BTR Boxing Podcast Network

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

Sean & Johnston reflect on the action from the past few days as Devin Haney becomes the undisputed lightweight champion beating George Kambosos Jr and in Japan Nayoa inoue destroyed Nonito Donaire in two rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This next week presents us with a triple-header of big fights starting with George Kambosos defending his lightweight titles against Devin Haney in Australia, whilst in the UK, Joe Cordina looks to claim his first world title by taking on Kenichi Ogawa for the IBF Super Featherweight crown. Also in the episode is a preview for the highly anticipated rematch between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire o...

Edward Henry "Harry" Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Pittsburgh Windmill", he is widely regarded by many boxing historians as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers of all time. He was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and the world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13-yea...

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean conducted a series of interviews for ESBR Boxing that were transcribed into a written article, and now for the first time we are releasing those interviews. In this episode, Sean speaks with Mark Hobson the former WBU, British & Commonwealth cruiserweight champion as he tells his story once again, discussing the highs of the sport and the lows that...

Gervonta Davis defends his WBA lightweight title against undefeated 14-0 challenger Rolando Romero whilst Ireland's Spike O Sullivan challenges Erislandy Lara for his WBA middleweight title on the same card. Sean & Johnston look ahead to what looks to be Gervonta's last fight under the Mayweather Promotions banner and what the next best move for him would be along with a preview and prediction for...

Joshua Buatsi took another step towards world title glory beating Craig Richards over 12 rounds in a very competitive affair, whilst in the USA, David Benavidez maintained his position as the natural fight for Canelo as he destroyed David Lemieux Sean & Johnston react to the big fights of the weekend and how things could play out for each fighter. Also there is a round up of the undercard fights a...

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean conducted a series of interviews for ESBR Boxing that were transcribed into a written article, and now for the first time we are releasing those interviews. The first is with former Master Of Ceremonies for Frank Warren & Matchroom Boxing, Mike Goodall. Mike documents his journey into the sport from the early days of listening to Rocky Marciano figh...

Sean & Johnston look ahead to the light heavyweight clash between Joshua Buatsi & Craig Richards, as both men look towards a world title shot. Also featured on the show are David Benavidez vs David Lemieux and the rest of the notable fights for the weekend ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston discuss their reaction to Jermell Charlo beating Brian Castano to become the first-ever 154lb undisputed champion. Also featured on the show are reactions to the first-ever Wasserman Boxing promotion in which Denzel Bentley became a two-time British champion, just edging out Linus Udofia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jermell Charlo & Brian Castano run it back after their split decision draw last summer, where many felt like Castano had done enough for the win. Sean & Johnston look back at that first contest and assess what could be ahead for this highly anticipated rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dmitry Bivol comes out victorious against the much-fancied Canelo, who seemingly bit off more than he could chew! Sean & Johnston reflect on the fight and the performances of both men, whilst also pondering what happens next for both fighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston look forward to the big fight as Canelo moves back to light heavyweight to challenge long-time WBA champion Dmitry Bivol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston reflect on the weekend's action as Katie Taylor successfully defended her undisputed lightweight crown via a contentious split decision, whilst Shakur Stevenson really came of age at just 24 beating Oscar Valdez to unify two world titles! Also a round of the rest of the action from across the two events including Liam Smith v Jessie Vargas and another emphatic victory from Nico Ali...

Joe Gans (born Joseph Gant; November 25, 1874 – August 10, 1910) was an American professional boxer. Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder, Nat Fleischer. Known as the "Old Master", he became the first African-American world boxing champion of the 20th century, reigning continuously as world lightweight champion from 1902 to 1908, d...

Sean & Johnston look back on the second season of Legendary Nights and discuss each episode and the reactions to the diverse careers and stories that surrounded the fighters involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices