The Main Event Boxing Podcast

In a highly emotional conversation popular former IBF Featherweight World Champion Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib tells Ben Damon about the cancer diagnosis that has turned his world upside down, and what is giving him the strength to keep fighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he prepares for the biggest fight of his career Koen Mazoudier has opened up about the depression and drug taking that saw him swarmed by police and detained in a mental health facility, in the aftermath of his first pro loss. Mazoudier fights Ben Mahoney as part of the March 12 Tszyu v Harrison card on Main Event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wild conversation between Tony Harrison and Ben Damon in New York, as the charismatic American prepares to travel to Australia to fight Tim Tszyu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off his first ever stoppage loss the energized former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker is plotting a statement victory against Jack Massey before he chases a potential 'undisputed' clash with good friend Tyson Fury. The Kiwi catches up with Ben Damon from the UK in fight week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Ebanie Bridges prepares to defend her IBF Bantamweight World Title against bitter rival Shannon O’Connell she chats to Ben Damon about the animosity between the pair, her standing in the sport and her lofty goals for this fight and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an honest chat with Ben Damon the self-styled bad guy of Aussie boxing tells the full story of his withdrawal from the 2021 bout with Tim Tszyu and discusses his next fight against Danilo Creati and a proposed clash with Gennadiy Golovkin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the undisputed lightweight title fight on Main Event Ben Damon talks to promoters Bob Arum and Lou DiBella as well as Jason and Andrew Moloney who are featured on the undercard.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three title shots Dennis Hogan thought his boxing dream may go unfulfilled but now he will face Englishman Sam Eggington on October 8, and he tells Ben Damon that it’s a fight that means the world to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Damon chats to Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin and Eddie Hearn ahead of #CaneloGGG3 and discussed the bitter rivalry as well as Hearn’s plans to bring Canelo and Anthony Joshua to Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unbeaten professional boxer Harry Garside returns to the show to talk to Ben Damon about his dramatic rise and interesting life.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In #UsykJoshua2 fight week Eddie Hearn talks about the heavyweight title fight, plus Tyson Fury's "retirement", Canelo V GGG, Bridges v O'Connell and Matchroom's Australian plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World ranked super bantamweight Sam Goodman talks to Ben Damon about his dramatic rise and exciting future, ahead of his fight with former title challenger Juan Elorde on July 20 on Fox Sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Tszyu discusses his ‘undisputed’ fight with Jermell Charlo and Nikita Tszyu talks about his clash with Ben Horn, while the brothers give Ben Damon rare insight into their upbringing, fighting spirit and bond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World ranked super featherweight Liam Wilson opens up to Ben Damon like you’ve never heard him before, about the darkness that surrounded him following his loss to Joe Noynay and the light that reappeared in the spectacular rematch. Wilson headlines on Fox Sports against knockout artist Matias Rueda on Wednesday 29 June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the biggest heavyweight fight in Australia in over a hundred years, Justis Huni and Joe Goodall join Ben Damon for a fiery war of words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer is preparing for another trip to Australia for Kambosos v Haney. Buffer chats with Ben Damon about his incredible life and career, and reminisces about the day Jeff Horn beat Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Damon talks to the undefeated and charismatic Andrei Mikhailovich, ahead of his bout with King Davidson on Wednesday 13 April on Fox Sports and Kayo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of their monster bout on Sunday 27 March on Main Event, Ben Damon chats with former title challenger Terrell Gausha and unbeaten Aussie Tim Tszyu from their training camps in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Undefeated Jake Paul chats to Ben Damon about what he thinks caused Tommy Fury to withdraw from their December 19 bout and about Tyron Woodley stepping up as his replacement. World #3 Liam Paro talks about his big fight on the undercard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday 4 December there is a stacked domestic boxing event live on Fox Sports. World-ranked middleweight Issac Hardman headlines his first boxing show against Adam Stowe, former heavyweight champ Lucas Browne fights Django Opelu and Jai Opetaia warms up for his imminent world title shot, against Daniel Russell. On this episode Ben Damon chats to them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Undefeated heavyweights and amateur world championship medallists Justis Huni and Joseph Goodall will fight on Main Event on Friday 4 February. Ben Damon talks to the fighters plus promoter Dean Lonergan and Goodall’s Kiwi trainer Kevin Barry.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Main Event’s Tszyu v Inoue show has a stacked undercard featuring local stars Dennis Hogan, Wade Ryan and Joel Camilleri who are all former Tszyu opponents. Ben Damon interviews the trio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this double-header episode Ben Damon talks to George Kambosos about the crazy drama surrounding his unified lightweight title bout with Teofimo Lopez and gets Jai Opetaia’s immediate reaction to breaking news he will fight for a cruiserweight world title.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a lively discussion Tyson Fury has a message for Australians struggling with their mental health during the pandemic and wants to make an offer to Anthony Joshua to be his new trainer! Plus he previews his trilogy title bout with Deontay Wilder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney maths teacher Ebanie Bridges has developed a major international fanbase in 2021 with her unique style and the incredible toughness she showed in a world title war in the UK. On this episode she has plenty to say, as always! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.