BTR Boxing Podcast Network
Experience a network of boxing podcasts, featuring exciting big fight previews, in-depth reaction shows, and captivating series such as Legendary Nights, Career Profiles, Ones To Watch, and The Darker Side Of Boxing. Please find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/btr-boxing-podcast-network/
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Career Profiles - Thomas Hearns
Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 2006. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra", and more famously "The Hitman", Hearns' tall, slender build and oversized arms and shoulders allowed him...
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Ones To Watch - S4 EP6 - Kevin Cronin
In this episode Sean speaks to Irish light heavyweight Kevin Cronin who documents his journey into the sport and shares stories from his time being an amateur boxer to the transition of becoming a professional.
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - The Ten Round Assault
Sean & Johnston examine a 1983 boxing bout that took place between undefeated prospect Billy Collins Jr. and Luis Resto. The fight was on the undercard for a bout between Roberto Durán and Davey Moore. Resto unexpectedly beat the highly touted Collins...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Nigel Benn vs Ch...
Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank was a series of two professional boxing matches which took place on 18 November 1990 and 9 October 1993. Both Benn and Eubank fought at middleweight and super middleweight around the same time in 1985–97, and became rivals...
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Career Profiles - Roberto Duran
Roberto Durán Samaniego (born June 16, 1951) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001. He held world championships in four weight classes: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight, as well as...
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Ones To Watch - S4 EP5 - Jack Hughes
Sean speaks to Jack Hughes, who is currently 6-2 as a professional boxer. We go on a journey of Jack's introduction to the sport and how he has overcome many challenges both physically and mentally on the route to him realising a dream
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Murder In Soho - Th...
It was July 1965 when former world light heavyweight champion Freddie Mills was found dead in his car, rifle by his side and blood oozing from his eye. The coroner recorded a verdict of suicide, but the case was far from closed. His family to this day...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Sugar Ray Leonar...
On June 20, 1980, Leonard returned to the Olympic Stadium in Montreal to defend his title against Roberto Durán before a crowd of 46,317. Durán, the former Undisputed World Lightweight Champion for 6 1/2 years, had a record of 71–1 and was the #1...
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Career Profiles - Marvin Hagler
Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954), also known as Marvelous Marvin Hagler, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1987. He reigned as the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, making...
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Ones To Watch S4 EP4 - Levi Giles
Sean speaks to current professional boxer Levi Giles who is undefeated in eight fights and talks about his journey through the sport and how the current global pandemic has affected his career.
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - Murder or Suicide? ...
On July 11, 2009, Gatti was found dead in a hotel in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, where he was on holiday with his Brazilian wife, Amanda Rodrigues, and their 10-month-old son. He was 37 years old. Gatti was to attend his sister's wedding the same...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Diego Corrales v...
Diego Corrales vs. José Luis Castillo was a boxing match in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on May 7, 2005. The fight was a 12-round lightweight unification bout between Corrales and Castillo. Corrales, who had a career record of 39–2 with 32 knockouts, was...
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Career Profiles - Michael Spinks
Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal...
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Ones To Watch - S4 EP3 - Zuhayr Al Qahtani
Zuhayr Al- Qahtani, is a professional Boxer who lives in South London. He's recognised as the first professional boxer of Saudi heritage. With amateur record is over 50 fights and winning major tournaments.
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - The Rise & Fall Of ...
In April 2010 a tragic set of circumstances would take place when WBC lightweight champion Edwin "El Inca" Valero was arrested for killing his wife after her body was found in a hotel room. Just the next day, Valero would be found dead in his cell...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Jamie Moore vs M...
Jamie Moore & Matthew Macklin produced one of the greatest British fights in the mid 2000s, providing fans with a rollercoaster ride to remember.
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Smokin Joe - The Life Of Joe Frazier - Featurin...
Sean & Johnston interview author of the book 'Smokin' Joe' - The Life Of Joe Frazier to discuss everything from Mark's introduction into writing, his first experiences of live boxing and his time growing up through the legendary Ali-Frazier era.
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Career Profiles - Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20...
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On This Day - 7th March
Sean & Johnston recap on some moments in boxing history that happened on this day the 7th March which includes:
1987, Mike Tyson beats James 'Bonecrusher' Smith by unanimous decision in 12 rounds in Las Vegas for WBC / WBA heavyweight boxing titles....
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On This Day 6th March
Sean & Johnston recap on some moments in boxing history that happened on this day the 6th March which includes:
1964, Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to "Muhammad Ali", calling his former title a "slave...
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Ones To Watch S4 EP2 - Christian Otero
Sean speaks to 1-0 Christian Otero who talks about how a troubled past brought him into the sport, which has changed his life.
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The Darker Side Of Boxing - The Curse Of Carlos...
Carlos Monzón (August 7, 1942 – January 8, 1995) was an Argentine professional boxer who held the world middleweight title for 7 years, during which he successfully defended the title 14 times.
His glamorous and violent life was avidly followed by...
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Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Prince Naseem Ha...
Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelley was a professional boxing match contested on December 19, 1997 for the WBO featherweight championship.
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On This Day - 1st March
Sean & Johnston recap on some moments in boxing history that happened on this day the 1st March which includes:
1949, Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis retires with a 66-3-0 record including 52 KOs; defended the title a record 25...
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Career Profiles - Joe Calzaghe
Joseph William Calzaghe, CBE (/kælˈzæɡi/ kal-ZAH-gee; born 23 March 1972) is a Welsh former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2008. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the unified WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, Ring...
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