BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Constantine "Cus" D'Amato (January 17, 1908 – November 4, 1985) was an American boxing manager and trainer who handled the careers of Mike Tyson, Floyd Patterson, and José Torres, all of whom went on to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns (originally billed as "The Fight", referred to afterward as "The War"[citation needed]), was a world middleweight championship boxing match between undisputed champion Marvin Hagler and challenger Thomas Hearns, the world junior middleweight champion, who had gone up in weight for the bout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Samuel Edgar Langford (March 4, 1886 – January 12, 1956), known as the Boston Tar Baby, Boston Terror, and Boston Bonecrusher, was a Black Canadian boxing standout of the early part of the 20th century. Called the "Greatest Fighter Nobody Knows", by ESPN, many boxing historians consider Langford to be one of the greatest fighters of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

It’s November 1982 and the sport of boxing is bigger than ever. Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Hearns are all mainstream stars and fight fans enjoy championship matches on free cable TV almost every weekend. Rocky III is a huge hit in theaters and just a few months previous, one of the richest fights of all-time had taken place, Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney. The Battl...

Ramil "Ray" Arcel (August 30, 1899 – March 7, 1994) was an American boxing trainer who was active from the 1920s through the 1980s. He trained 20 world champions over the course of his career some of which go down as boxing legends. Sean & Johnston take you through the early days of Arcel's life and tell the story of how his career in boxing blossomed into a legendary one. Learn more about your ad...

Of all the great rivalries in boxing, that between Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta stands apart. First, these were two all-time greats. Even early in their careers, fight fans regarded both as rare talents, destined for championship status. Second, their personalities and ring styles were perfect contrasts to one another: LaMotta the brutish”Bronx Bull,” Robinson the stylish “Prince of Harlem....

Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Frazier was known for his strength, durability, formidable punching power, and relentless pressure fighting style. Sean & Johnston take you through the early beginnings of the Frazier family and how Joe ended up going on to become one of the grea...

The Louis-Schmeling second bout is one of the most iconic and important rematches in boxing history. It came on June 22, 1938 – one year from the day Louis had won the world Heavyweight title. The fighters met once again in a sold-out Yankee Stadium in New York City. Among the more than 70,000 fans in attendance were Clark Gable, Douglas Fairbanks, Gary Cooper, Gregory Peck, and J. Edgar Hoover. L...

Sean sits down with the author of six boxing books, Jerry Fitch who talks about the origins of boxing in his native Cleveland and explains the fighters that rose to prominence. Jerry also details his books, and what went into putting them together, along with is experiences over the past 60 years in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean talks to Chris Soriano, the writer, director and lead actor of 'Zeus', an upcoming boxing film executively produced by Manny Pacquiao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor. Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed from 1977 to 1997, winning world titles in five weight divisions; the lineal championship in three weight divisions; as well as the undisputed welterweight title. Leona...

Sean & Johnston reflect on the announcement that Luke Campbell has retired, touching on the highs and lows of his boxing career both inside and outside the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After over a week of action, Sean & Johnston bring you an update on how Team GB and the rest of the Olympic hopefuls have got on so far in Tokyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston breakdown Team GB's competitors for the rescheduled 2020 Olympic Games and highlight the world favourites in each weight category and the ones to watch as the world gets ready for another special event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston sit down to reflect upon the announcement of Anthony Joshua's upcoming world title defence against Oleksandr Usyk on September 25th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar De La Hoya is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2008, winning eleven world titles in six weight classes, including the lineal championship in three weight classes, and is arguably one of the best pound for pound fighters of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 8, 1985, amid astonishing scenes, Ireland's Barry McGuigan challenged for the WBA featherweight championship against legendary Panamanian Eusebio Pedroza at Loftus Road in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ezzard Mack Charles, known as the Cincinnati Cobra (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975), was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. Known for his slick defense and precision, he is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time by boxing critics and is often known as the greatest light heavyweight boxer of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Hasim Rahman vs. Lennox Lewis II, billed as "Final Judgment", was a professional boxing match contested on November 17, 2001 for the WBC, IBF, IBO and Lineal Heavyweight Championships. It was a rematch after Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman, where Rahman scored a major upset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Sydney Minter (17 August 1951 – 9 September 2020) was a British professional boxer who competed from 1972 to 1981. He held the undisputed middleweight title in 1980, having previously held the British middleweight title from 1975 to 1976, and the European middleweight title twice between 1977 and 1979. As an amateur, Minter won a bronze medal in the light-middleweight division at the 1972 Sum...

An epic all British showdown between two fellow lightweight prospect and title contenders as John Murray, then undefeated as a professional, took on Kevin Mitchell on the 16 July 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is safe to describe Téofilo Stevenson as the greatest heavyweight boxer never to be the world's professional champion. In fact, Stevenson never even fought for the title because he never turned professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was early in the morning of June 17, 1966, a Friday. The 3 a.m. closing time at the Lafayette Grill drew near. What happened next would change the lives of famed boxer, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, and John Artis forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Killian is a world-renowned artist in the sport of boxing, but it didn't all start out that way as he takes Sean through a journey from the Welsh valleys all the way to Las Vegas and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez IV, billed as Fight of the Decade, was a professional boxing match. It was also billed unofficially as deciding the World Boxing Organization's "Champion of the Decade." This was the fourth and final meeting between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. The bout was held on December 8, 2012, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and drew 1.15 million pay-pe...