BTR Boxing Podcast Network

It was July 1965 when former world light heavyweight champion Freddie Mills was found dead in his car, rifle by his side and blood oozing from his eye. The coroner recorded a verdict of suicide, but the case was far from closed. His family to this day deny that it was suicide and in fact, believe it was murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 20, 1980, Leonard returned to the Olympic Stadium in Montreal to defend his title against Roberto Durán before a crowd of 46,317. Durán, the former Undisputed World Lightweight Champion for 6 1/2 years, had a record of 71–1 and was the #1 welterweight contender and considered the best "Pound for Pound" fighter in the world. Durán received $1.5 million and Leonard, working for a percentage...

Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954), also known as Marvelous Marvin Hagler, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1987. He reigned as the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, making twelve defenses of that title, and currently holds the highest knockout percentage of all undisputed middleweight champions, at 78%, while also holding...

Sean speaks to current professional boxer Levi Giles who is undefeated in eight fights and talks about his journey through the sport and how the current global pandemic has affected his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On July 11, 2009, Gatti was found dead in a hotel in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, where he was on holiday with his Brazilian wife, Amanda Rodrigues, and their 10-month-old son. He was 37 years old. Gatti was to attend his sister's wedding the same day. Gatti's widow was charged with first-degree murder after the strap of her bag was found stained with blood.[40] Rodrigues could not explain how she...

Diego Corrales vs. José Luis Castillo was a boxing match in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on May 7, 2005. The fight was a 12-round lightweight unification bout between Corrales and Castillo. Corrales, who had a career record of 39–2 with 32 knockouts, was the World Boxing Organization (WBO) champion. Castillo, at 52–6–1 with 46 knockouts, was the World Boxing Council (WBC) champion. Castillo's style was...

Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 to 1988. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Learn more about your ad cho...

Zuhayr Al- Qahtani, is a professional Boxer who lives in South London. He's recognised as the first professional boxer of Saudi heritage. With amateur record is over 50 fights and winning major tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In April 2010 a tragic set of circumstances would take place when WBC lightweight champion Edwin "El Inca" Valero was arrested for killing his wife after her body was found in a hotel room. Just the next day, Valero would be found dead in his cell after seemingly using his own clothes to hang himself in an apparent suicide. Sean & Johnston dive inside the mind of one of boxing's most ferocious fig...

Jamie Moore & Matthew Macklin produced one of the greatest British fights in the mid 2000s, providing fans with a rollercoaster ride to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston interview author of the book 'Smokin' Joe' - The Life Of Joe Frazier to discuss everything from Mark's introduction into writing, his first experiences of live boxing and his time growing up through the legendary Ali-Frazier era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20 years, four months and 22 days old Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston recap on some moments in boxing history that happened on this day the 7th March which includes:1987, Mike Tyson beats James 'Bonecrusher' Smith by unanimous decision in 12 rounds in Las Vegas for WBC / WBA heavyweight boxing titles.1951, Ezzard Charles beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for 2nd time to win National Boxing Association world heavyweight title. Learn more about your ad ch...

Sean & Johnston recap on some moments in boxing history that happened on this day the 6th March which includes: 1964, Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to "Muhammad Ali", calling his former title a "slave name."1985, Future undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson KOs Hector Mercedes at 1:47 in round 1 of 4 in Albany, NY in his first professio...

Sean speaks to 1-0 Christian Otero who talks about how a troubled past brought him into the sport, which has changed his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Monzón (August 7, 1942 – January 8, 1995) was an Argentine professional boxer who held the world middleweight title for 7 years, during which he successfully defended the title 14 times. His glamorous and violent life was avidly followed by the media, culminating with his trial for the murder of Alicia Muniz. Argentinians adored Monzon throughout his career. He was, however, accused many ti...

Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelley was a professional boxing match contested on December 19, 1997 for the WBO featherweight championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean & Johnston recap on some moments in boxing history that happened on this day the 1st March which includes:1949, Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis retires with a 66-3-0 record including 52 KOs; defended the title a record 25 times.1992, In a rematch of one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history, Ghana's WBC super featherweight champion Azumah Nelson KOs Australi...

Joseph William Calzaghe, CBE (/kælˈzæɡi/ kal-ZAH-gee; born 23 March 1972) is a Welsh former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2008. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, Ring magazine and lineal super-middleweight titles, and the Ring light-heavyweight title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

In the opening episode, Sean speaks to Luke Byrne who is one of only three diabetic boxers in the world and has been on an incredible journey that has really only just begun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sport we love so dearly is back once again, and we recap on the last two weeks of action, with some major upsets occurring. The discussion over recent matchmaking is had along with that aged old debate about poor scorecards rears it ugly head once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1970, former heavyweight champion of the world Sonny Liston was discovered dead at his Las Vegas home by his wife and son. A coroner report came back stating he died of natural causes — many believe that the truth appeared to be much darker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Froch vs. George Groves billed as the Battle of Britain, was a professional boxing match contested on 23 November 2013 at the Manchester Arena. Carl Froch, the defending unified WBA (Regular) and IBF super-middleweight champion, defeated George Groves via technical knockout in the ninth round, although the ending was mired in controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

In this episode Sean speaks to Jason Scalzo who is the executive director of the project Boxing Is Love and talks about his journey into the sport along with his involvement managing and promoting fighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices