THE BOXING SHOW

TWO of the best fighters in the sport,  Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue, scored one-sided victories in the last week. We review their performances and their place in a sport that seems unable to provide the fights or platforms to ensure the leading fighters achieve true greatness. Conor Benn unveiled his latest social media masterpiece this week and the WBA ordered that Oleksandr Usyk must fight...

EARLY next week, Paul Butler will attempt to beat the leading boxer in the entire sport, Naoya Inoue. From Japan, Butler and trainer Joe Gallagher tell us how they plan to shock the world. Please rate, review and follow if you can - your support is hugely appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE deliver our final verdict on Tyson Fury’s thrashing of Derek Chisora, look into Daniel Dubois’ scrape with disaster, reflect on Estrada-Gonzalez III and appreciate Josh Kelly’s crowning moment. We look ahead to Josh Warrington’s risky return and, in This Week, go back to the astonishing humdinger between Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana. Please keep sending reviews and follow us! We appreciate it....

AS we feared, Tyson Fury’s third fight with Derek Chisora turned out to be a one-sided beatdown. Chisora was typically brave and Fury typically good. But what about the sport? How did that behave by allowing such a mismatch to occur? The performance of the referee and Chisora’s corner are also examined. Please rate, review and follow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

TYSON FURY this week goes over old ground when he takes on Derek Chisora for a third time. Is there any way on planet earth that Del Boy can uncork a miracle and win? Though Fury-Chisora III will get the most attention this weekend, it’s far from the best fight being staged. So we focus, too, on a beyond worthy third fight between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman Gonzalez, while also examining the...

IF you can tear yourself away from the World Cup coverage taking place in Qatar, there’s feast of boxing action taking place throughout the weekend. The main focus is the excellent showdown between Zach Parker and John Ryder, with an explanation on why that contest was not the main cover image for this week’s Boxing News. The return of Dillian Whyte, the bill at Ally Pally and the Prograis-Zepeda...

TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk can change the face of boxing and safeguard its future… If they steer clear of daft demands and do what’s best for them. There isn’t a single commission, sanctioning or governing body in place to ensure the best fights occur. Why? Thankfully, plenty of good fights still do. We look back on some excellent performances from Natasha Jonas, Sunny Edwards and Denzel Bentle...

DMITRY BIVOL turned in another magical display to beat Gilberto Ramirez over 12 rounds. But will he be able to crossover? The fate of Aidos Yerbossynuly, after a gruelling encounter with David Morrell, is a more pertinent question mark. Our thoughts are with Yerbossynuly and his family. We preview the upcoming contests featuring Natasha Jonas, Denzil Bentley, Dalton Smith and look back to perhaps...

CONOR BENN last week confirmed that the failed test that ultimately cancelled his fight with Chris Eubank Jr was his second failed test. He is planning to prove his innocence. But can he? Tyson Fury wouldn’t even entertain the subject during his recent interview with True Geordie though he did have plenty of choice words for the host. Katie Taylor won again, Kiko Martinez scored his latest upset a...

HISTORY MAKERS: KATIE & ALI.  As boxing pioneers, Katie Taylor and Muhammad Ali feature on this week’s pod with guest Barry Jones as we mark the anniversaries of Katie’s groundbreaking 2001 fight in Dublin and Ali’s famous victory of 1974 in The Rumble in the Jungle. Commentating from ringside that night was Colonel Bob Sheridan who makes a special guest appearance in conversation with host Alex S...

CLARESSA SHIELDS and Savannah Marshall combined to produce a classic that reminded everyone how special boxing can be. But the hangover from the last few weeks remains. We pay close attention to the fight that boxing so desperately needed, the enthralling and contentious clash between Mikaela Mayer and Alicia Baumgardner, plus the news that Tyson Fury will embark on a third fight with Derek Chisor...

IN a special bonus podcast, a busy boxing weekend is previewed. Featuring breakdowns and predictions of Shields-Marshall, Wilder-Helenius, Haney-Kambosos alongside interviews with Mikaela Mayer and Alicia Baumgardner. What a weekend treat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ONE week after the failed drug test that rocked the sport of boxing, we look back on the fallout of Conor Benn-Chris Eubank Jr being cancelled. But why did it take so long for the announcement of the cancellation to come, almost a fortnight after news of the failed test reached the relevant parties? Please rate, review and subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks for the support. Learn more about...

WHAT began as a day of genuine excitement for the impending showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn took a dark turn when a positive test for a banned substance emerged. But the fight, it appears, will go ahead with or without the backing of the British Boxing Board of Control. A shambles to say the least. We do our best to explain the events of a miserable day. This Week is far more cheer...

ALEX STEEDMAN is in Ibiza and surviving on two hours sleep a day. That didn't stop him hosting this week's podcast. But even that herculean display of strength and stamina is nothing on Joe Joyce, who turned in the best performance of his career to stop Joseph Parker last weekend. Alongside Matt Christie, the showing of Joyce is examined and the conclusions drawn suggest that 'The Juggernaut' is g...

YOU'VE probably listened to countless boxing podcasts and may think you don't have any room in your schedule for another one. That's what we thought too, before checking out The George Groves Boxing Club. Funny and informative, with some tremendous behind-the-scenes insight, this is top drawer. Give it a whirl, you won't be disappointed. Hosted by George Groves and Dec Taylor, the infectious doubl...

ANOTHER fight week is upon us as Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker ready themselves for a heavyweight showdown in Manchester. It comes a week after promoter Frank Warren voiced his displeasure at Boxing News, labelling it ‘not worth wrapping your fish and chips in.’Parker, steering clear of takeaways, tells us about his newfound dedication, his burgeoning relationships with Andy Lee and Tyson Fury, and...

CONSIDERING there was no UK action last weekend due to the passing of the Queen, there's an awful lot to talk about... Not least the upcoming third showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin. Who wins and how?... We start with the ongoing developments with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as the fight edges closer but still not quite close enough...  We clear up the latest news regarding C...

TYSON FURY called out Anthony Joshua on social media on Monday. Only days later, fans are starting to believe that it might actually happen after Furt revealed a purse split that Joshua has subsequently agreed to. So will it really happen? Are we about the see the Battle of Britain? Matt Christie and Alex Steedman attempt to answer. One fight that did happen, twice, was Aaron Pryor vs Alexis Argue...

AFTER a summer break of sorts, British boxing is preparing itself for lift-off again. Yet behind the scenes, the promoters are back in their familiar position, jostling for position, battling for signatures and looking to make statements of intent. Matchroom appear to have been seduced by the fat wallets in the Middle East. It means that fighters will be paid well and good fights are likely to be...

A FEW days have passed since Oleksandr Usyk repeated his September 2021 victory over Anthony Joshua, again on points. There is plenty to consider, not least the performance of Usyk, the brilliance of which was lost somewhat when Joshua made his by now infamous post-fight address. We explore the mental fortitude exhibited by Usyk alongside his obvious boxing skill, and explain why Joshua was always...

OLEKSANDR USYK again outpointed Anthony Joshua but it was a different fight to their first. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie analyse the fight and the many talking points like Joshua’s curious post-fight address. Please rate, review and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USYK-JOSHUA II - In-depth analysis of a crucial heavyweight rematch. Sub-plots explored, evidence examined and predictions made. We also hear from Tony Sims and Ronnie Davies regarding the ongoing developments between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn, while the latest retirement of Tyson Fury is also discussed. The final KO victory of Naseem Hamed’s career is the subject of This Week In History. Pl...

Alex Steedman interviews Eubank Jnr, Conor Benn, Eddie Hearn and members of the press at the press conference for 'Born Rivals' in London. Please rate and review on apple podcasts! Thank you for listening.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AT long last, the domestic humdinger between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is confirmed. Alex Steedman and Barry Jones discuss this and many other subjects, like. . . Vergil Ortiz’s win over Michael McKinson. . . and the Commonwealth Games. Please rate, review and subscribe if you have the time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices