BTR Boxing Podcast Network

After a valiant display against Canelo, John Ryder once again takes on a Mexican super middleweight in the form of Jaime Munguia who is seeking to get the big all-Mexican showdown with Canelo. Sean & Jamie look ahead to the fight and discuss Ryder's chances at this stage of his career and whether an upset can be caused. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id143375211...

Sean & Jamie discuss the main fight of the weekend, which saw Natasha Jonas controversially retain her IBF title after a split decision against Mikaela Mayer, a decision that has left many divided on the outcome. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://...

It's 1985 in the United Kingdom and after a summer of inner-city riots across Britain, Errol Christie and Mark Kaylor's boxing careers would be defined in one night. It took just three words from Mark Kaylor to take this rivalry to heights not seen in the UK before or since, as the racial tensions in society boiled over into the build-up of what was to be an explosive fight that was a grim reflect...

Sean & Jamie sit down to look ahead to what 2024 will bring to the sport and with major announcements already made, they look at other potential fights that could happen and that should happen. As always with the boxing wish list, the conversation turns to what changes need to happen in the sport to help its development. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id14337521...

Sean & Johnston look ahead to the fight card in Liverpool as Natasha Jonas defends her IBF welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer, whilst Jack Cullen defends his British & Commonwealth titles against Zak Chelli. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https:/...

Sean & Johnston discuss the victory for Artur Beterbiev as he broke down and stopped Callum Smith in seven rounds. The conversation turns to the fight we all want to see next, Beterbiev vs Bivol, and also what Callum Smith does next. Also on the show is the discussion about the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752...

Sugar Ray Robinson, regarded by many as pound-for-pound the greatest boxer of all time, rarely found himself the underdog, but that all changed when he stepped into the ring with “The Onion Farmer,” the ever-tough and tenacious Carmen Basilio. Sean & Johnston present the stories around both of the Robinson vs Basilio clashes that were magnificently savage wars, contested at the highest level betwe...

Sean & Johnston look ahead to this weekend's big fight as Callum Smith travels to Canada to take on the formidable Artur Beterbiev for the IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight titles. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/btrboxingpod https://www...

Sean & Johnston reflect on Ismael Barroso's impressive first-round KO of O'Hara Davies and also discuss the return of Vergil Ortiz as he stops Fredrick Lawson, but there was controversy in the aftermath because there are previously unknown medical issues that prompted referee Tony Weeks to stop the fight. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also a...

There was a moment some 25 years ago when Lou Duva once again believed he had the best heavyweight in the world – but only, he said, if fights were fought in the street and not the ring. The heavyweight in question was Andrew Golota, a talented but troubled Pole who, in 1996, fought Riddick Bowe twice and conspired to lose both fights when in a winning position. Duva, Golota’s head coach at the ti...

In the first fight preview of 2024, Sean is joined by Jamie Albrecht as they sit down to discuss the upcoming bout between O'Hara Davies and Ismael Barroso. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/btrboxingpod https://www.facebook.com/btrbox...

The end of 2023 is upon us all and in this final episode of the year, Sean is joined by Jamie Albrecht to reflect on what has been a good year in many ways for the sport. Johnston also provides his thoughts via voice notes as the conversation turns to the most notable moments of the year, which include categories such as: Best Fighter Best Fight Best KO Promoter Of The Year Subscribe https://podca...

Former IBF lightweight king Paul Spadafora 49-1-1 sits down with Sean to talk about his new book Fighting Til The End which has recently been released. In the interview, Paul documents some of the difficult moments throughout his life and boxing career, whilst confirming where his life is currently and his plans for the future. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paul-Spadafora-Fighting-Till-End/dp/164738091...

Did the Day Of Reckoning card deliver? Sean sits down to reflect on the show as a whole and the notable moments which included Anthony Joshua stopping Otto Wallin, Joseph Parker bullying and beating Deontay Wilder, and a slugfest victory for Daniel Dubois over Jarrell Miller. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify...

In the final big fight preview of 2023, Sean breaks down the upcoming Boxing Day bout between Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales for the right to be crowned undisputed super bantamweight champion. Johnston also provides his thoughts via a pre-recorded message as we bring an end to the year of some major bouts with a cracker! Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id14337521...

The day of reckoning is here, with arguably a landmark moment in the sport as rival promoters put differences aside to make a huge fight card in Saudi Arabia which features Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Jarrell Miller vs Daniel Dubois and much more! Sean & Johnston look ahead to the card and breakdown how the big fights could play out. Subscribe https://podcasts.a...

Jesse Rodriguez & Sunny Edwards produced the goods in their unification clash this past weekend with 'Bam' breaking down Edwards, whose corner stopped the fight at the end of the eighth round. Sean & Johnston discuss the bout, the outcome, and what lies ahead for both fighters. Also on the show is a round-up of the rest of the fights of note from the weekend. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/g...

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a super welterweight super fight that took place on May 5, 2007, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada between six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya and undefeated four-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. At the time, the bout was the most lucrative boxing match ever, with over $130 million in generated reve...

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs Sunny Edwards is one of this year's highly anticipated bouts, with both being undefeated world champions in the flyweight division looking to unify the IBF & WBO titles. Sean & Johnston look ahead to the clash and discuss both fighters' careers and how they could each be victorious. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also...

Devin Haney becomes the WBC super lightweight champion after a dominating performance over Regis Prograis. Sean & Johnston discuss the fight and breakdown of Haney's win and what fights could be on the horizon. Also on the show, they cover Rafael Espinoza's upset over Robeisy Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith just about coming through his title defence. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...

Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. Lennox Lewis was a promising 18-year-old amateur and Mike Tyson a precocious 17-year-old, when Lewis and his amateur coach Arnie Boehm were invited by Cus D’Amato to join he, Tyson, and Kevin Rooney for eight days of tra...

Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO cruiserweight title for the first time against the tough Mateusz Masternak in a Sunday night fight card which also features Michael McKinson & Ben Whitaker. Having nearly forgotten about the card, Sean goes solo on the podcast, sharing his thoughts on the fight and card as a whole. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We...

Regis Prograis defends his WBC super lightweight title against Devin Haney, who steps up to the division to challenge Prograis for the title. Sean & Johnston look into their recent fights and discuss how they feel the fight will go and predict the winner. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many...

Some humble pie must be eaten as Sean & Johnston discuss the fights from the weekend, with Jordan Gill stopping Michael Conlan and Ryan Garcia bouncing back with a win over Oscar Durate. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spotify, Spreaker, and many more podcasting apps Follow us at: https://twitter.com/btrboxingpod h...

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring following his defeat to Gervonta Davis as he faces Oscar Durate and Michael Conlan takes on Jordan Gill in a last-chance saloon bout. Sean joined by Johnston via voice notes give their thoughts on the fights and other notable bouts for the weekend. Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast/id1433752118 We are also available on Player FM, Spo...