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 - 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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Ones To Watch S4 EP1 - Luke Byrne
In the opening episode, Sean speaks to Luke Byrne who is one of only three diabetic boxers in the world and has been on an incredible journey that has really only just begun
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Boxing Is Back 2.0
The sport we love so dearly is back once again, and we recap on the last two weeks of action, with some major upsets occurring. The discussion over recent matchmaking is had along with that aged old debate about poor scorecards rears it ugly head once...
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The Darker Side Of Boxing S1 EP1 - The Life & M...
In 1970, former heavyweight champion of the world Sonny Liston was discovered dead at his Las Vegas home by his wife and son. A coroner report came back stating he died of natural causes — many believe that the truth appeared to be much darker.
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Legendary Nights S1 EP1 - The Tale Of Carl Froc...
Carl Froch vs. George Groves billed as the Battle of Britain, was a professional boxing match contested on 23 November 2013 at the Manchester Arena. Carl Froch, the defending unified WBA (Regular) and IBF super-middleweight champion, defeated George...
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Boxing Is Love with Jason Scalzo
In this episode Sean speaks to Jason Scalzo who is the executive director of the project Boxing Is Love and talks about his journey into the sport along with his involvement managing and promoting fighters.
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Career Profiles - Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated...
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