Dance Under Those Lights

Over the moon to welcome Gary on to the show - a hugely respected guy both for his achievements in his own boxing career and also for what his fighters have gone on to achieve during his career as a coach. We discuss a range of important topics including - his time working with Enzo Calzaghe and being a team mate of Enzo’s son, the great Joe Calzaghe - the balance between being a boxing trainer an...

Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing. He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing...

Join Kevin Graham as he interviews Mark Collins, delving into the transformative power of boxing. Discover how boxing impacts personal development, the differences between amateur and professional boxing, and the importance of mentorship. Mark shares insights from his coaching career, emphasizing discipline, resilience, and community.

Wayne McCullough, Northern Ireland's first WBC World Champion, shares his insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the impact of the sport on communities. He reflects on his experiences from the golden age of boxing in the 90s, the significance of defense in training, and the decline of amateur boxing in the US. McCullough emphasizes the need for better community engage...

The Queensberry show in Manchester provided some great fights but the main event was atrocious - and perhaps someone should have seen this coming. Zach Parker and his team put together an effective game plan, so good that both Joshua Buatsi and Michael Alexander seemed unable to get their respective jobs done. Comparisons to similarly awful fights in recent times, a look at the undercard upon whic...

Josh Taylor's defeat to Ekow Essuman in front of the Scottish fans may well be the last we see of him...but who gets to make that decision? If he does bow out he'll go down as one of our best ever, and he may well follow fans' favourite Leigh Wood who looks perhaps even more likely to retire. Whatever happens, the two men have been phenomenal fighters to watch.

This week's guest is Finn Kenny, a nutritionist working with combat sports athletes. We discuss Finn's background, favorite fighters, and the importance of nutrition in boxing. The conversation highlights the recent Eubank vs. Benn fight, focusing on weight management and hydration strategies for fighters. Finn emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition and hydration for optimal performance i...

What a legend we have with us this time around! Frank Gilfeather shares his remarkable journey from being an amateur boxing champion to becoming a social media influencer at the age of 79. He discusses the evolution of boxing techniques, the legacy of legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson, and the importance of coaching and leadership in sports. Frank reflects on his early memories in boxing,...

The eyes of the world are on this fight and it’s going to generate MASSIVE dough! I’ve been back and forth over the last 48 hours on this with the weight particularly being a massive factor.

Some thoughts on a very talented young man who has a complicated relationship with his public image and a great mentor in his corner who he will need more than ever after last night #benwhittaker #andylee #whittakercameron2

This episode features two of the owners of the revamped Kronk in Detroit, one of the most famous boxing gyms anywhere. Paul Bhatti and John Lepak talk about the huge responsibility they carry to develop and be custodians of the Kronk legacy. Paul and John discuss the rich history and future of the Kronk Gym. They explore the greatest boxing streaks, the importance of mentorship, and their favorite...

Boxing legend John Scully shares his insights on the sport, discussing the importance of choosing the right trainer, the greatest streaks in boxing history, and the evolution of the sport over the years. He reflects on his personal experiences, the dynamics of training, and the impact of competition on a boxer's career. Scully also delves into the love-hate relationship with boxing, the significan...

Kevin Graham interviews boxing coach and host of The Highfield Boxing Podcast, Terry Chapendama. They delve into the world of boxing, exploring memorable moments, defining streaks, emerging talents, and the cultural nuances of boxing clubs. Terry shares his personal journey from sparring to coaching, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and the evolution of boxing training. The discussion also...

Kevin Graham interviews 90 year old Gerry Walsh about his life in boxing. discussing his journey in the sport. They explore Gerry's favourite fighters, memorable fights, and the impact of boxing on youth and community. Gerry shares insights from his boxing career, including his experiences fighting notable boxers like Dick McTaggart and the importance of physical fitness in the sport. The discussi...

An epic journey with boxing matchmaker Robert Diaz - he reflects on the golden era of boxing in the 1980s, discussing the legendary fighters and the unique dynamics of that time. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right trainer for young fighters, highlighting the need for chemistry and individual fit. The discussion also touches on the evolution of boxing from a sport of glory to a busin...

In this engaging conversation, Kevin Graham interviews Andy Clarke, Sky Sports Head Boxing Commentator, about various aspects of the sport. They discuss the nature of bravery in boxing, the significance of trainers, the allure of the sport, and the importance of amateur boxing as a foundation for professional careers. The conversation also touches on the future of boxing in the Olympics, Andy's jo...

Steve Sallis is an author, an academic and a former Vice Principal in an inner London School. He is also a former academy player and coach, and in recent years has become recognised as a leading light in the football world when it comes to working on mindset, whether that be for players or coaches. He has worked for numerous football clubs at first team level including Cardiff City, AFC Wimbledon...

Tony Mowbray is a Teesside icon - the iconic skipper of a young team of local lads that under Bruce Rioch took the club from the 3rd tier to the 1st with successive promotions against a backdrop that saw the club almost cease to exist and be locked out of its Ayresome Park home back in 1986. Football fans in general will recognise Tony Mowbray as the manager of clubs like West Brom, Celtic, Hibern...

Maya Le Tissier is one of the rising stars of English football and her journey started on her home island of Guernsey where her formative years in the game were guided by her father Darren, a coach at St Martin's AC. This is a unique insight into her journey and how that has progressed from both her perspective and that of her father. We cover - The benefits of growing up on a small island - Adapt...

Fondly known as Big Norm, Mark Crossley had a career at the very top of the English game as a goalkeeper at clubs like Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough and Fulham, and he played for two of the world's greatest ever managers. After his playing days, he went into coaching before recently becoming an advocate for mental health. In a wonderful insight into his career, we cover a lot of ground includin...

John Coleman is probably the pound for pound champ of English professional football management. His time managing Accrington Stanley over 2 periods spanning almost 20 years has seen 4 promotions through the non league game, into the football league and then upwards. 20 years after coming up against the likes of me and my team Whitby Town, Accrington now sit above former Premier League teams Charlt...

Danny and Nicky Cowley join me for the first Futbol 360 episode of 2021. Those of you familiar with the show will know what a big fan I am of their work and so I'm delighted to share some more insight into their thinking. We managed to cover plenty of great topics including; - their affection for West Ham and the impact following their team as young lads had on them - their game model...brilliant...

This week's guest is better known in boxing circles as a successful trainer of world champions including Tony Bellew and Jamie Mcdonnell but he's also hugely passionate about his role as a coach in grass roots football. In this episode we cover - supporting young players to follow their dream - developing young people through sport - coaching his own son - comparisons between coaching in boxing an...

A special edition looking at the current state of English coaching and player development after the recent FA announcement regarding cut backs to coach mentoring and learning development. We cover - the impact DNA/coach mentoring etc has had to date - the impact of losing the coach mentor system - Futsal - the (re) Distribution of wealth in football - women's football - what coaches can do to cont...

This week's edition is with Jamie Brassington - Head of Goalkeeping at Icelandic club Throttur in Reykjavik. Jamie has a wealth of experience in the English professional game and has also worked at national team level with Taiwan. We cover - Icelandic football culture and development models - Breaking down cultural barriers and coaching in a foreign language - Integrating GK work into a team coach...