BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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

Jai Opetaia produced a heroic performance in beating Mairis Briedis for the IBF Cruiserweight title and now changes the landscape of the division. Joe Joyce continued on his demolition course to the heavyweight crown and Jason Cunningham took a step too far against Zolani Tete. Sean & Johnston reflect on the weekend's action and what lies ahead for all the fighters involved. Learn more about your...

Michael Moorer vs. George Foreman, billed as "One for the Ages", was a professional boxing match contested on November 5, 1994, for the WBA and IBF heavyweight championships. Sean & Johnston relive the interwinding road to this historical night as the 45-year-old George Foreman looked to become the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

We look ahead to Mairis Briedis v Jai Opetaia in Australia, as a showdown with the UK's Lawrence Okolie waits in the wings. After Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker was cancelled, Christian Hammer now steps in and faces "The Juggernaut" as Joyce looks to continue his ascent towards a world title shot. Jason Cunningham has been on a career resurgence as of late and now faces his biggest test yet, former wor...

Sean & Johnston reflect on Jesse Rodriguez's very impressive stoppage of Wisaksil Wangek and look forward to what the 22-year-old champion has in store going forward. A round of the rest of this fight card includes victories for Jessica McCaskill, Raymond Ford, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev Sam Eggington also had his most memorable night as he picked up the IBO super welterweight crown with a victory t...

Las Vegas's very own Alaska Diamond has been on social media looking to step as a replacement for Astrid Wett who was taking part in a boxing match against Youtuber Elle Brooke. Alaska has been getting no response to the challenge so is on the show to discuss why she wants to step in and to tell us who she is and what she is all about! Alaska's Social Media linktr.ee/Alfunni https://www.youtube.co...

Sean & Johnston look forward to a bumper card in Texas headlined by Jesse Rodriguez Franco vs Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. Also featured on the card is: Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs Ronny Rios Julio Cesar Martinez vs McWilliams Arroyo Plus many more great fights and some UK action are also covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston reflect on Artur Beterbiev's two-round demolition of Joe Smith Jr adding the WBO to his IBF & WBC titles. The question asked is who can stop him? Also, there is a round-up of the notable fights and news from over the past few days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean is joined by Lukie from ITR Boxing to discuss the upcoming light heavyweight unification between Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean is joined by Chris Wardrope of the World Boxing Foundation to discuss the weekend's action which included Daniel Dubois beating Trevor Bryan for the WBA "Regular" heavyweight title, Richard Riakporhe stunningly stopping Fabio Turchi in two rounds and Jaime Munguia looking a little off the pace against a game Jimmy Kelly as he went on to secure a fifth-round TKO of the Manchester man. Learn mo...

Another interesting weekend of fights lies ahead as Sean & Johnston look forward to Munguia v Kelly, Riakporhe v Turchi & Bryan v Dubois. Plus a round-up of all the other notable names in action across the undercards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices