The Rocky Road

Emmet Brennan joins Kevin Byrne and Eric Donovan for this week's episode. The Dubliner talks about his journey from the first time he put on a pair of gloves to boxing in the Tokyo Olympics for Ireland. He also talks about why he is doing Movember and the awareness he hopes to raise from doing so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Collins joins Kevin Byrne to look back at his rivalry with Nigel Benn.'The Celtic Warrior' fought Benn twice in 1996 for the WBO super-middleweight title with the Irishman winning both times. He also reflects on his time training in the USA and fighting on the same card as Mickey Ward and Freddie Roach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork native and Birmingham boxing legend, Frank O'Sullivan, is the special guest for this week's podcast. The Irishman is a boxing phenomenon in his adopted city of Birmingham - setting up his gym in 1956 and is beloved by many in the city for his tireless efforts to train the local kids. One of his students, Galal Yafai, won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. He was honoured by Queen Elizabeth in 2012....

Sean Mannion joins Kevin Byrne for this week's show. The Rocky Ros Muc joins the podcast to talk about his old friend and trainer, Angelo Dundee, who would have been 100 this year. The Galway man also reflects on his own career and his life now in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Head coach at Holy Trinity Boxing Club in Belfast, Mickey Hawkins, joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. He talks about his early days in the sport in Belfast and later, working with the Irish team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leonard Gunning joins Kevin Byrne and Simon Maguire for this week's episode. The Boxing Ireland promoter talks about his own interest in the sport and the difficulties he faces in trying to grow and support the domestic Irish boxing scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Con Sheehan is the guest for this week's podcast. The rising heavyweight packed in the pro game despite going 6-0 early in the paid ranks. He talks to Kevin Byrne about why walked away from the sport and having no regrets about doing so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising Irish heavyweight Thomas Carty joined Kevin Byrne for this week's show. He talks about his move into professional boxing and working with Paschal Collins..Carty also discussed sparring Derek Chisora, Lawrence Okolie and Anthony Joshua. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boxer-turned-MMA star Sinead Kavanagh joined Kevin Byrne and Simon Maguire for this week's episode. The Dubliner had a decorated amateur boxing career but is now a star for MMA promotion Bellator. She also talks about her good friend Kellie Harrington and how her gold medal success at the Tokyo Olympics has inspired her to keep chasing her dream of becoming a world champion. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Barry Hearn joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The legendary promoter talks about the changing landscape in professional boxing and Katie Taylor's rise into a global icon. Brought to you in association with DAZN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish featherweight champ Eric Donovan joins Kevin Byrne and Simon Maguire for this week's episode to discuss trailblazing boxers Kellie Harrington and Katie Taylor. The lads also look ahead to Josh Warrington's rematch with Mauricio Lara. Brough to you in association with DAZN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Byrne joins Kevin Byrne for this week's show ahead of Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring. The Dubliner befriended 'Pacman' when he sparred the Filipino legend at Wild Card Gym over a decade ago. The Crumlin native also talks about his own journey in life and his dedication to God these days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Nolan and Lynne O'Shea join Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. They discuss Ireland's Olympic success in the ring after medals for Kellie Harrington and Aidan Walsh in Tokyo. They also discuss what the future may bring ahead of Paris 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Russell joins Kevin Byrne to look back at his domestic clashes with Davy Larmour. 'Little Red' won and Olympic bronze for Ireland in 1980 before going pro shortly afterwards. They also look ahead to Michael Conlan's clash with TJ Doheny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Byrne and Simon Maguire look back the first 49 episodes of the Rocky Road: Rewind. The lads discuss some of the best guests they've had on the show since it began with clips from Tommy McCarthy, Ray Moylette, Deirdre Nelson, Paddy Fitzpatrick and Paul Griffen to name but a few. The lads also go on to thank all the co-hosts and guests who gave up their time to get the show this far. Hosted on...

Caoimhin Agyarko is the guest for this week's episode. He joins Kevin Byrne to chat about his decision to turn pro, his thoughts on the Irish Olympic team and what can be done to combat racism in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising Irish star Niall O'Connor joined Simon Maguire for this week's episode. The Dubliner talked about his career so far, how he has managed to keep active throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, sparring James Tennyson and his plans to fight for a title soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former lightweight champ David Diaz joins Simon Maguire for this week's episode. Diaz was a 1996 Olympian before turning pro and enjoying a stellar 15-year career - winning the WBC lightweight title along the way. His record includes bouts with boxing legends Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao and he joined the show this week to reflect on those two fights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Dave 'Boy' McAuley joins Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The Larne fighter won the IBF flyweight title in 1989 against Duke McKenzie but credits his world title success to his two losses against Fidel Bassa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonjo Finnegan joins Kevin Byrne and Jim Rock on this week's episode. Finnegan and Rock look back on their Irish title fight in 2008. Finnegan goes on to talk about the toughest fight of his life after he lost consciousness in the ring and was rushed to hospital after a bout in 2012. Eamonn Magee, who was in Rock's corner when he fought Finnegan, also makes an impromptu appearance! Hosted on...

Jason Quigley joins Kevin Byrne and Eric Donovan to look back at his win over Shane Mosley Jr at the weekend. The Irish fighter now has his eyes firmly set on a world title clash with Demetrius 'Boo Boo' Andrade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Davitt - a legend of Irish boxing - joins Kevin Byrne and Kenneth Egan for this week's episode. They look back at Davitt's legendary career in the corner as tributes from across Irish boxing - including Barry McGuigan, Andy Lee, Eric Donovan and Jim Rock - to name but a few, roll in for Davitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willlie Casey is the special guest for this week's episode. He talks to Kevin Byrne about his 'unreal' 2010 which saw him go from 3-0 to European champion after an all-Irish bout against Paul Hyland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Bolger and Billy Walsh join Kevin Byrne for this week's episode. The two Wexford natives left Irish boxing to take up roles with Germany and the USA and talk about their progress so far and look ahead to the Tokyo Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boxing trainer Joe Gallagher is the guest for this week's episode. He speaks to Kevin Byrne about Natasha Jonas' razor-thin loss to Katie Taylor at the weekend and what it's like to prepare for the Irish icon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.