BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Experience the ultimate network of boxing podcasts, bringing fight fans closer to the sport than ever before. From thrilling big-fight previews and in-depth reaction shows to captivating storytelling series, we cover every angle of the sweet science. Dive into Legendary Nights to relive boxing’s most iconic battles, explore the journeys of great fighters in Career Profiles, discover rising talent in Ones To Watch, and uncover untold truths in The Darker Side of Boxing. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore enthusiast, this is your one-stop destination for all things boxing.. Please find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast-network/

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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Larry Holmes vs ...
Sean & Johnston go back to 1982 to take you through the racially hyped fight that was Larry Holmes v Gerry Cooney. The fight took place on June 11, 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It was one of the most highly anticipated fights of the early 1980s.
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The Big Fight Preview - Katie Taylor v Amanda S...
It's a double big fight preview as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano make history, whilst Oscar Valdez and Shakur Stevenson battle it out in their WBC & WBO unification bout. Sean & Johnston preview these two big fights, plus the rest of the notable bouts this coming weekend!
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The Big Fight Reaction - Tyson Fury Reigns Supr...
Tyson Fury retained his WBC title by stopping Dillian Whyte in the sixth round at Wembley this past weekend and after the right has told the world he is retiring! Sean & Johnston reflect on the fight and the aftermath of Fury's supposed retirement, where Fury sits as an all-time great, and if that AJ fight will tempt him back!
37 min
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Fight Week Special - Revisiting Lennox Lewis vs...
Ahead of Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte, we look into the last time two British heavyweights contested a world championship in the UK as Lennox Lewis defended his WBC title against Frank Bruno in 1993.
36 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Tyson Fury vs Dillian W...
The biggest all British heavyweight world title bout in over 25 years has finally arrived! Sean & Johnston look forward to what will likely be a historic night for British boxing as Tyson Fury defends his WBC heavyweight title against long-time rival Dillian Whyte. Also on the show, Sean & Johnston discuss the quality of the undercard and PPV fee attached to this big fight.
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The Big Fight Reaction - Spence Takes One Step ...
Sean & Johnston reflect on the big fights this past weekend as Errol Spence took one step closer to becoming undisputed champion, but it poses the question, of whether the Terence Crawford fight will happen. Discussions about Conor Benn's future is also the main topic after his emphatic win over Chris Van Heerden. Finally, a round-up of all the other notable fights is included in this big fight reaction show.
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Joe Calzaghe vs ...
Joe Calzaghe versus Mikkel Kessler was a super middleweight boxing contest between the number one and two super middleweights in the World. At the time both fighters were unbeaten. On the line was the WBO, WBC and WBA World belts as well as The Ring Magazine championship.Sean & Johnston tell the story of how the paths of these two super-middleweight giants led to the battle for ultimate supremacy in the 168lb weight class.
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The Big Fight Preview - Errol Spence Jr vs Yord...
37 min
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Christian Schembri - Leading Maltese Boxer Tell...
Christian "Coqqos" Schembri talks to Sean about his journey through boxing and what it is like coming through on the Maltese boxing scene. Also Christian discusses his experiences within the sport so far and reflects on his time in the UK fighting Nathan Heaney.
41 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - GGG Proves Age Aint No...
Sean & Lukie provide their thoughts and feelings on GGG at the ripe age of 40 proving there is still gas left in the tank, but is he slowing down and will Canelo beat him in a rubber match. Also we saw another FOTY contender as Sebastian Fundora and Erickson Lubin put on a hell of a nine round battle.
41 min
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Emile Griffith v...
Sean & Johnston explore the ramifications of one of the most infamous moments in the history of professional boxing. On March 24, 1962, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Emile Griffith pummelled Benny “The Kid” Paret to death, live on national television. Before all this could take place there is the tale of homophobia, three brutal fights, poor decision-making, and that one fatal night which would send shockwaves around the world and leave the public questioning whether boxing had a place in the sports world.
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The Big Fight Preview - Gennady Golovkin vs Ryo...
45 min
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Ones To Watch USA - Eric Tyler-Tucker
In this inaugural episode of Ones To Watch USA, Sean speaks with 7-0 (7 KOs) Eric Tyler-Tucker who talks about how he came into the sport of boxing, the transition from amateur to professional, and his ambitions within the sport.
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Roberto Duran vs...
Panamanian Roberto Duran and Puerto Rican Esteban De Jesus found themselves embroiled in one of boxing’s great rivalries; over the course of five years these two proud Latino legends faced off on three occasions. Each fight is memorable for its ferocity and for how it impacted each man’s career. But the rivalry would ultimately be defined as much by what happened outside the ring as by the punches they exchanged inside it.
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The Big Fight Reaction - Josh Warrington Become...
Sean & Johnston react to Josh Warrington's victory over Kiko Martinez to become a two time IBF featherweight champion. Also on the show is a recap of the most notable fights from the weekend featuring Troy Williamson v Mason Cartwright , and Tim Tzyu's US debut.
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Donald Curry vs ...
On 27th September 1986, Lloyd Honeyghan took on Donald Curry for the undisputed welterweight title. The fight took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and was televised by Showtime.At the time Curry was considered to be one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world with his only possible rival being Marvin Hagler. Honeyghan was given little chance by the majority of the media.
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The Big Fight Preview - Kiko Martinez vs Josh W...
IBF Featherweight Champion Kiko Martinez of Spain takes on former champion Josh Warrington this Saturday, March 26th in Warrington’s hometown of Leeds, England. The 12-rounder is a rematch of their 2017 bout in which Warrington won a 12-round majority decision. Martinez, who’s also a former IBF Super Bantamweight world titleholder, won the belt in November with a sensational sixth-round knockout of Kid Galahad in an upset. We preview the fight and break down their recent run of form and how this may impact how the fight plays out. Sean & Johnston provide their predictions for this and all the other major fights over the weekend.
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Career Profiles - Charles "Sonny" Liston
Charles L. "Sonny" Liston (c. 1930 – December 30, 1970) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 to 1970. A dominant contender of his era, Liston was particularly known for his toughness, formidable punching power, long reach, and intimidating appearance. Sean & Johnston present the life and career of the one-time heavyweight champion as they document his humble beginnings and early rise through the boxing ranks on route to becoming a world champion, and his subsequent fall from grace and untimely and mysterious demise!
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Sugar Ray Leonar...
In the summer of 1981, only two boxers mattered in America: WBA welterweight champion Thomas Hearns, and WBC welterweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Since the previous fall, when both men won huge fights – Hearns knocking out the dangerous Pipino Cuevas; Leonard forcing the great Roberto Duran to quit — this was the biggest match boxing could offer, the contest the whole world wanted to see.
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The Big Fight Preview - Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Mich...
Sean & Johnston look forward to this big fight weekend, as the UK's Michael McKinson heads to the USA as a huge underdog to take on the rising star in Vergil Ortiz Jr. Also on the show we look ahead to Sunny Edwards making another defence of his IBF crown and David Avanesyan defending his EBU title as he seeks to push for world honours.
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The Big Fight Reaction - Wood/Conlan Early Cont...
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The Big Fight Preview - Leigh Wood vs Michael C...
WBA Featherweight Champion Leigh Wood will be defending his title for the first time this Saturday, March 12th when he takes on unbeaten Michael Conlan of Belfast, Northern Ireland in his hometown of Nottingham, England. Sean & Johnston look ahead to the fight with their analysis, breakdown, and prediction plus a round-up of other fights to look out for across the weekend.
21 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - All Hail King Chocolat...
Sean & Johnston reflect on the weekend's boxing as Roman Gonzalez put on a masterclass beating Julio Cesar Martinez. Also, on the episode a round-up of all the other action and Anthony Joshua's new trainer and next opponent.
34 min
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Duke McKenzie MBE On MIND & The Ringside Charit...
Sean is joined by Duke McKenzie MBE who is an ambassador of both the MIND & Ringside Charitable Trust to discuss what both organizations do for people inside and out of the sport of boxing.
31 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Roman "Chocolatito" Gon...
Sean & Johnston look forward to this weekend as Roman Gonzalez will have his hands full with Julio Cesar Martinez on Saturday. On Friday, Jose Ramirez returns to the ring for the first time since his loss to Josh Taylor as he takes on Jose Pedraza. Finally, there is a round-up of all the other fighters to be looking out for across the two main cards.
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