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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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Ecstasy & Agony - T...
Charles McCoy, the Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde of boxing a trickster both inside and outside the ring. In this episode, we delve into the life and stories of the boxing champion of the early 1900s who would become a celebrity not just for his skills in the...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Nigel Benn vs Ge...
Nigel Benn vs. Gerald McClellan, billed as Sudden Impact, was a professional boxing match contested on 25 February 1995 for the WBC super middleweight championship. Benn was victorious when McClellan was counted out in the 10th round while dropped on...
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Career Profiles - Henry Cooper
Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG (3 May 1934 – 1 May 2011) was a British heavyweight boxer. Cooper held the British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight titles several times throughout his career, and unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the world...
75 min
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Thomas Treiber - Master Of Ceremonies
Sean speaks to the world-renowned ring announcer Thomas Treiber who shares his story of how he made it from the wrestling ring of WCW with the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin to become one of the most recognizable voices in the sport of boxing.
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The Big Fight Reaction - Josh Taylor beats Jose...
Sean & guest co-host Luke Byrne discuss the outcome of Josh Taylor v Jose Ramirez as Taylor picks up the win via UD to become the undisputed super-lightweight champion.
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Sucker Punch - The ...
James Butler Jr came from the tough, unforgiving New York, and throughout his life, he would forge an unlikely friendship with a talented pair of brothers. His fledgeling boxing career would take off only for a moment of madness inside the ring to...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Marvin Hagler vs...
The fight, promoted as "The Super Fight" and "The King of the Ring", was scheduled for April 6, 1987, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Leonard was guaranteed $11 million, and Hagler was guaranteed $12 million. Hagler was a heavy favorite. The odds...
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Career Profiles - Jeff Fenech
The three-time world champion at bantamweight, super bantamweight and featherweight is arguably one of the greatest boxers Australia has ever produced. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York in June 2002, Fenech is...
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Tony Davis - Boxing's Unsung Hero
Sean speaks to former Team GB coach Tony Davis who takes you through his life story from the early days of being forced into the sport to spending many years in the armed forces serving the country.
In 2017 Tony was the first on the scene during a...
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The Big Fight - Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez
Sean and guest co-host Irish amateur boxer Luke Byrne discuss the undisputed super lightweight clash between Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez.
54 min
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Wheeling Dealing & ...
In the second part of the Don King story, Sean & Johnston pick up from the "Thrilla In Manilla" and tell the story of how at one time King ruled the heavyweight division with the like of Larry Holmes & Mike Tyson as his main men, but that was not...
70 min
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Muhammad Ali vs ...
The Thrilla in Manila was the third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. It was contested in 1975 for the heavyweight championship of the world at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines, on Wednesday, October 1st.
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Career Profiles - Alexis Argüello
Alexis Argüello was a Nicaraguan professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 1995. He was a three-weight world champion, having held the WBA featherweight title from 1974 to 1976; the WBC super featherweight title from 1978 to 1980; and the WBC...
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The Big Fight Reaction - Canelo Defeats Billy J...
Sean & Johnston recap on Canelo's victory over Billy Joe Saunders after Saunders was pulled out by his corner after the 8th round. There are discussions over the extent of the injuries sustained, and talk about the future for both competitors.
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The Big Fight - Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders
Sean & Johnston sit down to discuss the first mega fight of the year as Canelo takes on Billy Joe Saunders in a super middleweight clash with WBC, WBA & WBO titles on the line.
56 min
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Wheeling, Dealing &...
Donald King is the American boxing promoter we all love to hate. He is known for his involvement in putting together some of the most historic boxing bouts. He has also been a controversial figure, partly due to a manslaughter conviction (later...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Chris Eubank vs ...
On 22 June 1991 at Earl's Court, Chris Eubank took on Michael Watson with the WBO world middleweight title at stake. Sean & Johnston discuss the path that lead to this fierce rivarly.
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Career Profiles - Ken Buchanan
Ken Buchanan MBE is a Scottish retired professional boxer from Edinburgh and the former undisputed world lightweight champion. A clever boxer, Buchanan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and turned pro in 1965. He won both the Scottish and British...
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Killed in Brazil - ...
As a follow-up to Murder or Suicide? The Mysterious Death Of Arturo Gatti Sean & Johnston interview the author of "Killed In Brazil" Jimmy Tobin to discuss the inspiration behind the book along with what it takes to source the necessary information to...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Carl Froch vs Je...
Carl Froch vs. Jermain Taylor was a boxing super-middleweight fight between the newly crowned champion Carl Froch and former Undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor. The fight was held at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, the...
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Career Profiles - Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which led to his boxing nickname of the Easton Assassin.
Holmes, whose left jab is rated among the best...
80 min
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The 8 Week Recap
In this episode Sean & Johnston look back over the big fights from the last eight weeks and the hot topics in boxing right now!
Topics including:
*Povetkin vs Whyte II
*Estrada vs Gonzalez
*Okolie vs Glowacki
*The Welterweight Division
*Conor...
102 min
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - The Life, Times & C...
Tony Ayala Jr. was one of the most talented boxers to ever grace the ring in the light-middleweight division. He won 31 of his 33 pro bouts, and he was in line to compete for the division belt multiple times throughout his career. However, Ayala Jr....
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Mike Tyson vs Ja...
Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas, billed as Tyson Is Back!, was a professional boxing match that occurred at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990. The event is historically significant, as the then-undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson lost by...
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Career Profiles - Roy Jones Jr
Roy Levesta Jones Jr. (born January 16, 1969) is an American former professional boxer, boxing commentator, boxing trainer, rapper, and actor who holds dual American and Russian citizenship. He competed in boxing from 1989 to 2018, and held multiple...
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