotlight as Marios Barrios puts his physicality and championship ambitions to the te...

The final chapter of the most turbulent career boxing has ever seen. In Part 9 of our Mike Tyson Career Profile, we take the story from 1999 right through to 2024 — the end of his fighting days, the depths of his personal collapse, and the unlikely rebirth that followed. We cover Tyson’s last years as an active heavyweight, including the Lennox Lewis fight, the decline inside the ring, and the mom...

In this episode, Sean breaks down a defining night in the modern boxing landscape as Shakur Stevenson delivers a composed, tactical masterclass to defeat Teofimo Lopez, answering long-standing questions about styles, discipline, and ceiling at elite level. Was this a case of Shakur neutralising chaos with control, or does it expose deeper issues in Teofimo’s career trajectory? We look at the fight...

This episode dives deep into one of boxing’s most fascinating hypothetical matchups: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson. Power and swagger versus precision and control — we break down how the styles clash, where the fight is won and lost, and what each man would need to do to impose his game over 12 rounds. We also turn our attention to the supporting action, starting with Carlos Adames vs Austin W...

In Part Eight of our Mike Tyson career profile, we pick up with the most dramatic second act in boxing history. Fresh out of prison, Mike Tyson returns to the ring carrying the weight of fame, controversy, and expectation. We break down his comeback fights, the aura that followed him back into arenas, and how he stormed his way to reclaiming the WBC and WBA heavyweight titles, once again sitting a...

In Part 7 of our in-depth career profile on Mike Tyson, we pick up in the immediate aftermath of the shocking defeat to Buster Douglas—a loss that didn’t just end Tyson’s unbeaten run, but shattered his aura of invincibility. This episode tracks Tyson’s turbulent road back through comeback bouts with Henry Tillman and the brutal, career-defining wars with Donovan Ruddock, fights that revealed both...

The results are in — and the statements were loud. Sean breaks down Dalton Smith’s fifth-round knockout of Subriel Matías, a dominant performance that crowned Smith as WBC junior welterweight world champion and announced him as a real force at 140 lbs. From the composure under pressure to the shot selection that finished the fight, Sean explains how Smith dismantled one of the division’s most dang...

This episode breaks down one of the most intriguing matchups in the super lightweight division as relentless pressure fighter Subriel Matías collides with the sharp, technically polished Dalton Smith. We dive into Matías’ brutal pace and knockout power, Smith’s composure and elite boxing IQ, and the key adjustments each man must make to control the fight. Styles make fights — and this one promises...