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 - Tex Rickard (Part II)
In this second part to the Tex Rickard career profile, we continue to present the story of how the continued success in boxing promotions would lead the creation of new venues including a new Madison Square Garden and the presentation of some historic fights grossing money beyond the wildest dreams of anyone in the 1920s.
91 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Alycia Baumgardner vs C...
It is slim pickings this week for big fights but the most notable and with significance is the undisputed super featherweight clash between Alycia Baumgardner and Christina Linadartou. We also cover fights involving Nonito Donaire, Josh Kelly and the debut of Cuban sensation Andy Cruz.
21 min
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The Heavyweight Debate Part II
The last week has brought us three signed, sealed, and delivered heavyweight fights as the division was seemingly coming to a standstill. We discuss Joshua vs Whyte, Usyk vs Dubois, and Zhang vs Joyce but also talk about where Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder fit into this equation in a debate about the current state of heavyweight boxing.
32 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - Is Boots-Ennis The Nex...
In this show, we look back on the last two weekends of boxing as Jaron Ennis continued his dominance in the welterweight division and Savannah Marshall become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
40 min
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Career Profiles - Tex Rickard (Part I)
In the first of a two-part story, we present the early beginning of Rickard and how his time as a sheriff and a miner up in Alaska would take him on a journey to promoting some of the sport's biggest bouts in the first decade of the 20th century.
88 min
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Dave Amerman Of Goldin & King Of Collectibles T...
Dave Amerman of Goldin Auctions LLC and from the hit Netflix show King Of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch joins Sean on the podcast to discuss their big boxing memorabilia auction that they have which runs until the 12th of July.
44 min
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Career Profiles - Charley Burley
The term ‘uncrowned champ’ has been used and abused throughout boxing history, but this middleweight contender earned that title the hard way. Charley Burley (September 6, 1917 – October 16, 1992) was an American boxer who fought as a welterweight and middleweight from 1936 to 1950.
167 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Crews-Dezurn vs Marshal...
We are back on the mic for this weekend's boxing highlighting the significant fights to watch but more importantly giving our thoughts and gripes over the heavyweight division!
57 min
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Career Profiles - Wilfred Benitez
Wilfred "Wilfredo" Benítez (born September 12, 1958) is an American-born Puerto Rican former professional boxer and the fifth king of the ‘Four Kings’ era, used a fake ID to turn pro, and was younger than Mike Tyson when he became a world champion! He became the youngest world champion in the sport's history. Earning his first of three career world titles in separate weight divisions at the age of seventeen, he is best remembered as a skilled and aggressive fighter with exceptional defensive abilities. We present the story of "El Radar" and how early introduction to boxing on the grounds of PS 124 would forge the skills that would develop the young Benitez into one of boxing's legendary fighters.
143 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - Teo Back On Top After ...
39 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Josh Taylor vs Teofimo ...
40 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - Reflecting On Two Week...
The last two weekends in the sport of boxing have provided some much-needed feel-good moments from Chantelle Cameron retaining her undisputed crown in Ireland to Chris Billam-Smith giving us a real-life Rocky moment after he beat Lawrence Okolie, and we can not forget Leigh Wood recapturing his crown from Mauricio Lara. However, where ever there is glory there is also controversy waiting in the wings as Devin Haney retained his undisputed lightweight crown much to the dismay of many fans and pundits believing Vasyl Lomachenko was robbed.
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Career Profiles - Muhammad Ali - Part II - 1964...
In part two, we continue the journey of Muhammad Ali and how his career takes a dramatic turn after he refuses to serve in the Vietnam War. Following his exile from boxing we tell the story of how the defining fights such as 'The Fight Of The Century', 'The Rumble In The Jungle', and 'The Thrilla In Manila' would shape the second part of his career and legacy.
134 min
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Career Profiles - Muhammad Ali - Part I - 1942 ...
In part one, we tell the story of a young Cassius Clay making his way from the streets of Louisville, Kentucky to the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and embarking on a professional boxing career whilst exploring the religion of Islam much to the disdain of the segregated society of the time.
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The Big Fight Preview - Mauricio Lara vs Leigh ...
In a rematch from their epic encounter in February, Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood go toe to toe once again as the Nottingham man aims to recapture the WBA featherweight title after losing in a fight he was winning! We look back and discuss the first fight and what changes are needed for the rematch for both fighters.
28 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Lawrence Okolie vs Chri...
Lawrence Okolie 19-0 (14KOs) defends his WBO cruiserweight title for the fourth time against former stablemate and sparring partner Chris Billam-Smith 17-1 (12KOs). We discuss the history of both fighters and break down the keys to victory for each man and provide our prediction for the fight.
30 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lo...
Destiny awaits the victor in the highly anticipated undisputed lightweight contest between Devin Haney 29-0 (15KOs) and Vasyl Lomachenko 17-2 (11KOs). We look into the background of the fight and discuss our thoughts, feelings, and predictions as to how this super fight will play out.
30 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Katie Taylor vs Chantel...
Katie Taylor aims to become a two-weight undisputed champion as she faces current champion Chantelle Cameron in Ireland. We look into the recent fights and assess the possible outcomes of the fight with both looking to create history.
35 min
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The Best Boxing Movies (Patron Only Episode)
This is an opportunity to hear what we produce for our loyal patrons! This episode was commissioned by loyal patron Nick Canada, and we take through an extensive list of the best boxing movies released, providing their thoughts on some of the greatest and worst films ever made.
92 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - Canelo Beats John Ryde...
In an exciting bout, Canelo beat John Ryder via unanimous decision in Mexico, with Ryder putting on a valiant performance. Sean breaks down the performances of both men and talks about the future fights on the horizon. Also on the show is a recap of Joshua Buatsi's return to the ring and why he needed the rounds ahead of future fights with the big names at light heavyweight.
33 min
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Shooting The Breeze - The Career Of Canelo
In an addendum to our fight week preview, we shoot the breeze on the career of the Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez discussing his rise to prominence in the boxing world and some of the most notable fights that have helped create the legacy of the future Hall of Famer.
60 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez v...
It's Cinco de Mayo week in Mexico and that means only one thing...Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is boxing!
38 min
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Shooting The Breeze - The Fab Four Of Boxing
In a special edition of "Shooting The Breeze," we take a look back at the 1980s when the lighter weights in boxing rose to the forefront due to four fighters that would compete in a series of epic bouts against one another which would have journalists coining the phrase "The Fab Four". Those four fighters were Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Tommy Hearns & Roberto Duran. We discuss their rivalries, accolades, and impact on the sport, whilst trying to decide who was the best fighter or which fight was the best. Sit back and take a trip down memory lane as we shoot the breeze on The Fab Four Of Boxing
60 min
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The Big Fight Reaction - Gervonta Davis Stops R...
The weekend certainly lived up to the hype as both fights we previewed we exactly what boxing needed. Gervonta Davis scored a 7th-round TKO over Ryan Garcia and Joe Cordina battled away in a fight-of-the-year contender to dethrone Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. We discuss both fights and revel in what the future could bring for the fighters involved. Also on the show is a round-up of the notable fights from across the world featuring Alen Babic, Martin Bakole and David Morrell
45 min
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The Big Fight Preview - Gervonta Davis vs Ryan ...
This week it's a doubleheader of big fights as Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia do battle in the super lightweight division and in Wales, Joe Cordina attempts to regain the title he never lost in the ring as he faces Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. We look ahead to both fights and discuss the various elements of what will make both potential fight-of-the-year contenders!
37 min