BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Barney Ross was more than just one of the best boxers who ever lived. A Jew whose life was largely defined by anti-Semitism, he was a hero to his people, no less than Benny Leonard before him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lukie & Sean dissect episode five and discuss the impact of certain moments of the story, how certain choices affected the future of the sport and where is Mitch Green now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we tell the story of Mitch "Blood" Green, the product of a tough 1970s New York neighbourhood who had many HIGHS and also many lows including an infamous brawl with Mike Tyson! Subscribe & Follow (Apple) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-darker-side-of-boxing/id1512574182 (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/2EKf34IsPsbOaEA5Ca21SI (Google) https://podcasts.google.com/?fe...

Joe Calzaghe vs. Jeff Lacy was a boxing match that took place on March 4, 2006 in Manchester, England for the WBO, IBF, & The Ring titles. Dubbed "Judgement day", it pitted long-time WBO champion Calzaghe against up and coming IBF champion, American Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lukie & Sean reflect on the life and boxing career of Zora Folley whilst also discussing how his untimely demise caused such a mystery for over 40 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Arthur Johnson (March 31, 1878 – June 10, 1946), nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who was widely regarded as one of the most influential boxers of all time, and one of the period's most dominant champions, and as a boxing legend. In the second part of the story, we cover: Becoming ChampionThe Party Life His Career & Retirement Prison Time The End Legacy Learn more about...

In this episode, we explore the life, career, and untimely demise of Zora Folley an established heavyweight contender during the 1960s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kostya Tszyu vs. Ricky Hatton was a professional boxing match contested on 4 June 2005 for the IBF Light Welterweight championship. The 22,000 who attended the bout at the Manchester Arena witnessed one of the biggest upsets in British Boxing History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lukie & Sean react and dissect the story of the once heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Sean & Johnston present the story of Ike Ibeabuchi, a fighter with such promise of becoming a world heavyweight champion, however, it was the events that led up to the early morning of Thursday, July 22, 1999, that would change his life and those around him forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Arthur Johnson (March 31, 1878 – June 10, 1946), nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who was widely regarded as one of the most influential boxers of all time, and one of the period's most dominant champions, and as a boxing legend. In part one we cover:The introduction to boxingBattle RoyalsRiding The RailsBecoming A Force To Be Reckoned WithA Trip To AustraliaThe Boat Rid...

Lukie & Sean discuss the life and career of Randy Turpin after learning more about the Leamington Licker and his life away from the boxing ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Randolph Turpin, known as the Leamington Licker is considered one of the greatest British fighters in history, his battles with Sugar Ray Robinson have gone down in boxing folklore. Away from the ring he was known as a generous and humble man to many, but there was another side to his persona, a side that only few experienced. Sean & Johnston present the trials & tribulations of Randolph Turpin. L...

Luke Ketelle of ITR Boxing & Sean Bastow sit down to reflect upon episode one Crazy Train - The Life of Johnny Tapia. There is a lot of reflection on how past events shaped how the life of Tapia would play out, and its parallel comparisons to many well-known celebrities who have struggled with similar issues. Also up for discussion is the impact in boxing Johnny Tapia had, and what could have been...

Johnny Tapia was one of boxing's flamboyant and colourful characters, inside the ring he dazzled fans with his unorthodox yet crowd pleasing style, but away from the bright lights lurked the demons of a troubled youth and the constant struggle to be revered by his peers. Sean & Johnston bring the story of a man and a fighter that overcame real adversity but would battle with the dark temptations t...

The Gatti-Ward trilogy, fought from May of 2002 to June of the following year, really did have everything: broken bones, a busted eardrum, a “Round of The Century,” relentless trading and constantly switching momentums, blood and plenty of guts and, after it was all over, respect – with respect between the two fighters being huge and respect from the entire boxing world dutifully pouring in. Learn...

Nigel Gregory Benn (born 22 January 1964) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1996. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBO middleweight title in 1990, and the WBC super-middleweight title from 1992 to 1996. Regionally he held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1988 to 1989. Nicknamed "The Dark Destroyer" for his formidable punching p...

A lot has been said in the aftermath of Tyson Fury's emphatic win over Deontay Wilder and whether Fury will go on to become an all-time great in the heavyweight division. In this episode, Sean & Johnston debate where Tyson Fury currently sits in terms of being an all-time great and what he has to do to be considered one and where we would place him should he go on to beat the likes of Oleksandr Us...

Sean & Johnston reflect on one of the great heavyweight bouts in recent times as Tyson Fury overcame Deontay Wilder in an epic encounter in Vegas! Also, on the show is the reaction to the rest of the card and the Liam Smith v Anthony Fowler bill in Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean speaks to 10-0 Bradley Rea who takes a real step up in levels as he takes on Jez Smith 13-3-1 live on Sky Sports this Saturday. Brad explains how the fight came about and discusses his preparations ahead of the biggest test of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean speaks to 9-1 prospect and former Ones To Watch guest, Sajid Abid as he returns to the ring for the first time in over a year as he fights in Dubai against Sachin Nautiyal, 5-0 on Saturday 16th October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston look ahead to the third encounter between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder as they clash to determine who may go on to face Oleksandr Usyk. Liam Smith and Anthony Fowler battle it out for bragging rights in Liverpool as they clash on a stacked card featuring Ted Cheeseman, Kieran Conway and Shannon Courtaney. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Sean & Johnston reflect on Oleksandr Usyk becoming a unified heavyweight champion after defeating Anthony Joshua. Episode also features:What's next for Usyk/Joshua? Will the Fury fight ever happen? Callum Smith's scary KO Campbell Hatton Got Lucky & how should his path continueLawrence Okolie's win & future plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rumble in the Jungle was a historic boxing event in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) on October 30, 1974. Held on the 20th of May Stadium (now the Stade Tata Raphaël), pitted the undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman against challenger Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion. The event had an attendance of 60,000 people Learn more about your ad ch...

Sean & Johnston look ahead to the most intriguing fight in the heavyweight division for years as Anthony Joshua defends his heavyweight titles against the former undisputed cruiserweight champion and enigma that is Oleksandr Usyk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices