The Rocky Road

Author Dave Hannigan joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. He discusses his new book on Muhammad Ali - reflecting on the lesser known period of his life between 1982 and 1996. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Donovan joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode to announce he will get a shot at European glory. The finer details are still to be sorted out but 'Lilywhite Lightning' finally gets his shot at a European title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keane McMahon is the special guest for this week's episode. He joins Kevin Byrne to talk about his journey in life as he prepares to fight at Madison Square Garden on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr. If you have been affected by anything discussed on this episode - please contact the Samaritans on 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Mongan is the special guest for this week's episode. The Head Coach from the Olympic boxing club in Galway is celebrating a huge couple of weeks of success - following Lisa O'Rourke's gold medal win at the World Championships and Gabriel Dossen's gold medal at the European Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regan Buckley is the special guest for this week's episode. He joins Kevin Byrne to talk about his days in the Irish amateur ranks, his shock move professional and his hopes as he begins a new career as a bare knuckle fighter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Maynard is the special guest for this week's episode. He previously worked for Hall Of Fame boxing promoter Frank Warren for 18 years - overseeing PR and media for a number of British world champions, including Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe and Amir Khan. He’s also worked with a number of international boxing stars including Mike Tyson, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, Bernard Hopkins, Kostya T...

Former boxers Christy Martin and Patrick Hyland join Kevin Byrne to reflect on the epic lightweight title fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden at the weekend. A fight billed as the 'biggest fight in women's boxing' surpassed expectations as talks of a rematch in Ireland gather pace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myles Casey joins Kevin Byrne and Simon Maguire for this week's episode to look ahead to the historic main event fight at Madison Square Garden this weekend between lightweight champ Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Casey helped the Irishwoman prepare for her bout this weekend and gives a valuable insight into her preparations and conditioning for her title defence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Packie Collins joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The head trainer at the Celtic Warrior Gym discusses the recent fights of Eric Donovan and Ray Moylette and his plans for the future with all his fighters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taka Mhandu is the special guest for this week's episode. He joins Simon Maguire to talk about his introduction to MMA, his sporting idols and his future plans after signing a multi-fight deal with Cage Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eamon McAuley and Jim Rock are the special guests for this week's episode. The pair join Kevin Byrne to talk about McAuley's new book: 'Fighting to Find Peace - A Belfast Boxer's journey'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray Moylette is the special guest for this week's episode. The Mayo brawler is back in the ring on March 26th in Leeds when he takes on Dalton Smith on the Kiko Martinez v Josh Warrington undercard. He talks about his journey to this point and what a win over the undefeated Smith could do for his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Lee is the special guest for this week's episode. He joins Kevin Byrne to talk about his journey in the sport, working with Emanuel Steward in Detroit, helping his brother Andy become a world champion and his plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Loeffler joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The Managing Director of K2 Promotions has worked closely with the Klitschko brothers over the years and talks about their desire to stay and fight for their country against the Russian invasion. Loeffler also discusses Andy Lee, Katie Taylor and Callum Walsh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Conlan joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. He talks about his crazy teenage years, his move through the amateur ranks to the pro game, forming Conlan Boxing and his up-coming world title fight against Leigh Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Donovan joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. 'Lilywhite Lightning' is facing a huge challenge when he takes on double-Olympic champion Robeisy Ramirez in a 10-round contest in Glasgow on Feb 26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belfast boxer Tommy Tolan joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The Ballymurphy native has some story and has fought some of the best Irish and British talent over the last number of years, including: Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, Rocky Fielding, Liam Williams, Luke Keeler, Callum Johnson and Paul Smith to name but a few. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Kennedy joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The Irish star reflects on his career to date and discusses his plans for the future. He also advocates strongly to better people's mental health and urges anyone in trouble to seek help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look back at the rivalry between Leo Santa Cruz and Carl Frampton. Kevin Byrne is joined by journalist, David Mohan, to reflect on two epic bouts between the pair and Santa Cruz also joins the show to talk about his plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Donovan and Ken Moore join Kevin Byrne to reflect on the life of Kevin Sheehy. The two were good friends of Sheehy prior to his death and reminisce about the goods they shared both inside and outside the ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Hart joins Kevin Byrne to look back at the Irish fighters he covered during his legendary career. From Barry McGuigan to Katie Taylor, 'The Voice of Boxing' runs through his favourite fighters from the emerald isle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Roscommon gaelic football star Donal Ward joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. Ward talks about his journey in sport and how he's looking to kick-off his professional boxing career in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Byrne is joined by Paddy Dingle, who came up with the idea for the initiative for the Additional Needs High Five Boxing Academy, Nuala O’Donovan from the Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership, Olympic champ Michael Carruth from Drimnagh Boxing Club - one of the coaches who is rolling up his sleeves to get involved - and the IABA’s new communications and inclusion officer, Ciara Plunke...

Colin Hart joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The legendary Sun boxing expert reveals his top heavyweight contests in the aftermath of the Fury-Wilder trilogy. He reflects on his own time covering the sport down through the years which earned him the nickname 'The Voice of Boxing'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Cacace joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The Belfast boxer talks about the highs and lows of the sport as he chases his world title dream. He also reflects on his British super-featherweight title reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.