The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast
Episodes
THIRD TIME LUCKY?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Benn last week announced, for the third time in two years, that he had been ‘cleared’ to fight. Is this really the end of the matter? Elsewh...
SNAKES AND LADDERS
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Daniel Dubois-Anthony Joshua rematch seemingly off the table, we examine the leading contenders to take on Dubois and ponder what the future ...
FURY AND USYK TEASE GREAT EXPECTATIONS
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Matt discuss the unexpected storylines emerging from the initial press conference for the December rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson F...
FURY AND USYK TEASE GREAT EXPECTATIONS
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Matt discuss the unexpected storylines emerging from the initial press conference for the December rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson F...
TSZYU TERRORISED
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a stunning and brutal thrashing, Bakhram Murtazaliev needed less than nine minutes to defeat Tim Tszyu, scoring four knockdowns along the way. We a...
DID BETERBIEV DESERVE TO BEAT BIVOL?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DID BETERBIEV DESERVE TO BEAT BIVOL? All that was left to do after watching a truly wondrous scrap between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was squabb...
BETERBIEV vs BIVOL: WHO WINS?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the sumptuous fight that sees Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol duke it out for light-heavyweight supremacy. Let’s talk about th...
All Apologies
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following his bizarre rant at last week’s press conference, Chris Eubank Jr was forced to apologise to Frank Warren - and vice versa - in an unconvi...
END OF AN ERA?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was shock and awe in the air at Wembley Stadium as Daniel Dubois demolished Anthony Joshua to continue his stunning career turnaround. What does...
Joshua vs Dubois: Who wins?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fight week in London where Daniel Dubois prepares to take on Anthony Joshua in a titanic heavyweight encounter at Wembley Stadium. Alex Steedma...
BOXING’S BEST…. EVENTS (BONUS)
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your good friends at The Opening Bell are delighted to present our new weekly series - ‘Boxing’s Best’ - where, every Saturday morning, we focus...
CANELO PICKS HIS BATTLE
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fight week in Las Vegas and as has become custom for the build-up to recent Canelo fights, we do our best to make a case for the underdog who, ...
The Monster prepares for Sin City
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Naoya Inoue did as expected, and largely as he pleased, when he punched holes in TJ Doheny to the extent the Irishman suffered back spasms and had to ...
BOXING’S BEST…. DRESSED FIGHTERS (PATREON)
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast Your good friends at The Opening Bell are delighted to present our new weekly series - ‘Boxing’s Bes...
Eddie Hearn readies himself for Netflix invasion
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the boxing calendar between seasons we spread the conversation far and wide, much like Eddie Hearn's public persona. As Matchroom Boxing prepare ...
BOXING’S BEST…. ONE PUNCH KOs (PATREON)
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast Your good friends at The Opening Bell are delighted to present our new weekly series - ‘Boxing’s Bes...
BEES AROUND THE HONEY POT
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Saudi event has been unveiled with a whopping 84 rounds scheduled featuring fighters from Top Rank, Matchroom, Queensberry and Boxxer. The ...
Billy and Bakole
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billy and Bakole; Billy Nelson on Martin Bakole as the big time beckons. Listen to the full interview + all our other bonus content + get AD free list...
Eucanbank on it
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Eubank Jr promises a May 2025 date with Canelo Alvarez, but if that doesn’t happen, has his career been a success? We also ask if Martin Bakol...
An Algerian in Paris
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The case of Imane Khelif has dominated the sporting headlines this week, casting a shadow over the Olympic Games in the process. Whether she should...
The frightening resilience of Derek Chisora
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Matt and Alex reflect on the all British heavyweight battle between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce; a heroic though worrying effort from two ag...
BIG JOE'S DATE WITH DEL BOY
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into the all British heavyweight clash between Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora with the help of Big Joe’s coach Steve Broughton, offer...
These Boots are made for walking
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the same week that Boots Ennis edged forward, Chris Eubank Jr considered an offer from Canelo Alvarez and Derek Chisora got into a scuffle on a Lon...
Canelo vs Eubank Jr?!
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The bi-annual Canelo Alvarez sweepstakes are well underway and a surprise leader in the race to take on the Mexican superstar is none other than Chris...
Great Expectations - Joshua and Bam
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The week in which Anthony Joshua went nose to nose with Daniel Dubois and squabbled with Carl Froch was also when Bam Rodriguez confirmed his supersta...
Tyson Fury and the psychology of defeat.
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fury raised eyebrows this week with his suggestion it was too easy early on against Usyk; that he was simply having too much fun. We try to make sense...
Is Tank Destined For Greatness?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, with that familiar sense of inevitability, Gervonta Davis caught up with his opponent and left him barely conscious with a brutal finish. ...
Tank vs Frank; Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A warm welcome awaits you at the sound of this week’s Opening Bell. A huge weekend approaches with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis making his latest play ...
The Ever-Changing Heavyweight Landscape
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After solving a technical hitch we’re delighted to bring you this week’s Opening Bell, just a day or two later than planned. Recorded on Wednesday...
The rebirth of Daniel Dubois (Patreon)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the full 5 v 5 review show here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcast In a special podcast we look back on the 5 vs 5 show from Sau...
5 vs 5: Picking The Winners
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A snippet from our patreon-only pod previewing the 5 v 5 this weekend. You can listen to the whole episode on our patreon page: https://www.patreon.co...
Catterall-Taylor II: What was the score?
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again. Another fight between Jack Catterall and Josh Taylor and another scoring controversy. But were the scores that favoured Catterall by...
TAYLOR-CATTERALL II: PREVIEW SPECIAL
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special bonus podcast we examine the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. It’s been two years since boxing fans lost their minds ove...
USYK IS THE MAN
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Four days have passed since Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the ‘undisputed’ heavyweight champion. The magic of that victory and occa...
USYK BEATS FURY: BIG FIGHT REACTION
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oleksandr Usyk last night scaled the highest of mountains when he defeated Tyson Fury in a truly great contest to become the one and only king at heav...
Fury vs Usyk: Preview Special
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pinch yourself folks, it’s here. Or at least we hope it is! Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are at last mere days away from deciding the best heavywei...
Canelo masters the art of ageing & Inoue’s Manic Monday
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a week it was for the sport of boxing. It had a bit of everything that we’ve come to expect in this incredible sport. From masterful showings b...
🇲🇽 Is Canelo ripe for the picking? 🥊
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME you lovely people! Thank you for joining us as The Opening Bell flies the nest to go it alone. Your company is hugely appreciated. It’s figh...
📢 A new home 🏠 for The Opening Bell 🥊
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the new home for the opening bell podcast. Every Thursday Matt Christie and Alex Steedman look at the latest news headlines, review and prev...