BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Canelo & GGG finally closed the book on their historic rivalry with Canelo beating GGG on points to solidify his status in the trilogy. Sean & Johnston reflect on the fight, the outcome, and what lies ahead for both fighters in the aftermath, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927 and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. Sean & Johnston present the story of one of the most popular boxers in history, taking you on the journey of a true rags-to-riches story with many historic mom...

It's the rubber match! Canelo and GGG meet for the third time in this eagerly anticipated rematch. Sean & Johnston look ahead to the big fight with their thoughts on both fighters going into the third bout and provide their predictions as to how they feel the fight will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston look forward to the history-making all-female fight card headlined by Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall & Mikaela Mayer vs Alycia Baumgardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tale of Jack Dempsey & Gene Tunney is that of legendary status. Long before the likes of James "Buster" Douglas upset Mike Tyson in 1990 there was the battle between these two formidable foes that would not only create record attendance and history but would also create one of the most infamous moments in the sport, "The Long Count Fight". Sean & Johnston present the story of these two legenda...

Sean & Johnston look back at the weekend's action as Andy Ruiz Jr drops Luis Ortiz three times in route to a UD in a great fight, whilst in Liverpool, Natasha Jonas becomes a two-belt champion in a slug fest with Patricia Berghult and Liam Smiths fight ends in strange fashion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the late 1940s and early 1950s, Featherweight Champions Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler fought four epic battles considered by many boxing fans to be some of the best wars conducted in the ring throughout history. Sean & Johnston present the story of these two legendary fighters and how their legacies were made facing each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Sean & Lukie look ahead to the heavyweight clash between Andy Ruiz Jr and Luis Ortiz as both men seek another world title shot! Also covered on the show is the bill in Liverpool, UK headlined by Liam Smith vs Hassan Mwakinyo, which also features the WBC & WBO Super Welterweight clash between Natasha Jonas & Patricia Berghult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chacon vs. Limón series was four boxing fights between the American Bobby Chacon (1951–2016) and the Mexican Rafael Limón (born 1954). It was a rivalry that made history in the sport. Many sports historians consider Chacon–Limón to be among boxing's fiercest rivalries.  Sean & Johnston present the stories of Chacon & Limon and how what was meant to be a lay up fight turned out to be the start...

Sean & Lukie sit down and reflect on Oleksandr Usyk's repeat performance over Anthony Joshua, albeit a close fight than last time Usyk still found a way past the Brit who in the aftermath of losing the contest displayed some of the strangest post-fight behaviours known in recent memory. Sean & Lukie at what is next for both men and round up all the other main fights of the weekend. Learn more abou...

Recently retired George Groves has thrown his hat back into the ring, the podcasting ring as we present the first episode of his new podcast "George Groves Boxing Club". Having covered George for Legendary Nights and having our own experiences and moments that featured George we felt it only fitting that this collaboration had to happen! Please enjoy this first episode exclusively across our netwo...

In the highly anticipated bout, Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia in a rematch of their September 2021 fight which ended in Usyk becoming the IBF,IBO,WBO and WBA heavyweight champion. With the prospect of a Tyson Fury undisputed title fight on the horizon, Sean & Johnston discuss how they think the rematch will go down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Floyd Patterson & Ingemar Johansson produced one of the greatest trilogies in boxing. Their three bouts had it all, not only were they exciting and full of knockdowns - thirteen in total - but history was also made in their second bout with Floyd exacting revenge and becoming the first man to regain the world heavyweight title. Sean & Johnston present you their interwinding roads that began in the...

Sean is joined by Chris Wardrope to review the weekend's action as Vergil Ortiz continued his 100% KO record stopping Michael McKinson in nine rounds, whilst Dalton Smith beame the British champion in an emphatic fashion. Sean & Chris debate the outcomes and futures for all involved and react to the news of a possible Tyson Fury/Dereck Chsiora third bout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

It was the battle of Albuquerque, Johnny Tapia & Danny Romero had been on a collision course for years with the younger Romero looking to take the mantelpiece of Albuquerque's best boxer. Johnny Tapia had his fair share of problems outside the ring and many felt like this was going to be his ultimate downfall. Sean & Johnston present the story of two fiercely passionate fighters that would come to...

In this episode, Sean & Johnston look forward to the rescheduled bout between Vergil Ortiz Jr and Michael McKinson, as the Brit is looking to cause an almighty upset, whilst Ortiz Jr is looking to push on for the big names of the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We reflect on the weekend's action as Chris Billam-Smith and Isaac Chamberlain produce a stunning back-and-forth battle with Billam-Smith coming out the victor. The prospect of big fights at cruiserweight lies in wait for Billam-Smith and Sean & Johnston to discuss what they could be. Also, the return of Danny Garcia now at 154lbs is discussed with the conversation being around how can he fair aga...

Cassius Clay wasn’t supposed to be for real. A braggart, a clown, a walking publicity stunt. Not someone a deadly puncher like Sonny Liston need ever worry about. In 1964 what would ensue would be a historic tale of two men from completely different walks of life that would come together to create moments that would live on in boxing folklore forever! Sean & Johnston tell the story of how the fear...

Tony Zale & Rocky Graziano are best remembered for their three bouts over a twenty-one-month period for the middleweight crown. Sean & Johnston present their stories of how they came to be synonymous with each other and how their rivalry is among the most brutal and exciting middleweight championship bouts of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Tyson & Frank Bruno were the epitome of chalk and cheese, one was a gentle giant whilst the other had a never-ending battle with himself. They contested in two bouts over the course of eight years.  Sean & Johnston tell the story of how the two men came to meet in the ring with both on completely different paths in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston reflect on Ryan Garcia's victory over Javier Fortuna and explore the options Garcia has in the super lightweight division. Also featured is a round-up of the Frank Warren card in London as Mark Heffron became a British, Commonwealth, and IBF International champion beating Lennox Clarke, and Hamzah Sheeraz overcame some adversity for a good victory. Learn more about your ad choices....

Sean & Johnston discuss the fallout of Dereck Chisora's win over Kubrat Pulev and determine the next steps for the veteran of British boxing. Also on the show, the rumour mill is rife with Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr being mooted for a catchweight bout in October and the thoughts on this happening are straight to the point! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Félix Trinidad, billed as The Fight of the Millennium, was a boxing match held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip on September 18, 1999, to unify the WBC and IBF welterweight championships. Sean and Johnston take you back to the 1990s as they tell the story of how these two warriors came to be on their collision course and how the fight that was so hyped...

Legendary fighter Christy Martin joins Sean to discuss her new book Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection, as well as discussing the current evolution within the sport and what it is like being a promoter. Books can be purchased via the following links: UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Survival-Journey-through-Resurrection/dp/1538153580 US https...

Dereck Chisora and Kubrat Pulev headline this week's big fight preview. Sean & Johnston look ahead to what to expect from the contest and also round up all the action for the upcoming weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices