Below The Belt - Boxing Podcast

Ep. 246 - Random Rankings

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by Paul Zanon to catch up on the BBC's reintroduction into pro boxing, the futures of TKV and Frazier Clarke and more. We then...

Ep. 245 - The Hardest Yarde

26 Nov 2025

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David Benavidez stopped Anthony Yarde in 7 rounds to retain his WBC Light Heavyweight Title as part of Riyadh Season's 'Ring Pass 4 'event. We disc...

Ep. 244 - Benn beats Eubank, finally.

16 Nov 2025

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Conor Benn defeats Chris Eubank via wide decision in Tottenham. The night, the fight and the future for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Ep. 243 - Eubank v Benn 2 Preview

14 Nov 2025

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Apologies for the little delay, but we're back with a packed episode. We preview the big rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, will it b...

Ep. 242 - WARDLEY WINS AGAIN

26 Oct 2025

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Fabio Wardley, from white collar boxing to number 1 contender for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title. Cal and Flav discuss the night, the future and...

Ep. 241 - Hall of Neckbeards

16 Oct 2025

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September was very prolific for us so we had to keep going. Dave Allen lost to Arslanbek 'Russian David Price' Makhmudov. We talk about that, t...

Ep. 240 - Live By The Hate....

09 Oct 2025

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Dave Allen is back, facing the 'Russian David Price' in Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Ep. 239 - Disposable Arts

29 Sep 2025

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Host Emertius - Mark Butcher returns to the podcast after a stint as the Editor for Boxing News. We talk the state of Boxing journalism, British B...

Ep. 238 - There's Only One.....

22 Sep 2025

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RIP Ricky Hatton Cal is joined by esteemed Boxing writer Paul Zanon to talk about the life, career and legacy of Ricky Hatton, who sadly passed aw...

Ep. 237 - Crawford Wins

16 Sep 2025

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RIP Ricky Hatton A massive but sad weekend of boxing, we decide to mainly stick to the fights. Crawford beats Canelo for the standout victory of...

Ep. 236 - Canelo v Crawford Preview

10 Sep 2025

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Cal is joined by John and Chris to preview a packed weekend of boxing, including: Canelo v Crawford Inoue v Akhmadaliev Crocker v Donovon 2 L...

Ep. 235 - Nonsense Pod

04 Sep 2025

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RIP JOE BUGNER A very quiet spell in boxing so we have a nonsense pod Topics include nonsense such as Jake Paul v Tank Davis Hardest Adult...

Ep. 234 - Who's Next?

18 Aug 2025

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Moses Itauma stops Dillian Whyte in less than a round. So..... who's next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep .233 - Hogan and Hating

01 Aug 2025

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RIP Dwight Muhammad Qawi. A quiet week this week so it's a general nonsense podcast- we talk Dubois Party-Gate, what happened to Midlands TBE and d...

Ep. 232 - Usyk v Dubois 2 Review

21 Jul 2025

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Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois for the 2nd time, to become Undisputed Champion for the 3rd time. We discuss the fight, the reaction and w...

Ep. 231 - Big Fat Ring Pass

18 Jul 2025

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Taylor beats Serrano again to complete the 3-0 drubbing, on what was an underwhelming night for women's boxing. Shakur Stevenson shines out in New Yo...

Ep. 230 - A Cut Above

06 Jul 2025

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Jack Catterall beats Harlem Eubank after both men get cut - we talk about the fight and why we never want to see it again. We look forward to Kati...

Ep. 229 - Better or Greater?

19 Jun 2025

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It's been quiet in boxing so decided to dig into boxing history to discuss the difference between being better and greater. We compare GGG and Can...

Ep. 228 - From The Gods

08 Jun 2025

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2 Stadium shows lead to big wins for the hometown fighters Fabio Wardley finds a shot to knockout Justis Huni Callum Simpson gets up twice to w...

Ep. 227 - Where We At

01 Jun 2025

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It's the hater episode. With there being a bit of a lull in the Boxing calendar, Cal and T pour a tall glass of Haterade and reminisce on their mos...

Ep. 226 - Ekow of Glory

26 May 2025

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Ekow Essuman beats Josh Taylor in a shock up in Glasgow. Dave Allen wipes out Johnny Fisher to end their rivalry, for now. Memories of Audley H...

Ep. 225 - Inoue Saves Boxing

14 May 2025

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Cinco de Mayo boxing extravaganza passed by and while the big stars and personalities talked a lot but delivered little, it was up to the quietly spok...

Ep. 224 - Working Class Men

11 May 2025

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Flav is back - this time we're talking about real 'No Deal Brexit' Boxing. We relive Cacace's stoppage win over former world champion Leigh Wood, a...

Ep. 223 - Cinco De Mayweather

30 Apr 2025

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More reaction to Eubank v Benn, we talk about a possible rematch and ask how good is Conor Benn really? It's Cinco de Mayo weekend and so we look f...

Ep. 222 - Eubank Wins

27 Apr 2025

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After all the noise and theatre of fight week, the night and the plaudits belong to Chris Eubank Jr who beat Conor Benn in a competitive fight which t...

Ep. 221 - True Religion

21 Apr 2025

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"Serve God, or serve the Devil, pick a lane" It's Easter weekend and other than hammering chocolate eggs, we've been watching grown men stripped to t...

Ep. 220 - Go for A Walk

09 Apr 2025

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It's a Joe Joyce pod, sort of. Joyce loses his 4th fight in the last 5. We talk about a bad night for him, the refs and the BBBC. We then preview ...

Ep. 219 - Mythical Matchups

04 Apr 2025

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RIP George Foreman RIP Colin Hart This week we decide to dedicate to mythical matchups; Froch v Calzaghe, Joshua v Wilder and can Floyd Mayweather ...

Ep. 218 - What is it?

19 Mar 2025

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A little domestic round BTB HQ this week. We ctach up on all things British Boxing, the potential for Usyk v Parker and more!! Learn more about your...

Ep. 217 - Eggcellent

03 Mar 2025

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"Live by the egg, die by the egg" We are back again for our 4th Podcast in 3 weeks or so, don't get used to it though. A strange weekend with refere...

Ep. 216 - Aurora

24 Feb 2025

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A BIG SLOPPY BUMBER POD TODAY We're joined by Boxing Monthly alumni - Chris Williamson and John MacDonald to relive the massive show from Saudi. We ...

Ep. 215 - Beterbiev v Bivol 2 - Preview

20 Feb 2025

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We kick off with the breaking news that Dubois v Parker is OFF and Martin Bakole has stepped in to face the challenger Joseph Parker. We then give ou...

Ep. 214 - Big Sloppy Meat Feast

14 Feb 2025

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A little all over the place today, just some of the things we discuss are: Chisora beating Wallin, how good is Tyson Fury REALLY?, Canelo plays the p...

Ep. 213 - So Fly-Weight

30 Jan 2025

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Naoya Inoue wins again - he's the man at Super Bantam with a long queue of challengers, what's next? We talk about David Benavidez, Adam Aziz and how...

Ep. 212 - New Regime

21 Jan 2025

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Not many fights but loads on the horizon. Cal, Paul Zanon and newcomer Chris Williamson discuss all the potential fights on the horizon for 2025. Lea...

Ep. 211 - 2024 Year in Review

01 Jan 2025

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It's a New Year but before we dive into 2025, we look back into the year just finished. We start with a recap on Usyk v Fury 2, then we discuss some ...

Ep. 210 - Repeat for Usyk

23 Dec 2024

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It's repeat for Usyk, the Ukranian legend retains his title and ends the rivalry with Fury. As always we discuss the fight, the commnetary and the sc...

Ep. 209 - Can I Be Real?

01 Dec 2024

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Galal Yafai wins the WBC (Interim) Flyweight Title beating Sunny Edwards in Round 6. Edwards tries to quit at the end of Round 2 but goes back out. ...

Ep. 208 - What's Next?

17 Nov 2024

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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson take part in a glorified exhibiton that streams to 60m homes. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano steal the show in another clas...

Ep. 207 - Midlands TBE

08 Nov 2024

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Shabaz Masoud put on clinic to win the IBO Super Bantamweight Title and enter the Inoue sweepstakes (or the other way around). Catterall beats Progra...

Ep. 206 - Nearly Men

23 Oct 2024

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A bit all over the place this episode. We're joined by Shaun Brown of Boxing News to discuss loads of stuff, such as: Groves and DeGale - Career vs...

Ep. 205 - King Artur

13 Oct 2024

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Artur Beterbiev decisions Dmitry Bivol to win the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title in a razor thin fight. Chris Eubank wins IBO Title again, Conor ...

Ep. 204 - Double Puddings

26 Sep 2024

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Ep. 203 - Joshua v Dubois Review

22 Sep 2024

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Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua at a sold out Wembley. Cal and Flav talk all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Ep. 202 - Joshua v Dubois Preview

19 Sep 2024

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It's fight week. Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight Title. We predict the main event as well as the undercard. We also ...

Ep. 201- Lights Out

06 Sep 2024

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Naoya Inoue retains his Undisputed 122lb titles after TJ Doheny does a slight quit job. We discuss that and has he hit his weight ceiling. We also...

Ep, 200 - Top 5 Cruiserweights

25 Aug 2024

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It's EPISODE 200 So we're talking Cruiserweights - Cal is joined by John MacDonald and Shaun Brown to go through their Top 5 Best and then favourite ...

Ep. 199 - Hard Brexit

28 Jul 2024

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Chisora beats Joyce, what next for both? Dennis McCann shines on the undercard, is he ready for Inoue? Canelo's Mexican Independence Day fight annou...

Ep. 198 - Full Circle

21 Jul 2024

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Brad Pauls stops Nathan Heaney to win the British Title, which means Flav is happy and wants to record. We talk about the issues with Shakur Stevens...

Ep. 197 - Pretty Decent

18 Jun 2024

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Chris Billam-Smith wins a scappy decision over Richard Riakporhe Tank Davis returns and stops Frank Martin, Lomachenko next? Who next for Canelo and...

Ep. 196 - Got Five On It

02 Jun 2024

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Queensbury WASH Matchroom 8-0 in the big 5v5 show in Saudi. Cal and Flav review the big night - the fights, the atmosphere and what's next? Learn more...

Ep. 195 - Biggest Hater

27 May 2024

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Jack Catterall beats Josh Taylor in a competitive scrap. Lawrence Okolie wins a World Title, sort of. More all time limbs moments and more. Learn ...

Ep. 194 - It's Just Big Me

24 May 2024

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A little later than we would've liked but Cal and T review the Undisputed Heavyweight Title fight. We talk the fight, the scores, the big moments an...

Ep. 193 - Euphoria

09 May 2024

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Naoya Inoue cements his spot as P4P no. 1 with a dominant stoppage of Luis Nery. Canelo wins the battle of the Mexicans vs Jaime Munguia Ryan Garcia...

Ep. 192- Kayfabe Lives

22 Apr 2024

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GARCIA WINS!!! Ryan Garcia shocked boxing by beating Devin Haney, what is next for both and was Garcia putting it all on? We then talk about Flav's ...

Ep. 191 - Streets Won't Forget

18 Apr 2024

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RIP Willie Limond A bit of a wedding buffet of an episode - lots of little bits to get your teeth into Barrett v Gill review Tim Tzsyu loses Crawfor...

Ep. 190 - Rule Britannia

01 Apr 2024

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An instant classic for the British Title - Wardley and Clarke put on a humdinger which ended in a plit draw. Cal and Flav review the night as a whole...

Ep. 189 - Joshua v Ngannou Review

13 Mar 2024

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Thelonious Filth returns to review Joshua v Ngannou, we talk the fight, the knockout and the future for both. We also discuss the undercard and fanta...

Ep. 188 - Top 5 Heavyweights

05 Mar 2024

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We had a little break as there hasn't been much to talk about but we're back. Top 5 Heavyweights - the best and our favourites Canelo sweepstakes J...

Ep. 187 - Azeez-y Work

06 Feb 2024

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This week we review the Boxxer show from the O2 - Buatsi wins the big London Derby vs Dan Azeez, Ben Whitaker gets people talking and Boxxer make 2 bi...

Ep. 186 - State of the Game '24

23 Jan 2024

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Natasha Jonas scrapes by Mikaela Mayer - we talk the fight, the result and the future for both. We look back at Callum Smith's crush loss to lineal ch...

Ep. 185 - David Price Energy

04 Jan 2024

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Happy New Year . Before we can get ready for 2024 we had to tie up some loose ends from last year. Inoue becomes undisputed, again. Upsets in Saudi...

Ep. 184 - Sort of Joshua/Wilder Preview

20 Dec 2023

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It's Christmas time, mistletoe and getting up on nine. We look forward to the big card out in Saudi, why John doesn't mind that Sunny Edwards did "a w...

EP. 183 - CURSE OF KIKO

01 Dec 2023

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Katie Taylor wins, or did she?! We're back to talk about the big rematch in Dublin, the undercard and the potential of a rubber match. We then talk ab...

EP. 182 - ENDLESS

17 Nov 2023

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It's a Saudi money EXTRAVAGANZA. We talk the 2 big heavyweight shows, how it could change boxing and the moral conundrum we all find ourselves in. All...

Ep. 181 - Heavy Issues

07 Nov 2023

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This week we recap Joe Cordina's successful title defence vs Edward Vazquez, boxing in Monte-Carlo and the 130lb landscape. We then have a 2nd look a...

Ep. 180 - Is Fury Done

30 Oct 2023

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It's the morning after the night before. Tyson Fury has just gone life and death with a man making his professional debut. Fury wins a split decision...

Ep. 179 - Fury v Ngannou Preview

26 Oct 2023

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Riyadh season is upon us and the first stop is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou out in Saudi. While the main event may not be competitive, the undercard...

EP. 178 - LEGACY

12 Oct 2023

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Luke Williams returns to talk about his new article in Boxing News on Black History's most iconic fighters. We then review Wood v Warrington, the fut...

Ep. 177 - Only One

06 Oct 2023

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Canelo routs Charlo in what should've been a super fight but ended up being a dud. What's next for Canelo, does he dare face Benavidez? or Morrell? ...

Ep. 176 - ZHANG'D

25 Sep 2023

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Chat s**t, get ZHANG'D Zhang stops Joyce again, we discuss what is next for both men and can Zhang become World Champion We look forward to Canelo f...

Ep. 175 - Superman

11 Sep 2023

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We recorded this the day Monday after Smith v Eubank 2, but will this mini lull in boxing, we thought we'd mark the Light Heavyweight Episode with som...

Ep. 174 - Revenge

03 Sep 2023

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It's a big night of British Boxing which means Flav wants on the podcast. We review the big rematch - Smith v Eubank, the result, the performances of...

Ep. 173 - Usyk v Dubois Review

28 Aug 2023

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We're back again - Usyk successfully defends his Heavyweight titles, was it a low blow?, did Dubois quit? We also preview Smith v Eubank Jnr, and lis...

Ep. 172 - Joshua v Helenius Review

15 Aug 2023

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Anthony Joshua stops Robert Helenius, who stepped in late after Dillian Whyte failed another drug test. Joshua v Wilder potentially in the works The...

Ep. 171 - Spence v Crawford Review

01 Aug 2023

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The best week ever is in the rear view but we get to relive it all. Crawford dominates and stops Errol Spence in 9 rounds. We review the fight and as...

Ep. 170 - Best Week Ever

25 Jul 2023

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Naoya Inoue stops Steph Fulton in 8 rounds to win the WBC/WBO Super Bantamweight Titles out in Tokyo, Japan Cal is joined by Boxing News Staff Writer...

Ep. 169 - Slim Pickings

07 Jul 2023

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A pretty poor weekend of boxing in the UK but we have a new undisputed champion in the womens division. Cal and John discuss the weekends action, the ...

Ep. 168 - Obliterated

21 Jun 2023

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The Super Middleweight episode has arrived - Cal is joined by Craig Scott to review the last week of boxing including the Frazier Clarke headlined Yor...

Ep. 167 - Sunny Days

16 Jun 2023

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A minor upset in New York as Teofimo Lopez beats Josh Taylor for the WBO and Lineal Junior Welterweight titles, we talk about both mens performances a...

Ep. 166 - Triple Threat

29 May 2023

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It was the triple main event in the UK with separate shows in different arenas and on different channels - was it boxing heaven for fans or a logistic...

EP. 165 - COMICAL EDDIE

21 May 2023

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Chantelle Cameron defeats hometown hero, Katie Taylor to retain her Undisputed World Title, Cal and Jon relive the fight, talk abou the decision, the ...

Ep. 164 - Taylor v Cameron Preview

16 May 2023

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A big week in boxing where Undisputed Lightweight Champion and all round boxing legend, Katie Taylor challenges fellow Undisputed Champ, Chantelle Cam...

EP. 163 - Beginning of the End

08 May 2023

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It was not only the Coronation weekend here in the UK, it was also Cinco de Mayo weekend out in Mexico. To mark the what is a massive weekend in boxin...

Ep. 162 - Tank Job

24 Apr 2023

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A new era at BTB, we've joined up with social and boxing has a new face in Tank Davis. Tank Davis stops Ryan Garcia in 7 rounds in an electric night ...

Ep. 161 - Zhangtastic

16 Apr 2023

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Another podcast, another undefeated fighter loses. Joe Joyce is dominated and stopped by Zhilei Zhang. Cal and Flav review the fight a bit on the und...

Ep. 160 - Marvelous

14 Apr 2023

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THE MIDDLEWEIGHT EDITION Episode 160 so we can only start by talking about the Middleweights. Cal and Paul talk about our favourite 11 stone fighters...

Ep. 159 - Joshua v Franklin Review

03 Apr 2023

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Ep. 158 - Start from Scratch

30 Mar 2023

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1 week, 2 pods. As it's Anthony Joshua fight week, we thought we'd look forward to his upcoming return vs Jermaine Franklin. We review that before l...

Ep. 157 - Ten x 10-7 Rounds

26 Mar 2023

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Cal and Flav review Okolie v Light, moan a bit more about Tyson Fury and gush over domestic dust up. We then talk about Plant v Benavidez, who's the ...

Ep. 156 - Muddy Waters

07 Mar 2023

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We're back, joined by Paul Zanon and for the first time in a while John MacDonald. We reintroduce John to the listeners by asking if he's Eubank (Si...

Ep. 155 - Innocent Men

19 Feb 2023

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Cal and Flav jump on the pod to re-live the Featherweight title fight between Leigh Wood and Mauricio Lara. We discuss the fight, the CompuBox stats, ...

Ep. 154- Junior Super Duper

02 Feb 2023

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Mr Zanon rejoins us this week to review Anthony Yarde's gallant attempt at winning 3 portions of the World Light Heavyweight Title. We discuss the f...

Ep. 153 - He Should Finish

22 Jan 2023

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First podcast of 2023 and we have a shock win for Liam Smith over Chris Eubanks. We give Smith his props, go over the fight and ask why Eubank's chin...

Ep. 152 - Final Round

19 Dec 2022

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The final podcast of 2022, we're once again joined by Boxing writer Craig Scott. We review Josh Warrington's loss of his world title and what might ...

Ep. 151 - Bit of Quit in Him

04 Dec 2022

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Tyson Furys wins, obviously. Cal, Flav and T review what was a pretty shameful night in boxing. We look at Dubois' win, Anthony Joshua's future, th...

Ep. 150 - Buy, Stream or Ignore?

29 Nov 2022

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Episode ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY. We're joined by Boxing Scribe, Craig Scott of Boxing Zombie to talk about his introduction into boxing and his thought...

Ep. 149 - No Special Effects

24 Nov 2022

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The country is in World Cup Fever but we still found time to cover the latest boxing. We start by looking forward to Zach Parker v John Ryder as well...

Ep. 148 - Around The Edges

01 Nov 2022

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Alex, T and Cal reunite for a slightly less serious take on boxing. We discuss the latest on Conor Benn, as well as a mythical Super Series at Light...

Ep. 147 - Glamorous

25 Oct 2022

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*APOLOGIES FOR CAL'S AUDIO, IT'S PAULS FAULT SOMEHOW* The Welterweight Episode - Number 147. We discuss man a topic such as: Sheilds v Marshall Sp...