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 - 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.
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The Big Fight Reaction - Teo Back On Top After ...
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The Big Fight Preview - Josh Taylor vs Teofimo ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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!
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The Big Fight Reaction - Zhang Bangs Joyce & Ca...
In what some will consider an upset, Zhieli Zhang beat Joe Joyce via a sixth-round technical knockout and has put himself right on the map for a world title shot. We recap the fight and where it went wrong for Joyce and right for Zhang plus discuss the potential fights for the Chinese heavyweight and also what is next for Joyce.
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Shooting The Breeze - The Amir Khan Drugs Scandal
We take a week off for Easter and so much happens in the sport! Amir Khan has a positive drug test announced from his fight with Kell Brook in 2022! Chantelle Cameron and Elle Scotney go back and forth on social media over Scotney being dropped from the card Reflection upon Anthony Joshua's performance against Jermaine Franklin Jamie Albrecht joins the show to discuss each of these significant moments in the last week!
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The Big Fight Preview - Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang
We are back from the Easter break with this week's big fight in the heavyweight division between Joe Joyce and Zhilel Zhang. Both fighters are closing in on a fight with the WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk but first must face one another to stake their claim. Jamie Albrecht returns to the show to share his thoughts on the fight along with looking ahead to other fighters also on the card like Denzel Bentley and Mikalea Mayer.
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The Big Fight Preview - Anthony Joshua vs Jerma...
This week Anthony Joshua returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time and seemingly having a mini breakdown in the aftermath. Outside the ring ahead of his biggest fight Jermaine Franklin has a lawsuit on his hands against his own promoter as we discuss what has happened and the effect it could have so close to the fight. It's a must win fight for Joshua, but can he do it, and if so how...well we share our thoughts on the fight and possible outcomes along with the landscape of heavyweight boxing at present
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The Big Fight Reaction - Benavidez Beats Plant,...
David Benavidez beat Caleb Plant over the weekend in a great back-and-forth affair. The question is can Benavidez beat Canelo? We assess the fight with Caleb Plant and discuss the possibility of Benavidez beating Canelo. Also on the show, we reflect on the Lawrence Okolie world title defence as the lacklustre affair did Okolie no favours but with all the issues in the last 12 months is it really a surprise?
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The Big Fight Preview - Benavidez vs Plant & Ok...
After a quiet weekend, we now head to a massive fight weekend as David Benavidez takes on Caleb Plant in the super middleweight division, Lawrence Okolie defends his WBO title against David Light and Jose Ramirez faces Richard Commey. Meanwhile also in the UK is an underrated rematch between Nathan Heaney and Jack Flatley. Johnston returns to the weekly shows for the first time in weeks, and he is back with a vengeance as he talks about the Conor Benn interview, Tyson Fury & Oleksandr Usyk negotiations and Eddie Hearn on TalkSport.
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The Darker Side of Boxing S3 EP10 - The Rise & ...
In this episode, we dig deep with a man who went from being the heavyweight champion of the world, and star of a Rocky movie... to drinking, driving, drugging, beating, biting, toting guns, and so much more. Then there are the various opinions, facts, and lies on the HIV diagnosis that has been contested he never had! This story documents the rise and fall of Tommy "The Duke" Morrison.
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Introducing Kyle 'SSJ' Davies
New to the professional ranks, 1-0 Kyle Davies comes on the show to introduce himself to the boxing public, talking about his journey into the sport and his goals and ambitions for the future. We talk about the challenges he has faced so far and those that have yet to come.
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