BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Sean & Johnston explore the ramifications of one of the most infamous moments in the history of professional boxing. On March 24, 1962, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Emile Griffith pummelled Benny “The Kid” Paret to death, live on national television. Before all this could take place there is the tale of homophobia, three brutal fights, poor decision-making, and that one fatal night which...

Sean & Lukie from ITR Boxing discuss the WBA & IBF middleweight unification between Gennady Golovkin and Ryota Murata in Japan, plus the super welterweight clashes between Erickson Lubin & Sebastian Fundora and Tony Harrison v Segio Garcia. Also, on the show thoughts on Cuba making the decision to allow boxers in their country to turn professional there after the 60-year ruling has now been overtu...

In this inaugural episode of Ones To Watch USA, Sean speaks with 7-0 (7 KOs) Eric Tyler-Tucker who talks about how he came into the sport of boxing, the transition from amateur to professional, and his ambitions within the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panamanian Roberto Duran and Puerto Rican Esteban De Jesus found themselves embroiled in one of boxing’s great rivalries; over the course of five years these two proud Latino legends faced off on three occasions. Each fight is memorable for its ferocity and for how it impacted each man’s career. But the rivalry would ultimately be defined as much by what happened outside the ring as by the punches...

Sean & Johnston react to Josh Warrington's victory over Kiko Martinez to become a two time IBF featherweight champion. Also on the show is a recap of the most notable fights from the weekend featuring Troy Williamson v Mason Cartwright , and Tim Tzyu's US debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 27th September 1986, Lloyd Honeyghan took on Donald Curry for the undisputed welterweight title. The fight took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and was televised by Showtime. At the time Curry was considered to be one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world with his only possible rival being Marvin Hagler. Honeyghan was given little chance by the majority of the media. Learn more...

IBF Featherweight Champion Kiko Martinez of Spain takes on former champion Josh Warrington this Saturday, March 26th in Warrington’s hometown of Leeds, England. The 12-rounder is a rematch of their 2017 bout in which Warrington won a 12-round majority decision. Martinez, who’s also a former IBF Super Bantamweight world titleholder, won the belt in November with a sensational sixth-round knockout o...

Charles L. "Sonny" Liston (c. 1930 – December 30, 1970) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 to 1970. A dominant contender of his era, Liston was particularly known for his toughness, formidable punching power, long reach, and intimidating appearance. Sean & Johnston present the life and career of the one-time heavyweight champion as they document his humble beginnings and ear...

In the summer of 1981, only two boxers mattered in America: WBA welterweight champion Thomas Hearns, and WBC welterweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Since the previous fall, when both men won huge fights – Hearns knocking out the dangerous Pipino Cuevas; Leonard forcing the great Roberto Duran to quit — this was the biggest match boxing could offer, the contest the whole world wanted to see. Lear...

Sean & Johnston look forward to this big fight weekend, as the UK's Michael McKinson heads to the USA as a huge underdog to take on the rising star in Vergil Ortiz Jr. Also on the show we look ahead to Sunny Edwards making another defence of his IBF crown and David Avanesyan defending his EBU title as he seeks to push for world honours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Sean & Johnston react to what will arguably be a contender for fight of the year, as Leigh Wood came back from an early knockdown and seemingly down on the scorecards to force a 12th round knockout over Michael Conlan. Also on the show, we look back at the rest of the card which featuring Gary Cully, Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WBA Featherweight Champion Leigh Wood will be defending his title for the first time this Saturday, March 12th when he takes on unbeaten Michael Conlan of Belfast, Northern Ireland in his hometown of Nottingham, England. Sean & Johnston look ahead to the fight with their analysis, breakdown, and prediction plus a round-up of other fights to look out for across the weekend. Find us at: podcast.spor...

Sean & Johnston reflect on the weekend's boxing as Roman Gonzalez put on a masterclass beating Julio Cesar Martinez. Also, on the episode a round-up of all the other action and Anthony Joshua's new trainer and next opponent. Find us at: podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast-network/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean is joined by Duke McKenzie MBE who is an ambassador of both the MIND & Ringside Charitable Trust to discuss what both organizations do for people inside and out of the sport of boxing. Links to both charities are below: https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://ringsiderestandcare.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston look forward to this weekend as Roman Gonzalez will have his hands full with Julio Cesar Martinez on Saturday. On Friday, Jose Ramirez returns to the ring for the first time since his loss to Josh Taylor as he takes on Jose Pedraza. Finally, there is a round-up of all the other fighters to be looking out for across the two main cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Sean & Johnston react to the highly controversial outcome of the Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall undisputed title bout, as Taylor was awarded a split decision after seemingly losing the fight convincingly. Also, on the show is the reaction to Lawrence Okolie's successful albeit tough defence of his cruiserweight crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duke McKenzie MBE (born 5 May 1963) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1998. He is a three-weight world champion, having held the IBF flyweight title from 1988 to 1989; the WBO bantamweight title from 1991 to 1992; and the WBO junior-featherweight title from 1992 to 1993. At the regional level he held the British flyweight title from 1985 to 1988; the European flyweig...

Sean & Johnston provide their breakdown and predictions for the upcoming super lightweight clash between undisputed champion Josh Taylor and the challenger Jack Catterall. Also, on the show, we preview the world title defence of Lawrence Okolie as he takes on Michal Cieslak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston react to the recent announcement of Tyson Fury's WBC title defence against Dillian Whyte on April 23rd at Wembley Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Sean & Lukie react to Kell Brook stopping Amir Khan in six rounds to win the battle of Britain. Also, the lads look at whether Kell Brook will fight at world level again or in any more significant fights. Finally, a round-up of the rest of the card which featured Natasha Jonas winning a world title, Frazer Clarke's debut, and Bradley Rea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Lukie from ITR Boxing joins Sean once again to discuss a fight 10 years in the making but at least 5 years too late as Amir Khan and Kell Brook finally clash to determine who the better fighter is of their generation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and returning guest from ITR Boxing Lukie (@LukieBoxing) discuss the outcome of Daniel Jacobs vs John Ryder plus a round of the action from the undercard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Ryder faces the hard-hitting former IBF/WBA middleweight champion Daniel ‘Miracle Man’ Jacobs this Saturday night LIVE on DAZN at the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill. Jacobs and Ryder will be headlining on Saturday, February 12th. Sean & Johnston the recent career of both fighters and provide their breakdown and predictions for the upcoming super middleweight clash, plus coverage of the rest o...

Sean & Johnston discuss their thoughts on Chris Eubank's victory over Liam Williams and what the path will be going forward for both fighters. Also on the show, reactions to Claressa Shields, Keith Thurman & Jesse Rodriguez all picking up vital victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we look ahead to Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams, as both enter the bout looking for a future world title shot. Also on the show, we discuss Claressa Shields making her UK debut, the return of Keith Thurman and Leo Santa Cruz plus the rest of the upcoming action this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices